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Hi everyone!

I'm currently working on making a 1920's undershirt from an antique pattern. It's been going well, but one of the biggest issues has been turning the hem, which is extremely curved. I try easing the fabric, but I always end up with lots of puckers. I followed a suggestion I saw online to try lightly gathering the hem, but this didn't solve the issue. I ended up making a little fold at the apex of the curve on my toile, which took away many of the puckers, but it didn't completely resolve the issue and isn't aesthetically pleasing.

All of that's to say... does anyone have any advice on turning an extremely curved hem?

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Hi, I'm new... / Hello from Ontario!
« on: January 27, 2021, 15:41:42 PM »
Hi there!

My name's Reilly, and I'm based out of Ontario, Canada. I'm currently working on hand-sewing some historical reproduction garments (1920's menswear). Since I don't have any sewing friends, I figured this would be a good place to go if I need advice! I'm not sure if there's a community of historical dress folks on here, but most of my issues are with hand-sewing techniques, and don't really require any historical expertise to answer.

Aside from that, I also have some experience making costumes, some simple quilts, and also embroidery. My passion for all things textiles had really grown over the past few years, and I'm really intent on improving my skills!

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