Technique Category: Hems & Finishes

Exposed piping is a decorative and functional finish where a cord-covered strip of fabric (piping) is sewn into a seam, leaving the rounded edge visible…

A binded edge is a finishing technique where the raw edge of the fabric is completely enclosed with a strip of binding, usually cut on…

An exposed band is a finishing method where a separate strip of fabric is sewn visibly onto the edge of a garment. Unlike a facing…

A double fold hem is created by folding the raw edge of the fabric twice toward the inside and stitching it in place. In the…

A sandwich hem is created by enclosing the raw edge of a garment between two layers of fabric or facing. This technique hides the cut…

A bound hem is a clean and durable finishing method where the raw edge is enclosed with binding, often bias tape. This technique works on…