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Posted by on Jun. 9, 2012 at 9:14 AM
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I am making my granddaughter an apron. It has a neck strap.. I have it sewn with an opening for turning. I AM UNABLE TO GET IT INSIDE OUT...HELP PLEASE...
Posted by on Jun. 9, 2012 at 9:14 AM
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kksmomma1019
by Member on Jun. 9, 2012 at 9:36 AM

BUMP!

mandarose
by Silver Member on Jun. 9, 2012 at 9:38 AM
Can you use a safety pin? Hook it to the end and thread it through?
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jryberg
by Jaime on Jun. 9, 2012 at 10:27 AM

the safety pin suggestion is a good one. the turning is the hardest part in my opinion! 

BooChura
by on Jun. 9, 2012 at 10:39 AM
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Let me share a tip with you.  Before sewing the tube,  sew a piece of string or dental floss to first inside end.  Grab ahold of that string as you sew so you will be turning the tube as you progress.  

barbb60
by on Jun. 9, 2012 at 5:08 PM
Thanks for all the tips.. I had forgotten the safety pin one.I will keep the sew string in the end for the next one...Going to get it turned now I hope...
Mom2Jase
by Bronze Member on Jun. 9, 2012 at 7:29 PM
I use a knitting needle. Turn a little bit by hand, stick the blunt end in and roll it down.
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MamaSulli2005
by Bronze Member on Jun. 9, 2012 at 7:37 PM
This is what I do too. Turning is such a pain!

Quoting Mom2Jase:

I use a knitting needle. Turn a little bit by hand, stick the blunt end in and roll it down.
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MommaChelleB
by Silver Member on Jun. 9, 2012 at 9:13 PM

 When sewing my tubes or straps, I leave only one end open, sew closed the other end with about a 1/2" seam. Then I take a knitting needle, place the closed end over the needle end, and then scrunch it down onto the needle to turn right side out. I had a video showing an easy way (I think she used a pencil), just need to find it...

MommaChelleB
by Silver Member on Jun. 9, 2012 at 9:17 PM

 Here it is - Fast forward to 7 min into the video, she shows how to turn with a pencil - I use a knitting needle:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4YK2GlJGeH4

barbb60
by on Jun. 11, 2012 at 10:31 AM
The advice from all of you is great.. Thank you...I tried the safety pin and messed it all up. I will now try one more time a different way...
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