6. Make a ¼-inch fold at the top of the hem. Machine stitch along edge. Pin and baste in place. Hem on the machine or by hand. Use matching thread. Blind hemming [Illustration: Blind hemming] 1. Fasten thread securely in the hem. 2. Take a stitch directly across from the spot where you first placed your thread. Then take a ½-inch stitch through the top of the hem. 3. Take a stitch in the skirt in the same spot where you pulled needle from the hem. 4. Repeat for each stitch. This stitch hides the threads in hem and wears well. Choose fastenings you can make yourself What type of fasteners does your pattern suggest? You have skill enough now to make any one of several types. Remember, choose the kind of fasteners you can make yourself and do them the very best you can. You have already learned the method of sewing on buttons, snaps, and hooks and eyes. If you use any of the fasteners, sew them on securely. See Phase 2. Make your buttonholes with a machine attachment. A zipper may be necessary if you make a dress. Read the instructions that come with your zipper and study your pattern for help in putting it in your dress. Belt keepers You might like to put belt loops on your dress at the side seam if your dress has a belt. Worked loops are fun to make. [Illustration: Belt keeper] Blanket stitch waistline 1. Use matching double thread. 2. Hold the belt in place on dress and loop thread back and forth across it three or four times. Take a knot stitch each time you sew into fabric. 3. Remove the belt. 4. Work across the threads with blanket stitch. Keep stitches close together. Select a belt for your dress at your local store or have one made to match your dress. You will learn to make belts when you have had more experience in sewing. Complete your record book Your record book is important. Are you enjoying keeping a record of the things you make and do? Have you recorded the articles you have made? Have you recorded the activities you have participated in on your permanent record? How complete is this chapter of your 4-H Club story? Are there other things you should add—while you can still remember? Are you keeping a scrapbook of pictures and newspaper clippings to round-out your 4-H Club story? Are you keeping other kinds of things such as certificates and ribbons in your scrapbook? If you belong to more than one club are you keeping all of the things that have to do with each project together? Show others what you have learned Exhibits Showing others what you have made can be fun. Plan with your club to have a display for your mothers and fathers. Share with them the things you have learned in making your projects. If you exhibit at the fair your exhibit will be the main article you made. Be sure that it is clearly labeled so that it can be returned to you.