A rolled hem is one of the most basic techniques to finish a garment. In general they are fairly easy to make. However, you may find them rather tricky if you ever need to hem a circular piece. This is the way I make a rolled hem for circle skirts.
Rolled hem for circle skirts technique
The reason why hemming a circle skirt may become a tricky task is that the length of your circle at the bottom decreases in concentrical circles as you fold it up. It is almost impossible to iron the hem without getting horrible creases. Very often you have to embed the extra fabric or use bias tape to bind the edges instead. This is the way I do a rolled hem for circle skirts still using my sewing machine and no extra aid.
- Following the seam, sew a straight line about 5cm away from the border.
- Fold the seam inwards and sew very close to the border, about 2cm. Your previous stitch should show at the border.
- Trim the excess very close to the stitches.
- Fold the border again and topstitch the seam
As you can see, the edge of your circle skirt will be straight and crisp. In some problematic areas, like those on the bias, you may still get a few creases. However, very often they will disappear after you iron the garment. Another good trick is to raise and lower the shank of your machine every few centimeters to make sure your machine is feeding the fabric from the top and the bottom at the same time.
You can use this technique to make a rolled hem for circle skirts but also any other garment with a circular shape. It is very useful if you decide to make a cloak. Experiment and practice and you will get perfect hems in no time.
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