Buying a dress only to find that it's too long is the worst, and going to the tailor every time this happens is expensive. Let's see the process of hemming your dresses at home.
Dresses are versatile, suitable for casual, formal, and party wear, with a variety of patterns, colors, and designs. From full-length gowns to knee and tea-length dresses, they've evolved for easier wear and management.
However, many times, when you purchase summer dresses or evening wear, you might find the length of the dress a bit uneven. Instead of finding a tailor and getting it corrected or even replacing the dress, you can simply hem it yourself. Hemming a dress is one of the easiest things to do, you don't even need a sewing machine for this.
Today, with the fashion industry exploring unique trends and styles, there are many new dress designs available in stores. You have to either get a free size or get it altered so that it fits you. However, most places charge you for these alterations. If you don't want to burn a hole in your pocket, the easiest way out is to learn to hem.
Tips for Hemming
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Hemming is a simple stitching trick requiring no cutting or sewing machine. Adjust your dress length easily with a few steps.
You can hem different materials like silk, cotton, nylon, and denim using the same procedure without worry.
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Unlike other stitching methods, hemming requires minimal materials. You only need a needle, thread, and an iron to straighten creases.
To start with the process, you need to first measure the length of the dress and find out which is your desired length.
When you are done measuring, use a seam ripper to unpick the current hem. Be very gentle and make sure you don't tear the fabric.
You may notice some creases created by the first hem, these could lead to uneven hemming when you are ready to stitch it back. With the help of an iron, get rid of these creases and make the surface flat and even.
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Mark the border of the second hem with chalk, then fold the fabric to create a flat strip. Iron over it to secure the fold before stitching.
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Secure the fold with pins and start stitching from one corner. Remove the pins as you go, only pulling out those in the section you're stitching.
Once the entire border of the dress is hemmed up properly, check again for uniformity and close the stitch with a knot. Your dress is ready to be tried on.
Now that you know about hemming a dress, you don't need to go to a tailor every time you need to shorten your clothes. With just a needle and a thread, you can wear those lovely dresses which were stacked up in your closet because they were too long for you.