Thanks for making vids on both hem options! Super straight forward and easy to actually see what you're doing. As a beginner I'm super grateful of that!
Jolly good! And thank you very much for the tip on cutting out some of the seam. Other videos I"ve watched didn't include that. I plan to use a machine I just bought, but that tip should be beneficial.
I don't understand why it has to be shorter than the length you need it to be for the first measurement. This would make them too short surely?. I'll just make mine the length I need them then cut off the excess. This has always worked for me.
Thank you :) I'm afraid I can't remember the needle size, I just picked a 'sharps' needle from my pack of assorted needles! Sorry that's not very exact; just make sure the needle is sharp enough to go through the fabric easily, without being so big that it makes a hole. Hope that helps a little bit!
Wait at 3:13 why do we need to cut off one and a quarter inches from the fold, and then we fold and iron the new hemline half inch and half inch (taking off 1 inch total)? does it add a quarter inch in length to what we originally wanted to hem it at?
Hi! The 1/4" is to make up for the 2 folds, which will each use a slither of width because the denim is relatively thick material. You wouldn't need to add that little bit extra if the material was a thin cotton because you could press the folds very flat. Hope that makes sense
So, once I've got the first stitch started, and whichever direction I'm sewing in, I go forward *two* stitch lengths on the *inside* of the jeans, then backward *one* stitch length on the *outside* , right? *Forward two inside, backward one outside* .
After you have done the initial stitch , yes. This video goes through the backstitch more clearly if you need: ruclips.net/video/apOLVoIbjYc/видео.html
@@RokoleeDIY Thanks, I pretty much got it, but the link you gave me is *good* , thank you! I tend to hem my jeans (when I do) from the *back* side (inside), so I can try to make sure that I am sewing about 1/8" from the 'high' fold (the not-bottom-of-the-hem fold), thinking that that's more secure (and that's the way the factory seam is, too), though I can see the advantage of doing it from the front, sort of makes it easier to establish an equal stitch length, and straight line.
It's a very good tutorial but you're sewing in the wrong direction and thus the reason the reverse isn't very perfect. Sew from the right to the left and you'll see the difference on the backside.
Isn't it easier (for making the shortening cut) to: 1. pin 1" longer than where you want the cuff to end (for the cuff's 2 folds of 1/2" each); 2. measure how far down from that pin to the existing cuff; 3. put pins or marks that same distance up from the existing cuff all around the leg; 4. cut each leg's fabric on those pins or marks all around the leg; (don't try to cut both sides of a single leg at the same time, as the two sides can move as you cut the two, giving an uneven length to them.)
I cant figure out how to use the sewing machine...but I learned how to hand sew within an hour of searching youtube....sucks cause I want to use the sewing machine but meh
Thanks for making vids on both hem options! Super straight forward and easy to actually see what you're doing. As a beginner I'm super grateful of that!
Glad you found them helpful :D
The very best instructions I've seen or heard. Thank you.
Aw thanks so much!
Thank you thank you!! This is precisely what I have been looking for!!! Well done!
Excellent! Glad you liked it :)
This was the gmost helpful, and informative video I have found, thankyou very much!!
Thank you :) You're welcome!
You could do a chain stitch instead, to neaten the reverse side.
Thank you so much for not adding mind bending pathetic irritating music.. 🐸🐸➕👱🙌🙌
Jolly good! And thank you very much for the tip on cutting out some of the seam. Other videos I"ve watched didn't include that. I plan to use a machine I just bought, but that tip should be beneficial.
I'm glad it was helpful :)
Excellent sewing a hem on denim, must try this next time U need to hem my Jean's. Thanks a million for the tips too. 😍👌👍👍👌
Thank you for watching :)
It's harder than other tutorials, but looks way better!
Thanks :D
Gotta love RUclips. Thanks for your presentation.
Thanks for watching!
This should really, thanks again ☺️
Very helpful. Thanks! 👍
Thanks!
Thx 4 the tutorial. I am gonna attempt this on my new jeans.✂️🧵👖👍✌
Good luck!
Thank you!!! Wonderful video!
Thanks for watching!
Will try this.
Thank you
Enjoy :)
Thanks
I don't understand why it has to be shorter than the length you need it to be for the first measurement. This would make them too short surely?. I'll just make mine the length I need them then cut off the excess. This has always worked for me.
Whatsize needle did u use?
Love the tip about cutting the bulk from the side seams. Never seen that done before but it makes so much sense.
Thank you :) I'm afraid I can't remember the needle size, I just picked a 'sharps' needle from my pack of assorted needles! Sorry that's not very exact; just make sure the needle is sharp enough to go through the fabric easily, without being so big that it makes a hole. Hope that helps a little bit!
4:15 nobody else showed us that tip. 👍 Removing the bulky part.
:D
what a nice and clear lesson. thank you. VishG
Thanks :)
Thank you :)
Thanks for watching :)
¡Muy bien, Gracias!
Gracias :)
Wait at 3:13 why do we need to cut off one and a quarter inches from the fold, and then we fold and iron the new hemline half inch and half inch (taking off 1 inch total)? does it add a quarter inch in length to what we originally wanted to hem it at?
Hi! The 1/4" is to make up for the 2 folds, which will each use a slither of width because the denim is relatively thick material. You wouldn't need to add that little bit extra if the material was a thin cotton because you could press the folds very flat. Hope that makes sense
@@RokoleeDIY that makes sense thank you!
you used a different cut for each side hem.
Do you need a special type of sewing needle for sewing denim?
Sorry for the late reply. I'd go for a regular 'sharps' hand sewing needle, not too thin. Maybe around a size 3 :)
@@RokoleeDIY Don't worry. You have helped me a lot with hand sewing.Thank yo so much.
So, once I've got the first stitch started, and whichever direction I'm sewing in, I go forward *two* stitch lengths on the *inside* of the jeans, then backward *one* stitch length on the *outside* , right? *Forward two inside, backward one outside* .
After you have done the initial stitch , yes. This video goes through the backstitch more clearly if you need:
ruclips.net/video/apOLVoIbjYc/видео.html
@@RokoleeDIY Thanks, I pretty much got it, but the link you gave me is *good* , thank you! I tend to hem my jeans (when I do) from the *back* side (inside), so I can try to make sure that I am sewing about 1/8" from the 'high' fold (the not-bottom-of-the-hem fold), thinking that that's more secure (and that's the way the factory seam is, too), though I can see the advantage of doing it from the front, sort of makes it easier to establish an equal stitch length, and straight line.
OMG What brand and type of needle are you using?...it passes though like butter...thanks
Hi! I'm not sure on size or anything, I just chose one from my cheap pack of 'assorted hand sewing needles'!
It's a very good tutorial but you're sewing in the wrong direction and thus the reason the reverse isn't very perfect. Sew from the right to the left and you'll see the difference on the backside.
Isn't it easier (for making the shortening cut) to:
1. pin 1" longer than where you want the cuff to end (for the cuff's 2 folds of 1/2" each);
2. measure how far down from that pin to the existing cuff;
3. put pins or marks that same distance up from the existing cuff all around the leg;
4. cut each leg's fabric on those pins or marks all around the leg;
(don't try to cut both sides of a single leg at the same time, as the two sides can move as you cut the two, giving an uneven length to them.)
There's usually multiple ways to get the same result, so yup if it works easier for you, go for it!
Better to use a sewing machine for jean hems and it's a lot quicker..
Totally true, but a lot of people don't have sewing machines, so this one is for them really :)
@@RokoleeDIY Yes, as you say... Totally true... and I don't really trust anyone else to do it for me...yet...😊
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I cant figure out how to use the sewing machine...but I learned how to hand sew within an hour of searching youtube....sucks cause I want to use the sewing machine but meh