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Textiles and Garment Construction

The false hem strip should be cut to
the same shape as the hemline of the
garment, with seams matching those
of the garment. It is then applied
as the facing and the upper edge
is worked by invisible slip hem.

(vii) Fold the top edge of facing down.

(viii) Finish off by either a machine
stitching or a hand sewing the hem (i) Lace-edge hem: A lace edge hem is
in place. mostly applied in delicate finish for
lingerie and nightwear. They must
always be worked on the right side of
the garment. The lace used should be
of a similar texture to the fabric on
which it is used. Use the best quality,
which you can afford. If you use poor
quality lace then there is a risk for the
lace to wear out before the garment.

Procedures for working on lace-edge hem
(h) False hem: False hem is often used
to lengthen and neaten garment (i) Lay the lace on top of the fabric, right
hems such as skirt, a pair of trousers side together pin and tuck.
and a dress. In that case, it can be
used to lengthen a short garment. (ii) Sew with a narrow zigzag stitch.

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