Hemming4 minFoundation
The Rolled Hem
The single most important miniature finish — replaces bulky turned hems on chiffon, silk, and lining.
Demo film in production
Follow the written steps below in the meantime.
- 01
Trim the raw edge straight
Use sharp embroidery scissors. A clean edge is non-negotiable — frayed wisps will ruin the roll.
- 02
Apply a thread-line of fray check
Drag a single bead 1 mm from the cut edge. Let dry 60 seconds before handling.
- 03
Roll the edge between thumb and finger
Working in 10 mm sections, twist the edge into a tight tube. The roll should be roughly 1.5 mm wide.
- 04
Whip-stitch from the inside
Catch one ply of the rolled tube and one ply of the garment, every 1.5 mm. Stitches should not show on the face.
- 05
Steam, do not press
A hover-steam relaxes the thread without flattening the roll. Pressing kills the dimension.