HomeHow to Hem Jeans with the Original Hem (Ultimate Guide!)
Ever since I started sewing as a teenager, I quickly became the designated seamstress in our family.
My parents and sister would regularly give me their pants, skirts and dresses to hem or alter.
measure the hem height for new fold line
Furthermore, you keep the contrasting thread color from the original hem.
I promise to get to them eventually, I really do.
And then adjust the fold to that new marked position.
In my example, the amount is 3 34.
Refold the hem by half the amount you measured previously.
Pin hem in place around the entire leg opening.
Using a right sided presser foot, insert the folded leg opening under the sewing machine.
Stitch all the way around as close to the original hem as possible.
Reinforce the stitches at the start and end of the stitch line.
Take care to not catch the other side of the leg opening as you sew.
Cut the excess folded length leaving no more than 12 seam allowance from the new stitch line.
you’re able to use a zig zag stitch or a serger to finish the raw edge.
This is an important step to prevent the fabric from fraying.
Stitch all the way around using a matching thread color to clean finish the raw edges.
Fold the new hem down and press into place.
Turn the jeans inside out and lay them down on a flat surface.
ensure the position for your new hem is marked on the inside too.
I drew a line on my pair with yellow wax.
Continue sewing the inner leg, merging back to the original inner leg seam at the bottom opening.
Remove the previous inner leg stitching to reduce bulk.
And then fold the hem back up to see the difference: no more bunching when folded!
Fabric no longer bunches when hem is folded up!
Frayed jeans are all the rage these days!
In the next few weeks, Ill show you how to hem jeans to achieve a professional frayed edge.
Do you have any tips and tricks for hemming jeans?
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measure the hem height for new fold line
Fabric no longer bunches when hem is folded up!
