How to Hem Jeans While Keeping Original Hem

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Short people rejoice! Here's an easy way to hem those jeans and keep the original distressed hem.
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@ProfessorPincushion 4 года назад

A lot of people wonder why you take the total hem amount and cut this number in half. If I fold up 1" and sew at the top, it's 1" on the front and 1" on the back, meaning I'm eventually cutting off a total of 2" from the bottom of the pants. If your still unsure, pin your hem and try them on before sewing and cutting, this way it'll turn out perfectly. Sorry for the confusion and I hope this helps.

@tonyloliya3006 4 года назад

WHAT WOULD YOU CALL ONE SIDE PRESSER FOOT YOU USED TO MAKE THE FIRST STITCH?

@3beesgal 3 года назад

@@tonyloliya3006 I think she called it her zipper foot. Most machines come with one, but I've never seen one that looks like her's.

@bgclarinet 3 года назад

I feel like this only works if you know the quantity you want taken off. If instead, you've flipped up the cuff to what you want the new length to be, I think at 1:45 you have to measure to include the hem as well, divide that number by two, and sew the cuff at that length. Otherwise, you'll end up with pants that are slightly too long (the length of the hem, ~1/2") each time. For example, my pants are 30" total and I try them on and roll the cuff up to where I want the new hem. Now they're 26" pants. I'm taking off 4", but the hem is 1/2" so the part you 're saying to measure (and the length you're taking off) would only be 3.5", leaving the pants at 26.5".

@jacobbelmontes4899 3 года назад

Guess I should have read this before making my comment.

@kimc7376 3 года назад

@@bgclarinet I am 5'2" & I decided to start hemming my own jeans to save money. I did 4 pairs of jeans using this method of measurement & although I'd rather have my jeans too long vs too short, all 4 pairs were 1/2" longer than I wanted them to be. You can still use this method to measure but instead of pinning it at 1" like she did, add the hem measurement amount (in my case it was 1/2") to that halved number. In this case, 1/2" + 1" = 1.5" so pin @ 1.5" - Perfect every time.

@juliexiong4124 4 года назад

Wow, she called me out by telling me to stop folding the bottom of my pants. Oof. I felt that

@thesharinganknight9859 4 года назад

Julie Xiong don't listen to her on that, everyone has their own style I personally love cuffing my distressed jeans and regular jeans but I need to hem it so I can do it even now

@JuanJohn013 4 года назад

2 in. Folding is good

@CR-ce5lf 3 года назад

I haaaate folding certain jeans or pants on me, it just doesn’t look right

@brian1801 4 года назад

Absolutely outstanding video. My mother was a seamstress. Just one of the reasons I miss her.

@delicacies4362 3 года назад

sorry man :(

@Smquigleydill 3 года назад

Man of us do.

@user-hh9jc9hs8f 3 года назад

I wish u wellbeing brotha🙌

@kittycatgirl1139 3 года назад

Hope ur doing well, keep ur head up king or queen!

@Samrahouse0210 3 года назад

She is in a better place.

@mamamillwright458 3 месяца назад

Thank you SO MUCH for going slow. Keeping the camera in focus, and not having your fingers in the way!!! ❤❤❤❤ Love this video

@fpwest1526 2 года назад

This tutorial is brilliant. I just did this for two pairs of jeans this weekend. They came out perfectly. I've never touched a sewing machine, until now.

@marisolsoprano Год назад

How was it?! 'm thinking of buying too since I'm 5'0 and it's sooooo hard to find pants for my height

@JordanSmith-jd1ee 7 месяцев назад

How long did it take you, start to finish?

@fpwest1526 7 месяцев назад

@@JordanSmith-jd1ee I doubt it took me any longer than two hours.

@callahancovington4278 7 лет назад

I watched several tutorials on this and yours is by far: 1) has the best quality video and audio 2) has the most clear and concise instructions Thank you!

@ProfessorPincushion 7 лет назад

thank you so much for the compliment! :)

@Boricua50ify 4 года назад

Callahan Covington I agree with you. The I've seen.

@ntesla100 4 года назад

Agreed!

@annedavey8353 5 лет назад

Thank you - worked perfectly. For people out there who, like me, don't have a sewing machine, it is really easy to do by hand.

@ProfessorPincushion 5 лет назад

oh good! I'm so glad it worked out for you :)

@merry3733 3 месяца назад

Yes, even though I have a machine, I was kind of thinking it would be easier to get right in the channel by hand

@2degucitas 7 лет назад

hint for Moms: don't cut off the excess fabric. Just whip stitch it down and forgo the topstitching. You can let it out later for your growing kid, or another kid!! Mom of 4 here.

@ProfessorPincushion 7 лет назад

I agree! that's a great trick :)

@candyluna2929 7 лет назад

2degucitas EXCELLENT TIP!!

@diannaa6189 7 лет назад

2degucitas it's called the trickle down effect. If you have kids, especially boys, passing down jeans and shirts are a given. When I was little all the boys had their jeans folded up and as the school year progressed it came down more and more LOL

@jeaniebird999 5 лет назад

The only problem is the line that's left showing.

@laimk680 5 лет назад

2degucitas i

@TheJanesaw 7 лет назад

Thank you for the tutorial. I have 3 pair of new jeans i needed to hem, my wife wanted me to take them to a seamstress but after watching the video i was confident i could do it myself. Just finished my 2nd pair. they look great and my wife conceded that you can't tell that they have been hemmed.

@ProfessorPincushion 7 лет назад

it's like magic, right? :) I'm so glad it worked out for you!

@susanvandeventer7975 3 года назад

Thank you! I am horrible at sewing but wanted to preserve a decorative hem on a pair of pajama bottoms that were too long. Your instructions were so clear and complete that I was able to shorten them and keep the original hem. Yay!

@lindakwilman 7 лет назад

After watching this video, I just used this for three new pairs of jeans. How have I lived for 50 years and not known this trick?! Nice job and thank you so much for sharing!

@leebond489 5 лет назад

Linda Kay. you may not be as happy after you've washed them a few times.

@sophie-fr3xu 5 лет назад

Me too!

@jamieblackwell2324 4 года назад

Amen!!!

@sheshe4517 6 лет назад

I figured this myself when I was 15 years old and since been doing it. There are also fabric tapes to prevent it from folding in addition to stitching the corners.

@gardenlovers2 6 лет назад

I'm a beginner (very novice) sewer, and after watching your video I tried to hem my daughter's jeans and they came out perfect! I can't thank you enough. Your video was so clear to follow. Can't wait for my next project. Thank you!

@debrareynaga1305 4 года назад

I am a newbie to sewing, made a promise that was...beyond my skill lol and this video saved me! Thank you for this tip it was so easy and turned out great!

@domenicosuppappola676 3 года назад

BG Clarinet below commented that after you fold back the cuff to the desired fit length you should "include the original hem when measuring" from the bottom edge and before dividing by 2 to determine the material to be shortened out. After trying your method and hers I believe she is correct (try it with a strip of paper pretending it's a pants leg to convince yourself). If you do not include the hem in the measurement, your pants will be too long by the length of the original hem, and especially noticeable if the original hem is very wide. Nonetheless you have a very nice, informative video!

@norwood8888 3 года назад

Brilliant!! For years i’ve had a rubbish hem on my jeans when shortening them... but no more!! Have just shortened 3 new pairs of Superdry shorts... Ruddy perfect, distressed look an all, and i’m a 70 year old guy whos only ever hand sown a few things before. I have been staring at that sowing machine for years (one of the only things my wife left when she buggered off), it’s now my best friend thanks to your vid!! Oh, and the one that showed me where the cotton goes on the machine... Thank you!!

@nowirehangers2815 2 года назад

Good job Norwood!

@dl733sak 5 лет назад

Fantastic method for jeans. I always hated when they were hemmed and it was so noticeable due to the conventional method. I'm a dude and currently having my Mom give me sewing lessons on the sewing machine. She taught me as a kid basic hand sewing. I think it's smart for dudes to learn this stuff. Between my Mom and RU-vid, I want to learn not just hemming but will/am learning how to take in the waist on pants, sizing down a t shirt and also the easy method of turning baggy jeans to slim/skinny ones. Thank you for the video. My mom will love it.

@ProfessorPincushion 5 лет назад

thanks for the kind words. So glad you found this tutorial helpful

@blueberry_lemon Год назад

My mom dug out some early 2000s jeans recently that were too long for her liking now. I just hemmed both of them and they turned out great! This tutorial was really easy to follow! I appreciate it!

@missmc9192 6 лет назад

What a godsend for us shorties. Always turning up trousers and keeping the original hem is genius! Thanks so much!

@ashleylott7727 5 лет назад

Fabulous! Very understandable. I'm almost 5'1", and my mother is 4'11, so this will come in handy. Thanks!

@soniaclarkson3766 4 года назад

What!!!! Her instructions could NOT be more CLEAR and straight forward! I hav never touched a sewing machine and hemmed all my jeans after watching.

@janomalley 4 месяца назад

Wow - this is 8 years old and it's helping me today! Thank you so much.

@Frazzlewoman 4 года назад

You can also use iron on seam tapes for the excess fabric. This will keep you from catching your feet or legs on the leftover, and you won’t have to topstitch it down. It can be removed later if you choose to let out your jeans. Thanks Professor Pincushion for this clear and understandable tutorial. I’m subscribing to your channel. 👍🏻☺️

@tararoberts2625 6 лет назад

One of the best tutorials I’ve seen on how to do this, thank you!!

@sheilashung323 4 года назад

Best video on hemming jeans! I hemmed my son’s and his friends’ jeans multiple times. You made me a hero!

@leopardqueen86 4 года назад

I'm so glad I found this! I'm going to hem all my pants this way. I always need to hem my slacks for work too.

@shabanaamir2430 3 года назад

Amazing results. My daughter and her college friend could not tell it was done at home. Absolutely perfect step by step instructions with detailed explanations as to why the step is important. A big thanks to you 😊

@veronicastrudwick251 2 месяца назад

Thank you so much Professor Pin Cushion for your taking up jeans. This video tip has been so helpful to me as I have just finished taking up three pairs of jeans and they look just as they did when I brought them home. They have their original hems but are a perfect length for the wearer.. You are a genius!

@rachelpradhan 3 года назад

My husband bought my first sewing machine for Mother's Day (after I heavily hinted ;) and this was my first *ever* project, and it worked so well. My husband is so pleased, and I'm so happy I can do this by myself! My second project is going to be pillow covers with zippers. Subscribed!

@judydq 8 лет назад

This makes hemming my jeans sooo simple! Ahhh thank you!

@djcp8853 5 лет назад

Great video...wish I had known this years ago...worked like a charm!

@kogabear1 4 года назад

This is by far my favorite sewing tip / how to video. I have watched it several times. I shudder to think about how I used to do them. Thank you.

@juliete7670 2 года назад

I've been sewing (buttons, experiments) for 25+ years, but never hemmed and was shocked I accidentally ordered jeans for tall, and 5 inches needed to be hemmed & I didn't want a raw hem; long story short, I found your video & it gave me the confidence I needed to hem them myself and I did... Perfectly!! Thank you much!!!

@mrses44 7 лет назад

How clever! And how much easier than the way I've always done it. Thank you.

@dmaria0282 7 лет назад

You are an incredible talent and teacher! Thank you for all of your tutorials:)

@shari3880 4 года назад

I have been sewing on and off for years. I am self taught. This video has been the best by far. It is very clear. I really like the fact you actually show the sewing process slowly. And you explain the foot needed and the placement of the foot on the material. Thanks so much.

@carmelfrazier8371 2 года назад

This is so great! Thank you so much! I have been hemming jeans for my short family for many years and will definitely do it your way from now on.

@valdatriegaardt6310 6 лет назад

I like how you go real slow with the machine..great tutorial ! Thanks

@100178020959 5 лет назад

Looks easy when you know how, love your nails.

@bishopsgyal 4 года назад

Okay so I looked at SEVERAL other videos and yours is by FAR the BEST! I’ve seen. So thank you!!!

@sarahstegall5 Год назад

This is a great tutorial! I have been needing to hem a pair of jeans for the longest time. Today was the day! Easy to follow instructions, especially for someone who is not a 'strong' seamstress. I am super proud of myself for getting this done! And it looks good too!! Thank you!!!

@spaceguns Год назад

This was so helpful, thank you! All the details and tips on exactly how to do things were well explained and demonstrated, exactly what I needed.

@christinelunstrum6040 5 лет назад

Thank you! You are a great teacher and explain everything perfectly. I used this video to hem some blue jeans and they look great. I love that this technique saves the original jean hem look.

@maitlandparkta 4 года назад

This is the very best hemming jeans video I have seen, the instruction are given in a clear and easy to follow manner, I have a sewing machine sitting idle for a few years, came across this video, thought, I'll give this a go, now I have shortened three pairs of jeans , and its all down to this wonderful Lady, Thank you.

@bonniekuhn1366 8 лет назад

Great videos - broad subject range, clear explanations, and no "attitude."

@teresablubaugh321 5 лет назад

Excellent quality video and instructions, plus great options!

@sadiedesimone7460 2 года назад

Thank you for being so thorough and clear. Some of us sew only occasionally and don’t know all the great tips and hacks. 😊❤️👍👍

@zoeb3634 4 года назад

I can't thank you enough. I've got 3 pairs of my nan's jeans to take up and this has saved my life. Such an easy, clear video to follow #2019

@tylerkimdura6690 5 лет назад

I did this for my motorcycle jeans, thank you so much!

@estellestone5322 5 лет назад

This is AWESOME!! I'm not afraid to do this anymore!!! THANK YOU, THANK YOU!! How can anyone put a thumbs down? That's ridiculous. I can't wait to try this. :-)

@lgagner22960 3 года назад

Love this! My husband has such a short inseam and this is now going to save us so much money with his jeans. THANK YOU!!

@debbypilloud9116 Год назад

Thank you!!! This was so easy. I’ve been sewing for a long time and never thought of hemming jeans this way. Thank you for this easy fix👍

@maryg3143 5 лет назад

This is awesome! Thank you, you're a genius.

@luckywize5270 5 лет назад

Excellent tutorial And great vid too Thank you

@debbahern971 4 года назад

Great tutorial! Easy to follow and looks awesome when done. Thank you so much for posting this!

@carols8090 2 года назад

Even though I'm an accomplished seamstress, I refer to this video EVERY time I need to hem jeans! Thank you so much! You are so clear and concise!

@lissa4306 5 лет назад

In already using a denim needle & thread, attach your machine's leveling presser foot to glide over the 3 layer bulky hem. Its the presser foot w/a black push button on the left side. It is far easier to sew garments correctly. Shortcuts are often sloppy or have too many time consuming steps! Distressing can be easily done w/bleach mixed w/lots of water ...

@murraysnudge8388 4 года назад

Absolutely love the painted nails!

@alexandertcherepanov2094 4 года назад

Murray Snudge You are absolutely right rest of them this sucks

@FESTIVE1000 Год назад

I just hemmed my first pair of jeans using your method, and I was quite pleased with the results. Thank you for making this video.

@FakemonNova 4 месяца назад

As a beginner, this is the first tutorial I've followed where I didn't have any issues. Thank you for this easy and concise tutorial!

@ElmerCat 5 лет назад

Thank you for teaching me this technique!

@brianmcconnell81 7 лет назад

Thank you I needed to hem my sons paints the dryclean place wanted $12 a pair to hem so I went and bought a sewing machine and the last time I used a sewing machine was in homecik in highschool so off to RU-vid I went since I found your video after a few flaws and about 3 times watching I got it yay and im a guy too yes a man that can now hem jeans yay also while I was at Wal-Mart I found some fabric that I made a dress for both my girls rhe fabric was on clearance for $1.50 a yard n I can make 4 dresses cheap lol

@kwkstar 7 лет назад

My mother taught me how to sew with and without a sewing machine when I was a kid, I'm 58 and still sewing.

@keishajpmes1103 6 лет назад

Brian McConnell kudos!

@christinereinmiller3784 6 лет назад

Brian McConnell n

@limeyanexpat3659 6 лет назад

Good dad!!!

@vickivela7661 6 лет назад

Brian McConnell congrats, enjoy your hobby!

@reneebyard8694 Год назад

Thank you so much for your VERY easy to follow tutorial. I can NOT believe how easy this was and how many times, I've paid $20 for my jeans to be hemmed in the past. No more, thanks to you and RU-vid!

@crikeymos22 7 лет назад

Bloody magic. Who'd have thought. Thanks you've saved me for a seperate project.

@beckbot5490 5 лет назад

Thank you SO MUCH for this video! I am 5'4" with a non standard inseam. Short length is too short and regular length is too long. I just hemmed up 2 pair of jeans in no time with help from your video. Your instructions are clear and easy to follow. I've subscribed as well:)

@sharon9826 7 лет назад

Hi Tova, I just hemmed my jeans using your instructions. It was very easy to do and the finished product looks very good. I procrastinated for a couple of days because I thought it would be hard but I was so wrong. Thank you for this video.

@ProfessorPincushion 7 лет назад

yay! I'm so glad it worked out for you! :)

@danielle8140 7 лет назад

Great tip! Also I love that your nails are always on point!!

@Katrn30 2 года назад

Thank you so much…I’ve watched many videos and yours is so clear and easy to follow. Thanks a million!

@ronniemueller5772 5 лет назад

Excellent video! Thanks so much!

@dgpowell 8 лет назад

this was great!!! i am now inspired to hem alllllllll of my too long jeans that i've just simply cuffed.

@ProfessorPincushion 8 лет назад

+bug wilson yay, glad you found our tutorial helpful :)

@katheyre7572 6 лет назад

bug wilson

@cloroxbleach3936 4 года назад

last

@nanny5301 4 года назад

The best video yet on shortening jeans keeping the original hem!

@charlotteruse158 3 года назад

Excellent job explaining the process! When I was in high school the cutest clothes I had were the ones my mom made. She was always sewing something. Easter dresses, clothes for my daughter's Barbies, dance recital costumes. My fear is that in fifty years there will be no one left who knows how to sew, or crochet for that matter. It is going to be a lost art form. Well done, thank you.

@barbaraoaker972 7 лет назад

This is a great tutorial for hemming jeans....thank you so much! I'm short and have struggled with hemming jeans all my life.

@ProfessorPincushion 7 лет назад

me too!

@robyndean1990 7 лет назад

Me too!!

@lynnortiz1436 7 лет назад

Awesome. No more cuffed and/or safety pinned jeans.

@ProfessorPincushion 7 лет назад

As a short person, it's amazing to wear jeans that are the perfect length, so I can relate :)

@miashanklin3323 4 года назад

Thank you for the simplicity of your video. I'm a beginner and you helped make my husband's pants look like someone professional hemmed them. I'm definitely going to subscribe to your channel. Thank you again!

@olechuga2 6 лет назад

Ms., thank you very much for your ideas on this problem. Information obviously needed, and never before presented.

@vitoshaword2270 8 лет назад

Great tutorial; I only wish that I'd seen it before I got my jeans fixed by being cut up :( Oh, well; never mind, I'll know for next time :) Thank you for taking the time to make it and share it with us!

@ProfessorPincushion 8 лет назад

+Yordanka O'Callaghan the next time will be better :)

@victorbonet3216 4 года назад

Helpful information on this video for a simple hiding hem and a professional look. Thanks for posting.

@whitewaterwoman 4 года назад

You explained the process very clearly. I like the design element that the top stitching adds.

@MamaHummzz Год назад

This is genius! I told my client the bottom would be gone and she was fine with that but now I'm happy to surprise her! Thank you!

@samm4940 4 года назад

Your local tailor shop lost some business from this tutorial

@edmundooliver7584 4 года назад

they would not do it this way.

@shanteez2760 8 лет назад

Thank you..great tutorial - very clear and easy to follow.

@ProfessorPincushion 7 лет назад

You're welcome :)

@imraanpondor5992 7 лет назад

How to hem a jean pant

@malaramsamy5621 6 лет назад

Fantastic. Really amazing

@cloroxbleach3936 4 года назад

noice

@annw1395 3 года назад

I watched several videos on this, and yours was the best. Good close-up shots!

@jennyrobbins6864 6 месяцев назад

I keep coming back to your video over and over. I am always hemming jeans for my husband and brother. The side seams for my machine is where I keep having difficulty, but since I started using the zipper foot, it has been going a little better. At least I have fewer snags. Really love your attention to detail. I know there Is only so much one can fit into a video.

@dlaru1376 7 лет назад

my speciality is wedding gowns and fancy gowns. recently my customers are bringing me regular clothes and I got jeans that needed an original hem. Omg, what to do? your tuts was excellent and while I was watching and listening within the first 5 min I got IT down and the jeans were done before your video ended. thank you! (the folding 1/2 shorter from the edge was the key!)

@ProfessorPincushion 7 лет назад

yay, I'm glad it helped :D

@NoDontLikeIt 5 лет назад

Have you ever had anyone complain about the way their jeans look after you’re finished? I would not be a happy customer if you handed me a pair of jeans that looked like this.

@AE_Red Год назад

Thank you so much! I shorten 2 jeans keeping the original hems using your method. They look perfect! 😁 Also I didn’t cut excess fabric, gotta keep room for growing teen 😊

@beachcitybay4497 Год назад

Great video! I used to take my jeans to a wonderful seamstress that utilized this way of hemming my jeans. I’ve looked for years to find this way of shortening my jeans to do it myself ( we moved to another state). So happy to have found you!

@cherylbarnes851 6 лет назад

Great tutorial, makes so much sense when I watch how you did it but i would've had no idea!

@KiraOhmart 7 лет назад

SUCH CLARITY THANK YOU

@cristinalicia 8 лет назад

It's like watching a magic trick 😊😊 thank you for posting!!!

@BellaNC 6 лет назад

Great instruction! Thanks! 😀

@helenlangton3993 2 месяца назад

This technique is just brilliant! I have just used it on a pair of Tommy Hillfiger flared jeans that I’ve had in the cupboard for over 10 years and never worn because of the length. I cannot wait to wear them now I’ve taken them up! Thanks Professor Pincushion 🎉

@suv2w 2 года назад

Thanks a ton professor pincushion! I’ve been holding on to some pairs of too-long jeans for years because I hate the idea of being so wasteful and throwing them out/“donating” them. My plan of just eventually growing two more inches in adulthood hasn’t panned out, but your video made the process of altering them so easy to understand. Best