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22nd March 12, 10:57 AM
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Hand sewing a hem
I will be wearing a great kilt for Easter and I would like to hem the edges of my tartan fabric because it keeps coming apart. Every time I handle the material (practice putting on the kilt) new threads come off the ends.
I'd like to hand sew the edges as I don't have a sewing machine, but I do have a decent sewing kit (needles, thread, thimbles).
Do I need a certain type of thread for working with wool? Is there a certain stitch that works best with wool? Is there anyway to keep the piece look period appropriate?
I searched for "hem" and no other posts came up. If there is already a great reference here, please direct me to it.
Thank you!
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