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

3 жыл бұрын

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

@3beesgal

3 жыл бұрын

@@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 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

Guess I should have read this before making my comment.

@kimc7376

3 жыл бұрын

@@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.

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

@thesharinganknight9859

4 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

2 in. Folding is good

@CR-ce5lf

3 жыл бұрын

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

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

@delicacies4362

3 жыл бұрын

sorry man :(

@Smquigleydill

3 жыл бұрын

Man of us do.

@user-hh9jc9hs8f

3 жыл бұрын

I wish u wellbeing brotha🙌

@kittycatgirl1139

3 жыл бұрын

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

@Samrahouse0210

3 жыл бұрын

She is in a better place.

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

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

Жыл бұрын

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

6 ай бұрын

How long did it take you, start to finish?

@fpwest1526

6 ай бұрын

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

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 жыл бұрын

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

@merry3733

2 ай бұрын

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

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 жыл бұрын

thank you so much for the compliment! :)

@Boricua50ify

4 жыл бұрын

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

@ntesla100

4 жыл бұрын

Agreed!

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 жыл бұрын

I agree! that's a great trick :)

@candyluna2929

7 жыл бұрын

2degucitas EXCELLENT TIP!!

@diannaa6189

6 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

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

@laimk680

5 жыл бұрын

2degucitas i

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!

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 жыл бұрын

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

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 жыл бұрын

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

@sophie-fr3xu

5 жыл бұрын

Me too!

@jamieblackwell2324

4 жыл бұрын

Amen!!!

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

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!

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 жыл бұрын

Good job Norwood!

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.

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!

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!

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 KZread, 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 жыл бұрын

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

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!

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

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!

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 😊

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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!

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

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

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!!!

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

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. 👍🏻☺️

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

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!!!

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.

Looks easy when you know how, love your nails.

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

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

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!

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

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.

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.

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!!

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

Excellent quality video and instructions, plus great options!

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.

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👍

Excellent video! Thanks so much!

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 ...

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.

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!

Thank you for teaching me this technique!

Excellent tutorial And great vid too Thank you

Excellent use of terminology throughout the tutorial.

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 KZread!

Absolutely love the painted nails!

@alexandertcherepanov2094

4 жыл бұрын

Murray Snudge You are absolutely right rest of them this sucks

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. :-)

Thank you. It worked so well. I was a little nervous but your directions were clear and easy to follow!

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.

hi! may i know why did you cut the length from 2 inches to 1 inch?

@ProfessorPincushion

7 жыл бұрын

it's 1" folded , so when it's unfolded that becomes 2". Does that help?

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

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

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

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

@ProfessorPincushion

8 жыл бұрын

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

@katheyre7572

6 жыл бұрын

bug wilson

@cloroxbleach3936

4 жыл бұрын

last

Your local tailor shop lost some business from this tutorial

@edmundooliver7584

4 жыл бұрын

they would not do it this way.

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!

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

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 жыл бұрын

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

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 KZread 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 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

Brian McConnell kudos!

@christinereinmiller3784

6 жыл бұрын

Brian McConnell n

@limeyanexpat3659

6 жыл бұрын

Good dad!!!

@vickivela7661

6 жыл бұрын

Brian McConnell congrats, enjoy your hobby!

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.

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

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

@ProfessorPincushion

7 жыл бұрын

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

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 жыл бұрын

me too!

@robyndean1990

7 жыл бұрын

Me too!!

Awesome idea! Instructions very clear.

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

SUCH CLARITY THANK YOU

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:)

Thank you. I followed these instructions and it worked perfectly. Very easy to follow.

This was so very helpful and easy to follow. I just bought a pair of jeans that fit so well but even with my shoes/boots they were much to long. Now they are perfect and look fabulous. Thank you!

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 жыл бұрын

yay, I'm glad it helped :D

@NoDontLikeIt

5 жыл бұрын

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.

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

@ProfessorPincushion

7 жыл бұрын

You're welcome :)

@imraanpondor5992

7 жыл бұрын

How to hem a jean pant

@malaramsamy5621

5 жыл бұрын

Fantastic. Really amazing

@cloroxbleach3936

4 жыл бұрын

noice

Thank you for this tutorial. Just hemmed my daughter’s jeans and they came out perfect!

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

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 жыл бұрын

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

Instructions not clear. I now have a pair of shorts that fit my cat.

@BuffyNoir140

4 жыл бұрын

Something is missing. How not to stitch the fold to pants. Gonna rewatch

@sabelocarzonpangilinan3294

4 жыл бұрын

And youre complaining? Thats an up for me

@tittieslol9231

4 жыл бұрын

Sabelo Carzon Pangilinan exactly like gurl make them a jacket too so they wont be cold 😂

@lorib5398

3 жыл бұрын

Ha ha. It's not user error??

@Jessejezzz

3 жыл бұрын

Mine died...

Thank you. Your tutorial is very simple and easy to understand. You covered all the how to’s and you even gave options on what to do after.

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

Very helpful tutorial. What size needle are you using?

@ProfessorPincushion

6 жыл бұрын

I think the denim needle is usually 100

nice

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 🎉

Excellent tutorial. Clear and concise directions. Thank you.

god this is so helpful. THANK YOU

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 😊

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

Coats & Clark makes a denim thread. Perfect application for this!