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How to make a rolled hem or a baby hem (sewing tutorial)

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I love this explanation of how to make a rolled hem or a baby hem.  This is a great sewing technique to learn.  Great for DIY sewing.

Learn how to make a rolled hem or baby hem.  A baby hem or a rolled hem is a great way to finish off fabric. It stops fabric from fraying. It gives a nice clean finished and tailored look to projects.
I love this explanation of how to make a rolled hem or a baby hem. This is a great sewing technique to learn. Great for DIY sewing.It can be a process to do or it can be simple with the right tool.baby-hem-ruffle-cents-of-style_0035
First let’s start off with the easy way. Rolled hem foot makes it easy. It’s an extra foot that you can buy for your sewing machine. To start the hem roll the edge and then stick it under the needle. Put the foot down, then insert the needle into the fabric to hold it. Then lift the foot and then the fabric through the curved loop of the foot. Begin to sew a straight stitch helping to feed the fabric into the curved foot. Viola!  A nice little hem in no time.
Now what if you don’t have that special tool. You can still make a rolled hem. It uses a LOT of thread but the process is simple.

How to make a rolled hem or a baby hem (sewing tutorial)

Step 1

Sew a straight stitch about .25 away from the edge of the fabric.  Then, using the first stitch as a guide sew another line a quart of and inch away from that one.  You now should have tow lines of a straight stitch. I love this explanation of how to make a rolled hem or a baby hem. This is a great sewing technique to learn. Great for DIY sewing.

Step 2

Fold over and press the edge of the fabric, using the first straight stitch line as a guide.

Step 3

Taking the edge that was just folded over, fold it over again to make a rolled hem.  Press into place.I love this explanation of how to make a rolled hem or a baby hem. This is a great sewing technique to learn. Great for DIY sewing. For more

Step 4

Sew the rolled hem down using a straight stitch in the center of the fold.I love this explanation of how to make a rolled hem or a baby hem. This is a great sewing technique to learn. Great for DIY sewing.

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I love this explanation of how to make a rolled hem or a baby hem. This is a great sewing technique to learn. Great for DIY sewing.

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  1. Anne says

    January 27, 2017 at 7:59 am

    Baby hems are my favorite for curved edges and sheer fabrics! I’ve got a Craft Gossip post scheduled for later today that features your tutorial: http://sewing.craftgossip.com/?p=91456 –Anne

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