1. Edge Finishes

2. Hem Any finish at the edge of a garment Stitching-(EF) Edge Finishing
Hem tape
Secures hem and increases quality and price.
Types:Folded, Blind, Glued, Shirtail, Rolled, Clean finish, Booked.

3. Folded hem
Simple: the raw edges are turned under and stitched to the garment.
Uses: Lower edge of garments, pockets, ruffles, sleeves with no cuffs.

4. Blind Hem
Uses Blind stitch and catches a few yarns of fabric but is not visible from the outside.

5. Glued Hem
Used in leather and leather like fabrics. Increases quality, no needle punches.
Seen as poor quality in other fabrics.

6. Shrittail hem
Narrowly folded twice and topstitched in place. 1/4” wide with one row of stitches.
Used in shirttails that are tucked in, gives a casual look, or in garments with flair.

7. Rolled Hem
Very narrowly rolled up to enclose a raw edge of a hem. May be topstitched, blind stitched, or over edge stitch.

8. Clean Finish Narrow hem at edge Medium to high quality apparel.
Raw edge of seam or hem allowance is folded under once and stitched. Adds bulk.
Used in lightweight fabric.
Costly- 4 passes through sewing machine.

9. Decorative Finishes
Scalloped, shell or lettuce Edge of hem.

10. Unfinished Finish
Pinking- Cut fabric with serrated blade or scissors. Used on Opaque fabric, retards raveling but doesn’t stop it.

11. Facing Any Fabric used to finish a raw edge of a garment.
Used in necklines, armscye, back of garments.
Example: Button Band, French Front that covers buttons.

12. Bands Decorative Finish garment opening, Doesn’t stretch.
Used: necklines, waistline, Sleeves, Inseams, ect.