{"id":36072,"date":"2017-06-03T05:05:27","date_gmt":"2017-06-03T09:05:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/?p=36072"},"modified":"2017-11-13T16:48:19","modified_gmt":"2017-11-13T21:48:19","slug":"how-to-hem-a-skirt-and-iron-pleats","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/how-to-hem-a-skirt-and-iron-pleats\/","title":{"rendered":"How to hem a skirt  \u2013 Easy pleated skirt sew-along: Part 3"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-36179 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/5-3.jpg\" alt=\"hem a skirt\" width=\"735\" height=\"1102\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/5-3.jpg 735w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/5-3-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/5-3-434x650.jpg 434w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/5-3-100x150.jpg 100w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 735px) 100vw, 735px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 735px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 735\/1102;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-36179\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/5-3.jpg\" alt=\"hem a skirt\" width=\"735\" height=\"1102\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/5-3.jpg 735w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/5-3-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/5-3-434x650.jpg 434w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/5-3-100x150.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 735px) 100vw, 735px\" \/><\/noscript>This is the third part of our Easy Pleated Skirt sew-along. This article will show you how to hem a skirt and make a\u00a0blind hem by hand. As well as how to iron the pleats on this skirt. You will need the first and second parts of this series if you're just seeing this episode for the first time. If you missed the first two parts you can click the links to our previous articles below.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/easy-pleated-skirt-pattern-part-1\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Part One: \u00a0Print, cut and sew the skirt and pleats.<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/skirt-lining-easy-pleated-skirt-part-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Part Two: \u00a0How to sew a skirt lining with an invisible zipper. <\/a><\/li>\n<li>Part Three: \u00a0How to make pleats and hem a pleated skirt. (YOU ARE HERE)<\/li>\n<li>Part Four: \u00a0How to fit and alter the pattern to make the skirt bigger or smaller.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Pattern Download:<\/h2>\n<div id=\"mab-35837121\" class=\"magic-action-box mab-type-sales-box mab-id-35837 mabstyle-mab-crosswalk use-mab-button-default mab-fields-layout-default mab-responsive\" data-mabid=\"35837\" data-trackid=\"35837\" data-type=\"sales-box\" data-track=\"1\" ><div class=\"mab-pad mab-wrap mab-aside-left mab-aside-type-image\"><div class=\"mab-aside\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/1.jpg\" alt=\"Opt In Image\" width=\"200\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 735px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 735\/1102;width: 200px;\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/1.jpg\" alt=\"Opt In Image\" width=\"200\" style=\" width: 200px;\" \/><\/noscript><\/div><div class=\"mab-content\"><div class=\"mab-heading\">Download the Free Pattern<\/div><div class=\"mab-main-copy\"><p>You can download the pattern for this Easy Pleated Skirt from our account at Payhip.<\/p><p>For help downloading and printing PDF patterns, please <a title=\"How to print and assemble a PDF Pattern\" href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/print-assemble-pdf-pattern\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">CLICK HERE<\/a>.<\/p><p>&nbsp;<\/p><p>&nbsp;<\/p><\/div><div class=\"mab-main-action-wrap\"><a class=\"mab-main-button mab-button-type-css3 208210 mab-button-0\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/payhip.com\/b\/AKqX\" style=\"\" >Pattern Download<\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"clear\" style=\"clear:both;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<p>I love pleats! \u00a0They are slimming and make the illusion of having a smaller waist. \u00a0And who wouldn't love that..<\/p>\n<p>This skirt has three pleats at the front and three at the back which is the perfect balance for curvy girls &#8211;no matter what body shape you are. \u00a0Don't believe me? Check out this article about\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/body-shape-top-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">body shapes<\/a> and tips on what to wear for every shape.<\/p>\n<p>The gentle flare of pleats allows you to add balance to your silhouette without the bulk around the waist like gatherers do.<\/p>\n<p>In the first part of the sew-along,\u00a0I have already shown you how to sew the pleats. \u00a0Now we're going to work on the hem.<\/p>\n<h2>Materials and Tools:<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2rOtbfy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Starch for ironing<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2rgwqvD\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Scorch-Saving Mesh<\/a> for ironing, or\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2rydGbO\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Pressing cloth<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Needle and thread to match your fabric as close as possible.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2qv7Tzw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Silk Pins<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Iron<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>By far the best way to do a hem on a pleated skirt is an <a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/sewing-an-invisible-hem\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">invisible hem by machine<\/a> or by hand.<\/p>\n<p>I will be showing you how to hem by hand. \u00a0This is mostly for those readers who don't have the invisible stitch on their sewing machine or are working with an expensive or thin fabric.<\/p>\n<h2>How to make a blind hem by hand<\/h2>\n<p>I will be using red thread so you can see well in the photographs. \u00a0Please use matching thread when you're doing this for real!<\/p>\n<h2>Step One:<\/h2>\n<p>Start with about a yard of thread and a hand needle. \u00a0Insert the needle from the inside and pull the needle through. \u00a0Start this hem from one of the side seams if possible and sew right to left.<\/p>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-36080 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_4272-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_4272-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_4272-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_4272-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_4272-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_4272-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_4272-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/333;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-36080\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_4272-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_4272-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_4272-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_4272-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_4272-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_4272-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_4272-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript>Step Two:<\/h2>\n<p>Pull all the thread all the way through until the knot.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-36090 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_4283-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_4283-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_4283-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_4283-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_4283-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_4283-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_4283-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/333;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-36090\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_4283-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_4283-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_4283-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_4283-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_4283-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_4283-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_4283-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<h2>Step Three:<\/h2>\n<p>Take two to three threads from the skirt to make a\u00a0small stitch in line with the knot. \u00a0The thinner the fabric the less threads you take.<\/p>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-36081 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_4284-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_4284-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_4284-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_4284-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_4284-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_4284.jpg 1500w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/333;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-36081\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_4284-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_4284-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_4284-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_4284-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_4284-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_4284.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript>Step Four:<\/h2>\n<p>Pass the needle through the first hole you have made and right along side the knot. \u00a0Pull on the thread and you will notice a loop forming.<\/p>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-36084 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Untitled-design-4-500x375.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Untitled-design-4-500x375.png 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Untitled-design-4-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Untitled-design-4-150x113.png 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Untitled-design-4.png 600w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-36084\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Untitled-design-4-500x375.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Untitled-design-4-500x375.png 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Untitled-design-4-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Untitled-design-4-150x113.png 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Untitled-design-4.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript>Step Five:<\/h2>\n<p>Pass the thread through the loop that has formed.<\/p>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-36082 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_4275-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_4275-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_4275-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_4275-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_4275-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_4275-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_4275-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/333;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-36082\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_4275-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_4275-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_4275-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_4275-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_4275-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_4275-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_4275-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript>Step Six:<\/h2>\n<p>Pull the thread tight, but not so tight that it will make a dimple on the right side of the fabric.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-36085 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_4287-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_4287-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_4287-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_4287-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_4287-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_4287.jpg 1500w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/333;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-36085\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_4287-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_4287-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_4287-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_4287-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_4287-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_4287.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<h2>Step Seven:<\/h2>\n<p>The next stitch will be done at 1\/2&#8243; to the left of the stitch you just made.\u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-36086 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_4288-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_4288-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_4288-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_4288-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_4288-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_4288.jpg 1500w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/333;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-36086\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_4288-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_4288-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_4288-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_4288-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_4288-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_4288.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript>Pass the needle through the hem first and pull. \u00a0Repeat this process all the way around the hem.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-36092 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_4294-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_4294-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_4294-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_4294-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_4294-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_4294-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_4294-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/333;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-36092\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_4294-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_4294-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_4294-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_4294-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_4294-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_4294-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_4294-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-36095 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_4295-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_4295-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_4295-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_4295-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_4295-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_4295-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_4295-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/333;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-36095\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_4295-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_4295-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_4295-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_4295-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_4295-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_4295-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_4295-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>Make each stitch exactly above the\u00a0exit of the thread from the hem.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-36094 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_4296-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_4296-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_4296-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_4296-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_4296-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_4296-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_4296-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/333;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-36094\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_4296-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_4296-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_4296-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_4296-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_4296-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_4296-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_4296-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>Pass the needle exactly to the <strong>left<\/strong> of the thread in the hem. Notice the big loop that is formed.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-36097 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_4290-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_4290-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_4290-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_4290-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_4290-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_4290-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_4290-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/333;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-36097\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_4290-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_4290-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_4290-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_4290-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_4290-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_4290-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_4290-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript>Your needle should always be inside the loop. \u00a0This is what make the hem a blind hem. \u00a0Pull the thread gently.\u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-36100 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_4298-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_4298-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_4298-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_4298-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_4298-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_4298-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_4298-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/333;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-36100\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_4298-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_4298-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_4298-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_4298-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_4298-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_4298-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_4298-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>This is what your hem should look like. \u00a0 If I were using white thread no one would be able to notice the stitches.<\/p>\n<h2>Front View<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-36106 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_4305-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_4305-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_4305-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_4305-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_4305-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_4305.jpg 1500w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/333;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-36106\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_4305-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_4305-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_4305-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_4305-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_4305-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_4305.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/h2>\n<h2>Back View<\/h2>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-36107 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_4307-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_4307-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_4307-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_4307-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_4307-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_4307.jpg 1500w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/333;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-36107\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_4307-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_4307-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_4307-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_4307-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_4307-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_4307.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript>How to iron pleats<\/h2>\n<p>To be successful at making beautiful pleats, you need to follow the pattern exactly. \u00a0This pattern is telling you how to fold the pleats. \u00a0The diagonal line is telling you that the pleats should be folding from left to right.\u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-36127 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Untitled-design-5-500x375.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Untitled-design-5-500x375.png 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Untitled-design-5-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Untitled-design-5-150x113.png 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Untitled-design-5.png 600w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-36127\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Untitled-design-5-500x375.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Untitled-design-5-500x375.png 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Untitled-design-5-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Untitled-design-5-150x113.png 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Untitled-design-5.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript>Fold the pleats from left to right following the pattern.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-36129 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_4309-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_4309-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_4309-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_4309-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_4309-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_4309-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_4309-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/333;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-36129\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_4309-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_4309-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_4309-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_4309-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_4309-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_4309-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_4309-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript>Fold under 1.5&#8243; according to the pattern and following the grainline of the fabric.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-36130 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_4308-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_4308-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_4308-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_4308-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_4308-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_4308-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_4308-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/333;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-36130\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_4308-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_4308-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_4308-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_4308-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_4308-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_4308-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_4308-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript>Set\u00a0the pleat flat making sure it is straight as possible. \u00a0Use a ruler if you have to to make sure the pleats are\u00a0the same size on both top and bottom. \u00a0This is essential for a neat and professional look.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-36131 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_4310-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_4310-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_4310-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_4310-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_4310-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_4310.jpg 1500w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/333;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-36131\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_4310-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_4310-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_4310-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_4310-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_4310-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_4310.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript>Place the ironing cloth on top of the pleat and iron with a lot of steam.\u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-36132 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_4311-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_4311-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_4311-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_4311-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_4311-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_4311.jpg 1500w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/333;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-36132\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_4311-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_4311-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_4311-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_4311-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_4311-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_4311.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>In the next and final step of this sew-along\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/my-sewing-tutorials\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">sewing tutorial<\/a>, we will be showing you how to fit and alter the pattern to make the skirt bigger or smaller according to your size.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/easy-pleated-skirt-pattern-part-1\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Part One: \u00a0Print, cut and sew the skirt and pleats.<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/skirt-lining-easy-pleated-skirt-part-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Part Two: \u00a0How to sew a skirt lining with an invisible zipper. <\/a><\/li>\n<li>Part Three: \u00a0How to make pleats and hem a pleated skirt. (YOU ARE HERE)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/increase-decrease-waist-easy-pleated-skirt\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Part Four: \u00a0How to fit and alter the pattern to make the skirt bigger or smaller.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This is the third part of our Easy Pleated Skirt sew-along. This article will show you how to hem a skirt and make a\u00a0blind hem by hand. As well as how to iron the pleats on this skirt. You will need the first and second parts of this series if \u2026 <a class=\"continue-reading-link\" href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/how-to-hem-a-skirt-and-iron-pleats\/\"> Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr; <\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":308,"featured_media":36179,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":"","wds_primary_category":0},"categories":[170,4,165,38],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/36072"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/308"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=36072"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/36072\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":36168,"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/36072\/revisions\/36168"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/36179"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=36072"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=36072"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=36072"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}