BabyRolledHem

instructional for small rolled hem. Works very well on doll clothes and small pieces or with very fine fabrics.

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Howto & Style

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• sewing
• hems
• doll clothes
• rolled hem
• bab rolled hem

[OliviaMalin89]

I guess I am more asking for a possible solution to heming a knit wear neck hole, to be specific I am attempting to finish the edges on a stechy knit tank top around the curves of the neck hole and straps. And I'm finding it difficult to resolve the issue of warping and rippling the fabric by stretching it too much. I was hoping to find that this, or some other solution, would be right for this.

[sillydogdesigns]

@OliviaMalin89 This technique will not work on a stretchy knit. There are several techniques you could try. some people will sandwhich the fabric between tissue paper which will rip away easily. Another solution is to use a product called "Stitch wichery" it comes in rolls and is about 1/2" wide usually, althought I think it is available in other widths as well. This is a temporary fusible prodect that you can iron on the wrong side. This will help keep the fabric from waffling.

[sillydogdesigns]

@OliviaMalin89 This technique will not work on a stretchy knit. There are several techniques you could try. some people will sandwhich the fabric between tissue paper which will rip away easily. Another solution is to use a product called "Stitch wichery" it comes in rolls and is about 1/2" wide usually, althought I think it is available in other widths as well. This is a temporary fusible prodect that you can iron on the wrong side. This will help keep the fabric from waffling.

[OliviaMalin89]

Hi Lora, do you find that this method is suitable for knit fabrics (such as a tee-shirt material) and on curves (such as a neck hole)? Also do you find this method better than using an actual rolled hem foot?

[sillydogdesigns]

@OliviaMalin89 Thank you for your comments. To answer your questions, no I don't use this method on knits. This method works for woven fabrics and I do prefer this method over using a rolled hemmer foot. I have tried several of these feet for both the regular sewing machine as well as on my serger. I just prefer this method.

[Lindi1949]

Thank you...It's so nice to actually see it done rather than just reading instructions...thanks for taking the time!

[sillydogdesigns]

@Lindi1949 Thank you for viewing my instructional video. I do hope it was helpful to you. Lora

[ericahs]

@sillydogdesigns Hi Olivia. Is the first (1/2") stitch line necessary? Is it because you need the "tails" to pull the fabric through on the 2nd stitch line?

[scormeny]

Very nicely shown, thanks! It would be great to see a finished garment with this too.