Hemming a Shirt with a Curved Bottom
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Hemming a Shirt with a Curved Bottom
This is something I have been struggling with. I really like that look when the hem curves up along the hip and then back down at the back. All I get is puckers. I have gotten special hemming feet. Tried very slow hand stitching. Tried all kinds of thread. This method, shared by Craftsy has me hopeful.
http://www.craftsy.com/blog/2014/08/...ed-shirt-hems/
It is worth checking out. It looks beautiful and it makes sense.
Alice
http://www.craftsy.com/blog/2014/08/...ed-shirt-hems/
It is worth checking out. It looks beautiful and it makes sense.
Alice
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This is how I make these hems. Say I want a 1/4" hem. Accurately stitch at 1/2" along the edge (one layer). Spritz lightly with starch and then fold the outer edge in half to meet the stitch line. Again carefully press easing in any fullness. The stitch line will keep the curved bias edge from stretching. The edge should lay flat with no "pointy things" to the o/s edge. Stitch carefully as you normally would. Press edge again. -- For a narrower hem, you could reduce the 1/2" to 3/8", press in half, then stitch.
Let me hear how if this works for you. GOOD LUCK!!
Let me hear how if this works for you. GOOD LUCK!!
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This is how I make these hems. Say I want a 1/4" hem. Accurately stitch at 1/2" along the edge (one layer). Spritz lightly with starch and then fold the outer edge in half to meet the stitch line. Again carefully press easing in any fullness. The stitch line will keep the curved bias edge from stretching. The edge should lay flat with no "pointy things" to the o/s edge. Stitch carefully as you normally would. Press edge again. -- For a narrower hem, you could reduce the 1/2" to 3/8", press in half, then stitch.
Let me hear how if this works for you. GOOD LUCK!!
Let me hear how if this works for you. GOOD LUCK!!
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