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    Old 02-17-2010, 08:16 AM
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    I'm a novice sewer...and I have been asked to put tabs on curtains using very good quality microsuede; and asked to lengthen the curtains...do you have to "hem" microsued or are the edges stable enough on their own?
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    Old 02-17-2010, 08:22 AM
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    Microsuede tends to curl up, I would suggest a 1"hem at least. Are they lined? If so, use a blind stitch possibly for a more finished look.
    Also use pinking shears (if you have a pair) it might help a little on the curling aspect.
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    Old 02-17-2010, 06:08 PM
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    Thanks for the info as "I have NO CLUE". Almost afraid to cut the material for fear I make a mistake "with their $money$". But, I warned them so...it's off to the machine.
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    Old 02-18-2010, 07:42 AM
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    Let us know how they turned out.
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