Seam Finishes Serge seams or make double-stitched seams, french seams or flat felled. Using woolly nylon in the serger loopers may create a softer seam. Pressing Use a medium temperature. Test using steam and a dry iron. Spitting from the iron may cause water spots.
Care needs to be taken to avoid seam imprints on the right side of fabric.
Use a sleeve roll to reduce this problem. Hemming Make narrow hems using the sewing machine. Serge or turn under the raw edge before topstitching. Kenneth R. Bolen, Director of Cooperative Extension, University of Nebraska, Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources.