Finishing Curved Edges of Sheer Fabric

Finishing Curved Edges of Sheer Fabric. Do you want to fashion sew with sheer fabric, but maybe feel a little trepidation or unsure of how to handle such a delicate media? Have you seen garments made up with beautifully finished hems and puzzled at how they are sewn? Let me show you how to sew and finish curved hemlines on sheer fabric!
The sewing of curves need not be a tricky process.
One of the most effective methods to use on sheer fabric is to ‘zig-zag‘.
Using a zig-zag stitch is not only ideal for a beautifully neat finish, but can add a decorative feature that can be a real focul point on a garment.
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[@colleenglea]

The secret is to put a piece of tape over the hole on the needle plate. This will stop any bunching.

[@Top2tow]

Thank you for another great tutorial. You are such a help to me!

[@colleenglea]

Thank you so much for the very kind words and I'll certainly bear your suggestions in mind.

[@ghislainemassicotte3904]

Thanks a million my dear.

[@colleenglea]

The fabric I used for this demo is organza. It should also work on crepes and chiffon as long as they are a little firmer. Just do a test piece first.

[@Mara.73]

Hello ma’am I am fashion student I need this so much thank your from Portugal 🇵🇹

[@colleenglea]

Happy to help, and good luck with your fashion studies!

[@1991diegocervantes]

Thanks alot for uploading this, it was super helpful :)

[@n8tvca5]

Thank you!!!

[@colleenglea]

Thank ever so much.

[@colleenglea]

My pleasure.

[@AfricannQueen93]

Thank you!

[@jialeman7760]

Thank you for this great tutorial! I was thinking of using bias binding but worried it will take too much time, but now I have another time-saving option!! Thank you❤️❤️

[@colleenglea]

You're so welcome Jiale!

[@scarlettrosegarden]

Thank you! I was really worried about how to finish my Elsa cape, and this was perfect.

[@colleenglea]

Happy to help.

[@cheskalover]

Thank you so much!

[@colleenglea]

It really would all depend on the type of lace and pattern you're working with. In an ideal world, you'd buy lace that already has a scalloped edge.

[@IkaikaDBonesLark]

Love it

[@fashion_maker475]

nice technique

[@leonardmuller9432]

Thank you very much! I noted this finish is popular for real silk fabric.

[@colleenglea]

Hello Leonard. Yes you are right!

[@colleenglea]

No problem.

[@ghislainemassicotte3904]

Hi Colleen,I just watchyour video on finishing Curved edges with sheer fabric and I wonder how you can sew so close to the edge without the fabric going in the hole,I could never do this on my machine,as always,love your tutorials .Thank you. Ghislaine

[@nicmcguffog728]

THANK YOU SO MUCH!!

[@colleenglea]

You're welcome!

[@nicmcguffog728]

@@colleenglea you saved my wedding dress, thank you!

[@MrThilini11]

please!!! can you show us to sew a neckline from this kind of fabric .

[@hibiki018]

does this work for lace fabrics as well?

[@nevroth]

What a quick and easy alternative to using my rolled hem foot. Is that organza? would it work on crepes or chiffon, do you think??

[@samanthanicholson9015]

I have of organdy fabric, organza I don't know what it's called but it's nice with sparkle. I make a full circle dress for my granddaughter with interlock under it, how can I add silver trim like using a bias tape or maybe a mettalic thread? I already used it on the sparkle waist elastic but just need to hem it...Thank you!

[@Chai-the-Artist]

What width was your machine at?

[@missmaha111]

love it ,, thank you so much ,, last week i tried one of your tutorial " sewing dress lining " ,, it work perfect ,, so thank you for that too ,, i been struggling with sewing dresses lining ,, please post more tutorial about sewing cleaning tricks ,, its really helpful ,, and children dresses too thankx :)

[@ArcanePath360]

Thank you. I have done a rolled hem before but it always affects the drape.

[@colleenglea]

Thank you for your comment.

[@hannahholmes2346]

Can you do this to the bottom edge of a tulle skirt? I'm trying to figure out how to keep the two layers of tulle from sticking to each other and bunching up.

[@colleenglea]

Hello Hannah, Yes you can use this technique! Thank you for commenting.

[@user-wm6zz2ey4t]

Hello. I have a bodice made of tulle that works as a basis for a leather net. I want to keep my design as it is. Is it necessary for me to finish with a specific way the neckline and the armholes that are not covered by leather ? Or I can keep them as they are?

[@colleenglea]

Hello Άνδρια Ανδρέου, You can keep them as they are, but if they are not holding there shape, sew a small zig zag stitch on the seam line and trim back the access.

[@nicolasmith1460]

Thanks but it wouldn’t stand up to dry cleaning or laundering …. Do you have more resilient options?

[@colleenglea]

Unfortunately not Nicola.

[@katyb2793]

I keep asking Google sewing questions, and keep ending up back on your channel. Thank you! You explain things very clear I'm a way that is easy to understand. Would this technique work on sheer chiffon?

[@colleenglea]

Sew happy you enjoy my tutorials Katy. I think it is possible If you starch the fabric first so that it is stiff, this will make the process a lot easier to do, and thanks for taking the time to comment.

[@katyb2793]

@@colleenglea awesome, thanks!

[@demetrarowan6037]

What would you do to finish illusion fabric at neck ?

[@colleenglea]

You can still use this method Demetra, I think it could be possible to use fabric glue along the raw edge. It is a method I personally have not tried ( do some test samples).

[@LQT]

will this avoid the curve to stretch? I am sewing a lace dress and I dont know how to finish the neck, so I am thinking to use this, but I want the neck to hold and not stretch later. keep the shape.

[@colleenglea]

I would advise to stitch the neck, it will help to keep the shape Lili.

[@ganitable]

Thank you so much for this tutorial! one question - what is the width of the zigzag seam?

[@colleenglea]

Hello Ganit Pinto. For the best results keep it to the smallest width.

[@ganitable]

Colleen G Lea - FSBTV. Thank you! Love your videos!

[@samanthanicholson9015]

Have you had any unravelling after washing? Thank you.

[@colleenglea]

No, just keep the stitches small and hand wash the garment. Thanks for taking the time to comment Samantha.

[@colleenglea]

You could but be very careful not to damage your fabric.

[@campanitabonita69]

can I do this finish to any fabric?

[@colleenglea]

It's easier doing this technique on firm fabrics, I would recommend testing it on a scrap of the fabric.

[@missmetesil]

Does this work for necklines as well? !

[@colleenglea]

It can be done but you'll struggle to maintain shape Wanda Patterson

[@banani7807]

I m new to making my own clothes but I can't figure out what that cut proof floor pad is called. I need one but idk how to find it

[@colleenglea]

It's a cutting mat and can be found on most websites.

[@banani7807]

I put that in on the google search engine but nothing showed up lolz thanks though

[@colleenglea]

Dani Capps Try companies like Moreplan or ebay

[@banani7807]

Okay thank you :)

[@farvista]

Dani Sorensen Cutting mats such as the ones made by Olfa are readily available at any fabric store. You don't have to go on eBay.

[@pennyfarthinghoop]

Are you using any particular thread here?

[@colleenglea]

No! just regular thread.

[@christeldamkjaer]

If it is Chiffon Fabric, can't you just burn it, after zig zag'in it?

[@colleenglea]

My pleasure.

[@colleenglea]

My pleasure.