Hems and pleat pressing

[Scottish Chi]

[QUOTE=Pleater]
If you work on the inside of the hem to first flatten the fabric - go slowly and use minimum heat, turn the dial up little by little so you reach the point where the heat will take out the folds without melting any man made fibre in the fabric.

Then fold the hem, press it lightly and sew it in place, and then press the folds once the sewing is done.
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Thanks,
I will keep a damp cloth on the fabric when pressing with the steam iron in all steps and turn the iron up gradually as you suggest.

My knowledge of sewing is pretty much limited to whip stitch. Where would you suggest I look for instructions for sewing with different stitches for a hem?

Cheers, Bill

[bubba]

Check your public library for the Readers Digest Complete Guide to Sewing.