Scalloped hem

Hello world! It’s been awhile…I do sincerely apologize for this! These past few months have held many different things. Nothing too major, just busy life! …

A vintage sewing hack how to sew perfect scallops quick and easy by hand! Embellish your dresses and blouses with a scalloped hem.

After the positive reaction I received on yesterday's post , I couldn't help but put a tutorial together. Make sure the skirt you are start...

Supplies: A too-long skirt, iron, thread, a circular template, fabric chalk, scissors, and a butterknife or chopstick Last weekend, I watched one of my younger brothers, Ed, graduate and was beaming with pride the entire time. I can’t wait for him to settle into the Bay Area for grad school, so big sis can invite herself over and gorge on all the good eats there. During our long drive home from graduation, I mentioned that I’d been meaning to post the steps for this skirt, but had no spare…

Shell Tuck Stitch applied on the neckline and hem of this wrap top made with our White Tide Cotton Pointelle Jersey. A Shell Tuck Stitch, also known as Picot Hem Stitch, is a decorative stitch that creates a scalloped edge. It is used to add a trim-like effect to necklines and hems on knit tops […]

Make hemlines the center of attention with a scalloped hem - a delightful couture finish that's not as hard as you may think!

Megan has done a few scalloped hem tutorials in the past, but we thought it would be nice for a little update. It’s really not as hard as you would think! So follow along, and you’ll be creating scalloped hems in no time……. 1. Start by folding, pressing, and sewing a single fold hem towards the inside of your garment. It doesn’t necessarily have to be quite as much as mine ( about 1”), but make it at least 1/2″. 2. Now fold again, right sides together, a couple of inches or so. Your sewn…

Let me show you how I did the scallops on my Scallop Skirt – this way is quicker, easier, and gets better results than the methods I’ve seen in sewing books. First of all you cut a stra…

Adding a scalloped edging is a feminine and frilly way to add a little zing to your garment.