Trim off any fraying that has already occurred before you begin to hem, as the loose threads in the fray get tangled in the sewing machine.
Things You Will Need
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Turn the edge of the towel in 1/4 inch. Turn in a second time, by 1/4 inch, trapping the 1/4 inch of raw edge on the inside of the fold.
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Pin the fold in place. Place the pins perpendicular to the hem so your machine can stitch over the pins.
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Stitch along the fold with a zig-zag stitch. Catch the top of the hem fold in the bottom point of the stitch and stitch through the fabric above the fold with top point of the stitch. A zig-zag stitch holds the hem flush to the towel. Begin and end the stitching with a backstitch so the thread doesn't pull loose.
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Clip the threads once hemming is complete. Fold and hem the remaining sides of the towel, if necessary.
The Drip Cap
- Most towels are made of terrycloth or other highly absorbent materials.
- Begin and end the stitching with a backstitch so the thread doesn't pull loose.