Too close to edge HELP!

[Malfore]

I guess I underestimated the size of my new pattern and I ran into a problem. It'll fit but only JUST barely. I'm thinking I can sew a spare piece of cloth behind the existing hem stitch when I'm ready to frame, but if anyone has any thoughts or experience with this problem id love to have input.

[Allyn]

That's what I'd do. Sew a band of 'margin' fabric on the sides that are close to the edge, so when you frame, only the Aida shows.

And next time double check your calculations.

[fccs]

Yep, sewing fabric to the edge will allow for framing, but the frame or mat will be very close to the stitching (which is usually not a problem). If you wanted to make it into a wall hanging or pillow, the extra fabric would serve as a border.

[wendywombat]

I had to do that with an Ink Circles SAL. I hid the extra edge in the fabric I used in the border for the wall hanging.

Motto...count twice ....then add 3 more inches of fabric!!

[HalbertMusik]

Hello-

This happened to me on my 1st big stitch. - All I could do was to stitch a piece of fabric on the edge. In my case, the cross stitches went

right up to the edge with no room for a hem. Since this was put in a frame to hang, with care it all worked out well.

Good Luck!

William David