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Shell Hem

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A hem that produces a scallop-like edge using a special blind hem stitch or overcasting, often used on delicate items like lingerie.

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Single Fold Hem

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Simple hem made by folding the edge only once and sewing, suitable for heavier fabrics that do not fray easily.

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Merrowed Hem

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A hem created using a merrow machine to produce an overlock stitch that's functional and decorative; used on garments like T-shirts.

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Fish Tail Hem

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A hem style that is longer in the back and shorter in the front, reminiscent of a fish's tail, often found in formal dresses and skirts.

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Double Fold Hem

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A clean hem style where the fabric is folded twice to conceal raw edges, commonly used for light to medium weight fabrics in garment making.

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Lettuce Hem

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A wavy, decorative hem achieved by stretching the fabric while sewing with a zigzag stitch. Used on knit fabrics to give a flouncy edge.

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Zigzag Hem

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A hem created with a zigzag stitch to prevent fraying, suitable for materials that fray easily or for a decorative touch.

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Bound Hem

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A hem where the raw edge is encased with bias binding or ribbon; it's durable and can be a decorative element, suitable for quilts and some garments.

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Scalloped Hem

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A decorative hem with a series of curves or 'scallops' often seen in women's clothing, used to add a feminine touch to the garment edge.

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Bias Tape Hem

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A hemming method where bias tape is used to enclose the fabric edge, offering a neat finish and decorative contrast, suitable for curves.

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Blind Hem

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A hemming technique where the stitches are nearly invisible on the right side of the fabric. It is often used in pants and skirt hems for a professional finish.

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Interfaced Hem

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This hem uses interfacing to add structure and prevent sagging, suitable for heavier or structured garments like coats and jackets.

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Topstitched Hem

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A functional and visible hem finish where a line of stitching is made parallel to the fold, good for casual wear and heavier fabrics.

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Serged Hem

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A finish where the edge is overlocked with a serger to prevent fraying and then turned once to create a hem. Common in knit fabrics.

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Hand Stitched Hem

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A hem sewn entirely by hand, allowing for precision and custom stitch types like the slip stitch or catch stitch for discreet hems.

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Rolled Hem

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A narrow hem style typically used on lightweight and delicate fabrics, rolled tightly and stitched through to create a small, neat finish.

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Piped Hem

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A hem accented with piping for decoration, used to define the edge and add a pop of color or texture contrast to the item.

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Adjustable Hem

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A hem that can be easily lengthened or shortened, typically featuring a temporary stitch or adjustable system for growing children's clothing.

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Picot Hem

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Characterized by small loops along the edge, created with a picot foot on a sewing machine. It's decorative and used mainly on lingerie and children's clothing.

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Faced Hem

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A hem that uses a piece of fabric called a facing to finish the edge, providing structure and a clean line on thicker materials.

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