Learning to sew: Preparing to hem the Asian skirt. At last. June 15, 2010 20:27 5 Comments
Today, I beseeched His Bertness to come to my aid. Namely, to pin my Asian skirt hem. He used my handy Super Deluxe Dual Action Pin Hem Marker, which the box boasts will hem any skirt up to 26" from the floor. Yes. It was a vintage find. Yes. It came in a nifty retro box.
You can see the result. Yes. I still must iron the hem. No. I am not happy with the length. But. I did not want to cut the figures in half. Compromises were made. So be it. Such is life. Etc. I still must sew it. But, thanks to Gertie, she of the fabulous Gertie's New Blog for Better Sewing, I am no longer apprehensive about this step. She suggested this video, Londa's Favorite Tailor's Catch Stitch Hem. I am armed. I am dangerous. And I can hem this skirt. I have the thread. I have the needles. And I have the knowledge. Absolutely. (And despite the shoddy camera work — done by yours truly - the skirt really is all pinned up. Perhaps I should double-pin it? I am thinking the pressing will take care of that. If I am wrong, tell me. Now. Please. I beg you.)
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puffs girl on May 20, 2015 12:16
Pressing should help. If the skirt is flared at all, there will be some easing as you stitch the hem. I try to make sure the turned up seamlines are on the seams when this happens. Did you keep the hem tape?
Ellen on May 20, 2015 12:16
You don’t need to double pin. And your dog is adorable!!
Denise Calhoun on May 20, 2015 12:16
Ellen, thank you! I will tell Henry and I know he will be pleased by the compliment as well.
And I am so glad to know you think there’s no need to double-pin. Finishing the skirt is todays’ project.
Denise Calhoun on May 20, 2015 12:16
Puffs Girl, I did keep the hem tape. I think it’s quite pretty, though the stitching is dismally crooked.
new balance on May 20, 2015 12:16
We, the rustling leaves, have a voice that answers the storms,but who are you so silent?I am a mere flower. Do you like it?