Hems

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Try on your pajamas/skirt, and pin the fabric at the length you would like the hem to be. Take off the pants or skirt and press the hemline. Baste close to the edge.

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Trim the excess fabric. Turn under the raw edge 1/4" and baste.

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Stitch close to the edge, exactly as you did with the waistband.

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Congratulations! You've made your first piece of clothing!

Previous Lesson: Waistband

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