Last month I tried to sew some handkerchiefs but struggled with negotiating the corners on a rolled hem on my sewing machine. Readers offered a variety of suggestions from baby hems to mitered corners. Before researching and trying out these suggestions (thank you!), I turned to my serger instruction book to the section on narrow hemming.
This is the first time I changed the plate on the serger and fiddled with the dials. First. Time. Ever. I don't know why it took so long to explore some of the tricks and techniques my serger is able to accomplish. This worked out great and then I went searching for what else I could hem.
I became a kid in a candy store as I searched my fabric stash for some silk and sheer fabrics that I have been holding on as I tried to decide on a seam finish. I was so close to hand stitching a rolled hem but the thought of rubbing medication on my wrist or having to wear a brace afterwards discouraged that thought.
The narrow hem created on the serger was perfect. And before I knew it, I finished hemming three handkerchiefs and five scarves.
The narrow hem created on the serger was perfect. And before I knew it, I finished hemming three handkerchiefs and five scarves.
The Stats
Fabric: 4.5 metres
Additional Tools and Supplies: Serger, thread clippers, rolled hemming needle plate, threads and a cup of tea.
Happy Sewing!
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SCORE! What a great use of those beautiful prints! And the rolled hem looks great.
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DeleteWow, I have been afraid to touch the dials on my serger. You just might have given me the courage to do so.
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Me too, for years I didn't dare touch my serger dials or change the plate. If I had some extra cash kicking around, I would get another serger just so I won't have to change it back and forth, lol.
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