What a delight to watch, listen and learn. No awful music, just a quiet chat about fabric. I love the comments about what “won’t do”! I’m definitely subscribing. I can wait to find out what else you have uploaded.
I have a vintage 830 record which is 5mm I believe. I used this technique to make my wife severa scarfs, of which she's a huge fan. They turned out very well and it's now my go to technique.
This video was in fact filmed on a Bernina 730 Record that I had since new - shows my age! I very reluctantly sold it recently to streamline my workroom. Wonderful machines and perfect for sewing delicate material. Hang on to it! I'm glad to hear you are using the technique. Thanks so much for your comment.
No, this is what I like about this method. The first time round can be a bit hit and miss on delicate fabrics. When you go around the second time it sort of collects it all together and makes this rather 'unspecified' edge. I like it because the zigzag-look disappears and as I say in the video, it just looks organic. Really good for chiffon type fabrics. I'll do it a different way on the wider stitch machine. Coming soon. Thanks so much for commenting.
Thank you for your very generous comment. I believe you never stop learning when you are creative. We sewers can be too concerned to do things the proper way rather than experimenting and finding the way that suits us. There's a lot of innovation today in clothes manufacture - extreme mixing of different cloths, unusual colour mixes, creative construction. There are no rules really. I hope I am encouraging sewers to just try ideas out and have fun! And have something original to wear too!
Hello there from Australia. I just did this to my lovely floral chiffon scarf. I curved the two ends for a softer look. It's turned out well but I think I may have 'forced' it around the curve. It's a tiny bit puckered. I pressed it with a warm iron and I'm pretty pleased with it. My machine stitch width is 5mm to 7mm Thank you for the excellent and clear tutorial. I love you accent 👍👏
thank you for posting this. clearly challenging to sew exactly around the edge, neatly, but worth learning. I appreciate the respect you have for the fabric, for its quality and performance.
BLTN Sorry for late response. You don't have to be too accurate about it as the thread wraps the edge so as long as you roughly get the edge in the middle rather than having the whole foot on the fabric, it will work. Thank you for commenting.
Beautiful finish! Thank you so much!! I make doll clothes for collectors, and do a lot of finishes on fine chiffons and silks. This is a wonderful technique!
I have a 4-year old Pfaff with a 9mm stitching width but my true loves are my three old Berninas (one 1020 and two 1130s) that all have 5mm maximum stitching width - just perfect for this technique! I've been fairly unhappy using my overlocker for rolled hems on chiffon which I find often pull off the edge of the fabric so I'm delighted to have another option that I think I may find both easier and more aesthetically pleasing. Thank you for sharing it.
This is amazing thank you so much! I've purchased some lovely shirts from the charity shops that where cheap enough and I loved the fabric so much that I wanted to make scarves out of them. ⭐
Hi Angela thank you so much for your video. I made a scarf using your method. It was so easy and looks great! Your right if you go over your stitching it does self correct any flaws! My partner told me it looks professionally made/high end. Not sure about that but I am certainly delighted. 🌸
Angela you made that look so easy, I will try to see it. This is not my favorite fabric, you made it look, like I Will try it again. Thanks for sharing😊😊😊😊
I have a bernina virtuoso 160 that is a 5mm machine...I also have Singer 7 and 9 mm machines. Thanks the hemming demo...Makes me appreciate my old bernina more now!
Thank you for showing how the hems look like in comparison. I did not in now about this option and used to dread hemming silk/silky scarfs. Lovely tutorial ❤
Thank you Angela, this is less daunting for a beginner like me who is too scared to do rolled hems or whatever you call that other method. I saw a lady do the rolled hem in another video, she was rolling it by hand as she sewing along, WOW, I don't have that skill!! lol I will attempt to make my first scarf right now!! The lovely chiffon fabrics I ordered from Minerva just arrived!!
+Mari Elle Thank you Mari for your comment. The black shirt is one of my own patterns and it's now on my site for members or to buy. angelakane.com/sewing_patterns/patterns/fitted-shirt-sewing-pattern-545.php. It comes in sizes 6-22 and there is a detailed instruction ebook to go with it.
Thank you, Angela, for this wonderful video! I recently got into doll making and I was struggling with hemming the delicate fabrics for a doll's dress. I'm going to buy a used 5mm machine just for this purpose.
This tutorial was just what I was looking for - I have bought some chiffon and silk for scarves but was struggling with the best way to finish the edges, nothing seemed right. I ended up doing one by hand but even that looks too "clunky" and my hand-sewing isn't the best. Thanks, I will try this.
I hate to get rid of old machinery. They really don't make them as well today. My grandmother worked as a liner in the fur trade and sewed on her old treadle fur machine until she died, at 92. This did an amazingly fine overlock stitch and she made all her underwear on it. I do wish I still had it today! Thanks for commenting.
Thank you so much!!!! I needed a meathod to finish all the edged on a silk organza gown I designed, this is Amazing, cant wait to try it.....I have a brother ls-1217 ... not sure how many millimeters it is.
Hello Rita, I think I say in the video that I use a half width zigzag and a normal sewing stitch length but I will add an annotation I think to make this clearer. Thanks so much for your greetings from Rome!
I tried the other ways and was not happy with what I produced. You're right, the results from other methods are not suitable for all uses with chiffon. I'm excited to try what you have shared. Glad to know my 7 mm machine is ideal for this project! Thanks Angela.
Hello Tonya, Thank you very much for commenting. Everyone has favourite methods of doing things. It's a question of always testing things out and this method works well for me.
Thanks Angela, I thought I understood that but then you were talking about 5 mm sewing machine and that made me confused... I joined you site few days ago ... very interesting and helpful. Thanks for sharing your knowledge... Ciao !!!
I use a 5mm machine by Elna. I like your comparisons on types of edging. I am considering using this edge on a bias cut silk dress neckline, armholes and hem as I want to avoid a stiff hem.
I have an antique Morse fotomatic I believe they are 5mm. Its a work horse and weighs a ton. Your videos are always so helpful thanks so much for posting them, its great inspiration.
Hi, Thank you so much for your comment. Yes, many of the old machines are fantastic to use. Sewing machines never really go out of date. I find I rarely use all the fancy features of my modern machine.
Love the video. I just bought some gorgeous chiffon and now I know how to finish it. I'm confused by what you mean by a 5mm, 6mm or 7mm machine? Can you please explain?
Hi Debbie, Can you rescue your skirt by trimming off the hem and trying again? The bias is always difficult and the secret is to stabilise the edge in some way. Watch my follow up movie, I start with a straight stitch. Do your best to stitch along the bias (leaving a wide seam allowance for trimming afterwards) without stretching the fabric. Ease the fabric into the foot then trim and continue with the zigzag. You can tryt strips of dissolvable fabric to lay on top. Hope that helps
Hi Ruby, 5mm refers to the width of the zigzag stitch. When swing needle machines came along they were all 5mm. More recently, with more machines offering comprehensive embroidery stitches the swing has become wider and 7mm is more common. Of course many machines are just straight stitch and would not be suitable for the technique I describe here. Thanks for commenting.
Hi Julie, hope you have been able to establish your machine stitching width. Manufacturers don't make it very clear that there are differences. Thank you very much for commenting.
this is really beautiful. I've been looking for a solution for long fins of chiffon for my wedding decorations, this seems beautiful and organic - thanks!
Hi Angela, I wish I had stumbled on this video earlier. I just finished edging the hem of a chiffon Kaftan which I needed to shorten. I folded it then used my zig zag. I snipped off the raw edge with an applique scissors. Inspite of being careful I accidentally snipped the material. Fortunately, It was long enough so I redid it. Will try your method next time -- sounds easier. One question, do I need to use a fine silky embroidery thread since I will be going over it twice. Thank you.
I don’t know what you mean 7/9 mm on the machine. But I have a scarf to do for the past 6 years and I didn’t know how to finish that hem. You seem to have a much easy way of doing this fine hem, as I was trying to do a rolled hem practicing last night and it’s not easy . So going to try your method. I have two scarves 🧣 to do. But I didn’t know how ....Tks for showing you method.
I have a relatively modern Bernina - Artista 200 with a 9mm width stitch. Initially I played around with all the features but to be honest the wide foot and wide hole in the plate is more of hindrance for everyday sewing. I bought a 5mm plate and a straight stitch plate plus a narrow foot for it. I still find the width of the feed dog not as efficient as my old 5mm machine. Progress?? Thanks for commenting
Sorry this reply is late. Most swing needle machines are 5mm. Machines that embroider can feature a 9mm stitch width. You can measure the width of the hole in the sole plate.
What a delight to watch, listen and learn. No awful music, just a quiet chat about fabric. I love the comments about what “won’t do”! I’m definitely subscribing. I can wait to find out what else you have uploaded.
I have a vintage 830 record which is 5mm I believe. I used this technique to make my wife severa scarfs, of which she's a huge fan. They turned out very well and it's now my go to technique.
This video was in fact filmed on a Bernina 730 Record that I had since new - shows my age! I very reluctantly sold it recently to streamline my workroom. Wonderful machines and perfect for sewing delicate material. Hang on to it!
I'm glad to hear you are using the technique. Thanks so much for your comment.
No, this is what I like about this method. The first time round can be a bit hit and miss on delicate fabrics. When you go around the second time it sort of collects it all together and makes this rather 'unspecified' edge. I like it because the zigzag-look disappears and as I say in the video, it just looks organic. Really good for chiffon type fabrics.
I'll do it a different way on the wider stitch machine. Coming soon.
Thanks so much for commenting.
Extremely beautiful. You solved a several years long mystery!
Apologies for this very late reply. I greatly appreciate your feedback. It's very encouraging.
Thank you for your very generous comment.
I believe you never stop learning when you are creative. We sewers can be too concerned to do things the proper way rather than experimenting and finding the way that suits us.
There's a lot of innovation today in clothes manufacture - extreme mixing of different cloths, unusual colour mixes, creative construction. There are no rules really.
I hope I am encouraging sewers to just try ideas out and have fun! And have something original to wear too!
A beginner like me will thank you so much for sharing talent and skill to us. Thank you!
Hello there from Australia. I just did this to my lovely floral chiffon scarf. I curved the two ends for a softer look. It's turned out well but I think I may have 'forced' it around the curve. It's a tiny bit puckered. I pressed it with a warm iron and I'm pretty pleased with it. My machine stitch width is 5mm to 7mm
Thank you for the excellent and clear tutorial. I love you accent 👍👏
thank you for posting this. clearly challenging to sew exactly around the edge, neatly, but worth learning. I appreciate the respect you have for the fabric, for its quality and performance.
BLTN Sorry for late response. You don't have to be too accurate about it as the thread wraps the edge so as long as you roughly get the edge in the middle rather than having the whole foot on the fabric, it will work.
Thank you for commenting.
Well done dear, thank you. Plus I fully agree with all your comments.
What an excellent, thorough and detailed explanation of this technique. Thank you Angela.
This was absolutely wonderful I am going to try this like you I don’t like the other methods. Thank you for sharing.
Excellent finish!!! So wonderfull!!! Thanks!!!
Thank you Angela. An exquisite finish. I am going to try it on a chiffon overlay tunic I’m working on. 😊
Beautiful finish! Thank you so much!! I make doll clothes for collectors, and do a lot of finishes on fine chiffons and silks. This is a wonderful technique!
I sew on a 1966 Pfaff 262. It might be a 5mm, but I’m not sure!
Thank you for theese valuable tips ❤
I have a 4-year old Pfaff with a 9mm stitching width but my true loves are my three old Berninas (one 1020 and two 1130s) that all have 5mm maximum stitching width - just perfect for this technique!
I've been fairly unhappy using my overlocker for rolled hems on chiffon which I find often pull off the edge of the fabric so I'm delighted to have another option that I think I may find both easier and more aesthetically pleasing. Thank you for sharing it.
This is amazing thank you so much! I've purchased some lovely shirts from the charity shops that where cheap enough and I loved the fabric so much that I wanted to make scarves out of them. ⭐
Angela, you always have the best ideas. I'm going to try this on the weekend. Thanks!!!
Thanks Angela I’ll give this fab technique a try love it 🥳🥳
FABULOUS!!!
Excelente this is the best method. Thanks for sharing
Beautiful!!
Brilliant advice. Thank you
Hi Angela thank you so much for your video. I made a scarf using your method. It was so easy and looks great! Your right if you go over your stitching it does self correct any flaws! My partner told me it looks professionally made/high end. Not sure about that but I am certainly delighted. 🌸
Thank you Angela.
Angela you made that look so easy, I will try to see it.
This is not my favorite fabric, you made it look, like I
Will try it again. Thanks for sharing😊😊😊😊
I have a bernina virtuoso 160 that is a 5mm machine...I also have Singer 7 and 9 mm machines. Thanks the hemming demo...Makes me appreciate my old bernina more now!
Thank you for showing how the hems look like in comparison. I did not in now about this option and used to dread hemming silk/silky scarfs. Lovely tutorial ❤
Thank you Angela, this is less daunting for a beginner like me who is too scared to do rolled hems or whatever you call that other method. I saw a lady do the rolled hem in another video, she was rolling it by hand as she sewing along, WOW, I don't have that skill!! lol I will attempt to make my first scarf right now!! The lovely chiffon fabrics I ordered from Minerva just arrived!!
I don’t know what mm my machine is. Thank you for this helpful video. You have such a lovely voice, so clear.
This is a brilliant video. I don't even know if my sewing machine is a 5mm or 7mm. I don know where to check 🤣
I WISH I had a sawing machine. Recently made a scarf for my mom and had to roll-stitch the edges by hand. It took forever!
Beautiful 👍👍
Very helpful! Thank you!
Thank you, you did a very good job. 😚
Thank you for this sewing instructions. It was very helpful.
Thank you so much for taking time to comment
Great video! Thanks for sharing. That black top you showed is beautiful!
+Mari Elle Thank you Mari for your comment. The black shirt is one of my own patterns and it's now on my site for members or to buy. angelakane.com/sewing_patterns/patterns/fitted-shirt-sewing-pattern-545.php. It comes in sizes 6-22 and there is a detailed instruction ebook to go with it.
Thank you for this tutorial video. I will be giving your method a try!
Thank you for commenting. I've experimented with many methods. This is definitely the best way.
Great for hemming scarve!!! Thank you.
Richelle Mahoney Thank you. I'm glad you like this simple technique.
Fabulous thanks 🤗
Cool instruction!
Thank you so much. I will try :)
Your instructions were very clear. Thank you for that.
Miki Rodriguez Thank you very much. Instructions take time because I plan in advance. I'm glad it is useful.
That was great I should try it
Thank you, this is a wonderful tutorial. The best I’ve seen so far for a rolled look hem on light weight fabric. I’m going to have a go at it.
Hi Thia, thanks so much. Yes, I find this technique is easy and effective for scarves and garment edges.
I am so happy I found you. I like a nice finishing edge as well. Thank you. :)
Thank you, Angela, for this wonderful video! I recently got into doll making and I was struggling with hemming the delicate fabrics for a doll's dress. I'm going to buy a used 5mm machine just for this purpose.
Thank you very much!
Love it 👍❤
Very well explained. Thank you.
Thanks so much for commenting.
Thank you .easy and clear .second round is new information for me. Thanks again.
Thanks Seema, Glad you have found this useful. Thank you for commenting.
The video is wonderfully informative, and your voice is lovely to listen to. Thank you for the tips.
Thank you Keri. I appreciate your comment.
Thank you, Angela for the reply. Honestly, I didn't even think about this "problems" with wide width machines. Something to keep in mind!
Thank you too!
This tutorial was just what I was looking for - I have bought some chiffon and silk for scarves but was struggling with the best way to finish the edges, nothing seemed right. I ended up doing one by hand but even that looks too "clunky" and my hand-sewing isn't the best. Thanks, I will try this.
Nice work Angela
Beautiful!
Thank you!
Thank you! I will try to do this tomorrow
Glad you like the method.
I hate to get rid of old machinery. They really don't make them as well today.
My grandmother worked as a liner in the fur trade and sewed on her old treadle fur machine until she died, at 92. This did an amazingly fine overlock stitch and she made all her underwear on it. I do wish I still had it today!
Thanks for commenting.
Thank you
I have NO IDEA what mm my machine is so you have taught me a great deal even by just now knowing that I need to find that out!
Will definitely try this technique, thank you *.*
Wow today with this video I learnt the word Jabot. Nice video btw.
Thank you so much!!!! I needed a meathod to finish all the edged on a silk organza gown I designed, this is Amazing, cant wait to try it.....I have a brother ls-1217 ... not sure how many millimeters it is.
Thank you so much for sharing this method. I have always wondered how to finish off flimsy fabric. Regards Patricia from South Africa
Thank you Patricia for taking the time to comment. It's much appreciated.
Brilliant
Thanks so much for commenting. It's very encouraging.
Great , Thank you so much.... :)
Thank you very much.
Hello Rita, I think I say in the video that I use a half width zigzag and a normal sewing stitch length but I will add an annotation I think to make this clearer.
Thanks so much for your greetings from Rome!
amazing
I tried the other ways and was not happy with what I produced. You're right, the results from other methods are not suitable for all uses with chiffon. I'm excited to try what you have shared. Glad to know my 7 mm machine is ideal for this project! Thanks Angela.
Hello Tonya, Thank you very much for commenting. Everyone has favourite methods of doing things. It's a question of always testing things out and this method works well for me.
Tres joli et aerien mais en français j'aurai mieux compris
Thank you for your video we enjoyed it. 😊
I love Bernina sewing machines. I don’t know the size of my sewing machine
thank you so much
Thank you for commenting.
Thank you very much for commenting. I shall be following with other techniques soon.
Thanks Angela, I thought I understood that but then you were talking about 5 mm sewing machine and that made me confused...
I joined you site few days ago ... very interesting and helpful. Thanks for sharing your knowledge... Ciao !!!
I use a 5mm machine by Elna. I like your comparisons on types of edging. I am considering using this edge on a bias cut silk dress neckline, armholes and hem as I want to avoid a stiff hem.
Very jealous of that lovely 5mm machine.
I'm going to try with my friend's vintage 1968-70 machine soon. It looks to be about a 5 mm.
I have an antique Morse fotomatic I believe they are 5mm. Its a work horse and weighs a ton. Your videos are always so helpful thanks so much for posting them, its great inspiration.
Hi, Thank you so much for your comment. Yes, many of the old machines are fantastic to use. Sewing machines never really go out of date. I find I rarely use all the fancy features of my modern machine.
Tutorial starts at 4:19
Thanks
NICE EXPLANATION
Love the video. I just bought some gorgeous chiffon and now I know how to finish it. I'm confused by what you mean by a 5mm, 6mm or 7mm machine? Can you please explain?
Hi Debbie,
Can you rescue your skirt by trimming off the hem and trying again?
The bias is always difficult and the secret is to stabilise the edge in some way.
Watch my follow up movie, I start with a straight stitch. Do your best to stitch along the bias (leaving a wide seam allowance for trimming afterwards) without stretching the fabric. Ease the fabric into the foot then trim and continue with the zigzag.
You can tryt strips of dissolvable fabric to lay on top.
Hope that helps
And I just saw the answer below. I'll have to check mine and see what it is!
Hi Ruby, 5mm refers to the width of the zigzag stitch. When swing needle machines came along they were all 5mm. More recently, with more machines offering comprehensive embroidery stitches the swing has become wider and 7mm is more common.
Of course many machines are just straight stitch and would not be suitable for the technique I describe here.
Thanks for commenting.
Just what I was looking for - what 5mm refers to. Now I know its the width of the zigzag stitch.
Never heard of this method but am eager to try.
I also don't understand 5mm, 6mm or 7mm machine.Thanks.
I am making a large scarf into a kaftan for the beach, this will be ideal for finishing the neck line thank you
Emma Newton Yes, it's a great edging for a kaftan. Have fun on the beach!
Thank you for commenting
All of your tutorials are so well explained and very helpful. Can I use this method with a chiffon seam allowance??
Hi Julie, hope you have been able to establish your machine stitching width. Manufacturers don't make it very clear that there are differences.
Thank you very much for commenting.
Thank you, Angela! I love scarves too. I have a 5-mm machine and looking for upgrade.
this is really beautiful. I've been looking for a solution for long fins of chiffon for my wedding decorations, this seems beautiful and organic - thanks!
I'm very late with my replies! Thank you so much for your comment. All the best with your wedding
Thanks for your comment Luli.
Hi Angela, I wish I had stumbled on this video earlier. I just finished edging the hem of a chiffon Kaftan which I needed to shorten. I folded it then used my zig zag. I snipped off the raw edge with an applique scissors. Inspite of being careful I accidentally snipped the material. Fortunately, It was long enough so I redid it. Will try your method next time -- sounds easier. One question, do I need to use a fine silky embroidery thread since I will be going over it twice. Thank you.
This is great-thank you! Would you use the same technique on silk charmeuse?
I don’t know what you mean 7/9 mm on the machine. But I have a scarf to do for the past 6 years and I didn’t know how to finish that hem. You seem to have a much easy way of doing this fine hem, as I was trying to do a rolled hem practicing last night and it’s not easy . So going to try your method. I have two scarves 🧣 to do. But I didn’t know how ....Tks for showing you method.
Thank you very much for commenting. Sorry for late reply! Have you tried this technique on your fabric? If so, I hope it was successful.
Thanks for posting this video! But, Idon't think that 5 or 9 mm stretch will sute to silk fabrics. Thanks.
Any ideas on how to do this by hand? I love this edge, but don't have access to a reliable machine right now.
I have a relatively modern Bernina - Artista 200 with a 9mm width stitch. Initially I played around with all the features but to be honest the wide foot and wide hole in the plate is more of hindrance for everyday sewing. I bought a 5mm plate and a straight stitch plate plus a narrow foot for it. I still find the width of the feed dog not as efficient as my old 5mm machine. Progress??
Thanks for commenting
How is, or rather where is the measurement taken to determine what your machine is?
Sorry this reply is late. Most swing needle machines are 5mm. Machines that embroider can feature a 9mm stitch width. You can measure the width of the hole in the sole plate.