*Before retirement, jeans were off-limit at my University job. I
replaced them with denim skirts.
A lot of denim skirts. It is time to get some into shape for fall transition weather.
*I pledge not to buy any new RTW or thrifted for my "Back to
School" wardrobe.
*I pledge to shop from my closet.
BEFORE:
· Denim Skirt from the
closet. It fit, so no changes there..
PROBLEM:
· The narrow hem was hard to
keep flat, even with steam pressing.
• Unstitch the hem and
serge raw edge.
• Attach thin lace from
the stash. On the inside of the hem.
• Top stitch the top of
the lace and again into the denim hem.
AFTER:
- Ready to wear to school tomorrow. This will transition through fall. And, into winter with black tights,
AFTER:
New hem makes this
great for fall transition
New hem lays flat
Thin lace reduces bulk in hem
Thin hem did not lay flat,
BEFORE:
Hem did not lay flat
5 comments:
Small changes can make a big difference
Looks much better. Great!
Chickie
Oh! So easy but I never thought of it. I do hate it when certain hems will NOT stay pressed down!
Sandy in the UK
I hate it when my denim hems roll. Thanks for the tip.
Cindy - EOD
Upcycled Design Lab
I do not think I explained clearly that I unstitched and pressed flat the original hem before adding the las and topstitching the new hem. The change really cuts back on the ironing.
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