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Hi! I am in a pinch because the dress I'm wearing in a couple days is too
long and it is a polyester/spandex matte jersy material. Can I use a hem tape
or stitch witchery on this? What are your other recommendations? I have a
sewing machine but I was looking for a quicker fix. Thank you so much!
Dear Jenny,
No, I would not use one of the iron on hem tapes or stitch witchery because of the amount of heat required to make them stick adequately. You would be in danger of damaging your dress fabric. Stitching a hem with the sewing machine or even by hand is much safer and really won't take that long. I would do it for you if I could!!
Good luck with your hem.
Sharon
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| Comment | thank you very much. You were right because I did a test spot on the dress and a hem would not have turned out right. It is also too thin for the tape. I started hemming it by hand instead. It's going good! I really appreciate you quick response! | ||
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Sharon Vogel
Expertise
I can answer general sewing questions as well as tailoring, heirloom, menswear, children's wear, craft sewing, quilting and just about any fabric or notion. I can also help with some sewing machine repair and maintenance.
Experience
I started sewing at the age of 3...thanks to my mom and grandmother, and I am now in my fifties. Home economics classes in junior high and high school helped me to finesse my skills.
Education/Credentials
Palmer and Plesch tailoring class
Basically, self-taught...give me the instructions and I will figure it out and then make it better!
Awards and Honors
A few blue ribbons at fairs along the way
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