Hem your jeans keeping original hem
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- čas přidán 18. 04. 2020
- Save yourself some money by hemming your own jeans at home. This video will show you how simple it really is.
Have you had jeans hemmed and they just never looked right? It's because they removed the original bottom hem from the jeans. I had it done years ago with some very expensive jeans and I hated them!
I saw this trick a few different ways and it's pretty simple and doesn't take a lot of time.
Yes they can be done at your local dry cleaners or a Taylor can do it but, it can cost upwards of $40 or more. After spending over $100 on a great new pair of jeans that you just had to have, why would I want to pay another $40. I would feel the need to wear those jeans constantly because they cost me a fortune in the end.
You'll need a good measuring tape, a pair of jeans that have the perfect length, a sewing machine, an iron, scissors, pinking shears and some great iron on hem tape. You can do this!
Sewing with denim
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Seriously, the best video I’ve seen. Thank you for keeping it basic yet informative for us beginners 🙌🏻. I feel confident to start hemming now!
Thank you very much.
Have watched numerous videos on here on how to do the same as you did. However all of those confused me and yours was the only one that made it easy to follow as in rolling up just 1/2 of the fabric.
Other-words if one rolled up 2 inches as they need to shorten it by two inches, one takes half and rolls it up 1 inch . The other videos never mentioned that and just started sewing.
Thank you so much.
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A denim needle is actually a 90. Thank you for this demo! Quick and easy!
Thank you for the correction. I’m by no way a sewing expert. 😊
This is by far the best video on hemming jeans. You were clear with all the instructions and videos. It gave me the confidence to try it and both legs came out beautifully. I think I watched the video 8 times before tackling the project. That took longer than the time it took to actually hem the jeans! Thank you for sharing. Also, thanks to the girl who suggested placing a thick button behind the foot when sewing over the very thick seams. That worked like a charm!
That’s fantastic. I’m so glad my video helped. I’ll have to try the button trick myself. 😉
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Very easy to do and my jeans look great. A bonus is I can still roll them up when I want to and you can't tell they have been hemmed. Thank you so much.
awesome
I'm not a sewer and frankly I had my doubts about the final look. But the results blew me away! The hem truly does look perfectly original. Thank you so much for sharing. Your easy instructions made me think even I could accomplish this.
That’s awesome. I’m so glad you were able to make your pants look great!
Thank you. I loved your method.
I've had a pair of jeans waiting for me to hem for about a year. Now I won't be so afraid with this method. Thank you so much😊
That’s awesome. You can do it! 😊
BEST EASIEST TO FOLLOW METHOD!!!! TY so much! I am hemming my son’s heavy- duty denim work jeans and this has turned out perfectly each time!
I’m so glad you liked the video. You can do it! 😊
I have been sewing for a long time, and I hate hemming jeans for myself and my husband! Thank you for showing something I think I can do and be able to wear the jeans in the actual daylight!
If I can do it, you can do it! LOL Let me know how it goes.
This was so easy to do by your instructions…learned something new and very useful. The jeans look awesome! Thank you 😊
That’s fantastic. I’m so glad! Make sure to subscribe
I have watched about 8 videos on jean hemming and yours is the most informative. Your ring is distracting me, it's gorgeous!
Oh my goodness. Thank you.
Love it! Thank you
I found your video so helpful after watching several others. Thank you so much. Also the tip you gave about the thick part of the seam. You have given me much more confidence as a beginner and the jeans I have taken up were a success. Yay. 😊
Awesome. You can do it, just take your time. Thank you for watching.
You wonderful woman !! Now I can do it. Heaven sent you.
It’s easy! Just take your time. They will look great. Thank you for the sweet comment.
Just bought a new pair of jeans and never had to shorten them before. I don't sew much but if my machine cooperates, I can do this!!! Thanks bunches!!!
You can do it. Take your time.
Easy to follow and the camera work was excellent every step of the way. Thank you for sharing.
thank you very much.
Thanks for keeping it simple!
You bet! Thank you for watching
Very easy to follow…thank you!
Thank you
Thank you, thank you for this video! You helped making shortening my jeans so not scary. I so appreciate you! Mine turned out great!
You are very welcome. Thank you for watching.
Love this idea. Looks easy. Thank you!
You are so welcome!
Thank you at $12 a pair hemming is something I have to do and your Explanation is so clear and easy to understand Thank you
You are so welcome! I. so glad it was helpful. make sure to subscribe. 😊
Thanks for sharing your ideas. Its very straightforward. Keep it up and God bless
Thank you for the kind words.
If you place a thickish button under the back of the presser foot and hold it whilst going over the bulk of the seam it will help to sew it much easier ❤
Thank you. I always love new tips and tricks!😊
Thank you! Just hemmed one pair of pants. Will now do many more.
That’s awesome
Great video, easy to follow and straight to the point!
Thank you for watching. You can do it!
Very good video, easy and to the point with good close up video! Thank You !!!
Thank you for watching.
Saving this video!!!
Beautiful lady showing us a very practical way of timing. We expect a master piece thanks for you lesson and good luck
Thank you for the kind words.
Very good at explaining how to do it!
Thank you.
Thank you so much! I’ve seen other videos and they just look hard! Lol this one definitely made it much easier.
Glad I could help!
I worked along with the video. Fantastic!!! Thank you
Glad it helped!
Thank you. It is very useful. Definitely going to try out.
Great!
Thank you, worked like a charm
Great to hear!
I’m going to try this. TFS.
Just take your time and you’ll do just fine.
Thanks! Great video!
Thank you
Great trips. Thank you.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Thanks so much!!
You're welcome!
Very Very helpful 👏
Thank you
Awesome idea I like it will try this thank you 🌹
It’s pretty easy. Just take your time. Thank you for watching. Make sure to subscribe.
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Thank you so much for doing this! It was so easy! Ans my son thinks I’m a genius! This video was so helpful
Well that’s a great compliment. Way to go Mom.
The best finishing i have watched so far..But I love my pants very much so dont fell confident.. I cut the original hem and just fold and sew again..cant compromise the finishing..
I understand. It can be scary.
thank you!!!
Thank you
Thanks so much for this! It was so easy to follow. Quick question though, I don't own a pair of pinking shears, do you think the hem will stay well enough if i just cut the excess off with regular fabric scissors? I'll definitely still do the extra zigzag stitch step for sure regardless.
I would think so. Maybe zig zag twice.
OMG….love how you used your cricut heat press! 😂
Just like using an iron!! lol. Thanks for watching.
My gosh so much easier! Thank you
Glad it helped!
I have researched several utube examples of how to hem jeans. It’s either too complicated or not clear enough. Thank-you. Your presentation has given me the confidence I need to start hemming my jeans. 😊
I tried to make it a simple and concise as possible without being confusing. I’m glad you enjoyed the video. I hope your jean hemming works out great. Thanks for watching.
I have watched other videos of this and yours is by far the easiest to follow! May I ask, please, why did you zigzag the edge then use pinking shears to cut above the zigzag rather than zigzag the cut hem? Thank you for explaining so well and for sharing!
I had to reread your question. I wasn’t quite sure if I was going to cut off the hem or not until I got done then decided it was best to cut that off so that I did not trip over it. In the past I had one pair that a seamstress had hemmed for me and she kept the excess hem and I kept getting my boot caught in them and nearly fell down a flight of stairs. If the excess hem was short enough I would’ve just left it but with it being as much fabric as it was, it was safer to cut it off. But it was a decision I made after I sewed the zigzag. I hope that makes sense.
I would do both steps as extra insurance the hem stays put, without excessive fraying.
@@Katrn30 Thank you for your helpful replies. Doing both definitely gives a neat and tidy finish, preventing fraying.
Thank you for sharing .BLESSINGS
Thank you very much. You’ll have to try it sometime
You are genius
Well I wouldn’t go that far. LOL 😂
Great video! Wondering how the tape holds up after the jeans are dried in the dryer.....does it stay on well? Thanks!
I have never had it fail! That video was over 2 years ago and those jeans are worn often. 😊. Thank you for watching.
Easiest video I've seen yet. Thank you. Would the double sided tape wear off with continual washing? Would stitching that area work rather than the tape or would that be obvious on the outside?
I’ve never had a problem. I still wear those jeans today and wash and dry them regularly.
yes the button works
Hey Kimberly, senior here trying to hem my jeans. This video is better than most of the others. The last part of cutting the excess off and taping the seam could be avoided by stitching the excess cuff on the inside of the leg right ( using blue thread ) ? Thanks :)
I would worry that the bottom of the pant would be too thick.
If you put a rolled up piece of vinyl or a seam jumper, in behind the pressure foot when coming to a seam, it will help immensely.
True. I used just what I had on hand at home. I’m also not a sewer. LOL
Use Stean-a-seam fusible in 1/4" width; not cutting and much easier. A great video!!
I actually would have but my Walmart didn’t have it at the time. 😊
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Does it matter how long I want to hem them ? Suppose let’s say I have a 34 length but want to shorten to about 28 and keep original hems .
They’re super baggy so I know they won’t loose much shape if I shorten them I will know I would love the fit since the waist is Perfect
I would say no but definitely cut off the bulk at the end.
good job and looks easy to do. Great idea about the sticky tape. 11345
Glad it was helpful!
You mentioned that you changed your settings on your sewing machine, but didn't mention what those settings were (unless I missed that). Could you tell us what settings you used on your machine? Hope this isn't a silly question, but I am a newbie to this. Thanks!
Absolutely not a silly question. I changed the size of the zig zag stitch to be more narrow and taller to help with fraying. The tension had to be changed to accommodate the denim thickness. That will be different for different denims. I’m definitely not a sewer so I used a sample piece of fabric to get the correct settings. It took me a few adjustments to keep the thread from breaking.
What sewing machine are you using in video?
A brother from Walmart
Hey did you pinked edges hold up in the wash or did they fray?
They’ve done fine.
You can use fray check to seal off the ends
Hi
What foot have you used for this jeans hemming.please let me know thank you
I only have the foot that comes with the machine. I don’t know what it’s called.
What kind of tape did you use? Is is permanent and
washable?
It is peel and stick and it’s called fabricfuse. I buy it at Walmart. Yes it’s permanent and is washable. Those jeans always go into the washer and dryer. Never had a problem.
Hi, Help please!! I need to shorten a pair of draw cord bottom trousers by 13.5 cms. How do I calculate the measurement to where to stitch?! And will the draw cord still work?!
I’m not sure what you mean by cord bottom? Do they cinch on the bottom and tighten at the ankle or do they cinch up the sides? If they cinch up the sides, no the cord will not work afterwards because we have sewn across the cord creating the shorter hem. If you are saying the cinch runs through the bottom hem and draws in around the ankle, then yes, they should still work.
I’ll wait to hear from you for any further information I might be able to help you with.
@@kimberlyanndesigns1 Hi, thanks for your reply. They cinch around the ankle. They’re specialist ‘climbing trousers’ (my daughter’s, very expensive) which is why I’m worried about making a mistake!
@@tillysmith8469 if there is nothing being drawn up the side of the leg and the cord is just in the hem, I would think you should be fine. Be careful when stitching, not to stitch into the cord because then you can’t cinch them. 😉
@@kimberlyanndesigns1 thank you for your expert advice. I have shortened them, very successfully. Thank you so much for such an easy to follow video. My finished result looks quite professional!
Hello, what are your settings?
honestly I don’t remember. I always need to test out settings on scrap material first.
Should I taper then hem or hem then taper? Thanks.
Definitely taper then hem.
@@kimberlyanndesigns1 Thanks! 👍
Can I use this method for dress pants as well?
The dress pants I’m not sure there would be a reason to do it that way. It’s just that when you ham jeans that bottom just never looks right if you cut everything off. I’m not quite sure how well the dress pants would work doing this message.
Wow speak to text is horrible! Sorry
Will you Please let me know the model of your Sewing machine ? TIA
It is a Brother LS 2350 and I bought it from Walmart about 10 years ago.
How much does a tailor charge for a job like this ?
Anywhere from $20-$40
HOPE some one will respond. I will shorten a liquid knit pair of slacks. I know how to stitch around the original hem. My issue is this is stretch fabric, I will have AN EXCESS of fabric to cut off. How to keep it from flipping down.
Hello. Thank you for the question. What would you think about using the fabric fuse to hold the fabric in place?
GOOD IDEA THANKS
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why is everybody want to keep the original now what do you think is easier to cut the other ones off and you saw him up or am I missing something here I just got a machine so I don't know anything about sewing
Because jeans never look right on the bottom if you just cut them off and hem them. They look strange. That’s just my opinion. A jeans hem is a total different look than other pants.
I've seen other vids, that I still don't understand..🙄😂. And others the lighting was rubbish.
I could follow yours and lighting good. Now, I've just got to man up and do it 😂
Thank you. Go for it! Just take your time and you’ll be fine. Let me know how it turns out.
If you will pin the fabric in place and then place the pant leg wrong side out over a hard surface and flatten it with a hammer, it will flatten the seamed fabric making it much easier to sew through the seams.
Wow, never thought of that. Thank you
Thanks so much for a great video! I like how you explained everything and all the steps. The pacing was just right for me to follow along! I hate hemming jeans, but this method is going to be much better! It's a game changer for sure!
You can do it! Thank you for the kind words.
@@kimberlyanndesigns1 My jeans came out awesome! No more paying for alterations on my jeans! Thanks again for your help!😀
hello very beautiful video please I ask request very nicely please kindly film how to thread and operate the sewing machine please OK?please kindly reply back OK?thank you very much
I’m not much of a sewer but that’s a great idea.
I would rather keep it as one piece, I never want to sew two pieces together, NO, NO, NO !
The only reason I cut anything off of these jeans was because there was so much excess after bringing the pants up to the correct length. After a while, you might be able to notice the bulk and unless it is secured, you could trip if wearing heels. Believe me, it happened to me. I nearly fell down a flight of stairs when the heel of my shoe got caught in the “excess material” left on the pants.