Thanks to everyone for their help! Arlys
On Fri, 27 Apr 2007 16:56:35 -0700 "Carmen Beaudry" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > > On Fri, 27 Apr 2007, Dawn wrote: > > > >> Trim off any fraying edges. Take the edge of the fabric between > your > >> thumb and finger and try and roll it into a narrow hem. Curse. > Snip > >> off any frayed bits you caused. Take tiny stitches with the other > >> hand. Repeat. > > > > I'll confess this is how I've always done it. But not long ago -- > maybe > > even on this list? -- I read of a quicker technique that had to do > with > > making a tiny fold and stitching alternately above the raw edge > and then > > into the edge of the fold; take a few stitches, pull, and the hem > rolls > > itself. But I may be missing a step or trick here, and it probably > matters > > exactly how you point the needle. I am half-remembering a diagram > which > > may have been on a webpage or may have been someone's ASCII > drawing on the > > list. Does this ring bells for anyone? > > > > --Robin > > Yes it does. I sent a file with illustrations to the original > poster > privately, since this list doesn't take attachments. It also helps > to use a > sewing clamp as a third hand to keep the fabric taut. > > Melusine > > _______________________________________________ > h-costume mailing list > [email protected] > http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume > _______________________________________________ h-costume mailing list [email protected] http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
