In our previous post, we introduced Overlock Outside as a faster alternative to traditional hemming. But how much faster, exactly? As a factory that tracks every minute of sewing labor, we have precise data to share with B2B buyers.

A traditional hemmed pillowcase or flat sheet requires 31 to 50 seconds of active labor.

Folding the raw edge (often twice for a clean finish) – 8 to 12 seconds per piece

Pressing the fold to hold it in place – 5 to 8 seconds

Topstitching the folded hem – 15 to 25 seconds depending on length

Trimming loose threads – 3 to 5 seconds

With Overlock Outside requires 10 to 15 seconds of active labor

Feed the raw edge directly into the overlock machine – 10 to 15 seconds

The machine trims, stitches, and finishes in one pass

No pressing. No topstitching. No turning.

What this means for your order? For example, an order of 5,000 pillowcases can savings 38 hours of production time. Those 38 hours translate directly into shorter lead times. For a factory running one shift, this means finishing your order 4 to 5 calendar days earlier. For larger orders of 20,000+ pieces, the difference can be two full weeks.

Does faster mean lower quality?

No. Overlock Outside uses the same industrial overlock machines and high-density stitching as traditional overlock finishing. The only difference is the omission of the folding and topstitching steps. The edge is still secure, the stitches are still tight, and the product is still durable through multiple washes. For many of our B2B clients, the real value is in predictability—knowing that a rush order will actually ship on time. Overlock Outside gives us that predictability.

In the next post, we will discuss which fabrics work best with this method.

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