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Many cotton garments for men, women
and children, which are made in the home, have hems that are
stitched. These are very sturdy, long wearing, quick and easy to
make.
Stitched-band Hems Stitched-band hems are used
on tailored garments or on wide circular skirts made of thin fabric.
A narrow hem may be finished with 5 or 6 rows of machine stitching
evenly spaced. On sheer fabrics, omit the first turn and overcast
the raw edge.
Hems for
ruffles are quickly and easily made on the adjustable hemmer of your
machine. Many types of hems may be made using this attachment.
Faced Hems Faced hems are frequently
used on garments where there is insufficient material to permit a
hem. Cut the facing band the desired width and length. Make a seam
holding right sides of facing and garment together. Do not fold the
faced hem in the seam, instead turn 1/2 inch of the garment fabric
in the hem so that the facing will not show. Finish as for regular
hem. Scalloped hems may be desired for pillow slips or other items.
Right-side-out Hems Right-side-out hems are often
made by turning the hem up on the right side of the garment - seams
must be reversed. They are sometimes made in contrasting color, or
finished with piping. Reversible fabrics or fabrics that are the
same on both sides are best to use.
Applied
Hem Applied hem or double
bindings are a decorative feature used on bedspreads and curtains,
peasant-type dresses or sport clothes. A contrasting color is always
used. Cut on bias and fold in half, then place one edge of binding
on right side of fabric, stitch a seam leaving one edge of binding
free. On wrong side of garment, turn under hem the free edge of
binding on the seam edge.
Stitched applied hem extension is a means of lengthening a garment.
It should be cut on the bias and applied double; or cut it in the
size of the finished binding and line it with a thinner fabric. Join
to edge of garment as shown in illustration of applied hem.
