An attractive way to finish the hemline of a skirt, the bottom of a blouse or hemline of a jacket is the use of "self fringe".  You can make the fringe anywhere that the fabric has been cut on the straight grain -- do not try this on any piece that has been cut on the bias!  The best type of fabric to use is the type that is loosely woven, or the threads may break during the fringing process.

To find the straight edge to begin fringing, pull a single thread from the edge you want to fringe (A).  Use this line as the guide to cut the straight edge, so the fringe will be perfectly straight.  After cutting the straight grain line, begin fringing by pulling the threads out, one at a time, until the fringe is as long as you wish it to be (.  This is also great to use on woolen scarves to make and give as gifts.



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