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Need help - sewing narrow hem on stretch fabric

Created by Christine A - 1 month ago
Christine A

I've been away from sewing for some time and now sewing with fabrics I've never used before.  I'm trying to sew a very narrow hem on a stretch jersey fabric and, despite pinning, when I sew the pressure foot pushes the fabric away from the needle. Argghh so frustrating

1 month ago
Admin SewHayleyJane

I've been away from sewing for some time and now sewing with fabrics I've never used before.  I'm trying to sew a very narrow hem on a stretch jersey fabric and, despite pinning, when I sew the pressure foot pushes the fabric away from the needle. Argghh so frustrating

Christine A - 1 month ago

Do you need to reduce the presser foot pressure? 

Another thought would be to use hemming tape like Wundaweb to glue the hem in place before top stitching

1 month ago
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