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From: seamstress16
Date: 10-16-2006, 09:30 PM (1 of 4)
| Does the narrow hem done on a serger look just like the narrow hem done on a machine? |
User: seamstress16
Member since: 01-29-2005 Total posts: 88 |
From: Tom Land
Date: 10-16-2006, 11:59 PM (2 of 4)
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No. The narrow hem on a serger(ussually called a rolled hem) is made up of two or three threads that actually roll the edge of the fabric up and cover it with thread. A narrow hem on a sewing machine is obtained by folding the fabric over twice and sewing it down with a straight stitch. A narrow hem foot simlifies this. A sewing machine can mimic the rolled hem by tightening the tension and sewing on the edge with a satin stitch. The serger cannot duplicate or mimic the folded hem. Have fun or don't do it, Tom
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User: Tom Land
Member since: 09-21-2005 Total posts: 514 |
From: kmccrea
Date: 10-17-2006, 12:46 PM (3 of 4)
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A serged rolled hem is the same as used on many napkins and washcloths. The edges are encased in thread and can be decorative or hardly noticeable. When I do the rolled edge hem on my serger, I usually go for the decorative threads in the loopers since it's going to be seen anyway. Serged rolled hems are great on sheers and other delicate lightweight fabrics, too. Hope this helps, Kate Katherine McCrea
Designer At Large |
User: kmccrea
Member since: 05-07-2006 Total posts: 173 
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From: seamstress16
Date: 10-17-2006, 05:47 PM (4 of 4)
| That helps a lot, thanks! |
User: seamstress16
Member since: 01-29-2005 Total posts: 88 |
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