Circular Hem / Hong Kong Bound
This lesson teaches you how to create a circular hem using a technique used in the couture. You will learn how to prepare and apply a Hong Kong hem finish, how to gather a hem edge and then bind your hem for a clean hem finish. You will also learn the correct hand-stitching technique, as well as how to shrink your fabric for a perfect looking hem.
Once you have mastered this hem finish, try your hand at the circular hem with a seam binding and another using lace binding.
| Module | Description | Step |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lesson Prep | 1-3 |
| 2 | Making Circular Plare Pattern & Cut Fabric | 1-8 |
| 3 | Preparing the Pieces | 1-9 |
| 4 | Basting & Sewing | 1-4 |
| 5 | Sew Bias Binding | 1-11 |
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MODULE 1 • LESSON PREP
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | For this lesson you will need to prepare: an 11” (27.9cm) square of oaktag paper. |
| 2 | A bias strip of silk charmeuse cut 1” (2.5cm) wide by 15” (38.1cm) long. |
| 3 | A ½ yard (45.7cm) piece of wool crepe. |
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