2012年8月18日星期六

DIY Chic- How to Shorten a Hem

DIY Chic: How to Shorten a Hem

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Mark and cut. Mark your garment at the desired length and carefully make your cut Louis Vuitton Sale, remembering to allow for about an extra inch of fabric.

Fold, press Coach Outlet, and pin. Fold the hem 1/2 inch towards the inside of the garment and press with your iron as needed. Then, fold your hem another 1/2 inch so the rough cut edge of the fabric is folded inside. Press and pin your hem as you work your way around the bottom of the garment.

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Sew and stitch. You’re ready to hit the sewing machine nfl jerseys cheap, or the needle and thread. Carefully stitch your hem into place along the edge. If you are sewing by hand, making small stitches will help to create a sturdier hem. Afterwards, remove the pins and press for a finished look.

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And there you go! Shortening a hemline is one of the easiest ways to breathe new life into an old garment Fake Coach Handbags, like I did with this too-long vintage skirt Louis Vuitton 2012, for example. You could also try turn a pair of pants into shorts or shorten the sleeves on a top.

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