Oh, and another thing
7 Sep 2012 07:35 am![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
motorharpI read something on the web recently about hemming jeans, but I can't find it in my history. It was about hammering the thicker part of the hem where the side and inside leg seams meet it to flatten it for easier sewing. I also read a post on Fashion Incubator that talked about a hammering things that you've sewn, but with a special sewing hammer.
I tried it, of course, because who does't like smashing things with a hammer, especially while sewing? I point you again to the link that shows exactly what I look like when sewing (starting around 2:40, anyway).
Basically, press the hem into your jeans, then go at it with a hammer. It works pretty well. Instead of getting hung up going over the seams, my machine just strained a little.
I tried it, of course, because who does't like smashing things with a hammer, especially while sewing? I point you again to the link that shows exactly what I look like when sewing (starting around 2:40, anyway).
Basically, press the hem into your jeans, then go at it with a hammer. It works pretty well. Instead of getting hung up going over the seams, my machine just strained a little.
