How do I use a hemmer foot?
10-24-2015, 05:02 PM
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Done, using the stitch-close-to-the-edge technique. After a while, it goes about as fast as I imagine a hemmer foot would, with the advantage that you can correct before you stitch.
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10-25-2015, 04:20 AM
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there are alot of you tube videos on this that show how to do it on a machine or serger. You could also fold the fabric in half and then only one side would need to be hemmed. If you have serger you could also do a rolled hem. some regular machines will do that too
10-25-2015, 05:00 AM
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Doubled ruffles are heavier, lack a header and aren't appropriate for the project.
01-01-2016, 06:01 PM
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use scraps till you get the hang of it!
on chiffon fabric i light a small candle and hold your fabric in both hands, run the fabric along the edge of flame. it will seal the edge of the fabric and will not efey out. needless to say if you get it to close to the flame or move it to slow you will burn it
on chiffon fabric i light a small candle and hold your fabric in both hands, run the fabric along the edge of flame. it will seal the edge of the fabric and will not efey out. needless to say if you get it to close to the flame or move it to slow you will burn it
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