How to sew a rolled hem with a *rolled hem foot* on outdoor fabrics

[jellyfish]

That's literally the only foot I don't have for my singer, and I've got 10 other feet though. After seeing this and how much of a pain catenary cuts where to sew, I'm buying one
My friend owned a sewing machine repair shop for 15 years, I bet he's got a spare foot somewhere.

I was just looking through my feet and I don't have any idea anymore what some of them are for. Biggest waste of money was a button foot. Sewing a button is more easily done by just using the standard presser foot. hahaha

[Junebugdawn]

Which size rolled hem foot do you use? I found one online that said for thin fabric, but it said it makes 1/8" hems. That seams really small.

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[jellyfish]

Which size rolled hem foot do you use? I found one online that said for thin fabric, but it said it makes 1/8" hems. That seams really small.

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That is the one. Mine makes a 1/8" rolled hem. Nice and narrow, which is much easier to do on curves.

[Junebugdawn]

That is the one. Mine makes a 1/8" rolled hem. Nice and narrow, which is much easier to do on curves.

Great! Thank you!

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[Dingletrut]

If you have a sharp corner, you'll want to end the seam, remove the fabric, and then start in the new direction just like normal. Outdoor fabrics shouldn't get too thick at the corner. I would be concerned if you were sewing denim or corduroy, but the fabric used to make hammocks or tarps should be okay on a corner.

Great, thanks!

[MissileMan]

I think I will want several sizes. For a hammock, I would estimate either 3/8 or 1/2 if I am adding a knotty mod (probably 3/8). 1/8 would be too small to fish the elastic through.

[jellyfish]

I think I will want several sizes. For a hammock, I would estimate either 3/8 or 1/2 if I am adding a knotty mod (probably 3/8). 1/8 would be too small to fish the elastic through.

There would be no fishing elastic through the seams my 1/8" foot makes. It is tight.

My machine manufacturer does not make a 1/2" foot. Booo. I am very curious about the wider widths.


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[jellyfish]

Ohhh ahhhh - want to see that end result!


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These are some snapshots of the cat curves on my winter tarp that I sewed with my 1/8" rolled hem foot. As you can see, I'm getting a nice result, and I am even able to include the tie-outs into the rolled hem, making for a nice finish.

It is cold as the arctic outside, but I pitched the tarp on the back patio to take these pics. I hope you enjoy!

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[PharmGeek]

Looks GREAT

Mine should arrive today I think - time to practice!


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[Banjoman]

These are some snapshots of the cat curves on my winter tarp that I sewed with my 1/8" rolled hem foot. As you can see, I'm getting a nice result, and I am even able to include the tie-outs into the rolled hem, making for a nice finish.

It is cold as the arctic outside, but I pitched the tarp on the back patio to take these pics. I hope you enjoy!

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Wow, incorporating the tie-out reinforcement fabric into that tiny rolled hem... That's another level right there! Bravo! I'll need a lot more practice before pulling that off.