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Textiles and Garment Construction
(f) Raw hem: This type of hem Procedures for working on faced hem
involves drawing threads out on (i) Prepare the hemline on a garment,
the fabric and making a row of add 12mm below the hemline and
stitching just before the fringed cut off excess fabric.
effect. Raw hem is the easiest to (ii) Prepare a facing to match the shape
make with little or no preparation of hemline and whose width could
on sewing. Generally, this finish is be 5-9cm. Ensure that you include
suitable for fabrics that do not fray.
seam allowance around the edges of
the facing.
(iii) Place the facing on the garment
right sides together, pin and tack.
(g) Faced hem: This method is mostly
used on hemlines that are shaped, for
instance, curved or scalloped edge. A
faced hem provides a flat finish and is
easier to manage than the other type
of hems. It is often used in ceremonial (iv) Understitch the facing to the seam
or evening wear. A facing is also used allowance. Trim excess fabric.
for a hem when the hem allowance (v) Topstitch on the right side of the
is not wide enough to turn up, when facing for smooth turning.
the fabric is too bulky to turn up,
when the skirt is circular in style, or (vi) Press facing carefully so that it
when the hem has an unusual shape. lies correctly and does not show
on the right side of the garment.
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