A-hem ... may I have your attention ...

Please select the correct answer.
A hem is:

1. The noise you make when clearing your throat
   Sample usage: A-Hem. What's going on here? (pointing to floor)


2. An accusation used by small children
   Sample usage: It wasn't me that poured that all over the floor; it was Hem (pointing to brother)


3. A song frequently mimed due to poor eyesight and small print
   Sample usage: Please turn to Hem number ...


4. Neatened lower edge of a garment or other sewn item. Generally turned up and held in place by a safety pin stitching

If you have an interest in hems of the sewn variety, please visit in the coming weeks when I will conduct a series of completely haphazard hem experiments (in the same line as Seam Along).

There will be a veritable hem-o-rama of blind hems, hem facings, rolled hems, covered hems .... and more. Both the sewing machine and overlocker will be gainfully employed and I will be using soft lens photography to pass off some very dodgy hand sewing. And, when I work up the courage, there will be a sprinkling of tricks like mitring corners and turning up tapers.

I might even show you some of my very own secret short-cuts ... the ones you won't hear about in your sewing class or in books. (Think of the potential of the humble staple, here people).

Next Wednesday: Starting at the beginning. I will be looking at the the basic turned up hem on both woven and stretch fabrics. Hope you will come back for Hem-Along!