Edge Finishes

Hem

Any finish at the edge of a garment Stitching-(EF) Edge Finishing Hem tape Secures hem and increases quality and price.

Types:Folded, Blind, Glued, Shirtail, Rolled, Clean finish, Booked.

Folded hem

Simple: the raw edges are turned under and stitched to the garment.

Uses: Lower edge of garments, pockets, ruffles, sleeves with no cuffs.

Blind Hem

Uses Blind stitch and catches a few yarns of fabric but is not visible from the outside.

Glued Hem

Used in leather and leather like fabrics. Increases quality, no needle punches.

Seen as poor quality in other fabrics.

Shrittail hem

Narrowly folded twice and topstitched in place. 1/4” wide with one row of stitches.

Used in shirttails that are tucked in, gives a casual look, or in garments with flair.

Rolled Hem

Very narrowly rolled up to enclose a raw edge of a hem. May be topstitched, blind stitched, or over edge stitch.

Clean Finish

Narrow hem at edge Medium to high quality

apparel. Raw edge of seam or hem

allowance is folded under once and stitched. Adds bulk.

Used in lightweight fabric. Costly- 4 passes through

sewing machine.

Decorative Finishes

Scalloped, shell or lettuce Edge of hem.

Unfinished Finish

Pinking- Cut fabric with serrated blade or scissors. Used on Opaque fabric, retards raveling but doesn’t stop it.

Facing

Any Fabric used to finish a raw edge of a garment.

Used in necklines, armscye, back of garments.

Example: Button Band, French Front that covers buttons.

Bands

Decorative Finish garment

opening, Doesn’t stretch.

Used: necklines, waistline, Sleeves, Inseams, ect.