"American Hem" on Jeans While Keeping Original Hem (process by a professional)

[@Giuditta627]

Watching you is like being taught by a dear favorite aunt who is passing along her wisdom. Grazie, Zizi!

[@DowntownTailoring]

Aweee! 🥰🥰🥰 Thanks!

[@HeadacheNP]

You are an excellent teacher, it's clear that you are a master at what you do. Thank you!

[@DowntownTailoring]

Wow Sam, I am so flattered, thank you so much!

[@rosiejordan]

You are my favourite teacher. I really enjoy watching your channel have have learned so much from you. Thank you xx

[@DowntownTailoring]

Thanks so much for watching 🥰🥰🥰

[@teresahaven9222]

I am smiling all the while watching this video. Many years ago, this is how I hemmed my children's jeans when needed, although without the serger. I am glad to see I was doing it in an acceptable manner

[@DowntownTailoring]

Yessss. Great instincts and good sense of taste!

[@rosie01ism]

Excellent as usual thank you. My husband bought home three jeans ,I will try this way .❤️🙏

[@DowntownTailoring]

And remember to wash them before just in case they shrink. Cheers 🙂

[@judytaya4347]

Thanks so much for posting. I like to keep my original hem but was having problems keeping the hem from flipping up causing me to press my jeans every time after washing them. The top stitching and tacking down on four sides is a great idea!!

[@DowntownTailoring]

Thank you so much, Judy! I'm glad to have helped :))

[@ramloganfracic5761]

All your videos are are made simple with you precise explanation. I like your channel. Blessings and please share some more

[@cathyjones3403]

That’s the way I do it. 👏👏👏👏👏 you have the calmest voice ❤️ excellent work

[@DowntownTailoring]

Thank you so much! It has great results :D

[@harleyjames1878]

Very helpful video! I just did my first pair of bellbottoms with original hem!! Had to lessen the circumference of the hem a bit but they came out perfect! Thank you so much!

[@DowntownTailoring]

Ouuu nice I’m so glad to hear that! 😁😁

[@joyc6945]

I, too, think this is less time consuming. I do not think that the Euro-hem is harder than the American hem. They both involve cutting and measuring to ensure a seamless look and they both involve time and precise sewing to ensure that non-cut and non-touched look. Thank you! I love your tutorials!

[@DowntownTailoring]

Agreed! Thank you ☺️

[@sadiehopkins7984]

I just hemmed some new jeans for a friend using this process for the first time and it turned out great! Thanks for the clear instructions! I want to alter ALL THE CLOTHES now, haha!

[@DowntownTailoring]

So nice to hear 🥰 Thanks for letting me know!

[@angelahurd1121]

I think you are the Master! Great teacher especially when you moved the camera to show us 😍 Shame I already unpicked one seam before seeing this video😭😭😱. Best video I've seen. Well done.

[@DowntownTailoring]

If you already unpick the thread. Try to do it this way: kzbin.info/www/bejne/n32tfIFpqpetmbc

[@chiyo256]

I´m from México, love to see how you work, clean and neat. I learned a lot with your videos, now I´m going to practice .

[@DowntownTailoring]

Hola!! Thank you so much!

[@suesharp7432]

Thank you, I sewed my jeans the way you showed and they turned out fantastic - uk

[@madeleineschwarrtz7433]

Great lesson !!!! I do prefer the EuroHem...it seems to be a neater finish...I will try both !! Thank you very much for sharing your expertise !!!!

[@DowntownTailoring]

Yes. I agree with you. It's just that in some cases this is the only way to go. Cheers!

[@sleepymom7785]

You are very talented! Thank you for sharing this method! You are so funny too, it was a great video!

[@DowntownTailoring]

Thanks 🥰 😊

[@victoriahafoka1781]

This is so very helpful! Thank you! I would love to have a tutorial on how to hem flared or belled jeans while keeping the original hem, of that's even possible to do. Oh, and I am a little short, so all my ankle length skinny jeans are too long, but also too baggy at the ankle because that part is made to hit the calf of a taller person. *short girl problems* Would love to someday have a video on how to address that. You are fantastic! Thanks for sharing your amazing talent!

[@DowntownTailoring]

Thank you so much for your kind words! Thank you also for your suggestion that’s a great idea! Essentially you will have to taper the original hem to fit the new circumference but we would love to make a video on how to make it look like new! :)

[@cathtaylor2771]

I have the same problem, cant wait to watch you do it x

[@victoriahafoka1781]

You are literally a magician! Thank you!

[@jeanadubbs9321]

Thank you so much.I like the original look reattched to jeans. It looks so professional.

[@DowntownTailoring]

Thank you!!!

[@andyyoung814]

You are so clever. The change is super.

[@DowntownTailoring]

Thank you so much, Andy!!

[@percitatheodore1124]

Nicely done ! I shared video with my sister who sews.

[@DowntownTailoring]

Percita! Thank you that’s very kind 😊😊

[@2010stoof]

theres a video called "magic hem 2.0 - upddated" that is really nice way of doing it and no need to surge because the hem is unstitched and restitched with the extra put inside the original hem

[@DowntownTailoring]

Ahh yes we are planning to make a euro-hem tutorial soon, please stay tuned :)

[@DowntownTailoring]

Hi! We just uploaded a video with a eurohem as well as a tapering of jeans with a eurohem. Hope you like it!

[@cherylclear7346]

GREAT JOB! 👍👏THANKS FOR SHARING!

[@joannecava2418]

I love this! Do you have a video on how to shorten flared jeans with this method????

[@DowntownTailoring]

I have to work on this. I think this video might help you. kzbin.info/www/bejne/noPPaJmrg6eBors Cheers 🙂

[@JR-lx8nn]

Nicely done. thanks. JR

[@leonelroque4248]

I love how she explains everything accent and al!! It’s actually very relating!!

[@DowntownTailoring]

Thank you!!!!!

[@leonelroque4248]

Downtown Cobbler you’re welcome and I meant to say RELAXING!! 🤣

[@jnorth9702]

Thank you for clear and concise instructions!

[@DowntownTailoring]

Thank you! It’s my pleasure!

[@IMOO1896]

I’ve watched all your videos and especially like any that show adjustments for jeans, which are my favorite pants to wear. I’ve don’t the semi-American version of heming without cutting, but the turn-up and seam line always confuses me. So, what do I do?, I refer to one of your videos for clarity. Many thanks.

[@DowntownTailoring]

Hi Sandi! You pretty much have to know how much you need to shorten it. Let's say you need 3". Then you measure 3" up from the top of the hem and mark a line. Now you are going to sew the top of your hem with the line you just did. Now you got it. A jeans shorten by 3"! I hope this helps 🤗

[@tineejohnston9737]

Wow you are good, I’m very impressed 😇😇😇❤️❤️❤️

[@DowntownTailoring]

Thank you so much!!!!

[@jacquietrundy3891]

Excellent job. I will try to do it your way!

[@sandrawillis3066]

Great video thank you, would this work on stretcey pants like a spandei type of fabric?

[@DowntownTailoring]

Thanks so much Sandra. Yes it would! You can do this even with leggings... crazy right?

[@hpetty7]

Wow!! Impressive!!!

[@AllieSheffield]

Well done 👍

[@sofiadiaz4265]

Very good job

[@GeorginaChaplin]

what determines the jeans shortening method? Thanks!

[@DowntownTailoring]

There are some considerations that are shown in this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/epqyZ2yie96bf7M Cheers 😊

[@mayraromero1946]

Muy linda! Super trabajo! Gracias❤

[@DowntownTailoring]

Muchas gracias Mayra!

[@bendick9756]

Can you show how to sew the European hem, where you open the original gold stitching with either a razor blade or seam ripper. The serged edges are tucked inside the opened hem, and then the gold hem is re-sewn, being careful the needle sews into the original holes where the old gold thread was removed in the original hem. This creates a much cleaner and professional look when the serged edges have been sewn inside the hem and not exposed, There is no need to sew/tack the sides up on the inside of and outer and inside seam line, because they have now sewn inside of the original hem.

[@DowntownTailoring]

I have a tutorial for the eurohem! Here it is: kzbin.info/www/bejne/f5unapmvpKl9e80si=2y32K74jaj7hNHJH

[@nancysonleitner3598]

I know this is one of many ways to raise a jeans hem. I’m wondering why not just cut off the jeans & hem with a top stitch in the top stitch thread color?

[@DowntownTailoring]

I know what you mean. Some customers like to keep the look of the wash out of the hem. But others don't mind. I'd say it is a matter of preference. Cheers 🙂

[@santiagocastro9600]

Tienes manos mágicas!

[@DowntownTailoring]

Jajaja muchas gracias!!

[@victoriasimmons7972]

It looks real good.

[@DilettanteDon]

Looks amazing! Great work. I will give it a try. Thank you.

[@DowntownTailoring]

Thank you Samuel. Good luck!

[@adelismail6403]

Good job

[@aeffebb]

What if the customer wants to cuff up the hem when wearing the jeans? Is there a way to make them look exactly like brand new?

[@DowntownTailoring]

Yes. With the Eurohem you can achieve pretty much the same look. This video will show you how to do it. Cheers 🙂 kzbin.info/www/bejne/n32tfIFpqpetmbc

[@aeffebb]

@@DowntownTailoring thanks a lot!

[@samikshapakhrin8289]

I'm quite short so I tried this with my jeans, looks great so I've gone shortened all my trousers - your videos are always so clear and informative. Would you have any advice on how to slim the legs of jeans/trousers?

[@DowntownTailoring]

Thank you very much! I'm stoked to hear you had great results. We don't have any at the moment but thank you for suggesting it, stay tuned! :)

[@DowntownTailoring]

Hi there! We just uploaded a video on how to taper jeans while also accomplishing a eurohem. Please give it a watch I think you would like it! :)

[@samikshapakhrin8289]

@@DowntownTailoring Thanks so much for replying! I'll definitely be going to be taking notes!

[@annavelasquez4147]

Amazing! Thank you! You are precious!

[@DowntownTailoring]

Thanks so much!

[@vickiedoyle9321]

Love watching your videos. They are so well done. Thanks. I have a question regarding alterations for sagging butt in jeans. My husband is very narrow through the hip and butt area. Because of this he has very sagging and cannot keep his pants up!!! YIKES and looks terrible. Is there a way to correct this by alteration and do you have any videos regarding this issue? Thanks again and best wishes.

[@DowntownTailoring]

Yes! I don't know how saggy are your husband's pants so I'll guess. You can open the inseam from knee to knee and push the "U" crotch by 3/4" at the back. The front of the pants will remain the same. Take or give depending on the size and how big they are. I hope this makes sense, otherwise, let me know.

[@codyleonard6927]

You are a champion.

[@DowntownTailoring]

Thank you!!

[@CleverEwe]

Thank you.

[@junemchugh2146]

Fantastic

[@amorettebharath2096]

wonderful.

[@DowntownTailoring]

Thanks 😊

[@annabelle2899]

I just saw a video when they hide that flap inside de original hem. You should try that method. It’s perfect.

[@DowntownTailoring]

Oh yes! That’s another way to do it! We will soon post a video with that method, stay tuned! We have a fantastic tip to do that and it looks amazing ;)

[@sandrawillis3066]

Thank you I have to try this, the thread was a perfect match.

[@lisawill5627]

Thank you. Mine came out very well 😁

[@DowntownTailoring]

Yay!! I’m so glad to hear!!

[@alwaysdreaming1965]

Thank you

[@DowntownTailoring]

My pleasure 🥰

[@tazman8697]

What stitch length do you use?

[@DowntownTailoring]

I try to mimick the one that’s originally on the jeans which is usually around 4. To be honest, I wouldn’t know exactly, as I set my machine to make longer stitches.

[@edwardbrown7571]

I liked the other one better that you did in another movie, because it looked cleaner and more like the original... However... At least now I understand why this is sometimes used, and why so many people use this method... By understanding the reasoning behind the two methods, one can at least make the choice... Again thanks...

[@DowntownTailoring]

Yes thank you! I actually have a video on how to decide between eurohem, American hem, and plain hem with a free flowchart as well kzbin.info/www/bejne/epqyZ2yie96bf7M I agree that knowing the pros and cons to each method is very valuable as to making the best decision for your clothing and in my case, for my clients

[@jenniferrathjensdlrt3661]

Great thank you!! :)

[@treeroofgrass]

Oh cool! gonna try it! Thanks! New subscriber here!

[@DowntownTailoring]

Thank you for subscribing! Good luck :)

[@offline7708]

Such processing of the bottom of the jeans is not possible in the case of heavily flared trousers, if they need to be shortened by 8-10 centimeters. 🤷 We need to do it differently and better

[@DowntownTailoring]

If you are interested in knowing what kind of hem is better. You can watch the following video. It details very well what is best for different types of jeans and hem. kzbin.info/www/bejne/epqyZ2yie96bf7M Happy sewing!!!

[@judygordon4390]

Why not just cut, turn and hem? Blue Jean thread is available.

[@DowntownTailoring]

Yes. That's another way. And curiously when I did that on another video, some commented why you didn't keep the original hem 🙃 It tells me we all have different taste. But yes, I cut fold and sew more frequently than adding the original hem as per customers' requests. Cheers!

[@shankarbohara3950]

Supar work m d

[@deliaweber9220]

On this video, would have loved to have the camera zoom in on your sewing, closer to the pressor foot just to see the details. Overall, a good tutorial.

[@Hans_pcs]

But it's only possible in straight fit , cuz sometimes original hem is bigger that place wished 🙄

[@DowntownTailoring]

Yes you’re right, but in that case you can reduce the size of the hem before putting it back ... it takes more work but it’s possible!

[@DowntownTailoring]

Hi there! We just uploaded a video where we tapered jeans and did a eurohem. We also had to reduce the size of the hem. Hope you can check out the video! :)

[@1rahmaan]

❤❤❤

[@cougarcaterwaul4289]

Wow

[@teresawillis8128]

Like this

[@-mounia9604]

👍👍👌👌🌹

[@mainaurmerabharat4328]

I am from India Hello

[@angiecoers6255]

Why don't you flip it over, sew it and cut it after. That's how I do it.

[@DowntownTailoring]

Yes! This is a great way to do it too. In this case I didn't do it this way for two reasons. The main reason was because the customer wanted an irregular length (shorter at the back) and that complicated the folding and this gave me the second one and it is that we can't just fold it all the time. Sometimes the pants need to be shorter more than 6" or irregular as this case and this can complicates the math. Anyways I've always kept thinking that I should clarify you can fold it if is possible, that's what I did on my last video about jeans hem. I still think I should clarify this further. Thanks for your comment 😊

[@apelmamun9673]

I don’t like your this video, you find difficult