Old hemlines can leave a crease on your clothes, but that's not something that an iron or a borax solution can't handle.The hem marks should be as small as possible by taking out the seam first.With a little heat and pressure you can get rid of hem marks.Don't let your garments get wet to avoid wrinkling.
Step 1: Purchase something to remove stitches.
You risk damaging the fabric if you remove the hems with scissors.Most fabric and craft stores have Stitch Removers.It can make the mark removal process harder if you stretch or cut your fabric.They are also known as seam rippers.
Step 2: The seam ripper has to be placed underneath one stitch.
You can choose a stitch near the end of your hem.Pull the stitch up with your seam ripper.This should break the thread.
Step 3: Pull on the seam after a few stitches.
It's usually sufficient to have three or four stitches ahead.Pull the seam with your fingers if you need to.Pull the seam until the tail end of the string is removed.Use a pair of scissors to cut the string.You should not break the string as you pull it.
Step 4: The stitches should be removed every third or fourth Stitch.
Break the stitches as you work up the hem.Smooth your garment as much as you can to avoid more creasing.When you are ready to iron away the hem marks, fold your garment away.
Step 5: You can make a solution with borax, water, and other ingredients.
It's a good idea to use all-purpose borax solutions for removing hem lines.In a bowl, mix two ounces of both white and borax.To complete the solution, add two cups of hot water and a small squirt of dish soap.
Step 6: The garment should be turned inside out.
If you can iron the hemlines directly, you will get the best results.Check the tag for the fabric material while you turn your garment inside out.Remember to use a low setting on your iron if it's made of a delicate material.
Step 7: A clean cloth should be used to dip the solution.
After dipping your rag in the solution, wring it out.The garment should be slightly damp but not soaked.Continue squeezing the cloth until it no longer drips over the bowl.You can fill a spray bottle with the solution and apply it to the garment.
Step 8: Rub the garment with a solution of water and borax.
The fabric will absorb the heat and return to its natural shape with the help of the borax solution.Rub the garment in circular motions.It's not necessary to cover the entire garment.
Step 9: The ironing board should be covered with the garment.
The garment needs to be completely flat on the board.The garment should be facing upward so that it is ready to iron.If you have hems on both sides, iron them separately.
Step 10: A cloth is placed on a garment.
Garments made of delicate fabrics may not be able to handle the full heat of the iron.Lay a cloth over the garment.To iron your garment, smooth the cloth out with your hands.
Step 11: The cloth needs to be pressed with an iron.
Slowly move your iron over the fabric.After ironing, remove the fabric to keep an eye on your progress.Continue ironing until the marks are gone.To remove hem marks, spray starch onto the garment.The iron can burn the fabric if it is held in one spot for too long.
Step 12: It is best to give your fabric time to dry.
Put your garment on a hard surface to dry.It's a good idea to use a clothes brush when it has dried.If you missed any hem marks, inspect the fabric.You should iron the fabric if you find any.The clothes brush can damage or crease the fabric.Use a sweeping motion.
Step 13: Try to scratch away the marks.
If a hot iron can't remove your hem marks, use a spoon or nail.If you notice the marks fading, drag your spoon or nail across them from left to right.The hem marks may be masked by scratching.The hem marks can reappear later if the fabric is pressed with steam.
Step 14: The Embroider.
If you can't iron out the hem marks, use a machine or hand to make a design.If you have never embroidered before, you can take your clothing item to a seamstress.
Step 15: You can color over hem marks with a pen or marker.
You can camouflage with a permanent marker or pen if you can't get rid of hem marks.You can fill in the hem marks with a marker if you choose a matching color.If you accidentally choose the wrong color, use rubbing alcohol, nail polish remover, or a gentle stain removal to remove the pen or marker from your fabric.
Step 16: Place an iron on the hem mark.
If you don't know how to sew but want to cover up hem marks, iron on a patch or applique.If you'd prefer not to add a design to your fabric, choose a patch that matches your color and can blend in.