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Textiles and Garment Construction

(d) A very narrow machined hem: This Feed fabric through the machine
is worked effectively on light fabric cutting off excess fabric before the
and adds very little bulk to a garment. edges roll.

(e) Rolled hem: This type of hem is
normally used on light or thin (iii) Hand stitching rolled hem: Push the
fabrics to produce a delicate edge needle through the hem fold from the
with the raw edge tucked neatly. front to the back, bring the needle
This can be done by a machine, and the thread back to the front of
hand or overlocked. The following the fabric, take a small horizontal
techniques can be used to make a stitch from the garment, and pull the
rolled hem: thread loosely. Continue to roll the
edge of the hem with your thumb as
(i) Rolled hem foot: This can be done you move along the hem.
by attaching a rolled hem presser
foot to the sewing machine, then
feed the fabric through the foot as
you stitch. Attach a desired width
rolled hem presser foot to the
machine. Feed the fabric through
the foot as you stitch.

(ii) Overlocked hem: Set the machine
according to the rolled hem settings
tension.

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