How to Hem Jeans Using the Original/Existing Hem - Looks Like They Haven't Been Altered!

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  • Опубликовано: 22 ноя 2024

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  • @celinesamber4079
    @celinesamber4079 2 года назад +659

    Well Done! I have been sewing for nearly 60 years and have taught many lessons and worked as a designer in NYC, you are clear, comprehensive, clean, and neat. Thank you for your successful teaching in this tutorial.

    • @TailorItYourself
      @TailorItYourself  2 года назад +48

      Wow, that is really high praise! Thank you for saying so.

    • @dushk0
      @dushk0 2 года назад +13

      @@TailorItYourself instead of (or in addition to) topstitching it is also possible to use a blind stitch to catch the hem higher up. You don't even need a blind hem foot or the angled picot stitch, just set the zig-zag length to maximum. But yes, the topstitching makes the seam flat where it matters the most.

    • @debhubbell6371
      @debhubbell6371 2 года назад +24

      I agree. This is an excellent, and clear tutorial. Well done.

    • @lanajantz2240
      @lanajantz2240 2 года назад +10

      @@dushk0 could you do video ?
      Learn all I can. Im very visual, reading it is nit best for me. For some reason I can't wrap my head around it sometimes I have to look at it. Go figure. I guess some of us are just plain visual have a great day

    • @TailorItYourself
      @TailorItYourself  2 года назад +16

      @@dushk0 You certainly can do that, but I feel that blind stitching is pretty delicate. For the wear and abuse that most jeans get, blind stitching would not hold up as well as topstitching. You may also get a thicker wear line above the hem where it's been blind stitched.

  • @maureenalber4257
    @maureenalber4257 2 года назад +19

    I've been taught to do it a little differently. You don't cut the original hem off first. You just measure the the length you need to take out, from sewing line of Jean hem to length of new hem. Fold in half, right sides together, and on underside, (wrongside) sew together right under original Jean hem. Turn over to right side and topstitch fold. Serge off excess. Secure side seams if necessary. Important last step is to steam press new sewing. Makes it look like new. Hope I explained this clearly. I appreciate the tip about pinching leg when marking. Never knew to do that! You are an excellent teacher. Very clear, easy to follow and understand. Blessings!

    • @TailorItYourself
      @TailorItYourself  2 года назад +4

      You can certainly do it that way. I find it's easier to maneuver and see what you're doing if the hem is already cut off. Thanks for watching!

    • @shecar3822
      @shecar3822 5 месяцев назад

      Thanks for sharing the tidbit on the length as I was not sure how to determine how to get the length you want.

    • @philmcclenaghan7056
      @philmcclenaghan7056 24 дня назад

      @@TailorItYourself na man, this adds like 5x the work; the other method is a 5 minute video and all this extra measuring, marking and stitching is 30 minutes video with many more places to make a mistake. Had to watch this on 1.75x speed just to get through it all.

  • @malayka85
    @malayka85 7 месяцев назад +21

    This is definitely the best tutorial I've seen. Sometimes just watching someone do it is not enough and having you talk through the 'why' makes it easier for beginners. Thank you!!!

    • @TailorItYourself
      @TailorItYourself  7 месяцев назад +3

      Thank you for your kind words. I find that I learn and retain info the best when I not only know what to do, but why I'm doing it. Helps you troubleshoot too when it's not working out. I'm glad you find it helpful! Thanks for watching.

  • @lynnhoffman5413
    @lynnhoffman5413 2 года назад +90

    Wonderful ! I've shortened many pairs of jeans in my 73 years, but never knew this trick before. I guess one is never too old to learn new things. You are a very excellent instructor, providing clear and concise information, and pleasant to listen to. Thank you for taking time to produce this tutorial.

    • @TailorItYourself
      @TailorItYourself  2 года назад +5

      Thank you very much for your appreciation! It's definitely not as easy as it may seem.

    • @dianestothers7874
      @dianestothers7874 2 года назад +2

      Thank you this was amazing yes never to old to learn new tricks .

    • @joannag485
      @joannag485 2 года назад

      @@TailorItYourself I'm 71 and agree this was great, but I need to LENGTHEN all my jeans/pants!! Do you have a tutorial for that? thanks so much!!

    • @TailorItYourself
      @TailorItYourself  2 года назад

      @@joannag485 I don't have a video of that currently, but lengthening depends on the style of hem. Some hems you can't lengthen.

  • @merry3733
    @merry3733 7 месяцев назад +1

    Fabulous tutorial! I have never attempted to hem my jeans keeping the original hem but I'm pretty confident I can do a good job of it now. I appreciate you showing the zigzag edge finish option as well as the serge finish since I'm still using the basic but very reliable zig-zag machine I got as a birthday present when I was 12 years old.

    • @TailorItYourself
      @TailorItYourself  7 месяцев назад

      I'm happy you feel confident to take on the task! That's what this series is all about. Thanks for watching, and good luck!

  • @nanny8675309
    @nanny8675309 Год назад +10

    I dream of buying a sewing machine and doing all these little projects for myself but now that I have watched all the tedious steps that were very well explained I think $20 is very reasonable for a proper hem. Thank you for making me see the light and a gray tutorial. If I ever do buy a sewing machine and attempt this I will definitely watch your video again.

    • @TailorItYourself
      @TailorItYourself  Год назад +2

      Well I'm glad I helped you gain some perspective! Thanks for watching =)

  • @trueleyes
    @trueleyes 3 года назад +291

    By the way, your video was very well done from all angles and close up showing every detail that really helps the beginner and even the seasoned skilled tailor. Bravo again

    • @TailorItYourself
      @TailorItYourself  3 года назад +8

      That's very generous, thank you!

    • @jose-luisgallego8084
      @jose-luisgallego8084 4 месяца назад

      Yo soy panadero, pero tiene que cobrar bastante o no cuenta el tiempo😮

  • @edithnz8395
    @edithnz8395 2 года назад +53

    I’ve been sewing for 50 yrs and have one leg shorter than the other and struggled with getting the leg lengths even, this video has been an eureka moment.

    • @TailorItYourself
      @TailorItYourself  2 года назад +1

      That's great! I'm sorry you struggled for so long, but I'm glad this video has helped.

  • @megadylanthomas
    @megadylanthomas 9 месяцев назад +31

    Thank you for not babbling constantly about Aunt Amy, the birthday party, snack you like to eat, etc. You spoke only what was necessary and did it well.

    • @TailorItYourself
      @TailorItYourself  9 месяцев назад +1

      Haha, that is oddly specific, but thank you! 😆

    • @megadylanthomas
      @megadylanthomas 9 месяцев назад +2

      Lol. I’ve given up on recipe’s on the internet as well. I just can’t take three pages of last Thanksgiving to get to the recipe. I’m following you!!!

    • @TailorItYourself
      @TailorItYourself  9 месяцев назад +2

      I know what you mean! I automatically know I need to scroll 10 times before I get to the goods. But hey, I get it. Gotta keep people on the page longer for that ad revenue.

    • @SDowningWhiteStudio
      @SDowningWhiteStudio 4 месяца назад

      Amen!

    • @donnacrimmins789
      @donnacrimmins789 Месяц назад +1

      I like the videos where there is no talking. I like when you don't have to see the repeated process like each leg pant.

  • @melinda48
    @melinda48 2 года назад +6

    I have sewn for decades- this is the best tutorial I have seen for shortening jeans. Thank you!

  • @heyalicia2551
    @heyalicia2551 3 года назад +170

    I've watched several videos on how to do this and this is most complete and easy to follow one. You are a great teacher!

    • @TailorItYourself
      @TailorItYourself  3 года назад +4

      Thank you!

    • @Lpsb232
      @Lpsb232 6 месяцев назад +2

      ❤I agree 100% with this comment. I have tried this method a long time ago, but it the tutorial I watched did not have the last couple steps of top stitching you showed. Every time I washed my jeans the new hem was folded up when they came out of the dryer. I had to iron it down every time I wore them. Ugh. I will definitely try your tips next time I need to shorten a pair of jeans. Thank you for a great video.

  • @shiowraanwong7343
    @shiowraanwong7343 Год назад +13

    My mum is a tailor and started sewing when she was 6. She gets headhunted all the time and well known in the industry for her ability to cut patterns that fit seamlessly. I am a fusspot growing up when she makes my clothes. Watching this reminds me of her. You are sooooooo good. Everything is done precisely, perfectly, looks like you have given it a lot of thought but I bet it all come naturally and easily to you. Thank you for sharing this sewing process. The only thing I miss having is the industrial sewing machine as my home sewing machine is just not perfect for when going over those thick jean seams thus making it less tight and not pressed down. Thanks again!

    • @TailorItYourself
      @TailorItYourself  Год назад +8

      Wow, that's very kind! I hated tailoring in the beginning. I found it very frustrating, and the person who mentored me was a stickler so it was even harder to get things perfect. But with years of practice it molded me into the tailor I am today! Thankful for the skill set and that I'm able to pass it along to others.

    • @dottiealdredge675
      @dottiealdredge675 Год назад

      88866yugv

  • @conniewojahn6445
    @conniewojahn6445 Год назад +11

    It is really, really nice to see a young person so capable and willing to work with fabric like this. Physical endeavors now-a-days seem to be beyond most young people unless it's sports or some kind of game. Thank you for presenting such an enjoyable package - youth and obvious love of sewing. May you live long and be happy with your chosen work.

    • @TailorItYourself
      @TailorItYourself  Год назад +1

      Wow, thank you so much! I wish I loved it more, some days are better than others 😅

  • @featheramericangoodeagle
    @featheramericangoodeagle 10 месяцев назад +19

    This is a slick way of hemming jeans. Truly professional.

    • @TailorItYourself
      @TailorItYourself  10 месяцев назад +2

      Thank you very much! I appreciate the kind feedback.

    • @featheramericangoodeagle
      @featheramericangoodeagle 10 месяцев назад +1

      You're welcome! At first I didn't know where you were going with this. Very impressive work.
      @@TailorItYourself

  • @IMOO1896
    @IMOO1896 3 года назад +18

    The grab to prevent peak before chalking all around, is a very helpful hint.

  • @ellie032005
    @ellie032005 2 года назад +3

    My granddaughter asked if I could shorten her flailed jeans by about 3 inches. I watched your video first. I knew I'd have an issue with too much fabric, but I worked around that. I'm sooo impressed even if I say so myself. Your method worked and you wouldn't (honestly) know they'd been taken up. Thank you for your GREAT tutorial.

    • @TailorItYourself
      @TailorItYourself  2 года назад +1

      Bravo to you for making it work! Glad you had success.

  • @kathypatterson9906
    @kathypatterson9906 2 года назад +7

    So happy to have found your video. You're a natural teacher and have gotten me interested in learning more from you. Many thanks!

    • @TailorItYourself
      @TailorItYourself  2 года назад +1

      That's great! Thank you for your kind feedback.

    • @sharonpragacz4768
      @sharonpragacz4768 Год назад

      I feel same way, will find more of her tutorials. Wish I had seen this 20 years ago.. uh our excellent instructor was probably two yrs old !!

  • @paulaczarnomska2712
    @paulaczarnomska2712 3 года назад +156

    Hey I’ve just finished my husband’s jeans this way and they look amazing. I was struggling a bit with sewing through the bulky seams but after two needles, few bad words and watching your video multiple times I’ve made it! Thank you!

    • @TailorItYourself
      @TailorItYourself  3 года назад +18

      That's awesome! I'm glad you powered through. It's gets easier the more you do it =)

    • @kigaku_yt
      @kigaku_yt 2 года назад +15

      i think it wouldn't work without cussing and needles broken... should be part of instructions. i was at that stage an hour ago but i'm out of the woods now.
      tip for walking over the double-seam bulk: don't make the foot lift it's toes, make it level, lift the heel otherwise it gets stuck, and reduce presser tension as needed.

    • @rjlaxvespa1742
      @rjlaxvespa1742 2 года назад +8

      Cute but not everybody has that commercial machine that handles heavy fabric... almost impossible with a home residential machine... probably need to have a number 16 needle in your machine also...

    • @paulaczarnomska2712
      @paulaczarnomska2712 2 года назад +11

      @@rjlaxvespa1742 mine definitely isn’t and I have managed, you just have to go slowly.

    • @snoopybluejeans
      @snoopybluejeans 2 года назад +11

      Denim needle works better. But you got the job done.

  • @friendlyviking424
    @friendlyviking424 2 года назад +27

    I really like that you took the time to show the zigzag stitches on a sample patch with contrast in the colors. Well explained and useful for an untrained man who mostly only has a simple sewing machine just to change the length of pants 😬👍🏻😉

  • @lindakirk698
    @lindakirk698 2 года назад +15

    I've been sewing for over 40 yrs and never seen this technique before. Excellent!

  • @JamieCamile495
    @JamieCamile495 2 года назад +6

    I have found a new hero! I’m 4’10” and have had to hem EVERYTHING! This is awesome!!!

  • @saimahhussain7723
    @saimahhussain7723 2 года назад +34

    Honestly one of the most easy videos to follow, i literally paused at every step i needed. My alteration looks amazing!! Thank you so much!!!

    • @TailorItYourself
      @TailorItYourself  2 года назад +2

      That's great! I'm glad that worked out for you.

  • @drstone688
    @drstone688 2 года назад +16

    I find it so thrilling to see young people sewing. It is amazing your take on tailoring. It is such an important thing to know. My mom was a seamstress and made a nice side job salary just altering people's store-bought clothes. I am also tickled that you are using machines from before you were born, at least it look like they are vintage. Happy sewing!

    • @TailorItYourself
      @TailorItYourself  2 года назад +5

      I'm older than some of them! But yes, they don't make them like they used to.

  • @nancyh3362
    @nancyh3362 10 месяцев назад +1

    I have hemmed many pants in my 30 years of sewing. What a great tutorial on how to hem jeans. Wish I had known this. You can always learn a new trick!!! However, I don't sew any more due to carpal tunnel surgery in both hands and cubital tunnel surgery in elbow! Word to the wise.... exercise and stretch your hands to keep from getting carpal tunnel! Sewing all those years messed up my lower back, neck and hands!!!! Boy do I miss my industrial machine!!!

    • @TailorItYourself
      @TailorItYourself  10 месяцев назад

      Dang, I hope I don't have the same issues! Thanks for watching.

  • @peznin8720
    @peznin8720 Год назад +1

    You are a natural teacher! I’m not a sewer, but love to see “how”! As others have posted, this video is excellent. No bad music. Just you and your beautifully enunciated explanation. Bravo!.

  • @annanikia7949
    @annanikia7949 2 года назад +3

    You articulate instructions with a high clarity that anyone can understand! This is so useful as removing the original hem takes away from the style of jeans. I always take a short size but have found that short and petite seem to be lumped together causing short sizes to be too short! Even for me at 5’2’. I have been contemplating a change to regular length and then I will try your method to restore hemline!
    Excellent video! Thank for sharing your tailoring expertise!

  • @deniseautin851
    @deniseautin851 Год назад +9

    Wow! Thank you for such a wonderful video. I just completed my first hem using this process (after over 40 years of running my own little sewing business). I am so happy with them! Again, thank you!

  • @georgewhitehead8185
    @georgewhitehead8185 2 года назад +6

    You are amazing, I looked at the comments, and you answered every one of them. Nobody else on "instructional videos" has ever done this before, that I know of. Now here is my comment. I am a retired surgeon, and have been sewing up people for 48 years. So, in a way, you could say that I like to sew, which I actually do like. To me, sewing is an art form, and I view myself as an artist. Over the years many patients and nurses have commented that my stitches are works of art, perfect, and very beautiful. Also, as a surgeon, I used many different materials to sew up people with, like various thicknesses of silk thread, various thicknesses of synthetic fibers, Cat Gut, even various gauges of wire, and also staples...to mention just a few. In closing I would tell you that your video was very interesting to me. Thank you, Dr. G.W.

    • @TailorItYourself
      @TailorItYourself  2 года назад +1

      Wow! Thanks for that insight! Sometimes I think about having to sew on skin, like if someone had an injury or something. I wonder how well I would do. That's such a rare skill! Thank you for helping those in need, and for your appreciation of my work.
      Also, cat gut??

  • @kabaottoemulsion1869
    @kabaottoemulsion1869 9 месяцев назад +2

    Only highly skilled person like yourself could do this. Looks very difficult! Your machines look like they are very well maintained! Thank you.

    • @TailorItYourself
      @TailorItYourself  9 месяцев назад +1

      Thank you very much! Don't let the machines fool you. This can be done with almost any machine. You just may need a little practice. Thanks for watching!

  • @panair4126
    @panair4126 3 года назад +140

    An excellent & well organised tutorial session that even a lay man understands well enough to ask an experienced tailor what is to be done.A great instructor. 👍

    • @TailorItYourself
      @TailorItYourself  3 года назад +6

      That's very kind, thank you!

    • @panair4126
      @panair4126 3 года назад +4

      @@TailorItYourself Welcome 👍

    • @SashasRevenge
      @SashasRevenge 2 года назад +9

      Yes, I totally agree. I’ve been sewing for longer than her age and I have “NEVER” seen this layed out and explained in such wonderful detail or like this at all! I’m amazed. ❤️👍🏼😉

    • @ernatarvainen3509
      @ernatarvainen3509 Год назад

      Muuten oikein hyvä, mutta ihan liikaa puhetta. Kuulehan, ei turhaa selostusta.

  • @maribelrivera9220
    @maribelrivera9220 2 года назад +75

    I’m very impressed, I’ve seen a tutorial like this before but I like this one much better because it is better explained and you took your time explaining all the helpful details, thank you very much for sharing with us, blessings❤️

  • @stevek.9041
    @stevek.9041 2 года назад +23

    Danni, Thank you for such a clear and non-intimidating presentation. You are a natural instructor!

    • @TailorItYourself
      @TailorItYourself  2 года назад +1

      Hey Steve, thanks! It certainly doesn't feel natural. I should send you my outtakes!

  • @sharonelliott2366
    @sharonelliott2366 Год назад +4

    This is a wonderful technique with easy to follow instructions. One caveat, if you've ever had pants altered by a european tailor you'll recognize this. Most peoples' bodies do not have legs the same length, so every european tailor I've used has measured both legs and the lengths are always slightly different. In fact, if I go to a tailor now and they don't measure both legs, I find someone else. I'd recommend asking a friend to measure both legs. Sometimes the differences are very slight, in which case carrying on with your method for both legs will work. For me, there is 1/2"-1" difference depending on fabric in the pants, and also the shoes.

    • @TailorItYourself
      @TailorItYourself  Год назад +4

      In the video where I show how to properly fit the length, I show how you mark from the floor up to accommodate for leg difference.

    • @biffnarzilla4649
      @biffnarzilla4649 4 месяца назад

      Back when I was wearing business suits, my tailor was Italian and he always measured/marked both legs. I always wondered if this was the way he was taught or it's just something he picked up along the way. Now I know.

  • @biffnarzilla4649
    @biffnarzilla4649 4 месяца назад +1

    I'm on the high-side of 60 and I''ve been sewing on a an entry-level Singer for almost 15 years doing just basic personal clothing work. I've shortened many pairs of pants along with several pairs of jeans over the years. Always did a simple cut-tuck=and roll on my jeans but, while it worked well enough, I missed the "factory hem" at the bottom. Your video is so well-done that I decided that I'd give your method a try. Watched it a couple of times before jumping in... actually, as you show in your video, it's quite a straight-forward process. Not many more jeans left in my future but I now have a reliable way of getting that factory hem back.
    Thanks for the great video and the work that I'm sure went into making it.
    BTW... nice to see someone young using some older equipment.

    • @TailorItYourself
      @TailorItYourself  4 месяца назад

      Thank you very much for the kind words! As far as machines go, the older the better. New stuff just isn't built the same. Glad you found this helpful! Thanks for watching.

  • @cherylsmith3002
    @cherylsmith3002 Год назад +1

    I just used this method to hem an expensive pair of jeans and you’d never know they were hemmed! Your instructions were so clear and easy to follow. Thank you!

  • @michellemabelle100
    @michellemabelle100 3 года назад +34

    Fantastic tutorial, thank you! I have seen a couple of tutorials for this elsewhere but what I really like about this one is that you explain really clearly how you measure the seam allowances. Thank you!

    • @TailorItYourself
      @TailorItYourself  3 года назад +1

      Glad you found it helpful! Thanks for the feedback.

  • @helenpeterson5046
    @helenpeterson5046 3 года назад +10

    She did a thorough job explaining each step, a great teacher

  • @bonniemechefske3838
    @bonniemechefske3838 2 года назад +36

    Wow! That is an incredible finished product! Amazing! I can guarantee you that is NOT what mine would look like but I find it very interesting to know what I'm paying for now! Also I sincerely appreciate your skill as a teacher. Clear, concise accessible, thorough. Well paced and well delivered. High level and your voice is lovely to boot! Thank you!

  • @roxlee1
    @roxlee1 3 месяца назад +1

    Thank you for this tutorial. Although I've watched it in the past, I used it this week for hemming my son's jeans. I am appreciative that you showed both Serger and Sewing machine approaches, since I battled with my serger for a whole evening to get it to work. The pants came out great and I'm ready to take on the big stack of hem alterations that have piled up!

    • @TailorItYourself
      @TailorItYourself  3 месяца назад

      Thanks for coming back! I'm glad you found it helpful and it lead you to success. Good luck with the rest of the stack!

  • @limited50scla
    @limited50scla Месяц назад +1

    This is the best original hem I’ve seen.
    In other videos you can see the bulk and once you did the stitching it flattened it out very well.

    • @TailorItYourself
      @TailorItYourself  Месяц назад

      Thank you! There's many ways to accomplish the same task. But some have a better result than others. Thanks for watching!

  • @valeriewedel2775
    @valeriewedel2775 2 года назад +17

    Beautiful tutorial! I have seen and designed clothes for decades and never saw this technique until now! How cool is this! Brava ☺️

  • @craftygal365
    @craftygal365 2 года назад +3

    By far - BEST video I've seen for this type of hemming! Just cropped a pair of jeans and they're perfect! Thank you!!!

    • @TailorItYourself
      @TailorItYourself  2 года назад

      You're most welcome! Bravo on a job well done.

    • @craftygal365
      @craftygal365 2 года назад

      @@TailorItYourself 💕💕💕

  • @trishfitzpatrick2066
    @trishfitzpatrick2066 2 года назад +114

    Excellent video! Good focus, proper lighting, understandable instructions, and useful project. Also, no annoying jabber, clutter, me-me-me crap, or intrusive background music. BTW, I don't wear jeans but I still find the techniques useful. Well done.

    • @TailorItYourself
      @TailorItYourself  2 года назад +7

      Thank you very much! I appreciate the feedback.

    • @annpat9099
      @annpat9099 2 года назад

      5⁵5⁵55⁵⁵

    • @mariemedeiros5672
      @mariemedeiros5672 Год назад +5

      Trish, completely agree on your video review. She got to point, was clear and loved that there wasn't any stupid music

    • @debz6573
      @debz6573 Год назад +1

      @@TailorItYourself can this type of hem work on pants that are not denim material?

    • @TailorItYourself
      @TailorItYourself  Год назад +2

      @@debz6573 You can do this on any pants that have a relatively straight leg.

  • @jaredjester362
    @jaredjester362 10 месяцев назад +1

    You are the best! Fantastic video and step by step instructions to help anyone including a true novice. I have been sewing for less than 12 hours now and I just hemmed a pair of pants using your method and they look great and fit great. Thank you!!

    • @TailorItYourself
      @TailorItYourself  10 месяцев назад

      That is awesome! I'm glad you found it helpful and you had success with it! Bravo. Thanks for watching!

  • @maryoliver2092
    @maryoliver2092 Год назад +2

    Very Well Done!! I have been sewing since I was 8 or 9 yrs., 2 Aunts were Seamstresses, along with w/a Senior Professional 4 doors down from me..All trained me Well!
    Love the check-twice system! I did sew professionally as well, nowadays in retirement. Great Teaching Tool!!

    • @TailorItYourself
      @TailorItYourself  Год назад

      Thank you for the kind words! Hope you're enjoying retirement!

  • @susansaruk3656
    @susansaruk3656 2 года назад +8

    Just happened on to your channel so was interested to see how you do it. Was very impressed with how well you presented the subject, yourself and how well-modulated your voice was while teaching. You were great at sharing tips and giving choices where possible. Your smile is lovely and infectious too which never hurts when teaching. Thank-you for the lovely experience.

    • @TailorItYourself
      @TailorItYourself  2 года назад

      Wow, thank you very much! I appreciate the kind feedback.

  • @barneygoogle4003
    @barneygoogle4003 2 года назад +7

    I could never do this myself, and enjoy watching your techniques, expert craftsmanship and measuring checks that assure accuracy. So diligent and thorough. Great work!

    • @TailorItYourself
      @TailorItYourself  2 года назад

      Thank you! You'd be surprised what you can accomplish if you just try, and practice!

  • @crittersintheyard3993
    @crittersintheyard3993 2 года назад +22

    I can't believe how great the end result looks, fantastic!! I never knew about the trick of pinching the fabric together so you don't get the angles. I've shortened jeans before and I didn't know how to do it this way, so I had those angles.

    • @TailorItYourself
      @TailorItYourself  2 года назад +10

      Another way to avoid the peaks is after you've marked the lines and before you cut the excess off, turn the pant so that you only see the front and if there's a peak to redraw the line straight across. Use your ruler to line up the marks on the side seams and run the chalk among the ruler. This will make a straight line below the peak. And redraw on the back as well. But you'll end up with a couple extra lines which can get confusing, so strike out the line you don't want to use to help keep track.

    • @rukayekhalfe7866
      @rukayekhalfe7866 Год назад

      Q.

  • @matheusbatro
    @matheusbatro Год назад +1

    i believe this is the best sewing tutorial i've ever seen. The video, explanation, everything. So great! Thank you!

  • @ritagamez3732
    @ritagamez3732 Год назад +2

    Very good presentation. You gave attention to every small detail, so that the viewer is not left guessing. Thank you very much.

    • @TailorItYourself
      @TailorItYourself  Год назад

      Thank you very much! That was my intention in making this video. Some might find it too wordy, but I feel it's more important to be thorough enough so that any level of skill can understand it.

  • @ajcoolbreeze3961
    @ajcoolbreeze3961 2 года назад +7

    Some of the best alteration videos I've seen. You explain and showcase the how-to very well. 🤙

  • @lucilledaub5991
    @lucilledaub5991 Год назад +4

    I love your method of using the original hemming of jeans.

  • @sarahyip2825
    @sarahyip2825 3 года назад +3

    Unbelievable and you are still so young! Some are just born with deft fingers and great spatial sense. With lesser skills I do minor alterations on my housewear clothes only! Thanks for the great tutorial 👍

    • @TailorItYourself
      @TailorItYourself  3 года назад

      I'm quickly approaching not young, but thank you! I started pretty early so I've got lots of practice. Bravo to you for being willing to work on your own stuff! Most people can't even sew in a button so you're already ahead of the curve.

  • @sharonpragacz4768
    @sharonpragacz4768 Год назад

    Omg, I’m amazed, have been sewing very simple things for 40 yrs , this is a great professional finish. I have tried hemming jeans always take to an alteration shop after I cuss and cry !!!

    • @TailorItYourself
      @TailorItYourself  Год назад

      I'm sorry you had trouble! I hope you have better luck in the future.

  • @haydeetorres3602
    @haydeetorres3602 2 года назад +2

    I live in Florida and there's a cleaners here that does the hem like that, preserving the original seam line. Great work.
    Your educators skills are awesome.

  • @renaabrahams2098
    @renaabrahams2098 Год назад +3

    Very Clever and it’s very easy to follow

  • @bizdrone
    @bizdrone 3 года назад +37

    Nice! Never thought I would be captivated by a sewing tutorial. This is the skill(s) I need from those at my local alterations shop. I'm very willing to pay more for this kind of work.

    • @TailorItYourself
      @TailorItYourself  3 года назад +2

      If you ever want to send things my way, you can email me at trestertailor@gmail.com

    • @Sue-qc8ol
      @Sue-qc8ol 2 года назад +1

      Yes! This is a new technique I've never seen before! It's a great tutorial done exceptionally well! The only thing I would find helpful, is the thread preference and needle size. Great job!

    • @TailorItYourself
      @TailorItYourself  2 года назад +3

      @@Sue-qc8ol The thread I'm using is normal weight thread. Either size 14 or denim size 16 would be good. Just depends on your machine and how it sews, and the thickness of your denim. Sometimes a 14 works better on really stretchy denim. Sometimes 16 is better if the denim is stiff and thick.

  • @graciemaca6996
    @graciemaca6996 2 года назад +3

    Beautifully done! It's worth keeping in mind that the sewing machine needle needs to be the proper size for sewing denim. A regular needle can bend & break, so use a needle for heavyweight fabric. Nice job instructing this video!

    • @TailorItYourself
      @TailorItYourself  2 года назад +3

      Yes, that is mostly true, but it also depends on the type of machine that you're using. Thanks for watching!

    • @harrietkozyn8944
      @harrietkozyn8944 Год назад

      Schmetz makes needles just for jeans. I find the 16 or 18 works fine.

  • @scapp9507
    @scapp9507 Год назад +1

    Hi, thanks for the great instructions. I'm a 63 yr man, I only sew repairs and minor alterations if I have to.
    I tried you method and it looks great!

    • @TailorItYourself
      @TailorItYourself  Год назад

      That's great! I'm glad that worked out for you. Thanks for watching!

  • @vickierichardson1260
    @vickierichardson1260 Год назад +1

    This was a fabulous lesson on using an original hymn. You were concise clear and spot on with your guidance. I want to follow you on whatever you do. Thank you so very much.

    • @TailorItYourself
      @TailorItYourself  11 месяцев назад

      Thank you very much! I appreciate you watching. Hoping to work on more videos this winter.

  • @fishnlady
    @fishnlady 2 года назад +6

    I thought of doing this but never quite knew how to finish it with the outstanding results you have taught here. A million thank yous for sharing this.

  • @patriciawatkins9539
    @patriciawatkins9539 3 года назад +3

    I do not sew whatsoever but found this video fascinating.🙀 Watched it start to finish. Explained well even for me who doesn't understand sewing techniques.bGave thumbs up👍

    • @TailorItYourself
      @TailorItYourself  3 года назад

      Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it either way. I'm fascinated to learn things I'm clueless about. It's amazing what we don't know!

  • @terryrodriguez6209
    @terryrodriguez6209 2 года назад +3

    Wow I wish I’d had someone like you as my home economics sewing teacher back in high school.

    • @TailorItYourself
      @TailorItYourself  2 года назад

      I have fond memories of my home ec classes, but I don't remember my teacher unfortunately.

  • @melindaostergren8115
    @melindaostergren8115 2 года назад +1

    It’s very late, can’t sleep and was very, very bored. RUclips was taking me all over the place (Congolese wedding dancing videos showing entrances to receptions are a delight!) And then your video showed up and it was such a pleasure to watch.
    What everyone said‼️ I’m a new subscriber and am looking forward to watching your other videos in the future. And now I’m so happily relaxed I’m turning off the light and getting some sleep after all.
    Thank you for sharing your skills and knowledge so wonderfully well.

    • @TailorItYourself
      @TailorItYourself  2 года назад

      Wow, glad I could be of help! I never considered making sleep aides, but I'm glad it did the trick. For me it's usually Bob Ross or Forensic Files.

  • @colin4123
    @colin4123 2 года назад +1

    I don't know how your video popped up in my feed. But, it made my day. Everyone has a picture in their mind of perfect. And mine just manifested on my screen just now... Beautiful !

  • @dkd_nyc97
    @dkd_nyc97 2 года назад +3

    Wow! This is hands down THE BEST tutorial I’ve ever seen! Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!

  • @carolynsage889
    @carolynsage889 2 года назад +17

    This has been a wonderful tutorial! I’m short and trust me my pants never turn out like yours. Thank you so very much! ❤️❤️

  • @GigglyGirlPearl
    @GigglyGirlPearl 2 года назад +6

    I always have to alter the hems on jeans when I buy them. This is perfect.

  • @kanthvickram4490
    @kanthvickram4490 2 месяца назад +1

    You make look things so easy !!! ''Measure twice, cut once'' seems just right !!!!

    • @TailorItYourself
      @TailorItYourself  2 месяца назад

      It's not without much practice! Thanks for watching!

  • @williammyers1373
    @williammyers1373 Год назад +2

    Very well done. While I am nowhere near your level of expertise, I have a keen interest in watching your presentations. You cover the material with an amazing mix of expertise, forethought, tips and confidence . You take a complex task from daunting to attainable. A pleasure to see.

    • @TailorItYourself
      @TailorItYourself  Год назад

      Wow, that's so kind, thank you. I put a lot of time and thought into these videos so I'm glad you appreciate it.

  • @colleenkdow
    @colleenkdow 2 года назад +6

    This was an excellent video! Very well explained and to the point; no extra fluff that is unrelated to the task at hand. LOVE THAT! Thank you.

  • @sandirodriguez3633
    @sandirodriguez3633 2 года назад +10

    I am so happy that I discovered your tutorial. You did an excellent job teaching and presenting. Thank you!!!

  • @MsKitty202020
    @MsKitty202020 2 года назад +9

    What a well done tutorial! As a short person, I wish I'd known such information many years ago!

    • @TailorItYourself
      @TailorItYourself  2 года назад

      Better late than never! Glad you found it helpful.

  • @noelelnolo9642
    @noelelnolo9642 2 года назад +1

    I don’t even have a sewing machine and enjoyed ur video!! Great, concise, easy to follow, step by step explanation!! Thank u

  • @VictoriaRyder-jc1qs
    @VictoriaRyder-jc1qs Год назад +1

    I'm 5'2". I have to shorten EVERYTHING. There is next to no way a home sewing machine has the power to sew through the heavy jeans hems. This works! It preserves the original look, but shortens the pants perfectly. Thanks so much for this tip.

  • @varieta9466
    @varieta9466 2 года назад +75

    Well done young lady! Precise and to the point! I’ve been sewing and tweaking things for a long long while now. Must admit had not tried this hem before and will definitely do so! Many blessings to you and lots of success in your channel. ❤️👵🏻 ps: will def watch other tutorials ❤

  • @martiejohnson9376
    @martiejohnson9376 3 года назад +6

    Thank you so very much for these very easy to follow instructions. The way that you showed us how to do to pant legs and you used to different ways to finish up the hem line. One was with the serger and the other was with the zig zag on the regular machine. I didn't know of these techniques to be so easy to understand. I had seen someone do something similar yet the way you taught this class was so easy to follow. Thank you again !!!

    • @TailorItYourself
      @TailorItYourself  3 года назад

      Thank you! I'm glad you found it useful. I try to think about things when I was first learning and what I needed to hear in order to understand.

  • @namelessjones8178
    @namelessjones8178 2 года назад +6

    This is the best video I’ve found on this subject. I could easily say “I agree with what everybody else says,” but some of it bears repeating. It’s very well organized. Attention is paid to details and suggestions are made for finessing a few things that one would only know about from experience and observation, such as pinching the lengthwise seam and emphasizing the exact placement of the stitch when reconnecting the cuff to the leg. This is all supported with well lit close-up shots of all the action.

    • @TailorItYourself
      @TailorItYourself  2 года назад

      I'm very glad to hear that. There's always room for improvement but I appreciate you saying this passes muster!

  • @bonitameredith8991
    @bonitameredith8991 2 года назад +2

    Your work is awesome and I have been sewing for 50 years and just learned from you. Never too late to reach an old dog new tricks. Thanks for sharing your skills. I would love to have a serger, saving up saving up.

    • @TailorItYourself
      @TailorItYourself  2 года назад +1

      I hope you can get one soon! But a zig zag stitch will work also.

  • @jandenly
    @jandenly Год назад +1

    I just shortened the first pair of my husband's new jeans. The technique worked as demonstrated in the video. They look great and measured out as originally planned. Thanks so much. This is such a better result than my previous attempts at re-hemming jeans.

  • @michaelneville2915
    @michaelneville2915 2 года назад +4

    I really admire your effort in producing this tutorial. Very professional. Well done,

  • @kfaz3979
    @kfaz3979 3 года назад +77

    Wow! Awesome tutorial with tons of helpful tips! Marking both the pant leg and the original hem with matching markings is super smart, I wouldn’t have thought of that! Also marking the 12” up to ensure the finished alteration is correct is very smart!
    Just subscribed, you’re awesome!! Thank you for taking the time to teach us beginners!

  • @alvincook8888
    @alvincook8888 2 года назад +3

    I do needle and thread sewing almost daily. Really enjoyed this video. Someday maybe I'll be able to afford a sewing machine. Surg machine was super cool!

    • @TailorItYourself
      @TailorItYourself  2 года назад

      You can do all this by hand if you want, it will just take much longer and may not hold up as well. But it certainly can be done without a machine.

    • @socorromedrano7399
      @socorromedrano7399 2 года назад

      Needle and thread. Admirable!! 💕

  • @gayemarianesfox2405
    @gayemarianesfox2405 2 года назад +1

    Ive had jeans altered this way. I now have a new appreciation for the work that went into it.

  • @jimin-scrougout5489
    @jimin-scrougout5489 Год назад

    My husband is so happy. He found your video and asked me to watch. I started not to because I took one look at you and said " She's to young to know any thing about sewing! " Well I watched it and decided to try it out on a new pair of his jeans . Thought that marking which piece came off of which leg was useless, until I got to the part of putting them back on! Thanks to your instructions I only had to rip out 1 seam, and that was my fault for letting the side seam get out of line. My husband says this is the first time in almost 70 years that he has been able to wear jeans that were short enough with the original hem. Thanks !

    • @TailorItYourself
      @TailorItYourself  Год назад

      Ha, I used to get the age comment A LOT. I'll be thankful when I'm older though. Glad you gave it a try and had success! Well done.

  • @thevictorianedge5465
    @thevictorianedge5465 2 года назад +3

    I love this video on how to hem without losing the old hem. Wonderful video!!

  • @lorainejones2375
    @lorainejones2375 3 года назад +32

    Wonderful tutorial. The explanation and demonstration are very clear to understand.Awesome teacher!

    • @TailorItYourself
      @TailorItYourself  3 года назад +1

      Thank you for the kind feedback!

    • @racheltharrington6241
      @racheltharrington6241 2 года назад

      Excellent! Seems like alot of work just to retain that gold stitched old hem. Why not use same color thread as old hem when doing a new hem! Makes sense to me.

    • @TailorItYourself
      @TailorItYourself  2 года назад

      @@racheltharrington6241 You definitely can do it that way. Some people prefer to have the original wear lines and look of the stitching that may be hard to duplicate. But if you'd rather hem them with a traditional rolled hem, I have a video for that also.

  • @maryg7812
    @maryg7812 3 года назад +9

    Definitely a tailor's nice and more thorough way of accomplishing an original hem. I don't have a machine so I've used the Pinterest way of sewing at the original hem then cutting off the excess. It's worked well for me but definitely it could've used a surge to prevent some fraying better than what I did...and the original hem flipped up once in a while. Great tutorial, thank you!

    • @TailorItYourself
      @TailorItYourself  3 года назад +4

      Glad you've got a method that works for you and that you're willing to try. That's better than most people!

  • @lyndalangdon7619
    @lyndalangdon7619 7 месяцев назад +1

    I loved you tutorial on hemming jeans, you are an excellent instructor and easy to follow as you don’t drag it out, well done.

    • @TailorItYourself
      @TailorItYourself  7 месяцев назад

      Thank you very much! Glad you found it helpful.

  • @Ldsm11
    @Ldsm11 Месяц назад +1

    thank you, this is one of the few videos I've seen that actually keeps the original stitching!

  • @lauramissy7492
    @lauramissy7492 2 года назад +4

    I am super impressed with this video. Very clear and concise AND covers all the scenarios. I don't really sew that much, but I think I can handle my husband's jeans now. Thank you so very much!

  • @susanslagle-cochran7505
    @susanslagle-cochran7505 3 года назад +9

    Wow excellent & everyone has already said everything I was thinking! I watched 'sewing with Nancy for years' u explain things wonderfully just like she did. And u need to have your own tv show!!! Create TV or some broadcast company needs to invest in u & get u started! "Thank You" can't wait to see more of your videos😊

    • @TailorItYourself
      @TailorItYourself  3 года назад +3

      Wow that would be amazing! I could certainly use help on the production side. 😅

    • @susanslagle-cochran7505
      @susanslagle-cochran7505 3 года назад +2

      Is there anything as your 'fan club' we can do to help get u to the status of 'sewing with Nancy'? Would it help if we wrote to prospective producers of the great interest & need of a program that u could do so well😊 maybe the mom & daughter that have the quilting program could offer suggestions like how they got started? Good luck & "we NEED u"

    • @TailorItYourself
      @TailorItYourself  3 года назад +3

      If anyone is willing to get the word out, I would gladly accept that help in any fashion!

  • @Orwic1
    @Orwic1 2 года назад +4

    Really well explained. I must have shortened dozens of pairs of jeans, but always done it by re-making the bottom hem, which can be difficult to get right (at least for me). Next pair I do I’ll try this way. Thanks for explaining this so clearly!

  • @veenapurohit9809
    @veenapurohit9809 Месяц назад +1

    Beautyful,very easy step by step instructions, even the beginners can lean easyly& perfect. The Best tutorial ever I learn on the You Tube. Thank you for sharing. GOD BLESS YOU. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @michelesfibers
    @michelesfibers Месяц назад +1

    I really love this specific method. I've done original hems on my jeans before and never really liked how they looked. I just bought the gold thread and hemmed them with that. But that has its own set of issues. My daughter just bought some new jeans with a very specific hem and needs them shortened so I can on to find a better method. Thank you so much.

    • @TailorItYourself
      @TailorItYourself  Месяц назад

      You're welcome! Good luck with the new pair. Thanks for watching!

  • @josephinebrocco9634
    @josephinebrocco9634 3 года назад +3

    Terrific video! Your detail and steps are perfect.
    Thank you for teaching an old dog a new trick.

  • @willhenderson229
    @willhenderson229 3 года назад +3

    First how to hem video I've seen that wasn't garbage for entertainment only. Very thorough and informative. Only question was stitch length on last seam next to original hem(gold), but maybe I missed it. Thanks again.

    • @TailorItYourself
      @TailorItYourself  3 года назад +2

      I'd say you want a medium to long stitch. If the fabric is stretchy you want to go as long as possible. Otherwise small stitching will stretch the fabric out and the hem will be wavy.

  • @douglasfagen9914
    @douglasfagen9914 3 года назад +25

    Best video on this method.

  • @csewsweet9587
    @csewsweet9587 2 месяца назад +1

    I have used your video numerous times and I just had to say this is the best! Thank you!!!!!

    • @TailorItYourself
      @TailorItYourself  2 месяца назад

      You're very welcome! I'm glad you had success with it. Thanks for watching!

  • @laurelconnelly1405
    @laurelconnelly1405 2 года назад +1

    I just finished my first hem and when I was done I said, WOW! Fellow once-Minnesotan congratulates you on a fantastic video. You covered it all and it wasn't hard at all with your instruction Thank you.

    • @TailorItYourself
      @TailorItYourself  2 года назад

      Awesome! I'm glad you had success. Well done!

    • @marythiele4711
      @marythiele4711 2 года назад

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