Quote Originally Posted by Pleater View Post
Would it be of any help if you undid the hem and then shortened it from the top? - I was wondering if it would remove the most worn parts and leave you will the better fabric to work with.

That would only work if the folded edge is undamaged, of course, so it can be pressed flat and not leave a telltale line - or perhaps even fall apart along the fold.

Anne the Pleater :ootd:
Wonderful suggestion, but oh how much work!