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Posted by Phaedrine Stonebridge on May 2, 2008, 11:24 am
> gjones2938 wrote:
> > The problem is that the sheets were hemmed offgrain. Sorry I didn't
> > respond earlier, but I've been away and my computer crashed, too.
> > Won't be back now for another ten days.
> >
> > Anyway, the only way to solve the problem is to cut off the hem at the
> > fold and remove it completely. You'll see that the grain is off. The
> > easiest way to get it straight is to tear a new edge, then press up a
> > new hem, carefully following the grain of the fabric. Press 1/4 inch
> > at the torn line, then press again the desired width of the finished
> > hem. Sew with a stitch about 10-to-the-inch.
Though extremely lightweight 100% cotton, these sheets appear to be done
in a twill-like weave. You have to look really close to see that. They
probably did that to achieve that allegedly high thread count. I bought
them because I have a dust mite allergy. Never again! It seems the
weave could very well be part of the problem.
> If your sheets are not long enough to do this (I notice my vintage
> sheets have a good, long tuck-in, newer ones are shorter) here's a
> possibility. For a while, I had a set of top sheet and two pillowcases
> which, instead of a hem, had a cotton print band. You could probably do
> this, as long as you pre-shrink the new fabric by washing it in hot
> water and drying it in a hot dryer about three times before you add it
> to the existing linens.
That does seem to be what I'll have to do--- add a printed fabric band.
They just don't make things like they used to. Thanks!
Phae
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"The tree of Liberty must be refreshed from time to time
with the blood of patriots and tyrants."
-- Thomas Jefferson
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