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sewing a slit without a seam???

    sewing a slit without a seam???
    on: March 22, 2011, 10:39:34 AM
    Can anyone tell me if there is a way to sew a slit into a skirt when there is no seam there.  I know you can do it if there is a lining but this skirt doesn't have a lining. I was thinking I could just cut the slit and do a rolled hem all the way around then do like a bar tack at the top to keep it from spliting further.  Can anyone tell me if that would work?  I would hate for the dress to split up all the way on her at the prom!
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      Re: sewing a slit without a seam???
      Reply #1 on: March 23, 2011, 08:24:41 AM
      What kind of fabric is it, and what is the length of the dress?
      Your idea would work if the top of the slit is not at a point where it will receive a lot of stress.  Hope this helps!
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        Re: sewing a slit without a seam???
        Reply #2 on: March 23, 2011, 09:52:17 AM
        Why not cut it and turn it like you mentioned, but then add a little facing to the back like you do for plackets on shirts and dresses?
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          Re: sewing a slit without a seam???
          Reply #3 on: March 23, 2011, 10:06:32 AM
          Thanks for the help!
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