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Reference picture:
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fX_Sm12WZw...0/0effec88.jpg

I want to do fabric edges like that! Is there a way to achieve something like this, without having to attach lace and w/e?

And no, I don't want something like a lettuce hem or ruffles, I want it nice and flat like this! I have no idea what the terminology is so I'm finding it hard googling tutorials myself xD

PLEASE HELP!

[Penlowe]

It's called a scallop or scalloped edge. Some machines have a fancy stitch setting to do exactly that and it's pretty easy to do, as easy as applying any fancy stitch along an edge.

[Evil Bishounen]

There are two ways I'm familiar with, and I'm not sure which of these Penlowe is referring to (I -think- she means the latter):

- The first is a stitch that, every so often, runs over the edge of the fabric, which minutely pulls the fabric in at that point to create a scalloped look.

- The second is a form of satin stitch that looks like a crescent moon shape, and when run on repeat it creates this satin-stitched scallop motif. You'd back the fabric up along your intended stitch lines with a stabilizer, sew it out, remove the excess stabilizer, and then trim off the excess fabric as close to the satin-stitching as you can.

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Another option is to line the areas, allowing you to stitch the scallops and then flip the fabric so there's a finished seam along the edge. Iron and topstitch and you have a nice finished edge.

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Thank you so much! you are all my saviors *A*