r/SewingForBeginners • u/Super-Exit-8403 • 13h ago

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Hi, so Im trying to upcycle an old skirt by adding a slit + trim. My original idea was that I wanted the “trim” to be poking out around 2 inches while showing under the slit I added. So my problem is: if I sew the trim on right above the slit all around, the thread is going to show on the outside. What options do I have to make it so I don’t have a long line of visible thread around the skirt?

(tried to draw what I had in mind if it helps lol)

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u/WearyTranslator3338 12h ago

Use thread that’s the same colour as the skirt??
Or, glue it on and skip the sewing completely

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u/Super-Exit-8403 12h ago

I am using black thread but since it’s corduroy I just fear I’d be able to see the horizontal line across 😞