I have a nice, new sweatshirt that is too long. I want to shorten both the body and the sleeves. It has a pouch pocket and a ribbed bottom. I was thinking of removing/discarding the ribbed band and sewing the hem straight across, maybe with short side slits, like a tunic. I am willing to shorten the sleeves, then add narrow elastic in a casing. I am also willing to shorten sleeves and return the rib band. What I need to know is how to do all this with out stretching out the hem lines. Should I add some flexible hem tape, or interfacing, or what? I do have a serger and while I am not skilled with that, I am willing (eager) to learn. Thanks for any advice! PAT in Virginia
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16 years ago