Hi, I came across an umbrella, the other day, with NO hem, on the outer edge. My wife told me that it's because they cut it so that the edge of the material is where the hem would be, had it been cut there. Can anyone tell me how the edge of the fabric is made so that no hem is visible?
Thanks,
John
On both sudes of the weaving there is a woven side edge. But it might be that your Umbrella is made of a material that is made from a fluid and sort of `casted` into the form wanted . mirjam
Hot knife. Actually, I think they use a hot wire, but it's the same idea. If you melt/sear the edges of the nylon, it won't fray. It can be done with a candle, if you've practiced on scraps, although an easier way is to use a soldering iron or a woodbruning tool.
-- Jenn Ridley : snipped-for-privacy@chartermi.net WIP: Oriental Butterfly, Floral Sampler, Rose Trio, Carousel (TW) Most recently Finished: Insect Sampler, TicTacToe Sampler, Snow Stitching log:
Hi Mirjam, I can see fibre, so I'm assuming it's not cast. Hi Jen, I use the soldering iron technique for "basting", when I'm sewing panels together. It works very well. I've even tried cutting the panels out with my soldering iron, but it make a very course line, and I think I'm missing something. I'd like to learn to do it, because it prevents further fraying. If you have any suggestions I'd appreciate it. Thanks, John
I was taught to cut the fabric to shape first and then sear the edges by running them along a soldering iron. I've also done it by passing the cut edge through a candle flame. (The candle flame takes more practice, but is doable.)
-- Jenn Ridley : snipped-for-privacy@chartermi.net WIP: Oriental Butterfly, Floral Sampler, Rose Trio, Carousel (TW) Most recently Finished: Insect Sampler, TicTacToe Sampler, Snow Stitching log:
Thanks Jenn ... John
InspirePoint website is not affiliated with any of the manufacturers or service providers discussed here. All logos and trade names are the property of their respective owners.