"Abkurbeln" in sewing – what is it?
"Abkurbeln" means finishing a fabric edge with a narrow zigzag stitch.Why are fabric edges finished this way?
Because sometimes you simply want a very narrow hem, a so-called rolled hem. For example, on shirts or children's clothing, tunics, or scarves. It is used for many sewing projects where a wide hem would be bulky or distracting. The "Abkurbeln" technique stabilizes the hem and prevents fraying.Which fabrics are suitable for this technique?
In principle, almost all fabrics are suitable. However, this method is especially popular for delicate chiffons, gauze fabrics, muslin fabrics, viscose, and other thin, flowing materials.What is a rolled hem suitable for?
The rolled hem created by this technique is suitable for T-shirts, tunics, scarves, children's clothing, dresses, and much more.Instructions: How to do it?
- Fold the fabric edge 1 - 1.5 cm inwards and iron it.
- Set your sewing machine to a narrow, tight zigzag stitch.
- Guide the ironed fabric edge just along the edge of the presser foot so that the zigzag stitch completely encompasses the edge.
- This is how it should look:
- Trim the seam allowance back to just before the stitching.
- I use a rotary cutter for this because it allows me to work precisely.
- However, you can also trim the seam allowance with scissors.
This is what the finished rolled hem looks like:
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Happy simple sewing, yours Sabine
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