Horsehair braid hem
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A hem stiffened and given body by stitching horsehair braid to the raw edge before turning it up, common on formal and bridal skirts.
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Blind hem
A hem stitched so the stitching is nearly invisible from the right side, worked by hand with a blind hemming stitch or by machine with a blind hem foot.
Catch-stitched hem
A hem secured with a catch stitch worked loosely between the hem edge and the garment, allowing some give and a flat finish from the right side.
Circular hem
A hem on a flared or circular-cut garment, eased and often narrowed to accommodate the curved raw edge without puckering.
Double-fold hem
A hem turned up twice by the same amount so no raw edge is exposed, then stitched near the inner fold.
Faced hem
A hem finished by attaching a separate shaped facing strip to the raw edge instead of turning up fabric, used when the garment lacks allowance for a folded hem.
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