Fake Cuff - Sleeve Band Hemming Technique

When the kids out grow their long sleeve shirts and pants or Dad gets a hole in the elbow of his shirt or the knee of his pants, don’t throw them away, recycle the long sleeve shirts and pants into short sleeve shirts and shorts  It is quick and easy to do.

Of course, you can cut them, finish the edges and hem the the usual way, but here is a sewing technique that the industry often uses.

This sewing technique creates a fake cuff look or a band with a tuck.

Here are the step-by step sewing instructions:

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If you are a newbie who wants to learn how to sew or you are returning to the sewing world after a long time, be sure and read this sewing article to help you get started.

Most people don’t know where or how to begin.  You will get some good advice here.

The main thing is that you get started.  Just do it!  The more you do it, the better you will become.  As they say, practice makes perfect.

So, how do you learn how to sew? Click on this link:

http://blog.worldvillage.com/arts/how_to_learn_how_to_sew.html

Have fun learning how to sew!  It just makes sense!

To Your Sewing Success,

Marian Lewis
1st Step To Sewing Success
Sewing Success Sewing Blog

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