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From: emosavesthedayx
Date: 09-06-2004, 10:15 PM (1 of 2)
Hello, I'm very new to sewing, although I've sewn basic things like bags and curtains. For halloween I decided I wanted to make my halloween costume. The thing I do not know how to do is make the dress bigger at the chest part. I notice dresses have a hemed line up the dress to make the top (chest part) larger than the waist/hips. If someone could explain how to do this, it would be greatly apprieciated... 
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User: emosavesthedayx
Member since: 09-06-2004 Total posts: 1 |
From: MaryW
Date: 09-07-2004, 09:38 AM (2 of 2)
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Hi emosavesthedayx, welcome to Sew Whats New. I'm not sure I know what you mean by a hemmed line. Maybe you are talking about slashing the pattern top piece? MaryW
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User: MaryW
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