Circular Hem with Lace Binding
Learn how to sew a circular hem using lace seam binding. This technique is used on couture garments and requires skill to execute properly. We will teach you the proper hem allowance, how to sew a gathering stitch and then how to best sew your lace binding for a flat hem result. You will also learn how to shrink the fabric and turn the hem, using the appropriate hand-stitching technique.
Once you have mastered this hem finish, try your hand at the circular hem with a Hong Kong finish and the circular hem with a seam binding hem finish.
| Module | Description | Step |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lesson Prep | 1-3 |
| 2 | Make Circular Flare Pattern & Cut Fabric | 1-10 |
| 3 | Preparing the Pieces | 1-11 |
| 4 | Basting the Lace Binding | 1-7 |
| 5 | Sew Lace Binding | 1-13 |
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 strip of ½” (1.3cm) wide lace seam binding, 15” (38.1cm) long. |
| 3 | A ½ yard (45.7cm) piece of wool crepe. |
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