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debbo
10-27-2010, 11:03 PM
I know, strange request, but I just need to hem one thing for DS's costume. I could try to hand sew it but that could be a disaster since I don't sew. Does anyone know if JoAnne fabrics would let me use a sewing machine for 10 minutes? I'm pretty sure they have them b\c they have sewing classes there.

Thanks!
katydid1971
10-27-2010, 11:08 PM
MIL made DD a costume and then came to town without it hemmed. We called a local sewing machine store and they let her use one for the 5 minues it took to do it. Also do any of your friends have one they could lend you...maybe put out a request on facebook.
ohiomom1121
10-27-2010, 11:17 PM
You could use hemming tape instead...very easy and would work well for a costume!
http://www.joann.com/joann/catalog/productdetail.jsp?CATID=cat3456&PRODID=prd49633
DrSally
10-27-2010, 11:20 PM
I had a handheld one that worked OK. You could also post on freecycle and maybe someone would let you use one to do your hem.
bubbaray
10-27-2010, 11:21 PM
I would use hemming tape or fabric glue.
salsah
10-27-2010, 11:21 PM
You could use hemming tape instead...very easy and would work well for a costume!
http://www.joann.com/joann/catalog/productdetail.jsp?CATID=cat3456&PRODID=prd49633

:yeahthat: quick and easy (only need an iron).
debbo
10-27-2010, 11:27 PM
I love this board! You all are great! Thanks for the ideas! I think I may try the iron-on hemming tape idea. I'm all for easy and quick!
candaceb
10-28-2010, 08:23 AM
even easier than the iron-on stuff is Mend-It. It's an infomercial thing, but I found it at Ocean State Job Lot and I've seen it at other stores that have an "as seen on TV" display. It really works! I didn't want to pay to get maternity pants hemmed, so I used Mend-it instead.
sewarsh
10-28-2010, 08:34 AM
I used hemming tape for all of my 26 month old DS fall pants that I purchased last year in size 2T and he's too darn short for them. ugh.

Anyways, just be aware that alot of the iron-on tapes are permanent, but htey work. i think they sell some that are not permanent as well.

Bought at Joanns. Ask them and htey'll help you.
egoldber
10-28-2010, 08:36 AM
For a costume, I would even use duct tape. :)