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Curvy Hems - Ironing
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Intro
Oh NO!- That's what goes through my mind when I have to finish a curvy hem... I know I have to iron it first but, how to do it without burning my fingers??? I hope this will help!
Technique Materials
Cardboard or and old magazine, aluminum foil, the pattern of the piece, iron, scissors, marker and tape.
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Nov 10, 2008, 01.52 PMby yoko-
Two thumbs up from me :o) Thanks. This is great
Oct 1, 2008, 08.59 PMby smnr
That’s an ingenious, great idea but could’ve done without the environmental preachyness, sorry.
Aug 11, 2008, 04.58 PMby karencilla
Thank you all, for your nice comments. I’m glad that this helped!
Aug 10, 2008, 09.30 AMby MarmotaB
That’s awesome! Thank you so, so much for these hemming How To’s!
Aug 9, 2008, 03.00 AMby CarotteSauvage
You clever lady! Not only you read Vogue to the core but you give it some substance by using it in such a way ;) Words up!
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Aug 8, 2008, 05.16 PMby Kindystar
WoW!
you make it look so easy!!
I will try that!!
I apreciate a loot your belives about enviroment!!! not so much people think about that this days!
Aug 7, 2008, 12.02 PMby Mirela
Very smart! thank you! I did think first, what about the aluminum…but if you reuse then it’s ok
Aug 6, 2008, 02.20 AMby AnaJan
Such a clever idea! Thanks for this how to!
Aug 6, 2008, 12.59 AMby Carillia
Not only is that an excellent idea, but I really like your environmental approach. :-)
Aug 5, 2008, 08.16 PMby flowerinthesun
wow.. what GREAT idea! this is a tip i’ll be using quite often!!
Aug 5, 2008, 07.04 PMby Jellybean
Oh wow, what a great idea, Karencilla. Thank you, thank you, thank you for this. It’s always been something I’ve had trouble with, but your idea makes it seem much more manageable.
Aug 5, 2008, 02.16 PMby Benedikta
cool cool cool, all I can say, I would have never thought of this..