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[faeriemoon]

I doubt it's long enough to do the knot thing.

[buglebeads]

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@AuntMame wrote:

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@spent2much wrote:

I have several "house dresses" that need hemming and I don't hem.  I used to sew, but no more.  (Mom, where are you when I need you?)  💖

Amazon has sooooo many pinking shears and I have no idea which ones to get.  The house dresses are a thin cotton.  I figure if I use pinking shears, the fabric won't fray.  (Hope I'm right about that.)  {*_*}  TIA

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A few ideas. 

Our public library offers a free sewing service one day a month. Volunteers will mend and hem garments for those who can't sew. Maybe your public library offers something like this? 

Are you on Nextdoor? People often post on our local Nextdoor calls for help with sewing and repairing garments. And kind people in the neighborhood often respond with offers to help. 

Our local sewing machine stores also offer to connect those with sewing needs with volunteers who hem and repair zippers. You might try giving local sewing machine stores a call. I know a lot of ladies who volunteer in this fashion. 

I gave up on pinking sheers long ago. 

The iron-on hem tape is really the way to go. It doesn't hold up the hem forever, but it will survive the wash. 

Good luck! 

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This are nice services @AuntMame. Never knew they were out there. Thank you for posting this. 😊🤗

[riley1]

@spent2much - As others have mentioned you can use pinking shears, however, even with the Fray Check, at some point from washing it will fray. Your best bet is to purchase the iron-on tape and fix your hems this way. Its a much better option for your needs. Hope this helps - riley1

[shoekitty]

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@spent2much wrote:

@Kachina624 Before you call someone sloppy, it may (or may not) interest you to know that I have had 17 surgeries and I suffer with chronic pain every hour of every day of my life.  I am looking for the easiest way to hem HOUSE dresses.  No one but my husband is going to see me in them.  I have, however, appreciated the other comments about what to use after the cut with pinking shears, etc.

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Shoekitty said. Well I agree with you there. I have back , bone issues that renders me not very mobile, and it's hard to stand. I had a neurostimulator put in a month ago, it helps with some pain but still mobility is bad. I was thinking pinking sheers woukd be good myself. Too much trouble for hem tape. You have to measure, then iron it on, then some of the tapes show through or make many fabrics not as pliable.  Just my experience.   I used to have a great portable serger that cut and hemmed. But no more .  Seriously, I don't think I would use it now. I send my stuff to tailor, but it's such a hassle and expense. 
I agree with many about the pinking sheers today. Some have been useless. I would be interested if someone here who sews could recommend a good pair. 

[shoekitty]

Sewing with Caroline recommended somehttps 

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