On Fri, 01 Feb 2008 12:02:38 +0100, Claire Clarke <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
wrote:
There are probably some really simple solutions that I haven't thought
of, but
do the list persons have any tips about getting long hems level?
this is what I do with floorlenght or longer medieval dresses/houppelandes;
put the garment on the floor folded in half (sideways). this gives you an
idea of the curve from front to back. most of the floor lenght or longer
garments needs more lenght at the back than at the front, and needs to be
of a comfortable lenght at the front. ideally you should have a sloping
curve from center front to center back. I tend to go with 10cm/2 inches
longer at the back for dresses without trains. this is too long for
somebody without a butt btw.
;-)
get a tailors chalk and draw the curve you want to test, put on garment to
see if this will work. readjust if necessary (most people are a little
loopsided) and gently start trimming. trim 2-3 times (a little at a time)
instead of once if in doubt.
Good luck !
Gunvor
--
"Jeg har sagt ja og nei og DA får du lov"
Anders (nesten 4 år)
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