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cut edge finish without hemming

nanuke | Posted in General Sewing Info on

I don’t really mean fray I guess.  (sorry I’m a beginner)  I mean an edge that’s not  hemmed, but just cut and left.  Like the layered skirt on the cover of the April/May threads.  Can you do that with cotton with out it fraying all over the place?  How do I make a finished edge like that?

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  1. Kiley | | #1

    Usually with layered ruffled skirts I believe the edges are finished with a rolled hem usually done on a serger. If you don't have a serger there is a hemmer foot for sewing machines where you can do a rolled hem but the serged rolled hem is neater and can be done much faster. As for the look of the fray finish in Threads, I didn't care much for it. It looked unfinished or like someone had serged it and the serged finish had the pokies. I do think with denim however a fray look can look nice depending on the style.

     



    Edited 4/29/2006 3:12 am ET by Kiley

  2. SewNancy | | #2

    Just sew a line of straight stitching about 3/8 " or so from the unfinished edge of the fabric and this will prevent it from fraying any further than this. I saw a lovely skirt finished or unfinished as the case may be, at the waist with a piece of petersham or grosgrain ribbon at the waist. the ribbon kept it from fraying any further and gave it stability. I believe there was a facing too, so that gave you a double edge and the ribbon kept it all in place. I have seen the edge treatment on a number of pieces and in different places on the clothing.
    Nancy It was a lovely fine cotton. You could also do it this way if you had very light cotton and lining.
    Nancy

    1. nanuke | | #3

      Thank you.  that was very helpful. All three of those ideas (edge stitching, ribbon, and facing) are giving me a clearer picture of how to bring this design home.  many thanks.

      Kikanza

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