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what is the smallest hem you would put in pants?
momtoesther Intermediate Member since 2/13/11 Posts: 69	Login to reply to this post 1 member likes this. Subject: what is the smallest hem you would put in pants? (with show-off pics) Date: 8/5/12 9:50 PM I think I may have found a TNT pant pattern! I'm nearly done Jalie 2909 and they fit pretty good (will post a pic soon!). The only problem is, I have about a 1.5 cm hem if I want to wear heels. If I serge the bottom and do this small hem, do you think this will work? Or would you just give a 1'' hem and always wear with flats? Just for fun: -- Edited on 8/5/12 10:07 PM --
Teeavilnor   Advanced Beginner CT USA Member since 10/12/07 Posts: 133	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 8/5/12 11:09 PM Yes I think surge then a small hem, I always surge then cover stitch. ------ Teri Janome Sew Precise, DC4030PR, 634D, & 900CP, Singer 30518 Great sewing is knowing exactly, what your machine will do.
corinne kelly Intermediate MS USA Member since 8/14/04 Posts: 203	Login to reply to this post 3 members like this. Date: 8/5/12 11:44 PM You could face the hem with bias tape or fabric even. That way you can fold up right past where the facing joins the hem. Just an idea that I used with a son who grew inches and inches taller without gaining an ounce. -- Edited on 8/5/12 11:45 PM -- ------ Corinne
susandf Expert/Couture AZ USA Member since 4/30/11 Posts: 93	Login to reply to this post 1 member likes this. Date: 8/6/12 0:16 AM I have long legs and have had more than one pair of pants that had facing hems. They make a very nice hem. Sometimes I use a contrasting fabric - just for fun! ------ The Destashification Project - Stash Couture!
momtoesther Intermediate Member since 2/13/11 Posts: 69	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 8/6/12 0:41 AM facing is a great idea! Thanks ladies :)
Nancy K Advanced NY USA Member since 12/28/04 Posts: 7584	Login to reply to this post In reply to momtoesther << Like this post Date: 8/6/12 5:42 PM These look pretty long, they are puddling on the floor. How high a heel are you looking to wear? You can always face the hem so that you can use a blindstitch or hand hem for a deeper hem. Next time you can make the pattern longer. It's hard to tell what fabric you used, but I only machine hem with topstitching for denim or other sporty fabric. ------ www.nancyksews.blogspot.com
momtoesther Intermediate Member since 2/13/11 Posts: 69	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 8/6/12 6:44 PM I ended up remeasuring and I was able to do a scant 1'' hem and still have enough to wear a 2'' heel. Yes, at 5'9 I still feel the urge to be taller The fabric is a wool/lycra (I think, it was in the clearance bin) and I used the blind stitch on my machine.

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