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creditcardfire · Oct 26th, 2009, 01:32 PM

I am thinking of buying a very cute knit (54% silk, 39% cotton, 7% spandex) Chloe sweater dress, but as usual it's too long for me - it'd be perfect if it came up shorter. Is it possible to hem a knit item? Thanks!

elle tee · Oct 26th, 2009, 03:20 PM

It is possible, but I would advise you to take it to a good tailor to have it done. If you don't hem stretchy fabrics the right way, the hem won't stretch with the fabric, and it will not only look funny, but you'll be more likely to pop the thread. It's really not hard to do if you know a little about sewing.

creditcardfire · Oct 26th, 2009, 03:26 PM

Thanks Elle Tee, I'll definitely take it to a professional - I'd screw up hemming a pair of jeans. Glad it's possible because the dress is so damn cute.

Oct 26th, 2009, 01:32 PM	#1
creditcardfire OP Member Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 149	is it possible to hem a sweater (dress) I am thinking of buying a very cute knit (54% silk, 39% cotton, 7% spandex) Chloe sweater dress, but as usual it's too long for me - it'd be perfect if it came up shorter. Is it possible to hem a knit item? Thanks!
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Oct 26th, 2009, 03:26 PM	#3
creditcardfire OP Member Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 149	Thanks Elle Tee, I'll definitely take it to a professional - I'd screw up hemming a pair of jeans. Glad it's possible because the dress is so damn cute.
creditcardfire OP Member Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 149	__________________ Seeking: Louboutin Paquita in 40.5 or 41. Pls PM me if you see a pair!

Oct 26th, 2009, 03:20 PM	#2
elle tee Member Joined: Dec 2006 Location: nyc Posts: 3,456	It is possible, but I would advise you to take it to a good tailor to have it done. If you don't hem stretchy fabrics the right way, the hem won't stretch with the fabric, and it will not only look funny, but you'll be more likely to pop the thread. It's really not hard to do if you know a little about sewing.

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