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From: Pepsigal
Date: 10-18-2004, 10:23 AM (1 of 11)
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Good morning everyone! I have to let the hem down on a few pair of pants. Does anyone know of a way to get rid of the discoloured line that is left behind?  My son is growing like a weed and I really dislike the look of pants (jeans especially) with that line there.Any and all help greatly appreciated!! Maggi 
Have a great day! :)
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User: Pepsigal
Member since: 02-28-2004 Total posts: 29 
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From: Hogmami
Date: 10-18-2004, 02:08 PM (2 of 11)
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You might try vinegar and water.
Carolyn
Michigan |
User: Hogmami
Member since: 09-30-2004 Total posts: 800 
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From: Saydee
Date: 10-18-2004, 03:24 PM (3 of 11)
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Apparently white vinegar may work. Have a read through here and see if there is anything that helps you. http://swn-archive.sew-whats-up.com/t-13689.html&highlight=vinegar |
User: Saydee
Member since: 05-07-2004 Total posts: 68 
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From: SBEAR
Date: 10-19-2004, 10:46 AM (4 of 11)
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I Always Used To Take A Crayola Wax Crayon That Was Closest In Color To The Jeans And Cover The White Line, Then Iron The Crayon In. This Can Be Renewed If Needed After A Few Washings, But Actually I Found That The Wax Stayed In The Fabric Almost Permanently. I Hope This Helps! |
User: SBEAR
Member since: 09-15-2004 Total posts: 31 |
From: paroper
Date: 10-19-2004, 12:59 PM (5 of 11)
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Actually, there are crayons that are made to iron into fabric. You should be able to find them at a fabric store.
pam
Bernina 200e, Artista V5 Designer Plus, Explorations, Magic Box, Bernina 2000DE & 335 Bernette Serger, Bernina 1530 Sewing Machine, Bernina 1300 DC Overlock (with coverstitch) |
User: paroper
Member since: 02-03-2004 Total posts: 3775 |
From: fairway fanny
Date: 10-20-2004, 04:43 PM (6 of 11)
| I have used a clean hankerchief that I wet with vinegar and water. You may have to do this several times. Good luck! |
User: fairway fanny
Member since: 09-07-2004 Total posts: 2 |
From: LeapFrog Libby
Date: 10-20-2004, 06:10 PM (7 of 11)
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If the crease is what is your problem, the white vinegar and pressing is the right treatment.. If the problem is a faded line the crayons are the correct treatment..
Sew With Love
Libby |
User: LeapFrog Libby
Member since: 05-01-2002 Total posts: 2022 
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From: BabsSewingRoom
Date: 10-20-2004, 09:28 PM (8 of 11)
| I used a Sharpie pen on pair blue jeans earlier in week. I lucked out and it was just the right color. I just kind of brushed at it with the pen, didn't draw hard on the line and warned the gal to wash them alone the first time "just in case". |
User: BabsSewingRoom
Member since: 04-10-2004 Total posts: 80 |
From: aly
Date: 10-20-2004, 09:48 PM (9 of 11)
| How about sewing something over the line? Easier for girl pants, I know, but what about reflective tape? |
User: aly
Member since: 08-16-2002 Total posts: 35 
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From: nmdispatchlady
Date: 10-20-2004, 11:30 PM (10 of 11)
 I use a sprayer with white vinegar to remove the line and if the pants are frayed or discolored either a crayon or a permanant marker should do the trick.
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User: nmdispatchlady
Member since: 10-20-2004 Total posts: 4
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From: MaryW
Date: 10-21-2004, 08:38 AM (11 of 11)
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Wow, what excellent replies. I never would have thought of some of these solutions. Welcome to BabsSewingRoom, Fairway Fanny and Nmdispatchlady. Glad to have you join our little group. 
MaryW
owner/editor of Sew Whats New |
User: MaryW
Member since: 06-23-2005 Total posts: 2542 
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