Tips of Hemming Prom Dress for you

Probably you new prom dress need some adjusting on the hem and you are confused about hoe to begin. In fact, it is a relatively simple way to hem your prom dress and is a good option for shorter women who may otherwise have trouble finding the perfect dress. Hemming the dress at home instead of taking it to a tailor will also save you money that can be spent on shoes or accessories to complete your prom look.

The first step is put the dress on and asks someone assist you in pinning the existing hem up to the length you want your new hem. Pin all the way around the dress, keeping the new hemline as straight as possible. Wear the shoes you will wear to prom while you are pinning, to make sure the dress is the right length when paired with your shoes.

Take the dress off and iron the newly pinned hemline, creating a sharp crease in the fabric. This step defines the hemline, and will accent any crookedness or adjustments that need to be made before sewing.

Put the dress back on and examine the hemline one final time before you sew. Stand in front of a full-length mirror and turn in a full circle, checking the dress from all angles. If adjustments need to be made, re-pin until you are satisfied.

Take the dress off and turn it inside out to prepare for sewing. Before you sew the actual dress, cut a swatch of the excess fabric you pinned from inside the dress and use it to check the thread tension and stitching on your sewing machine. Prom fabrics can be trickier than everyday fabrics, so you want to make these adjustments before sewing on the dress itself.

Trim away excess fabric from the existing hemline. Starting at an existing seam in the dress, sew slowly around the skirt of the dress, removing the straight pins as you go. Stop every few inches to check that the hem is straight, and continue until the entire hemline is sewn. Trim away any extra fabric that may remain, and run an iron over any bumps or inconsistencies to flatten them.