How to Hem Jeans
Jeans a little too long? No problem. Hem your own jeans for the perfect fit.
This guide will show you how to hem or shorten your jeans while keeping the original hem or cuff, and includes instructions on how to restore the original length at the end, which is perfect for growing kids.
You'll need a sewing machine and some thread that matches the color of your jeans. You'll want to put a heavy-duty or denim needle in your sewing machine before you get started.
Don't know how to use a sewing machine? No sweat. This guide only requires a simple straight stitch—and we've got a guide for that. Check out our Basic Sewing section for more information.
For help with sewing terms, check out our Sewing Glossary.
-
-
While wearing your jeans, have a friend help you fold the cuffs of each pant leg to your desired length.
-
Have your friend safety pin the folded cuff to the pant leg to hold the fold in place.
-
-
-
-
Fold the cuff of the pant leg up to meet the line of pins, matching the edge of the jeans with the row of pins.
-
Insert a row of pins perpendicular to the bottom of the cuff, catching the fold and holding it in place.
-
Insert pins all the way around the pant leg.
-
Remove the first horizontal row of pins.
-
-
-
Set up your sewing machine with thread that matches your jeans and a heavy-duty/denim needle.
-
Insert the pant leg into the sewing machine, sliding the cuff around the arm of the sewing machine.
-
다른 12명이 해당 안내서를 완성하였습니다.
