rolled hem attachment
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rolled hem attachment
I am trying to hem some scarves made out of some very thin and filmy fabric with the rolled hem attachment to my sewing machine. Does anyone have any hints that would make the learning curves a little easier? So far it is a real mess.
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Go very slowly??? It's really tough to make sure you don't stretch the fabric too much. Haven't done it in ages. One of the reasons I bought a serger as well, even though I haven't done more than a test with it either.
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If you could stitch a line of "stay stitching" close to the edge first then it would go through easier. If you are having trouble doing the stay stitching, put tissue paper or plain newsprint underneath as you stitch, then tear it off carefully after.
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I'm wondering if heavily starching the fabric would help. It wouldn't stretch as much and would be easier to handle, even for staystitching. When I want heavy starch, I mix a 1:1 solution of Sta-Flo liquid laundry starch and water. Spray starching would help, but you can't get nearly as stiff a result with it.
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