In sewing, the word "hem" refers to the edge of a piece of cloth that has been folded and sewn. What type of hem results from the cloth being stretched as it's sewn, leading to a gently waved edge?

Often used to add a feminine touch to clothes, a lettuce hem results from the fabric being stretched while it's sewn. This style is achieved by first sewing in a zig-zag until it begins to roll, then sewing along the roll while continuing to stretch the fabric.

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