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From: drgrl21
Date: 07-11-2006, 06:48 PM (1 of 10)
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Hello, I am new to sewing, I want to know if a rolled edge could be done on a sewing machine and if so how? I don't have a serger. I am just learning how to use a sewing machine and would love to do rolled edge on my gauze fabric. Please help! Thanks, Drgrl21 |
User: drgrl21
Member since: 03-08-2006 Total posts: 40 |
From: paroper
Date: 07-11-2006, 07:32 PM (2 of 10)
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It is possible to do a rolled edge on a sewing machine. There is a foot that is available. If you have that foot we'll be glad to give you directions. It comes in 1/8 and 1/4 (3/8 and I think 1 inch too)...most common are the first two and it varies by brand as to what is out there. These feet are commonly used in finishing curtains, ruffles, shirt edges, all kinds of things. Now, assuming that you don't have the foot, the easy way is to decide how large you want your hem...1/4 is easier than 1/8 inch, 3/8 is easier still..it is rather up to you. You just take a warm iron, fold your fabric and press twice that amount..if it were to be 1/8 you would press 1/4 inch. A 1/4 inch hem would take a 1/2 inch press. Once you have gone all the way around with your pressing, then open the fold and fold it in half toward the inside incasing the raw edge in the hem. If you are dealing with crinkle gauze this will be a bit harder. I wouldn't do a "hard" press on the edge, just lightly press the edge with the tip of the iron to make sure that it creases. You'll need to twist and roll when you finish if it is crinkle gauze. pam
Bernina 200e, Artista V5 Designer Plus, Explorations, Magic Box, Bernina 2000DE & 335 Bernette Serger, Bernina 1530 Sewing Machine, Bernina 1300 DC Overlock (with coverstitch) |
User: paroper
Member since: 02-03-2004 Total posts: 3775 |
From: DorothyL
Date: 07-11-2006, 07:34 PM (3 of 10)
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There is a special foot for it. Pam explains how to use it very well. I can't get it to work. Here is how I did it recently. It takes longer my way, I'm sure. I ran a line of stitches about 1/2 inch from the edge and turned it up along the stitching. I sewed that down about 1/8 inch from the outer edge. It is easier if you use a longer stitch and a walking foot. I trimmed it very close to the stitching and turned it up again as small as possible. My garment had pointed corners and I did each straight piece without trying to pivot at the corner. Dorothy |
User: DorothyL
Member since: 12-09-2002 Total posts: 3883 |
From: paroper
Date: 07-11-2006, 07:41 PM (4 of 10)
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Just put that foot with your serger, Dorothy, someday when I make it to New York state again.....
pam
Bernina 200e, Artista V5 Designer Plus, Explorations, Magic Box, Bernina 2000DE & 335 Bernette Serger, Bernina 1530 Sewing Machine, Bernina 1300 DC Overlock (with coverstitch) |
User: paroper
Member since: 02-03-2004 Total posts: 3775 |
From: lizzybugsmommy
Date: 07-12-2006, 01:07 AM (5 of 10)
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Someone told me to use a hemming foot and a close togather zig zag and it would make the material roll. I am not sure if it will work but could be worth a try. Catherine Catherine
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User: lizzybugsmommy
Member since: 05-20-2006 Total posts: 207 |
From: drgrl21
Date: 07-12-2006, 10:22 AM (6 of 10)
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Hi Ladies, I have a Brother Disney Sewing Machine, I do not have a serger. So there is a foot that I can attach to my regular sewing machine? I will look for it. I am a begginer sewer, so I am new to all this. Thanks so much, Drgrl21 |
User: drgrl21
Member since: 03-08-2006 Total posts: 40 |
From: DorothyL
Date: 07-12-2006, 10:23 AM (7 of 10)
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There is a foot -- but you have to have Pam come show you how to use it. Dorothy |
User: DorothyL
Member since: 12-09-2002 Total posts: 3883 |
From: paroper
Date: 07-12-2006, 10:31 AM (8 of 10)
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I can tell you how to do it but if you go to a dealer to get the foot see if they will demo it for you. It is so much easier if you see it in "action"...if you need my help just yell!
pam
Bernina 200e, Artista V5 Designer Plus, Explorations, Magic Box, Bernina 2000DE & 335 Bernette Serger, Bernina 1530 Sewing Machine, Bernina 1300 DC Overlock (with coverstitch) |
User: paroper
Member since: 02-03-2004 Total posts: 3775 |
From: stephi
Date: 07-12-2006, 12:01 PM (9 of 10)
The foot looks like a funnell on a regular foot..well the one for my MIL singer does anyways. I need to order one for my machine, think Ill go do that now 
Stephi
"No body knows what it is that I do until I dont do it" "if you do what you have always done you will get what you have always gotten" |
User: stephi
Member since: 03-17-2006 Total posts: 361 
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From: mamagoose
Date: 07-16-2006, 05:35 PM (10 of 10)
| I use Dorothy's method always. Gave up on the foot a long time ago. |
User: mamagoose
Member since: 01-26-2002 Total posts: 168 |
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