步骤1How to Shorten and Hem Sleeves on a Shirt by Hand Measure out the desired length of the sleeve. Leave at least 1 inch of fabric because you will fold back and hem the sleeves. 步骤2 Cut the shirt sleeve to the desired length. ...
If you added a couple of inches, you may need to shorten it.So, try it on, make sure you like the length, and then hem it.And now you have two different garments you can make using one pattern!Dress With a Waist SeamNext is a hack for a dress that does have a waist seam. I...
Step Four: Sewing the sleeves and the sides Match the notches on your sleeves. One notch is the front of the sleeve. Two notches indicate the back of the sleeve. Sew the sleeves using a 3/8″ seam allowance and continue to sew the sides. Fold the sleeves hem 1/2″ and sew. Iron ...
I don’t often use interfacing when sewing with jersey, but sometimes it helps to stabilize a seam that will get stretched/pulled during use (for example a shoulder seam). You don’t want to use regular old interfacing, you want to find one for knits that is more flexible. Try to matc...
First you need to examine your fabric. Let us do so. Which way does it stretch? Stretch on the cut edges, then from the selvedges. One way will almost always stretch more. Make a note of it and cut the pattern as directed with the more stretch facing the right way. Sleeves are usu...
Note that the sleeves are a little long but not ridiculously. Bex made this Wardie for herself, and shortened the sleeves to fit her shorter arms. If you want to make Wardie with a lot more positive ease to match this slouchier fit, which I love, you'll probably want to shorten the...
During sport, the hem of your trousers or jacket sleeves may become damaged and frayed. This will often get worse if not fixed, so don't let it get to that stage! This guide is one of two options for fixing this defect, and which does not shorten the length of your item. If you'...
V-line tops will draw further attention to your upper half Wider necks will also work, as will horizontal strips and tops with puffed sleeves. But good necklines for you are also the boat neck and the Bardot style as these will make your shoulders look wider. Wear a good bra. Below...
The sewing pattern is a template for a certain part of the garment, such as sleeves and collars. It helps the supplier cut the fabric parts in the right shape, and according to the dimensions set in your size chart. Bill of Materials (BoM) ...
That would explain the jacket being a bit long, and Bruce has also found that his shoulders have grown smaller, moving the sleeves further down his arms. As a result, the only alteration he has actually made is to shorten those sleeves slightly. “I’ve also replaced the waist button se...