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Hem

Learn to hem clothes and home accessories.

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  1. Very Cool Knitted V-Neck Sweater

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    Casual and comfortable, this simple sweater is graced with garter-stitch ribs. The v-neck, three-quarter-length sleeves, and cropped hem make this a favorite to wear.

  2. Colorwork Knitted Turtleneck Sweater

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    Rich fall colors, appearing as dotted rows, weave their way through this slightly cropped turtleneck. Multicolor bands lend a striped appearance to the hem , collar, and cuffs.

  3. Home Decorating Projects - Better Homes and Gardens - BHG.com

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    … pieces of fabric to fit the openings of your console, including seam allowances on all sides and enough fabric for a rod pocket. Hem the fabric on all sides, and make a rod pocket on the top edge. Put a tension rod through the pocket, and mount the rod inside …

  4. Skirted Table Project

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    … opposite side. Add at least 2 inches for hem . You will need two widths of fabric this ..... string equals half of skirt diameter plus any hem amount. Holding string taut, swing marker ..... cleaned.) 3. Finish edge. For a regular hem , fold raw edge under 1/4 inch. Iron …

  5. Modern Pillows

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    … strips for the ties. Cut the foam bolster form to 24 inches long, if necessary. Hem one long edge of the center top underlay with a 1-inch doubled hem . Hem both long edges of the wraparound with a 1-inch doubled hem . Before stitching one …

  6. Easy Window Treatment Projects

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    … measure the fabric, cut off the excess, and hem the towels using a sewing machine or fusible ..... longer than the desired length. Finish the hem and sides, and embellish with a fun fabric ..... length. Sew a rod pocket along the top. Hem the panels to floor length. Make the ruffles …

  7. Easy Splish Splash Shower Curtain

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    … curtain should be 76 x 80 inches including hem allowances. Turn bottom edge of shower ..... 2 inches twice; sew along fold to make hem . Sew a solid white 18-1/4-x-80 ..... 2 inches twice; sew along fold to make hem . With wrong sides together, machine …

  8. Bridesmaids' Dresses We Love

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    … crinkled chiffon floral fabric with a bubble hem . Why We Love It: It's perfect for a ..... Charsa has a simple sash and a contrasting hem feature. The natural waistline of this ..... bridesmaids. Why We Love It: The cute hem at the bottom adds a pop of color. This …

  9. Savvy Decor and Design Ideas Under $50

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    … discount store (usually for less than $10). Iron your fabric into pleats, then staple the skirt to the top of the table. Sew a hem around the edges of a fabric circle, measured to fit just to the edge of the tabletop. For about $30, a glass shop can cut …

  10. 10 Bargain Window Treatment Ideas

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    … in patterns and colors that fit your decor . -- Cut in half, hem . -- Lay them over top of panel and pin in place. -- Sew one ..... bottom length 2 inches longer than the panel; iron, fold and hem . -- Finish off with a diamond belt clip. Popular Slideshows

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