I am reviewing this video because I have another pair of pants to hem. This time I'm hemming a light jean material so expect no problems but I'm happy to find your video is still available to give me that extra confidence. Your instructions are clear yet encouragingly simple. Thanks again!!
Yes thank you so much! The just bought six suits at the thrift store because they were so cheap but knew I’d have to hem the pants. This will save me time and money!
Just want to let you know that although not a perfect job due to not being able to keep the silky Pima Cotton straight the final result was pretty good. This video was short and to the point and very helpful to me. Thank you!!
Hi Sunshine - thank you for the feedback. I’m sorry it didn’t work out exactly the way you hoped with the silky material, although it sounds like you were able to get a decent result in the end 🥰
Using the tape is quick and easy but it doesn't hold forever. After multiple washings it tends to pull away and the fabric tends to fray. It also isn't as flexible as a hem that was sewed. But it definitely is a quick cheap easy fix.
That's the glue holding my invisible pantiline panties together :))). After 2 years or less ( depends on washing frequency) the glue does become weaker and will come apart if you tug hard enough.
I used this tape on Pima Cotton PJ cuffs- a very silky and kinda' stretchy fabric. Not easy to do and not exactly a perfect job but fingers crossed that when I go back to check it again later. When I'm calmer, it will be OK. Depending on how it looks then will determine whether (or not) I will use it on the trouser cuffs...
brilliant vid, thanks for that! can I just confirm that when u apply the tape to the fabric, you position it right upto the line where you've cut? Kris -England :)
Nice! If you’re changing pants to shorts you may also need to taper it on the sides. I did a video on this as well using fabric tape, but if you’re taking in a lot of material from the sides, you may want to hand sew the sides instead, or cut the excess material once it’s tapered so that it’s not as bulky.
Hi Evie - yes, it’s similar method to the video I made titled ‘Shortening long Sleeves and Pants with Cuffs’. Instead of using safety pins use the fabric tape. After you adhere the tape turn your jeans inside out and cut the excess material off.
Can you un hem the pants? and will glue remain or something? I ask to see if it is better to use this for my tuxedo rental store instead of doing it manually seems faster with this tape
Hi lol - No! The tape will not unhem easily. If you want something temporary I recommend safety pins depending on how much you need to take in - I did a video on this as well - but this fabric tape holds really well and you will have a hard time getting it out after your event. I do not recommend it as a temporary solution. Good luck @lol
Hi Ishrath - actually, while you can use several different methods to remove the fabric tape - ironing over fabric with a damp cloth, dotting the area with isopropyl alcohol, or placing ice for a couple minutes over the area to harden then tape - all methods are tedious and a bit difficult to remove. You could easily take the hemming apart by applying heat, however it will not be easy for the tape itself to come off of the fabric unfortunately.
Hi Brooklyn- I imagine if you did that you would need a pant hook or hook and eye at the top of the pants to keep it from loosening, but even so I would still be afraid of it looking too bulky.
Hi Marie - the tricky part about sleeves is that you may also need to alter the width of the sleeves, not just the length. But it depends on the style. If you have a tight-fitting sleeve, then I think this technique should work. 😊
Yes it should work on restaurant aprons. I would iron it afterwards just to reinforce the seam, even though ironing is not needed with this type of fabric tape.
Hi Tina - thank you for your comment. You do not actually need a heat source for application of this particular fabric tape. I just use the iron to create the crease where I want the pants to fold, but it is not needed for the tape to stick. I find that ironing the pants first makes it easier to make it even at the bottom when you fold the fabric over. As far as durability, it has lasted many washes for me personally (about 30 washes so far). I machine wash with cold water. The fabric tape featured is permanent, but I expect over a long period of time it may begin to wear off.
Hi Niha! I think it depends on the style of the pants. If the pants are tight fitting at the ankle and there is not a lot of material to fold then I think it would work. Otherwise this technique may not be ideal. I hope you were able to find a way to alter them.
Hi Leah - yes, I have a pair of jeans with a small flare and it did work well. I was surprised that I liked it better than before. I usually like original stitching at the bottom of my jeans. The pair I did it on was a bit tattered at the bottom, so after the fabric tape it looked cleaner and nicer. I went section by section, using several bits of fabric tape instead of one or two long pieces of fabric tape and it stuck really well and looked nice in the end.
Hi Britney! Yes, you don’t necessarily have to cut the pants if you don’t want to. I didn’t mention this in the video, but my son has achondroplasia, the most common form of dwarfism, so the amount I need to hem is more significant. Rather than having to fold all that loose material, I just cut off a portion and then use the fabric tape to give it a nice clean, bottom hem. 😊
If you don't cut the pants, the end of each leg will be weighed down with lots of extra material. If you're only hemming an inch or so off, I wouldn't cut it. More than that, I'd cut.
Hey guys! Here’s the link to the fabric tape: chirpy.st/u7577_m0iKtJ
I am reviewing this video because I have another pair of pants to hem. This time I'm hemming a light jean material so expect no problems but I'm happy to find your video is still available to give me that extra confidence. Your instructions are clear yet encouragingly simple. Thanks again!!
Did anybody tell you; you are a genius?
Yes thank you so much! The just bought six suits at the thrift store because they were so cheap but knew I’d have to hem the pants. This will save me time and money!
Eric - yes! It is definitely a time saver 😊
Is this waterproof and permanently tape ?? And what is the name ..
This was a life saver vid!!!😳😍😇🙏🏾❤️thanks for recording this!!! Wow!!!! Soooooo easy and I love how you put this together! Thx!🌺🙏🏾😍
You’re welcome! I’m glad it was helpful 😊
Just want to let you know that although not a perfect job due to not being able to keep the silky Pima Cotton straight the final result was pretty good. This video was short and to the point and very helpful to me. Thank you!!
Hi Sunshine - thank you for the feedback. I’m sorry it didn’t work out exactly the way you hoped with the silky material, although it sounds like you were able to get a decent result in the end 🥰
Using the tape is quick and easy but it doesn't hold forever. After multiple washings it tends to pull away and the fabric tends to fray. It also isn't as flexible as a hem that was sewed.
But it definitely is a quick cheap easy fix.
Good information this is what I was looking for how many washing does it hold up for
That's the glue holding my invisible pantiline panties together :))). After 2 years or less ( depends on washing frequency) the glue does become weaker and will come apart if you tug hard enough.
Thank you for sharing 😊
Omg I think you just saved me a few hundred quid for my cabriolet roof... I'm yet to try , I'll update 😬😬
Thanks 🙏🏼 a lot! You saved my day
Thanks for your time, just about to try this on my jeans
I used this tape on Pima Cotton PJ cuffs- a very silky and kinda' stretchy fabric. Not easy to do and not exactly a perfect job but fingers crossed that when I go back to check it again later. When I'm calmer, it will be OK. Depending on how it looks then will determine whether (or not) I will use it on the trouser cuffs...
This was very helpful thank you
I’m glad it was helpful ☺️
Wow, this woman is amazingly gorgeous!
brilliant vid, thanks for that! can I just confirm that when u apply the tape to the fabric, you position it right upto the line where you've cut? Kris -England :)
Hi Kris - yes you are correct, I applied it as close as possible to the part of the fabric where I made the cut.
@@cynthiaveronica5258 thanks so much for clarifying :) :)
Ok, well I just got my tape. So I am going to try it. I’m changing my ups work pants into shorts!
Nice! If you’re changing pants to shorts you may also need to taper it on the sides. I did a video on this as well using fabric tape, but if you’re taking in a lot of material from the sides, you may want to hand sew the sides instead, or cut the excess material once it’s tapered so that it’s not as bulky.
Does it look the same with the tape hem after being washed ?
Hi Cristina - Yes washing the clothing has not changed the appearance of the hemming. It looks the same.
thank u
Have you tried this with jeans? Any tips on how to keep the original hem from jeans.
Hi Evie - yes, it’s similar method to the video I made titled ‘Shortening long Sleeves and Pants with Cuffs’. Instead of using safety pins use the fabric tape. After you adhere the tape turn your jeans inside out and cut the excess material off.
Can you un hem the pants?
and will glue remain or something?
I ask to see if it is better to use this for my tuxedo rental store instead of doing it manually
seems faster with this tape
Hi lol - No! The tape will not unhem easily. If you want something temporary I recommend safety pins depending on how much you need to take in - I did a video on this as well - but this fabric tape holds really well and you will have a hard time getting it out after your event. I do not recommend it as a temporary solution. Good luck @lol
What if I wanted to alter it after a few days? Will I be able to remove the fold without damaging the cloth?
Hi Ishrath - actually, while you can use several different methods to remove the fabric tape - ironing over fabric with a damp cloth, dotting the area with isopropyl alcohol, or placing ice for a couple minutes over the area to harden then tape - all methods are tedious and a bit difficult to remove. You could easily take the hemming apart by applying heat, however it will not be easy for the tape itself to come off of the fabric unfortunately.
do you think i could replace a zipper fly with like velcro fabric tape?
Hi Brooklyn- I imagine if you did that you would need a pant hook or hook and eye at the top of the pants to keep it from loosening, but even so I would still be afraid of it looking too bulky.
Would this work for shirt sleeves?
Hi Marie - the tricky part about sleeves is that you may also need to alter the width of the sleeves, not just the length. But it depends on the style. If you have a tight-fitting sleeve, then I think this technique should work. 😊
Is this waterproof tape means is it permanently sticking tape
Hi Ashu! Yes, this is permanent. So you can wash the clothing with the fabric tape on it, and the tape will still be adhered.
@@cynthiaveronica5258 Thankyou So Much For Information… Just want to know name of this tape.. and is it available at online platforms???
Sorry, I somehow missed this comment. Here is the link to the fabric tape: chirpy.st/u7577_m0iKtJ
Will it work on restaurant aprons? I have one a bit too long🤦🏻♀️
Yes it should work on restaurant aprons. I would iron it afterwards just to reinforce the seam, even though ironing is not needed with this type of fabric tape.
Would this work with a blow dryer? And does this last long?
Hi Tina - thank you for your comment. You do not actually need a heat source for application of this particular fabric tape. I just use the iron to create the crease where I want the pants to fold, but it is not needed for the tape to stick. I find that ironing the pants first makes it easier to make it even at the bottom when you fold the fabric over. As far as durability, it has lasted many washes for me personally (about 30 washes so far). I machine wash with cold water. The fabric tape featured is permanent, but I expect over a long period of time it may begin to wear off.
@@cynthiaveronica5258 thank you so much for the response! :)) really appreciate it! N thanks for this vid lol it helped a lot !!
Does it work for sequin pants ?
Hi Niha! I think it depends on the style of the pants. If the pants are tight fitting at the ankle and there is not a lot of material to fold then I think it would work. Otherwise this technique may not be ideal. I hope you were able to find a way to alter them.
will this work on faux leather?
I haven’t tried, but I would think the crease at the bottom wouldn’t fold flatly or properly.
@@cynthiaveronica5258 ok thanks for your reply :)
Hi! Where can i buy that kind of tape . Thanks guapa 😉
Here is the link: chirpy.st/u7577_m0iKtJ
@@cynthiaveronica5258 thankyou
Think this can work on flare jeans?
Hi Leah Nicole - Thank you for your comment, I will test it out and report back.
Hi Leah - yes, I have a pair of jeans with a small flare and it did work well. I was surprised that I liked it better than before. I usually like original stitching at the bottom of my jeans. The pair I did it on was a bit tattered at the bottom, so after the fabric tape it looked cleaner and nicer. I went section by section, using several bits of fabric tape instead of one or two long pieces of fabric tape and it stuck really well and looked nice in the end.
@@cynthiaveronica5258 wow! Thank you so much for replying back and testing it out, I’m definitely going to try it today. I appreciate this so much!
I never saw you measure the length?
Hi Melanie - I measured the length by rolling the tape out along the inner perimeter of the pant bottom. You can use a tape measure if you prefer.
I thought the whole purpose of the tape was so you don't have to cut the pants. 🤔
Hi Britney! Yes, you don’t necessarily have to cut the pants if you don’t want to. I didn’t mention this in the video, but my son has achondroplasia, the most common form of dwarfism, so the amount I need to hem is more significant. Rather than having to fold all that loose material, I just cut off a portion and then use the fabric tape to give it a nice clean, bottom hem. 😊
If you don't cut the pants, the end of each leg will be weighed down with lots of extra material. If you're only hemming an inch or so off, I wouldn't cut it. More than that, I'd cut.
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