Hems
Completion requirements
Hems
Hems occur at the bottom edges of skirts, slacks, blouses, shorts, shirts, jackets, coats, dresses, sleeves, scarves, and handkerchiefs. The hem finish requires attention to even stitching, matching of fabric pattern, appropriate treatment of enclosed seams, and adequate pressing. The hem depth, the fabric weight and type, and the method of finishing affect the success of the hem.
Unfinished Hem Edges
Only non-raveling fabrics such as leather, suede, imitation leather or suede, felt, and lace can be left as cut.
Narrow Folded Hems
This hem is folded twice, pressed, and stitched with a single row or machine stitching, the total hem depth is no more than 1.5 cm. It can be found on blouses and shirts and is often referred to as a shirt-tail hem.
Rolled Hem
The rolled hem when finished is no more than 3 mm and is rolled rather than folded. It can be done by a serger, a sewing machine with a special attachment, or by hand.
Deep Folded Hems
Hems which are over 2 cm in depth are considered deep folded hems. The deeper the fold, the more fabric is required, the more flare in the garment, and the more difficult it is to ease out the excess fabric.
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