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WHAT ARE ROLLED EDGE STITCHES?
Ever wondered how are hems finished so good? It’s Rolled stitches. It is a type of hemming stitch that you use the most. Rolled stitches are very simple yet the most efficient stitch of all the hems. The basic rolled hems stitch is super easy to create and does not take much time. If you are new to the hemming world, don’t worry! We got you covered. Let us know about the rolled edge stitch in a little more in detail.
Rolled edge stitch wear was introduced in the medieval time when there were no machines and people use to stitch clothes with the hands. Rolled stitches were made to ensure a strong and secured hem so that the weave of the fabric won’t open. Time passed and the machine was invented to make the tailor’s life easier. Most of the handwork was replaced by machine works. Now some machines are made to sew different hems.
In a rolled edge stitch the fabric is rolled or folded and then a series of zigzag stitches is run over them all so that there is a thick and strong end to the fabric. These types of stitches are used mainly for light and thinner fabric like silk, georgette, cotton, chiffon, etc. you may not wanna use heavy fabric as those would be not come out clean and fine.
Since the machine was invented, it has become a lot easier. You can have an all-purpose machine that will do the job for you. If you are using a machine then you need to use a different pressure foot that will do the work of rolling the fabric into the hem.
We now know the function of the stitch, let us know more about the ladder stitch in detail.
WHEN DO WE USE ROLLED EDGE STITCH?
• Hemming
• Repairing
• Finishing
• Creating a definite shape for any garments
• Pillow covers/ Bedsheets
TYPES OF HEM STITCH.
• Double fold hem.
• Narrow rolled hem.
• Bias tape hem.
• Blind hem.
• Zig zag or overlocked hem.
• ROLLED EDGE HEM.
HOW ARE ROLLED HEM STITCHES MADE?
Rolled edge stitches are simple and strong. There are 2 ways that you can create a rolled edge on your fabric.
1. By machine: The machine is great at their work and thus, they can create some amazing rolled edge stitches as per your requirement. There are dials on the machine which can manipulate different stitches with a few simple steps you can attain a good stitch. rotate it to the rolled edge pattern, set the width and height of the rolled edge as per your need, and you will get what you want. Hem the fabric without any worries.
2. By hand: the machine has to be set to give out the rolled edge stitches but your hands are free to do whatever. You can make rolled edge stitches with your hand with full freedom to create splendidly amazing patterns and designs. By the use of needles and thread, you can make these patterns on the fabric.
HOW DO WE SEW ROLLED EDGE STITCH?
The rolled edge stitches are easy to make and do not create any confusion, you will be relaxed while sewing the rolled edge stitch. With the help of a machine you will be creating a very good rolled edge stitch, so let us know how do we sew a rolled edge stitch step by step:
• Step 1: Thread the machine as you do
• Step 2: Attach the rolled hem pressure foot to the pressure bar.
• Step 3: rotate the dial to the running stitch.
• Step 4: make a straight stitch on the fabric as half an inch.
• Step 5: rotate the dial to the zigzag stitch.
• Step 6: Put the fabric into the pressure foot wedge and start sewing.
• Step 7: Keep stitch till you reach the end of the fabric.
There you go, a very fine and smooth rolled edge stitch is ready to present itself.
This was all about the rolled edge stitch and its procedures. All these information are well researched and can be used or knowledge purpose. Thank you for reading and hope it was helpful for you. Have a nice day.
