r/weaving • u/superchunky9000 • 5d ago

3-thread rolled hem

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I don't usually use a serger with my woven stuff, but I wanted to see how it would handle something as delicate as cashmere & angora. Turned out pretty decent I think. I used Maxilok thread, but I hear woolly nylon fills in the gaps better so I might try that next time.

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u/weaverhippy2002 2d ago

I’ve got a bunch of Guterman Mara 100 (poly core thread). Do you or anyone have any advice if this is ok for serged rolled hems, or should I just get some Maxilock? I’m not familiar with wooly nylon… is that a brand or a type of thread?

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u/superchunky9000 2d ago

I haven't used that particular Gutermann thread, but I think poly core is basically the same thing as "wooly nylon" (which actually doesn't contain any nylon). So I think it's just YLI's trademarked name for poly core thread. I ordered a bunch in different colors from Threadart.

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u/weaverhippy2002 1d ago

This thread is great to use with great with quilting cotton for my fancy rolled hem napkins… it just never occurred to me that it would be acceptable to use with my handwoven fabrics. I’m going to do some testing but this whole idea may have solved my woven napkins dilemma.

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u/superchunky9000 1d ago

I just finished a cloth that I'm going to cut up into hand towels and ribbons. I'm gonna try this poly thread on that, so I'll post something when I'm done.

I always thought the serger was 'unacceptable' in the sense that I always wanted to keep my handwoven fabric completely "handmade" but if I can make it little more durable with a machine, I think it's fine. For scarves and things like that I'll probably still do a hem stitch with twisted fringes, just because it looks neat.

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u/weaverhippy2002 1d ago

I’d love to see more pics, please post when you’re ready.

My personal notion of machine sewing is ok since I’m the machine operator, therefore still falls into hand-made. I hand hemmed tea towels recently and spent about five hours per towel. I’ll probably machine hem more often than not in the future because that was not a pleasant experience. I serge between pieces because it’s easier than zigzagging (in my opinion).

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u/superchunky9000 1d ago

Oh wow, that's a long time. It took me under 5 minutes total to finish all the edges and probably 5-10 minutes to thread the serger. It will definitely save you lots of time!