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Shell Hem
A hem that produces a scallop-like edge using a special blind hem stitch or overcasting, often used on delicate items like lingerie.
Single Fold Hem
Simple hem made by folding the edge only once and sewing, suitable for heavier fabrics that do not fray easily.
Merrowed Hem
A hem created using a merrow machine to produce an overlock stitch that's functional and decorative; used on garments like T-shirts.
Fish Tail Hem
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.
Double Fold Hem
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.
Lettuce Hem
A wavy, decorative hem achieved by stretching the fabric while sewing with a zigzag stitch. Used on knit fabrics to give a flouncy edge.
Zigzag Hem
A hem created with a zigzag stitch to prevent fraying, suitable for materials that fray easily or for a decorative touch.
Bound Hem
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.
Scalloped Hem
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.
Bias Tape Hem
A hemming method where bias tape is used to enclose the fabric edge, offering a neat finish and decorative contrast, suitable for curves.
Blind Hem
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.
Interfaced Hem
This hem uses interfacing to add structure and prevent sagging, suitable for heavier or structured garments like coats and jackets.
Topstitched Hem
A functional and visible hem finish where a line of stitching is made parallel to the fold, good for casual wear and heavier fabrics.
Serged Hem
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.
Hand Stitched Hem
A hem sewn entirely by hand, allowing for precision and custom stitch types like the slip stitch or catch stitch for discreet hems.
Rolled Hem
A narrow hem style typically used on lightweight and delicate fabrics, rolled tightly and stitched through to create a small, neat finish.
Piped Hem
A hem accented with piping for decoration, used to define the edge and add a pop of color or texture contrast to the item.
Adjustable Hem
A hem that can be easily lengthened or shortened, typically featuring a temporary stitch or adjustable system for growing children's clothing.
Picot Hem
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.
Faced Hem
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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