<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?
The simplest thing I have found to do: 1. Get a chalk skirt marker (a tall plastic rod with a chalk marker attached, usually with a bulb for blowing a chalk mark). I believe the most popular maker these days is Dritz and they are not expensive. 2. Stand on a settee or box so that the skirt hangs free all the way around; make sure you are wearing any proper undergarments and proper shoes. 3. Have a friend corroborate with you where you'd like the hem to be, then while you stand up straight (at a natural stance, of course) have your friend go all the way around you and mark the hem with the chalk marker. This will work even if your hems are beyond floor level. If you are dealing with a train, then mark the skirt the correct length for walking at the front and sides. Figure out what length you'd like the train to be (and the angle you'd like it to achieve), and mark it at your pleasure while it is off your body. This method works very well no matter what the circumference; I have marked huge ball gown hems this way -- you have to move the fabric about to make sure you get enough marks, but they always come out beautifully. Richard in MI _______________________________________________ h-costume mailing list [email protected] http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
