Followup Tip on our Rolled Hem Video

by erika on August 12, 2010

I thought the video went pretty well, but I did wince at how the stitch looked on the right side of the fabric. Did you notice it too?

On the close up of the hem, it looks like the straight stitch is not perfectly straight. There were 2 factors to make this happen. First, the woven fabric I used has a thicker thread used for the weft. Second, I was using a universal needle, which has a slightly rounded point. When you have this combination, the thick fiber in the fabric can actually push the needle aside and slightly off course. Since I was using contrast thread, it was even more obvious.

So if this would worry you in your own projects, how do you AVOID it in your own sewing? (Here's the tip...) Use a Microtex needle. They are extremely sharp, and will penetrate the fibers rather than being pushed around. The microtex needle would also be the needle of choice if you are using the 2 or 3 mm rolled hem foot.

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