I am new to the group, but all the information in this group is wonderful! Would anyone know how to lower a hem in a little girl's velveteen dress without leaving that tell-tale line on the velveteen where the original hem was? Thanks, Wanda
hem problem
Sep 12, 2005
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Once the line is there it will always be there because the pile is damaged. The best you can do is disguise it. A neat row of Russia braid in a matching shade would be discrete, and some could be added to cuff/sleeve hems to match. You could also try a row of matching or contrasting embroidery.
Oh, I'm thinking a row of herringbone embroidery in a shade a bit lighter or darker that the fabric. Kate jogged my brain.
Jean M.
Keeping your velvet above steam and brush it up, will do great miracles, from time to time. :))
kind regards, François
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