The Wonders of Stitch Witchery
@BelleStarr (61047)
United States
October 20, 2016 12:15pm CST
It sounds almost like a Halloween post, doesn't it? But no it is about a husband with short legs. Al is not tall, 5'6" or so but he has a long body and short legs. I am rather reversed. But back to the subject, I can never buy him pants short enough. I could take them to a tailor to be shortened but that would add $10 or more to the price. Enter stitch witchery.
Yes, yes I know my mom taught me to make a hem but really, I am not that good at it and Stitch Witchery doesn't show at all. It is adhesive tape that you place between the hem and the fabric and hit with a hot iron and like magic you have a nice neat invisible hem.
I just bought Al some new pants at Kohl's and yesterday I got some Stitch Witchery and now I can shorten his pants. I will have to cut some material, they are way too long but hopefully, they will look good when I am done.
I you a great seamstress or tailor or have you discovered the wonders of Stitch Witchery?
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
21 Oct 16
I can do a bit more than that but am no great seamstress. Sewing on a button is a skill everyone needs to have .
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@crazyhorseladycx (39515)
• United States
21 Oct 16
hmm, i dunno if'n i've e'er heard 'f the schtuff? sounds less stressful'n tacklin' himmin' jeans though. does such last through all the wear 'n tear?? 'r do ya need to redo 't from time to time?
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
24 Oct 16
It lasts pretty well but you might need to redo if it gets lots of laundering but it is so easy and inexpensive that it really doesn't matter.
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@crazyhorseladycx (39515)
• United States
24 Oct 16
@BelleStarr i might've some jeans fer yer hubs - can't recall his waste size?? p.m. 'r email me if'n ya wish. the father-in-law 'tis prone to buyin' 'em that aint the correct size. these look brand-spankin' new - all crisply creased 't the cleaners. if'n the hubs don't stay ticked't me anyhow 'n takes 'em to work....there's 2 gray, one khaki pair 'f wranglers that're 40x30's. sadly i cannot recall the sizes 'f britches ya sent me 'n they're'n quilts :)
really? hmm, might 'cheat', use that to fix a pair 'f momma's drapes. she don't wash 'em that oft 'n that'd sure safe me the hassle 'f all that fabric, lol.
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
21 Oct 16
lol Well that is one thing that is necessary for this t work it is what makes the bond work!! I guess it is needle and thread for you!!
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@PainsOnSlate (21854)
• Canada
21 Oct 16
My husband takes them to the local seamstress, I used to do it myself in the olden days now its not something I like to do. Now that i think of it the last few pairs he bought were perfect right from the store... I have heard of Stitch Witchery but never tried it. I have some things that could use something like that....thanks for the tip.
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
22 Oct 16
It can be very useful for a lot of things, curtains and such.
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
21 Oct 16
lol I got mine at Walmart but Joanne's is the perfect place. I have had that secert for years, you know for when that little piece of hem comes undone!!
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@acelawrites (19273)
• Philippines
20 Oct 16
I haven't seen one; it could be good to use for sewing. I just use pins to have the folds straight before I sew on them.
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
21 Oct 16
Stitch witchery is a great invention I have to say.
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@Juliaacv (48415)
• Canada
20 Oct 16
I'm not so quick to use stitch witchery on pants, because I'm too afraid of them coming apart, but I've successfully altered some curtains and many many items of clothing over the years. I actually didn't feel that I needed a sewing machine when I first found stitch witchery.
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
21 Oct 16
I would not fix a seam with Stich Witchery for that exact reason but for a hem, I find it pretty perfect.
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
24 Oct 16
I agree and since I am hem challenged, it is a life saver.
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@simone10 (54189)
• Louisville, Kentucky
28 Oct 16
@BelleStarr Lol..I know what you mean. I can sew a hem but not very good and you can see the stitches which is not good.
@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
21 Oct 16
Then Stich Witchery is perfect for you!! It is so handy!!
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
23 Oct 16
I got the only F of my entire life in sewing in Junior High, I was terrible. lol
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@just4him (306113)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
25 Oct 16
@BelleStarr I got C's in school, but I've gotten better since I love to sew. My last project was a dress I made completely by hand because I didn't have a sewing machine at the time. I do now, but I have yet to use it. It was my mother's and I also have the manual so I know how to work it. So one of these days I'll get it out and start sewing again.
@Dena91 (15860)
• United States
20 Oct 16
I have heard of stitch witchery but haven't tried any. We're going to look for Mike some pants for church next week. I will have to remember that and buy some as I always have to hem pants for him. No, I'm not the greatest at it. I like simple and stitch witchery sounds like it's right up my ally. Thanks for sharing. Have a blessed day
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
20 Oct 16
I found it at Walmart for $1.97 and there is enough to do many pairs of pants.
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@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
21 Oct 16
I'm a little like Al then, with slightly shorter legs and always need to get my pants shortened. Unfortunately I do pay the price many times and my husband needs to get his shortened too so stitch witchery would come in handy. There must be lots available around Halloween! ha!
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
23 Oct 16
Lol It is available all year for those of us who are hem challenged lol
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@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
26 Oct 16
@BelleStarr I am even more than hem challenged---I am any sewing-challenged!---haha!
@Jeanniemaries (8237)
• United States
21 Oct 16
I always forget to buy it so it's never there when I need it! Lame excuse!
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@Happy2BeMe (99399)
• Canada
20 Oct 16
I have never heard of it before but it sounds like a great idea to me. I can hem pants but I would rather not if I didn't have to. My fiance is only 5'6" too so pants are always too long for him. I may have to try this Stitch Witchery out!
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
21 Oct 16
If you can't find it in the stores I am sure it is on Amazon, which is my new favorite place!!
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@Happy2BeMe (99399)
• Canada
21 Oct 16
@BelleStarr I will check that out. I have a few things I want to order from Amazon anyway!
@allen0187 (58444)
• Philippines
25 Oct 16
First time, I've heard about Stitch Witchery. Not even sure if it is available here in Manila but I bet it is something I'd be using.
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@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
25 Oct 16
I have never heard that kind of Stitch . But i am happy to know there is something like that . Can that stay even when washed ?
@PatZAnthony (14752)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
24 Oct 16
That is a product that save many people time!
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@Fleura (29127)
• United Kingdom
24 Oct 16
We have similar stuff here although I've never tried it for hems. There is invisible mending tape too that is quite good although it doesn't stick on for ever. Mostly I use my trusty sewing machine (a birthday present when I was 16).
Funnily enough among my parents it was my Dad who did the sewing alterations and repairs, even though my Mum had trained in needlework (she was a domestic science teacher).
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@Iam_jauntyjen (4951)
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21 Oct 16
That sounds cool. I wonder where I can buy that in my country. My mom used to own a dresshop.She was an exceent dressmaker,too.But She decided to close it when we were in college. I guess she got tired of it.
I have some clothes that I do not want to give away. I will alter them and use that stitch Witchery if I find where I can purchase that.
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