Pattern/Technique: Self-drafted, cut 24"x24" square of scrap linen. Used a rolled hem foot to finish the edges with a narrow rolled hem.
Materials: Grey stripe 100% linen, purchased from Joann Fabrics
New skills: Using a rolled hem foot
Lessons: I definitely didn't know what I was doing here. According to the instructions (which I didn't read before using this foot):
If needed, press only the beginning of the hem to 2, 3 or 4 mm wide, depending on the size of your foot. Place it flat in the groove under the foot and sew, pulling the cut edge of the fabric into the scroll of the hemmer. Lower the foot and continue sewing while holding for a few stitches. Lower the needle into the fabric to hold it in place. Then raise the presser foot, keeping the cut edge up in front of the foot.
As it was, the linen I was using seemed to require pulling it quite far to the right to get enough curling for a proper rolled hem. It looks pretty good in the middle of the fabric, but at the ends (where I was starting the roll) there are some frayed edges where the edge didn't get completely rolled under.
What I'd do differently: Sew a few test swatches the next time I use this foot. I wasn't looking for a perfectly clean result on this project because it was an experiment, but if I retry this on a project where I want to eliminate fraying I'll work on improving my technique.
Care: Machine wash cold, tumble dry low.