How to Hem Jeans While Keeping Original Hem
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- Опубликовано: 19 июл 2024
- Short people rejoice! Here's an easy way to hem those jeans and keep the original distressed hem.
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A lot of people wonder why you take the total hem amount and cut this number in half. If I fold up 1" and sew at the top, it's 1" on the front and 1" on the back, meaning I'm eventually cutting off a total of 2" from the bottom of the pants. If your still unsure, pin your hem and try them on before sewing and cutting, this way it'll turn out perfectly. Sorry for the confusion and I hope this helps.
WHAT WOULD YOU CALL ONE SIDE PRESSER FOOT YOU USED TO MAKE THE FIRST STITCH?
@@tonyloliya3006 I think she called it her zipper foot. Most machines come with one, but I've never seen one that looks like her's.
I feel like this only works if you know the quantity you want taken off. If instead, you've flipped up the cuff to what you want the new length to be, I think at 1:45 you have to measure to include the hem as well, divide that number by two, and sew the cuff at that length. Otherwise, you'll end up with pants that are slightly too long (the length of the hem, ~1/2") each time. For example, my pants are 30" total and I try them on and roll the cuff up to where I want the new hem. Now they're 26" pants. I'm taking off 4", but the hem is 1/2" so the part you 're saying to measure (and the length you're taking off) would only be 3.5", leaving the pants at 26.5".
Guess I should have read this before making my comment.
@@bgclarinet I am 5'2" & I decided to start hemming my own jeans to save money. I did 4 pairs of jeans using this method of measurement & although I'd rather have my jeans too long vs too short, all 4 pairs were 1/2" longer than I wanted them to be. You can still use this method to measure but instead of pinning it at 1" like she did, add the hem measurement amount (in my case it was 1/2") to that halved number. In this case, 1/2" + 1" = 1.5" so pin @ 1.5" - Perfect every time.
Absolutely outstanding video. My mother was a seamstress. Just one of the reasons I miss her.
sorry man :(
Man of us do.
I wish u wellbeing brotha🙌
Hope ur doing well, keep ur head up king or queen!
She is in a better place.
Wow, she called me out by telling me to stop folding the bottom of my pants. Oof. I felt that
Julie Xiong don't listen to her on that, everyone has their own style I personally love cuffing my distressed jeans and regular jeans but I need to hem it so I can do it even now
2 in. Folding is good
I haaaate folding certain jeans or pants on me, it just doesn’t look right
Thank you SO MUCH for going slow. Keeping the camera in focus, and not having your fingers in the way!!! ❤❤❤❤ Love this video
This tutorial is brilliant. I just did this for two pairs of jeans this weekend. They came out perfectly. I've never touched a sewing machine, until now.
How was it?! 'm thinking of buying too since I'm 5'0 and it's sooooo hard to find pants for my height
How long did it take you, start to finish?
@@JordanSmith-jd1ee I doubt it took me any longer than two hours.
Thank you - worked perfectly. For people out there who, like me, don't have a sewing machine, it is really easy to do by hand.
oh good! I'm so glad it worked out for you :)
Yes, even though I have a machine, I was kind of thinking it would be easier to get right in the channel by hand
Thank you for the tutorial. I have 3 pair of new jeans i needed to hem, my wife wanted me to take them to a seamstress but after watching the video i was confident i could do it myself. Just finished my 2nd pair. they look great and my wife conceded that you can't tell that they have been hemmed.
it's like magic, right? :) I'm so glad it worked out for you!
I watched several tutorials on this and yours is by far:
1) has the best quality video and audio
2) has the most clear and concise instructions
Thank you!
thank you so much for the compliment! :)
Callahan Covington I agree with you. The I've seen.
Agreed!
After watching this video, I just used this for three new pairs of jeans. How have I lived for 50 years and not known this trick?! Nice job and thank you so much for sharing!
Linda Kay. you may not be as happy after you've washed them a few times.
Me too!
Amen!!!
Thank you! I am horrible at sewing but wanted to preserve a decorative hem on a pair of pajama bottoms that were too long. Your instructions were so clear and complete that I was able to shorten them and keep the original hem. Yay!
I figured this myself when I was 15 years old and since been doing it. There are also fabric tapes to prevent it from folding in addition to stitching the corners.
hint for Moms: don't cut off the excess fabric. Just whip stitch it down and forgo the topstitching. You can let it out later for your growing kid, or another kid!! Mom of 4 here.
I agree! that's a great trick :)
2degucitas EXCELLENT TIP!!
2degucitas it's called the trickle down effect. If you have kids, especially boys, passing down jeans and shirts are a given. When I was little all the boys had their jeans folded up and as the school year progressed it came down more and more LOL
The only problem is the line that's left showing.
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I am a newbie to sewing, made a promise that was...beyond my skill lol and this video saved me! Thank you for this tip it was so easy and turned out great!
I'm a beginner (very novice) sewer, and after watching your video I tried to hem my daughter's jeans and they came out perfect! I can't thank you enough. Your video was so clear to follow. Can't wait for my next project. Thank you!
BG Clarinet below commented that after you fold back the cuff to the desired fit length you should "include the original hem when measuring" from the bottom edge and before dividing by 2 to determine the material to be shortened out. After trying your method and hers I believe she is correct (try it with a strip of paper pretending it's a pants leg to convince yourself). If you do not include the hem in the measurement, your pants will be too long by the length of the original hem, and especially noticeable if the original hem is very wide. Nonetheless you have a very nice, informative video!
Brilliant!! For years i’ve had a rubbish hem on my jeans when shortening them... but no more!!
Have just shortened 3 new pairs of Superdry shorts... Ruddy perfect, distressed look an all, and
i’m a 70 year old guy whos only ever hand sown a few things before.
I have been staring at that sowing machine for years (one of the only things my wife left when
she buggered off), it’s now my best friend thanks to your vid!! Oh, and the one that showed me
where the cotton goes on the machine...
Thank you!!
Good job Norwood!
My mom dug out some early 2000s jeans recently that were too long for her liking now. I just hemmed both of them and they turned out great! This tutorial was really easy to follow! I appreciate it!
What a godsend for us shorties. Always turning up trousers and keeping the original hem is genius! Thanks so much!
Fantastic method for jeans. I always hated when they were hemmed and it was so noticeable due to the conventional method. I'm a dude and currently having my Mom give me sewing lessons on the sewing machine. She taught me as a kid basic hand sewing. I think it's smart for dudes to learn this stuff. Between my Mom and RUclips, I want to learn not just hemming but will/am learning how to take in the waist on pants, sizing down a t shirt and also the easy method of turning baggy jeans to slim/skinny ones. Thank you for the video. My mom will love it.
thanks for the kind words. So glad you found this tutorial helpful
Fabulous! Very understandable. I'm almost 5'1", and my mother is 4'11, so this will come in handy. Thanks!
I'm so glad I found this! I'm going to hem all my pants this way. I always need to hem my slacks for work too.
Amazing results. My daughter and her college friend could not tell it was done at home. Absolutely perfect step by step instructions with detailed explanations as to why the step is important. A big thanks to you 😊
You can also use iron on seam tapes for the excess fabric. This will keep you from catching your feet or legs on the leftover, and you won’t have to topstitch it down. It can be removed later if you choose to let out your jeans. Thanks Professor Pincushion for this clear and understandable tutorial. I’m subscribing to your channel. 👍🏻☺️
I have been sewing on and off for years. I am self taught. This video has been the best by far. It is very clear. I really like the fact you actually show the sewing process slowly. And you explain the foot needed and the placement of the foot on the material. Thanks so much.
Best video on hemming jeans! I hemmed my son’s and his friends’ jeans multiple times. You made me a hero!
This makes hemming my jeans sooo simple! Ahhh thank you!
One of the best tutorials I’ve seen on how to do this, thank you!!
This is by far my favorite sewing tip / how to video. I have watched it several times. I shudder to think about how I used to do them. Thank you.
This is so great! Thank you so much! I have been hemming jeans for my short family for many years and will definitely do it your way from now on.
Wow - this is 8 years old and it's helping me today! Thank you so much.
In already using a denim needle & thread, attach your machine's leveling presser foot to glide over the 3 layer bulky hem. Its the presser foot w/a black push button on the left side. It is far easier to sew garments correctly. Shortcuts are often sloppy or have too many time consuming steps! Distressing can be easily done w/bleach mixed w/lots of water ...
I've been sewing (buttons, experiments) for 25+ years, but never hemmed and was shocked I accidentally ordered jeans for tall, and 5 inches needed to be hemmed & I didn't want a raw hem; long story short, I found your video & it gave me the confidence I needed to hem them myself and I did... Perfectly!! Thank you much!!!
This is a great tutorial! I have been needing to hem a pair of jeans for the longest time. Today was the day! Easy to follow instructions, especially for someone who is not a 'strong' seamstress. I am super proud of myself for getting this done! And it looks good too!! Thank you!!!
Great video...wish I had known this years ago...worked like a charm!
How clever! And how much easier than the way I've always done it. Thank you.
Even though I'm an accomplished seamstress, I refer to this video EVERY time I need to hem jeans! Thank you so much! You are so clear and concise!
My husband bought my first sewing machine for Mother's Day (after I heavily hinted ;) and this was my first *ever* project, and it worked so well. My husband is so pleased, and I'm so happy I can do this by myself! My second project is going to be pillow covers with zippers. Subscribed!
I like how you go real slow with the machine..great tutorial ! Thanks
You are an incredible talent and teacher! Thank you for all of your tutorials:)
Thank you! You are a great teacher and explain everything perfectly. I used this video to hem some blue jeans and they look great. I love that this technique saves the original jean hem look.
What!!!! Her instructions could NOT be more CLEAR and straight forward! I hav never touched a sewing machine and hemmed all my jeans after watching.
Looks easy when you know how, love your nails.
This was so helpful, thank you! All the details and tips on exactly how to do things were well explained and demonstrated, exactly what I needed.
Thank you for being so thorough and clear. Some of us sew only occasionally and don’t know all the great tips and hacks. 😊❤️👍👍
Love this! My husband has such a short inseam and this is now going to save us so much money with his jeans. THANK YOU!!
I did this for my motorcycle jeans, thank you so much!
Thank you so much Professor Pin Cushion for your taking up jeans. This video tip has been so helpful to me as I have just finished taking up three pairs of jeans and they look just as they did when I brought them home. They have their original hems but are a perfect length for the wearer.. You are a genius!
Excellent job explaining the process! When I was in high school the cutest clothes I had were the ones my mom made. She was always sewing something. Easter dresses, clothes for my daughter's Barbies, dance recital costumes. My fear is that in fifty years there will be no one left who knows how to sew, or crochet for that matter. It is going to be a lost art form. Well done, thank you.
Great videos - broad subject range, clear explanations, and no "attitude."
this was great!!! i am now inspired to hem alllllllll of my too long jeans that i've just simply cuffed.
+bug wilson yay, glad you found our tutorial helpful :)
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Thanks a ton professor pincushion! I’ve been holding on to some pairs of too-long jeans for years because I hate the idea of being so wasteful and throwing them out/“donating” them. My plan of just eventually growing two more inches in adulthood hasn’t panned out, but your video made the process of altering them so easy to understand. Best
This is the very best hemming jeans video I have seen, the instruction are given in a clear and easy to follow manner,
I have a sewing machine sitting idle for a few years, came across this video, thought, I'll give this a go, now I have shortened three pairs of jeans , and its all down to this wonderful Lady, Thank you.
Thank you I needed to hem my sons paints the dryclean place wanted $12 a pair to hem so I went and bought a sewing machine and the last time I used a sewing machine was in homecik in highschool so off to RUclips I went since I found your video after a few flaws and about 3 times watching I got it yay and im a guy too yes a man that can now hem jeans yay also while I was at Wal-Mart I found some fabric that I made a dress for both my girls rhe fabric was on clearance for $1.50 a yard n I can make 4 dresses cheap lol
My mother taught me how to sew with and without a sewing machine when I was a kid, I'm 58 and still sewing.
Brian McConnell kudos!
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Good dad!!!
Brian McConnell congrats,
enjoy your hobby!
This is awesome! Thank you, you're a genius.
Great tutorial! Easy to follow and looks awesome when done. Thank you so much for posting this!
I’ve been looking for some new jeans as I’ve lost about 35lbs. And nothing fits!!! But - I’m only 5ft and I’m of an “older” generation who doesn’t want my jeans looking all ripped and sliced up🥴🥴🥴☹️ - can’t find a single pair that aren’t slashed and thst fit my height - this video is exactly what I need! Do I want to have to hem my jeans - NO! But it looks like I dint have a choice! I’ve never had to hem jeans in my whole life (ok I’m 76!) but I just don’t get what the companies are pushing nowadays - and I wear jeans probably about 95% of the time!!! Thank you so much for this video - I’m a quilter, not a garment sewer so I’ve been really perplexed!!!
Hi Tova, I just hemmed my jeans using your instructions. It was very easy to do and the finished product looks very good. I procrastinated for a couple of days because I thought it would be hard but I was so wrong. Thank you for this video.
yay! I'm so glad it worked out for you! :)
This is AWESOME!! I'm not afraid to do this anymore!!! THANK YOU, THANK YOU!! How can anyone put a thumbs down? That's ridiculous. I can't wait to try this. :-)
Thanks for the tip about using the zipper foot. I've used this hemming technique for several years, even hemming military slacks so well for my future son-in-law that he was the only one who passed this part of a unit inspection. I'd never considered using the zipper foot, and my zipper foot can be adjusted to either the left or right side! Tried it hemming my son's band concert slacks and it worked so much more efficiently than the normal sewing foot. THANKS!
Excellent tutorial
And great vid too
Thank you
Thank you for teaching me this technique!
I just hemmed my first pair of jeans using your method, and I was quite pleased with the results. Thank you for making this video.
Thank you so much for your VERY easy to follow tutorial. I can NOT believe how easy this was and how many times, I've paid $20 for my jeans to be hemmed in the past. No more, thanks to you and RUclips!
This is a great tutorial for hemming jeans....thank you so much! I'm short and have struggled with hemming jeans all my life.
me too!
Me too!!
my speciality is wedding gowns and fancy gowns. recently my customers are bringing me regular clothes and I got jeans that needed an original hem. Omg, what to do? your tuts was excellent and while I was watching and listening within the first 5 min I got IT down and the jeans were done before your video ended. thank you! (the folding 1/2 shorter from the edge was the key!)
yay, I'm glad it helped :D
Have you ever had anyone complain about the way their jeans look after you’re finished? I would not be a happy customer if you handed me a pair of jeans that looked like this.
What a great idea! I always have to hem my jeans & it's a real pain trying to find the thread color they use & make it look the same. I will use this method from now on, thank you for sharing! :)
As a beginner, this is the first tutorial I've followed where I didn't have any issues. Thank you for this easy and concise tutorial!
Excellent quality video and instructions, plus great options!
Excellent video! Thanks so much!
You explained the process very clearly. I like the design element that the top stitching adds.
Thank you!!! This was so easy. I’ve been sewing for a long time and never thought of hemming jeans this way. Thank you for this easy fix👍
Thank you SO MUCH for this video! I am 5'4" with a non standard inseam. Short length is too short and regular length is too long. I just hemmed up 2 pair of jeans in no time with help from your video. Your instructions are clear and easy to follow. I've subscribed as well:)
Awesome. No more cuffed and/or safety pinned jeans.
As a short person, it's amazing to wear jeans that are the perfect length, so I can relate :)
This is genius! I told my client the bottom would be gone and she was fine with that but now I'm happy to surprise her! Thank you!
I keep coming back to your video over and over. I am always hemming jeans for my husband and brother. The side seams for my machine is where I keep having difficulty, but since I started using the zipper foot, it has been going a little better. At least I have fewer snags. Really love your attention to detail. I know there Is only so much one can fit into a video.
Helpful information on this video for a simple hiding hem and a professional look. Thanks for posting.
Absolutely love the painted nails!
Murray Snudge You are absolutely right rest of them this sucks
I can't thank you enough. I've got 3 pairs of my nan's jeans to take up and this has saved my life. Such an easy, clear video to follow #2019
I wish I'd known about this method of taking up the hemline if jeans years ago. I'd always hem my husband's jeans the "regular" way. Just measure how any cms, cut the excess off, and sew using a thread colour that matched the most. But I was never completely happy with the end result cause it was missing that distressed hem look. This way is infinitely better. Wish I knew years ago.
Great tutorial; I only wish that I'd seen it before I got my jeans fixed by being cut up :( Oh, well; never mind, I'll know for next time :) Thank you for taking the time to make it and share it with us!
+Yordanka O'Callaghan the next time will be better :)
Your local tailor shop lost some business from this tutorial
they would not do it this way.
This technique is just brilliant! I have just used it on a pair of Tommy Hillfiger flared jeans that I’ve had in the cupboard for over 10 years and never worn because of the length. I cannot wait to wear them now I’ve taken them up! Thanks Professor Pincushion 🎉
Great video! I used to take my jeans to a wonderful seamstress that utilized this way of hemming my jeans. I’ve looked for years to find this way of shortening my jeans to do it myself ( we moved to another state). So happy to have found you!
Instructions not clear. I now have a pair of shorts that fit my cat.
Something is missing. How not to stitch the fold to pants. Gonna rewatch
And youre complaining?
Thats an up for me
Sabelo Carzon Pangilinan exactly like gurl make them a jacket too so they wont be cold 😂
Ha ha. It's not user error??
Mine died...
Thank you..great tutorial - very clear and easy to follow.
You're welcome :)
How to hem a jean pant
Fantastic. Really amazing
noice
Okay so I looked at SEVERAL other videos and yours is by FAR the BEST! I’ve seen. So thank you!!!
I just followed this. Instead of topstitch I did some decorative flowers. The pewter didn't show up like I was hoping, but I'm still pleased. Thank you so much!
hi!
may i know why did you cut the length from 2 inches to 1 inch?
it's 1" folded , so when it's unfolded that becomes 2". Does that help?
Thank you so much! I shorten 2 jeans keeping the original hems using your method. They look perfect! 😁 Also I didn’t cut excess fabric, gotta keep room for growing teen 😊
Thank you so much…I’ve watched many videos and yours is so clear and easy to follow. Thanks a million!
Great tutorial, makes so much sense when I watch how you did it but i would've had no idea!
Thanks I'm going to atemt to hem 20 pairs of old Levi's given to me so much stronger than the new Levi's
I figured this out years ago but love the tip on keeping the fold inside uncut in case you want to lengthen them later on. However, I'm trying to figure out why the person providing the tutorial hasn't purchased a snap on zipper foot that is dual sided. They're very inexpensive.
Some companies don’t have one of those narrow zipper foots(feet???). Why? Who knows🥴🥴🥴. But using that other foot she mentioned should work. Sewing machines used to always have a narrow zipper foot included but somewhere along the line machine companies decided that a wider foot would work.
Wow! I wish I would have known about this technique long ago! Great, clear tutorial. Being the short girl I am, usually need to hem up pants and jeans. I always lose the nice taper and of course with the jeans, the distressed hem. I just hemmed a new pair of jeans. and this worked out perfectly. Thank you. Very nice job!
Bought a pair of jeans with frayed hem and love it except too long. I searched and found your video, very helpful! Thank u!
i am a professional tailor and i hate doing this to jeans. its to much weight around your leg. also the reason u get rippled look on the hem is the heavy 100% cotton thread shrinks when they fade wash them at the manufacture. id u just cut them hem them with heavy 100% cotton thread that look comes back after a few washes. also no need to hand tack that fabric up there. just sew in the ditch from the right side. u will never know its there. 😉
i know-its not clever if it doesnt work well in the long run--just distress new hem w sandpapaer duh!
Teresa Palmer is it possible to get the original hem from going jean pants to cut off jean shorts.?
sew in the ditch from the right side? can you explain, please?
make your own video and show us what you mean specifically then... what does wash them at the manufacture mean?
Can I use this method to shorten a dress?
It's like watching a magic trick 😊😊 thank you for posting!!!
Great instruction! Thanks! 😀
I'm 73 years old and I'm here to tell you, you can teach an old dog new tricks. I use to hem my husband's pants and dreaded it. He's short and you can't buy them to fix him nicely. This is wonderful, so now I have no excuse not to get them done. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you. Your tutorial is very simple and easy to understand. You covered all the how to’s and you even gave options on what to do after.
SUCH CLARITY THANK YOU