Hemming pants?

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I'm going to be hemming some new pants which are made of Dupioni silk. (These are to be worn when I show my horse in showmanship/ halter classes) I want the pants to hang well and not ride up. The fabric is sort of lightweight and does not lend itself to hanging straight and crisp. I'm thinking I might add some interfacing to the part of the hem that folds under, then adding drapery weights to help them hang when I walk/trot alongside my horse. What do you think? Is this a bizarre idea? Cheryl

Judie in Penfield NY · Accepted Answer

Cheryl,I think the drapery weights might be too heavy, maybe you should check out the weights in the fishing tackle section of a sporting goods store?Or maybe some sort of a chain?Good luck and let us know how it works out,JudieCheryl wrote:

Lizzy Taylor · Answer

How about this stuff? and the weight would be evenly distributed.Lizzy

BEI Design · Answer

Drapery weights might be a little heavier and thicker than you need. How about making tiny pockets on the inside of the hem, using organza, and slipping pennies or nickels into them. You could distribute several around the hem. I do this with the back hems of shirts, which sometime want to ride up and hang out on my "shelf".

Beverly

Kate XXXXXX · Answer

Not at all.  It's something couture houses and costume maker do a lot. :)  I've done it to more than one silk dupion bridesmaid gown...

Pogonip · Answer

Plus, you always have money for the parking meter!  What a great idea!

BEI Design · Answer

You're parking meters accept pennies and nickels???  Waaaah, I wanna live where Joanne  lives!Beverly

BEI Design · Answer

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Pogonip · Answer

Good question.  They did the last time I used them.......

Cheryl · Answer

Those are what I have always called drapery weights. Many years ago, in my very first sewing class, the instructor told us to buy a section as it is very useful for measuring curves. I have had that same piece all these years and still grab for it when I want to measure something. I think it would be good to put in the hem of the pants as pressing the hem won't have a tendency to make marks. So far, I have only found sites that want you to buy a whole roll for about $50! Looking for something less expensive. cheryl

Karen Maslowski · Answer

The drapery weights you buy are exactly the same size and weight as a nickel.

BEI Design · Answer

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