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Edge Finishes. Hem. Any finish at the edge of a garment Stitching-(EF) Edge Finishing Hem tape Secures hem and increases quality and price. Types:Folded, Blind, Glued, Shirtail, Rolled, Clean finish, Booked. . Folded hem. Simple: the raw edges are turned under and stitched to the garment.
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Hem • Any finish at the edge of a garment • Stitching-(EF) Edge Finishing • Hem tape • Secures hem and increases quality and price. Types:Folded, Blind, Glued, Shirtail, Rolled, Clean finish, Booked.
Folded hem • Simple: the raw edges are turned under and stitched to the garment. • Uses: Lower edge of garments, pockets, ruffles, sleeves with no cuffs.
Blind Hem • Uses Blind stitch and catches a few yarns of fabric but is not visible from the outside.
Glued Hem • Used in leather and leather like fabrics. Increases quality, no needle punches. • Seen as poor quality in other fabrics.
Shrittail hem • Narrowly folded twice and topstitched in place. 1/4” wide with one row of stitches. • Used in shirttails that are tucked in, gives a casual look, or in garments with flair.
Rolled Hem • Very narrowly rolled up to enclose a raw edge of a hem. May be topstitched, blind stitched, or over edge stitch.
Clean Finish • Narrow hem at edge • Medium to high quality apparel. • Raw edge of seam or hem allowance is folded under once and stitched. Adds bulk. • Used in lightweight fabric. • Costly- 4 passes through sewing machine.
Decorative Finishes • Scalloped, shell or lettuce Edge of hem.
Unfinished Finish • Pinking- Cut fabric with serrated blade or scissors. Used on Opaque fabric, retards raveling but doesn’t stop it.
Facing • Any Fabric used to finish a raw edge of a garment. • Used in necklines, armscye, back of garments. • Example: Button Band, French Front that covers buttons.
Bands • Decorative • Finish garment opening, Doesn’t stretch. • Used: necklines, waistline, Sleeves, Inseams, ect.