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   cafms | Mar 06, 2009 08:50am | #1

   It is called a chain tack or French tack.  Here is a method for doing them.  http://www.digitalchangeling.com/sewing/howTo/hems.html  You will need to go almost to the end of the site as it is about the last thing shown and they are discussing hemming a coat.  It is an old Coats and Clark sewing booklet.

   There are a couple ways to do it. A thread is attached to the lining, then a length of finger crochet is done and attached to the garment.  Or attach a length between both pieces and work a buttonhole stitch over the threads.

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   jpadden53 | Mar 06, 2009 05:56pm | #2

   Thanks for the reply.  An awesome link and just exactly what I needed.  This forum is wonderful!

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   cafms | Mar 07, 2009 07:58am | #5

   It really is a helpful link.  Sometimes some of the older booklets are just what is needed.  It's good that someone can post them for us to find.

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   Palady | Mar 06, 2009 09:46pm | #3

   cafms - great URL for hemming & making a tack.    thank you for passing it along.

   Sure hope lurkers and our novice members open this Thread to find it.

   nepa

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   JunkQueen | Mar 07, 2009 04:10am | #4

   I did not think I would need that information, but, being the NoseyNewser that I am, I went to the website anyway. It was certainly worth my while. A lot of very good information. I've bookmarked it, and cafms, thank you so much for posting it.

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   cafms | Mar 07, 2009 08:00am | #6

   I agree it is good for new sewers.  I haven't tried but wonder if it would print off.  It would be good to add to the reference shelf. 

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   KharminJ | Mar 07, 2009 09:18pm | #8

   The whole post will print - on 32 pages!

   The original booklet can be printed from the heavy-outlined pages at the very bottom of the post -

   I used 0.0 margins and 60% sizing, printing only page 2 - the type is still small, but readable. (Print Preview is your friend!)Thanks, cafms, for finding this great resource!Kharmin

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   cafms | Mar 08, 2009 07:19am | #9

   Thanks.  That is good to know.  I started to try it this morning but decided to finish sewing my pants.  I think I'll just keep it on the computer to refer to for now.

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   ThreadKoe | Mar 07, 2009 05:47pm | #7

   Thank you Cafms for posting such a great link! Even us more experienced sewers find these sites a great resource! This is one old booklet I am definitely going on a hunt for! Cathy