I am so very ashamed to admit that I have tried to use my Rolled Hem Foot that came with my Janome 6600p at least a dozen times and gave up. I actually sat at my machine and cried on several occasions. I remember once, thinking that this foot was a joke and just added to my machine accessories to make it look like I got a lot of stuff. No one can actually use this thing. I even watched several Youtube videos which of course made it look easy as pie.
I am so embarrassed to share how I use to hem fine fabrics like organza. It was a dueling task and caused me all kinds of angst. I would have to start over several times.
I am so embarrassed to share how I use to hem fine fabrics like organza. It was a dueling task and caused me all kinds of angst. I would have to start over several times.
But I am no quitter, and my determination to make Prom Season sewing easier. I grabbed me a cup of iced tea and I sat in front of my machine, grabbed the Rolled Hem Foot and said I will get this today! Walla, after about 15 tries on my scrap organza I got. I am now a self proclaimed professional Rolled Hem Foot Aficionado.
Here is a picture of a Prom Dress I was tasked to hem. What would normally take me a couple of hours, only took me fifteen minutes tops.
Here is rolled hem foot that I have been so scared of:
My new best bud. Happy Sewing!
My new best bud. Happy Sewing!
Any special video or tip that finally made it all click for you? I TOTALLY understand feeling like that foot is thrown in as a joke... some secret club that only a few select can be admitted to! LOL!! I just found your blog today, and plan to start looking through it as I have the time (which might wait until I'm on vacation in a couple weeks!) but I've seen some beautiful things posted already.
ReplyDeleteWhat did you do differently?
ReplyDeleteI agree with this as it worked well for me on some chiffon.
ReplyDeleteLooks beautiful! I have only had success for about 12-15 inches than it all goes bad.
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