INTRODUCTION - Model A Ford Club of America

Hems are usually finished with hand sewing. Some of the heavier materials used for everyday chores were sewn by machine. Examples show: (I) plain hem by hand and by machine; (2) narrow machine hem; (3) circular hem - notice how the fullness is eased in; and (4) rolled hem - this is used in many of the sheer fabrics such as chiffon. ................
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