Yes it's called a blind hem stitch. That is done by hand but can be done by most machines. I only know how to describe how it's done by showing someone, but a person could look up "how to do a blind hem stitch" in Google & come up with something I think.
Oh & BTW, yes of course that was a speed square, not a T-square like I had it- hahaha!!! I make it a policy never to use machinery that could kill me if I use it wrong (the car excepted) like woodworking machinery so I don't know such things!
lafemmedramatique
June 28, 2007
Bruno- This would be quite easy to do w/o a sewing machine... my biggest tip is to make sure you iron them, and iron them well! And don't skip the pinning! I'm not even joking, if you try to hand stich them otherwise, you'll be so frustrated!
Also, not sure what look you're going for, but if you're going for something more professional, try stitching it so that the stiches don't show on the outside... I can't remember what this is called (I'm a rebel sewer... i just teach myself by looking at stuff that's alredy made and then figuring out how it's put together... hehe) but it's done by sewing little loop stitches instead of straight stiches, and they're so tiny they don't show up.... maybe this is called a blind hem? I can't recall...
If you're wanting a more casual, or possibly a look that says without a doubt "I made this, I'm awesome" kind of look, then you could try using an embroidery floss in whatever color you wish, and making slightly larger stiches, or even stich a design in... this is a much more casual look, obviously, but still fun... just a thought :)
DIY Maven
June 26, 2007
Dude--LOVE the speed square!
bruno
June 26, 2007
Great tip. I'm going to see if I can do this sans-sewing machine!
Caya123
June 26, 2007
I love the T-square detail. A very GUY thing to use- hahaha- Nice little tutorial though, you have all the basics down :-)
Caya123
Yes it's called a blind hem stitch. That is done by hand but can be done by most machines. I only know how to describe how it's done by showing someone, but a person could look up "how to do a blind hem stitch" in Google & come up with something I think.
Oh & BTW, yes of course that was a speed square, not a T-square like I had it- hahaha!!! I make it a policy never to use machinery that could kill me if I use it wrong (the car excepted) like woodworking machinery so I don't know such things!
lafemmedramatique
Bruno- This would be quite easy to do w/o a sewing machine... my biggest tip is to make sure you iron them, and iron them well! And don't skip the pinning! I'm not even joking, if you try to hand stich them otherwise, you'll be so frustrated!
Also, not sure what look you're going for, but if you're going for something more professional, try stitching it so that the stiches don't show on the outside... I can't remember what this is called (I'm a rebel sewer... i just teach myself by looking at stuff that's alredy made and then figuring out how it's put together... hehe) but it's done by sewing little loop stitches instead of straight stiches, and they're so tiny they don't show up.... maybe this is called a blind hem? I can't recall...
If you're wanting a more casual, or possibly a look that says without a doubt "I made this, I'm awesome" kind of look, then you could try using an embroidery floss in whatever color you wish, and making slightly larger stiches, or even stich a design in... this is a much more casual look, obviously, but still fun... just a thought :)
DIY Maven
Dude--LOVE the speed square!
bruno
Caya123
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