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   Cherrypops | Mar 04, 2007 08:58am | #1

   hi and welcome sandy,

   do a search for 'rolled hem' in http://www.google.com.au search images. you will see many rolled hem pictures and machine feet. click on each to enlarge.

   I use my overlocker/serger for all my 'rolled hem' work.

   I don't think my sewing machine has a special foot attachment for it. if it does i will not need it now i have the o/locker.

   Edited 3/4/2007 1:53 am by Cherrypops

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   Ralphetta | Mar 04, 2007 09:34am | #2

   A rolled hem is a VERY narrow hem.  Look at a scarf and you will see what it looks like.  You can do it by machine or by hand.  By machine, you need a rolled hem foot that rolls the fabric edge and then stitches it all in one step.  If you don't have that foot you can do it by hand.  First, stitch a line of machine stitching 1/4" from the raw edge of fabric.  Cut off fabric edge close to stitching, about 1/8".  Roll under the machine-stitched edge and pin in place.  In other words, hide the raw edge. The machine stitching will act as a guide and insure that you have a smooth, straight hem edge, otherwise it will be really wobbly, (been there..done that.)  Sew the rolled hem with a blind stitch by sliding the needle along the roll and taking a thread from the hem and one from the garment every 1/4 "inch.