10-25-2010, 12:58 AM
Quote:I believe I understand what you mean about the hems, but I do not know if I would want to do that for the entire length or just the arm holes.
Just the armholes, assuming the neckhole and hem are selvedges. I mean, you *can* fold and sew all the seam allowance edges inside, but I really think that would be overkill!
Quote:How well do cut edges that have been seamed and otherwise untouched hold up?
Unless you make them really narrow (under a quarter-inch), you'll be fine. I think I've machine-washed garments with the seam allowance edges just raw, not even zig-zagged, and no disasters, but I wouldn't push my luck too often with that. When in doubt, hand-washing is plenty effective and doesn't take long.
Matthew
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