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tips on measuring your own hem measuring a skirt hem without a helper
SondraG Beginner TX USA Member since 7/14/08 Posts: 46	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 10/16/11 5:07 PM Any tips on measuring a skirt length when there is no one to help out? Reviews of the devices that pouff chalk seem pretty disappointing. ------ Sondra
stirwatersblue Intermediate KS USA Member since 12/13/08 Posts: 2469	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 10/16/11 5:15 PM I use my dress form, but it's still a PITA. I'm always on the lookout for a better technique! The big issue I have is marking a straight hem. I measure up from the ground with a marked ruler, but always seem to get a crooked line. ------ ~Gem in the prairie
SondraG Beginner TX USA Member since 7/14/08 Posts: 46	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 10/16/11 5:21 PM Forgot to mention... I don't own a dress form. ------ Sondra
a7yrstitch   Intermediate TX USA Member since 4/1/08 Posts: 4386	Login to reply to this post In reply to SondraG Like this post Date: 10/16/11 6:10 PM Saw a nifty idea for suspending a taut chalk line across an open doorway. If you double check everything after removing any excess hem allowance and pinning, this might be worth a try. Do it while wearing the shoes that you will wear with the finished garment (or, at least the same style). ------ I have no idea what Apple thought I was saying so be a Peach and credit anything bizarre to auto correct.
sailor girl Intermediate MN USA Member since 11/17/05 Posts: 349	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 10/17/11 0:58 AM I have been able to have my local tailor mark for just a few $.
sailor girl Intermediate MN USA Member since 11/17/05 Posts: 349	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 10/17/11 0:58 AM I have been able to have my local tailor mark for just a few $.
rmusic1 Advanced Beginner UNITED KINGDOM Member since 7/3/10 Posts: 702	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 10/17/11 2:50 AM Gertie has a really good technique which I can recommend as I have tried it myself. It works best if you have a dress form but I can imagine it could work on a hanger. You just need a door frame. Hope this helps.
ccris Intermediate Member since 10/27/05 Posts: 4165	Login to reply to this post In reply to SondraG Like this post Date: 10/17/11 3:09 PM These are available. Directions for use. -- Edited on 10/17/11 3:12 PM --
Patti B   Intermediate OR USA Member since 9/29/02 Posts: 2247	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 10/17/11 3:58 PM I've used the chalk line technique successfully -- love borrowing tools from DH for my sewing. One thought is to mark it slightly longer than you really want it (perhaps half an inch) so that you don't have to worry about removing chalk from dark fabrics. ------ Patti R-r-r-ripping my way to fitting success
tourist   Intermediate BC CANADA Member since 7/23/07 Posts: 5414	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 10/17/11 8:19 PM Sondra - a duct tape dress form is invaluable and a fun project. Even though mine isn't perfect, she has my *ahem* back porch and that is crucial for hemming. I remember hemming by measuring only as a teen and wondered why the back was always too short. I haven't tried the chalk line on a door frame but it sounds great. ------ http://bgballroom.wordpress.com to follow the progress on my next ballgown.

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