Learn how to hem jeans with your sewing machine and reusing the original hem. Shorten your denim pants and keep the same look!
Fashion likes to change its silhouettes and proportions from time to time, which is why pants are sitting more in the waist again and are getting longer legs. With the flared hem, the pattern of the Nuru trousers is reminiscent of the flared trousers of the 70s. The special thing about Nuru are the dividing seams, which run from the back yoke over the side seam into the hem of the front leg. The pants are nice and narrow up to the hips and then widen towards the hem. The slanting pockets and the double quilting on the seams make them look very sporty. Hem width = 54-62cm and Side length without waistband = 105cm. Available in single and multi-size cuts from 34-50 Level : medium - for experienced material We recommend a fine cord , denim or a woolen fabric . Sizes 34-40 Outer fabric 1.70 m 140 cm wide Ripper 1 piece 12 cm long Sizes 42-50 Outer fabric 2.10 m 140 cm wide Ripper 1 piece 13 cm long Sizes 34-50 Lining 0.25 m 140 cm wide Insert 0.50 m 90 cm wide Form tape 1.50 m 12 mm wide Button 1 piece 16 mm diameter
By popular demand, this week's needle and thREAD post is dedicated to the "easy and neat little way to hem chiffon" I men...
Learn how to hem jeans like a pro while preserving the original, faded hem with this step-by-step sewing tutorial.
I am short. There is no other way to put it. I’m barely 5′ tall. I think I’ve only bought two pairs of used jeans in my life that were already hemmed to my length…ever……
I am 5'2" necessitating LOTS of hemming and shortening of pants, skirts, and dresses. I just can't find anything the right length. If you've ever priced the cost of professional seamstresses (and add in the time it takes to get your clothing back), it costs a fortune to have everything you buy hemmed. I learned years ago how to hem pants and skirts, but jeans always gave me grief. A couple of years ago my older sister showed me a pair of her jeans that she had hemmed professionally, and it was easy to see how it was done. The difference is that jeans typically have a worn edge. The hem is decorative, so cutting that edge off to shorten them takes away part of the character you're paying for. So I developed a tutorial for hemming jeans the way professional would. Hope you find this helpful! What you'll need: sewing machine dark thread to match the jeans iron straight pins measuring tape scissors The Process: You'll need to measure the desired length of the jeans. The easiest way I've found to do this is to have the person stand on a chair and scoot back so the heel of their shoes is even with the edge of the chair. It might be helpful to note that you definitely need to have them wear the shoes they'd typically wear with the jeans. I prefer to hem the jeans to the ground. So, using a safety pin or water-soluble marking pen, mark the desired length (in my case, where the shoe ends and the chair begins). Next, measure the amount you'll need to shorten them from the edge of the current hem to the mark you've made. In the jeans in this tutorial, they needed to be shortened 2 1/2 inches. Lay the jeans flat on a hard surface, and measure up the desired length (2 1/2 inches here) from the stitching on the current hem. Since the current hem will remain in place, that half inch or so will also remain. So, if you measure from the edge of your jeans, they'll still be a half an inch too long after hemming. Make sense? Now place a straight pin to mark. Next you'll fold the edge of your jeans up into a cuff matching the current stitching to just above the pin like this. Pin in place. To check your accuracy, divide your total amount needed to shorten (2 1/2 inches for me) by 2 (equalling 1 1/4 inches in my case). Measure from the fold to just under the current stitching making sure this amount is half of the amount you need to take it in. Next, keeping this length consistent, pin all the way around the cuff. Measure as you go to make sure you're still consistent. Repeat these steps on the second leg. When both legs are securely pinned, move the pants to your sewing machine. Carefully stitch in the ditch just along the fold of the current hem. Make sure to get as close to this fold as possible being careful not to sew on top of it or across the current stitching. Stitch all the way around backstitching where you stop and start. Repeat this step for the other leg. Remove your jeans from the machine, and turn the cuff up to the inside of the leg like this. With a steaming hot iron, press this new seam from the inside all the way around each leg. Now turn the pants inside-out revealing the new cuff on the inside of the leg. Using super sharp scissors, cut the cuff about a quarter inch from your stitching. Turn the jeans right-side-out, and iron again if necessary to reveal your finished hem. Easy, and your seam is almost invisible! As always, please feel free to comment with questions, and I'll do my best to answer.
Not only does hemming your jeans prolong the life span of your clothes, but you look less like a college sophomore circa 1998. ??
I chop the hem off pretty much every pair of jeans that I own. I started doing this because a lot of jeans were too long for me and I didn't want to have them professionally tailored. I had gone that route quite a few times in the past, but I was never happy with
Welcome back to Fun Friday! I’ve been wanting to share this tip of how to hem jeans and keep the original hem for months now. Months! My sewing machine had some issues and I couldn’t figure out how to fix it so my good post idea sat tucked away in my brain. Every single time […]
There's nothing more thrilling than finishing a garment that you've made all yourself, beginning to end. The only hitch? The hem! Though it may seem like a simple project at first, with so many stitching, folding, and sewing machine techniques, you may feel at a loss for what kind of hem to use. What's the difference between a baby hem and a rolled hem? What kinds of hems are invisible and which can you see? Are some hems more flexible than others? What the heck is a hem to begin with? Put your mind at ease with this simple guide to different types of hems. Learn all of the pros and cons to various hand-stitched and machine-stitched hem types, and you'll be finishing the ends of your clothes like a pro. Even better, this manual has definitions for every term you need to understand hemming instructions. Tackle all of the sewing lingo from a "blind hemmer" to "hem allowance" with these easy-to-read terms. When you have a jaw-dropping dress that's nearly ready to stun on date night or a tailored blouse that's a single snip from being interview-perfect, don't leave your final stitches to chance. Everything you need to select the ultimate hem type can be found in this free, online guide! Sign Up For More Free Patterns >>> PLUS! We have 10 hem tutorials to help you master all the different types of hems. Scroll down to find all the wonderful hemming projects to try.
Shorten your own jeans at home and save money. This tutorial shows you how to keep the original hem when shortening jeans just like a professional tailor.
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I am short. There is no other way to put it. I’m barely 5′ tall. I think I’ve only bought two pairs of used jeans in my life that were already hemmed to my length…ever……
Welcome back to Fun Friday! I’ve been wanting to share this tip of how to hem jeans and keep the original hem for months now. Months! My sewing machine had some issues and I couldn’t figure out how to fix it so my good post idea sat tucked away in my brain. Every single time […]
I actually learned this technique while working at a denim retailer. It is the absolute best way to hem your jeans without losing the detail of the bottom hem. BEFORE ALTERING: BOTTOM OPENINGS: When altering
Hemming Jeans the Easy Way: I can't even begin to tell you how many needles I've broken while trying to hem jeans. At one point I was going to don safety glasses to protect my eyes from flying needles! But no more! I thought there has to be a better way and today I will show y…
I am going to show you how to sew a hem that is perfect every time. There are a lot of sewing tutorials that just say "sew a hem"
The Backstory I am short. All the jeans I buy are too long for me. But I sew. So I thought I could cut off the excess length and rehem the ...
How to sew a curved hem? Well it depends! I've made a few videos explaining different techniques for sewing around curves Sew a curved hem using a stitched guideline works well on the more narrow hems
Dolman sleeves are an easy-sew option when you want more coverage than a sleeveless dress or top without the added time and effort of sewing set-in sleeves. This sleeve type is a feature of both the girl's and women's Pearlie Dress & Peplum Top PDF Sewing Patterns. Some of you have mentioned that you find it tricky to turn and hem the sleeves when sewing your Pearlies, especially at the base of the armhole. If this is your least favourite step (and especially if you are working with a type of fabric that doesn’t allow you to manipulate the area easily) you should definitely give this method a go! In this tutorial, I’ve used a regular machine set on a stretch stitch to sew the side seams of the Bodice. The tight corner would make it hard to sew with an overlocker/serger but you could instead finish each side of the Bodice Front & Back with a zig-zag or overcasting stitch on your regular machine before sewing them together. The shoulder seams, skirt seams and neckband can, of course, be finished with an overlocker/serger as usual. Also, note that the pattern instructions (for the original gathered skirt Pearlie) have you attaching the Skirt Front & Back to the Bodice Front & Back before sewing the side seams. But in this example, having already sewn the Bodice side seams, I’m going to attach the skirt in the round. (Note: if using the circle skirt add-ons for the Pearlie Dress or Top you would, as per the instructions, be attaching the skirt in the round.) Step 1: MODIFY THE BODICE PATTERN PIECES The Bodice pattern pieces have you cutting the hem allowance horizontally out from the base of the armhole in a straight line. Instead of cutting them in that way, “mirror” the shape at the top of the side seam where it intersects with the armhole in a downward facing “v”. You will need to go 1cm (3/8”) down from the intersection. It would be best to do this by tracing off your pattern pieces with the revised shape and using it as your new template rather than just eye-balling it while cutting! Step 2: SEW SHOULDER SEAMS & SIDE SEAMS Sew the shoulder seams, finish seam and press. Sew the side seams using the stretch stitch on your machine. (You could mark the stitch lines with a soluble marker to help with accuracy). Use some sharp scissors to make a small snip half way into the corner of armhole where the stitch direction changes. Press seams out. Step 3: PRESS SEAM ALLOWANCE Press armhole hem all the way around. The photos shows you what it looks like from the inside. Step 4: TRIM EXCESS You can snip off the little bits of excess fabric that peep out from under the hem if you wish. Step 5: READY FOR HEMMING! You can see that the armhole hem allowance is sitting nicely even before stitching. This was our goal here, so YAAY! Your armholes are ready for hemming in your preferred way using a single or twin needle or zig-zag stitch.
I am going to show you how to sew a hem that is perfect every time. There are a lot of sewing tutorials that just say "sew a hem"
My favorite method for hemming knits - using the blind stitch hem. This method is neat and sturdy and works for most knits except very stretchy ones.
Learn how to sew a narrow hem (easy even on chiffon) using a ban roll tape. You will like this video sewing tutorial on how to sew a rolled hem on chiffon without a special rolled hem foot.
Welcome back to Fun Friday! I’ve been wanting to share this tip of how to hem jeans and keep the original hem for months now. Months! My sewing machine had some issues and I couldn’t figure out how to fix it so my good post idea sat tucked away in my brain. Every single time […]
Learn how to sew a narrow hem (easy even on chiffon) using a ban roll tape. You will like this video sewing tutorial on how to sew a rolled hem on chiffon without a special rolled hem foot.
[LLANO] Contrast Color Knit Cardigan Number: NO2316010 상품 상세 Color: Yellow / Mist Blue Fabric(Yellow): Acrylic64% / Nylon20% / Wool13% / Polyester3% Fabric(Mist Blue): Acrylic69% / Wool27% / Nylon4% Season : 2023 A/W 사이즈표(cm) S M L 총길 51 52 53 흉상 104 108 112 어깨 소매 길이 67 68 69 밑단 주위 82 86 90 ※천의 특성에 따라서는 드물게 2-3 cm전후의 오차가 생기는 경우가 있습니다. 착용 모델 STYLE: 172cm/47kg(M)
No need to fear sewing with lightweight, sheer fabrics when you learn these techniques for creating beautiful seams and hems.
This sewing tutorial will help you learn how to hem knit fabric with a serger or sewing machine. I’ve compiled my tried and true tips on hemming knits so that puckered hems and popped stitches are avoided
This is the easiest way to hem pants using a sewing machine. Even beginning sewists will do great with this!
You can make a Blind Hem with Serger Machines? This technique is a super clean way to finish the hems of all your knit sewing projects.
Learn two different ways to hand sew a hem on a garment including the slip stitch or whip stitch and the blind hem stitch.
I actually learned this technique while working at a denim retailer. It is the absolute best way to hem your jeans without losing the detail of the bottom hem. BEFORE ALTERING: BOTTOM OPENINGS: When altering