Jeans falling too low on your ankles is not a valid reason to not buy the pants. Hemming your jeans or getting them professionally hemmed is a perfectly valid option to specifically tailor jeans to a length that flatters you. Want to eliminate the hassle and frustration of shopping for a n...
… with a bit of historically-accurate tedium. You can spend your time fussing over the miserable slog of sewing on hooks, or hemming by hand, or hand-gathering, or any of the hundred mundane tasks of replication… or you can find your little zen pocket of the universe, and settle in...
Take a look at this guide to hemming pants and jeans using the original hem. Continue Reading A Guide to Textures and Patterns A Guide to Textures and Patterns There’s so much more to your wardrobe than color and fit. Try out some fun combinations of textures and patterns. Continue...
Hemming is another sewing project that takes some time to master. The next page has tips and guidelines for hemming. Hemming Techniques Before you start a hemming project, consider these tips: Before hemming a skirt, dress, or pants, let the garment hang for a day on a hanger to allow th...
Make knit pajamas for your family to give at any time of year. Read on for pattern choices, fabric considerations and tips for hemming knits.
The difference between fine wool trousers and a pair of thick denim jeans doesn’t sound like much, but when you try the pants on you realize just how significant the upgrade can be. A smooth, light fabric that drapes in clean lines is always going to make a large man look (and feel...
It gives morale a good kick in the pants and can also help make future decisions feel a little less intimidating.Watch out for: Hindsight bias, or the tendency to look back on events with the knowledge you have now and beat yourself up for not knowing better at the time. Even with ...
Hemming joggers because the pants will look drastically different (like culottes) and you will lose a cuff if there is one. Seamless products because the hem will become a flat-locked seam andno longer “seamless.” Some stores offer in-store hemming stations, such a the Bellevue, Washington...
The crotch seam on a pair of pants MUST MUST MUST be straight stitched at least twice if you’re using a serger, or I guarantee you will be feeling some interesting drafts… I also like to straight stitch the armpit seam of shirts after serging. ...
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