Linen stitch for bed linen

Why do you need a high-quality linen seam for bed linen? Thanks to it, special strength and a beautiful appearance of the products are achieved. It is practical - such bedding can often be washed, loaded and become unusable. When processing fabric with a linen seam, a special device is used - a foot, which simplifies the process and ensures reliability in further use. Not everyone has specialized equipment at home, so the sewing algorithm is different.

How to make a linen seam at home?

This sewing technique is special; it is somewhat more difficult to perform at home than when produced in a factory.

There are 3 main types of performing the technique: a sewing seam, a double seam and a hem. The latter is used for cutting and sewing such an element of bed linen as a sheet. Thanks to a properly made seam, the edges are even and neat. The width parameters can be any, and to prevent the fabric from deforming during washing and ironing, it is recommended to make the hem wide enough - from 4 - 5 to 30 mm. Before sewing, mark with a stationery pencil or soap. If desired, baste.

Lingerie folded seam

The second name of this seam is denim. The execution algorithm looks like this:

• the parts are placed together with the front sides facing each other;
• the cut at the bottom of the material is released by 0.8 cm;
• the resulting cut should wrap around part of the material from above;
• the stitching is performed.

Double linen seam

The double linen seam is simple and is performed using a softer technique. The technique is as follows:

• the prepared patterns are carefully folded in half, with the inner sides facing each other;
• the cut is leveled and grabbed at a distance from the edge of up to 0.5 mm;
• the parts need to be turned inside out;
• the resulting seam is finished by hand, the next line is placed a little further (remember to hide the allowance of the first side with the second).

The material sewn using this method does not come out as aesthetically beautiful and neat as a hem stitch – it is located on the side and is not elastic. If there is no machine for overcasting edges, it is advisable to resort to this method.

Double turn seam

If the product parts have not been pre-cut, first read the instructions on the seam allowance technique.

This sewing technique should be performed in such a way that the top stitch hides the inner seam cut. Perform carefully, avoiding protruding threads.

Standard: the first line is up to 4 mm from the cut, the second – up to 8 mm from the edge of the product.

Patchwork, hand stitching

The stitch in which the edges of fabric scraps are sewn together is called "patchwork". The process is quite long and labor-intensive, so the products are highly valued. There are three options for sewing: "forward needle", "back needle" and "hidden" techniques.

It is necessary to mark the allowances with chalk or pencil. The parts are pinned and sewn together.

Machine edge seams

What does this category of seams mean? It includes three groups of seam types – edging, facing, and hem. The first are divided into:

• with an open cut - used in outerwear and when creating edging;

  

• The closed cut is irreplaceable in edging stitches and the cut side.

The piping ones are classified as:

• regular piping stitch – used for trimming flaps and collars;

  

• split seam – needed for the allowance and folding of the lapel;

  

• in a frame – used for edging loops of slit pockets;

  

• edged cut - skirts and trousers are stitched.

  

Hem seam:

• sewn-on type – used for stitching the bottom of jackets;

  

• overcast edge – necessary when working with sleeves, inner sides of the neck;
• Closed type cut – used for working with edges of parts, lining.

How to hem a sheet

Many people are interested in the question: how to hem a sheet on a machine or by hand? The most reliable fastening option is a linen stitch.

If desired, they can be supplemented with edging or overcasting, which provides protection against the appearance of terry and deformation. It is also advisable to use a hem to prevent distortions of the cut.

Before starting work, it is important to inspect the fabric - for any defects, immediately mark the sides that are not suitable for use. Wash the material, iron the canvas - this will protect against possible problems with the size of the finished product (some fabrics tend to run down). To prevent the fabric from shifting, pin the necessary areas along the perimeter with pins. Their heads should be turned towards the cut - when the fabric starts to be basted, the needles should be removed one by one.

It is important to pay attention to the quality of the pins - if rust appears on the surface, it should be thrown away immediately, because the stains cannot be washed out.

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