Baby Hem On Delicate Fabrics
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| Baby Hem |
A baby hem is a very small rolled hem done on the machine
without using a rolled hem foot. It is perfect for any lightweight, soft silky,
sheer fabrics. The hem is double turned with narrow 1/8” – ¼” turns.
The following was on a purchased short dress that was 5” too
long. The front had such a bias that I did not trust myself pre-cutting before
hemming. The steps here differ slightly from the norm.
Mark new hemline. Press hem in place along marked hemline.
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| Press along marked hemline |
Stitch 1/4” away from the pressed edge.
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| Stitch 1/4" away from pressed edge |
Trim fabric very close to the stitched edge taking care not to cut the dress fabric.
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| Trim excess fabric using serrated scissors | |
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| Trimmed edge |
Fold under along the pressed hem edge; this will create a double turned hem.
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| Topstitch hem in place stitching a scant 1/4" from edge |
Stitching from the right side, stitch a scant 1/4" from the pressed edge.
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| Stitching 1/4" away from edge on right side of fabric |
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| Topstitching hem in place |
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| Finished Hem |
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| Baby Hem |
