Almost all sewing is a complex combination of manual dexterity and the sewing machine capabilities. When sewing a narrow hem on a dress, often times a bridal or prom dress carefully look at the hem. Inspect for the amount of curve in the hem. If the hem is mostly straight, you should be able to sew the hem using your hands properly and combining short bouts of sewing with short bouts of realigning. This technique explained assumes a right hand dominant perspective but if

Polo shirts are so versatile. They can look professional during a meeting with a logo or as comfy during a gold or tennis game. So everyone should include them in a well rounded wardrobe. Once you have a well fitted dartless bodice front and back pattern, you can easily adapt it to make a polo shirt. First make sure the neckline rides right around the clavicles on the neck. It is similar to a jewel neckline. On the front, mark the center front line with a chalk line ab

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