Envelope hem on wedding gown Envelope hem on wedding gown will take some time to shorten.  This type of gown has an encased skirt.  The lining is attached to the hem allowance and usually there is a plastic mesh strip which is attached to the top of the hem allowance and is the width of the hem allowance.  Usually the strip is joined on at the same time the hem allowance is attached [...]

Hems on Gowns The types of hems I am talking about are the full skirt gown.  Gowns like this are generally worn out for a special function, or a bridesmaid gown or wedding dress.  The skirt is full, and this means that at certain sections the skirt will fall on the bias.  The fabric drops at this section which causes the skirt to be uneven.  Shops that sell gowns have them hanging on the rack [...]