4. When sewing a new dress for yourself, the best method of marking the hem length is to
A. pin it an even distance from the waistline.
B. do it yourself with an adjustable hem marker.
C. ask someone to mark it for you.
D. chalk an even line from the lower edge.
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What does your text say? What has your instructor told you?
http://www.burdastyle.com/blog/how-to-mark-your-hemline-when-sewing
So a, d are out.
because posture, and rears tend to have different shape, hem markers are measuring from the floor up, and you have to be wearing the skirt, someone else is going to have to mark it either with a hem marker or a ruler from the floor. You need to get your mom or a friend to try this, to see the difficulty involved. Another person is required.
So a, d are out.
because posture, and rears tend to have different shape, hem markers are measuring from the floor up, and you have to be wearing the skirt, someone else is going to have to mark it either with a hem marker or a ruler from the floor. You need to get your mom or a friend to try this, to see the difficulty involved. Another person is required.