- Anchor the end of your hand sewing close to the newly sewn stitches in the seam allowance in a way that allows the original seam to be pressed open and lay flat.
- Press the seam as it was originally before the mending was needed.
- If the seam finish has become un-sewn, replace the stitching as closely as possible to prevent the fabric from fraying.
Mend a Pressed Open Seam with Hand Sewing
By Debbie Colgrove, About.com Guide
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