Nylon chiffon is one of the best fabric you can try if you want delicate fabrics that sway in elegance. However, this fabric is one of the hardest to maintain as it is easy to fray. Yet, if this fabric is properly maintained, it can be one of the most durable fabrics you can have.

How to edge nylon chiffon fabric

The first thing you should think of when using a chiffon fabric is how to deal with its delicateness. Regardless of its fragility, it absorbs dyes and holds the color well.

1. Measure the hemline. A standard hemline is 1/2 inch, but this can vary depending on the pattern and your planned use for the fabric. Fold over the chiffon and mark with the crayon, placing one of the pins at the corner edge to hold the fabric. Be sure to use dressmaker pins; regular pins will rip chiffon. Line up the hem, pinning about 1 foot of fabric at a time, using the the crayon line as your guide.
2. Check that your chiffon can handle the heat of the iron by test-ironing a scrap on the lowest temperature setting.
3. Iron the fold using the lowest setting on the iron. This will help hold the hemline in place. Do not iron over the pins.
4. Examine the chiffon to determine whether it is holding the fold. Begin edging with careful, delicate stitches, only working a small piece of the fabric at a time. A good rule of thumb is 8 stitches per inch. Be sure to use a thread color that matches your chiffon.