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| My final choice of favourite hem treatments is a machine appliqué cord hem.
This hem treatment works best on 100% linen or tightly woven, medium weight 100% cotton. The hem allowance necessary is the depth of the hem plus 6mm (1⁄4") and can only be used with an on grain rectangle of fabric for the skirt. Remove two threads from the skirt fabric at the point up to which the hem will be stitched... |
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| This hem treatment is best suited to 100% linen or
lightweight tightly woven 100% cotton. Like a banded
hem, a Madeira hem is permanent and cannot be
dropped for growth... |
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| A traditional handstitched hem would have to be in my top five choices.
On lightweight fabrics I like to double fold my hems. This weights the dress and allows extra fabric if the hem needs to be dropped. For a 7.5cm (3") finished hem, 15cm (6") of hem allowance is required... |
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| Another favourite hem is a banded hem with entredeux beading.
This hem is permanent and cannot be dropped for growth. It is necessary to know the exact desired finished length measurement prior to applying this hem finish. The depth of the finished hem band is a designchoice, but anything between 5 - 10cm (2 - 4") looks good... |
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| My all time favourite hem for a smocked dress is a double 2.5cm (1") tuck machine hem.A traditional handstitched hem would have to be in my top five choices. for smocking and heirloom sewing projects by Gail Doane My all time favourite hem for a smocked dress is a double 2.5cm (1") tuck machine hem... |
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| A beautifully applied collar is one of the most important elements of a well constructed garment. The collar pieces should meet at both the front and the back of the neckline and the collar should roll off the neckline in a soft curve... |
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