Mitring a Hem

| March 28, 2009 | 0 Comments | 51 views

Mitring a Hem

This is a neat way of finishing a corner and is less bulky, especially on heavier fabrics.

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•     Fold up a single or a double hem, mark with a pin where the top fold will come, and press.
•    Fold in the side hem, mark with a pin where the inside fold will come, and press.
•    Open out the hems.
•    Fold in the corner triangle to the pins.
•    Turn up a single or a double hem at the lower edge.
•    Turn in the side hem.
•    Slipstitch across the corner.

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Category: Bedding, Curtains , Cushions & Clothes Stitching

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