J Stern Designs l Quick Tip: How to make a Cuffed Hem on Dress Pants

Check out this step-by-step tutorial showing how to make a cuffed hem on dress pants.
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[@craftingcowgirl8582]

You are FABULOUS in how you teach. This is my go-to video for doing a cuff (I have been using it to help me cuff my husband and son's pants for over 6 years since I first saw it!). Others have done this video but theirs is so cumbersome to follow. I do appreciate your creating this video. For ones like me, who do not sew regularly but can do a lil something-something, this is extremely helpful. Please keep up the fine work you do!

[@JSternDesigns]

You are so welcome! and thank you for the kind words & for sewing along with me when you need to!

[@JasonSmith-qx3zh]

Best video I've come across yet straight to the point and a very good step by step.

[@JSternDesigns]

Thanks! and thank you for sewing along with me!

[@lawrencejlittle]

I love how you prepare using paper. This gave me a clear understanding of the process without destroying my fabric. From now on I will prepare using muslin

[@JSternDesigns]

Thanks! Good Luck and thanks for watching!

[@lawrencejlittle]

I’m new to sewing and loving it. It’s helping through the depression from loosing my father recently. I want to eventually get into making big men’s clothing (yes I’m a big guy) because most stores don’t offer fashionable items without breaking my bank. One issue I’m faced with is how to sew on pants, buttons for suspenders (without a shank)

[@JSternDesigns]

I'm so sorry for your loss ... and I'm happy that you found sewing (and my channel). Please keep me posted if you have specific questions ...Putting "how to sew on a button using your sewing machine" on my short list of upcoming videos... Stay Tuned!

[@colleenhartslief7368]

Hi Lawrence. Sending you positve energy and all the best with your new hobby. Love from SOUTH AFRICA

[@eddieedentertainment131]

Im sorry about your father my brotha. I pray the family find some comfort

[@brit230667]

This video was just perfect. The precise instructions and your calm voice.

[@JSternDesigns]

Thank you for sewing along with me!

[@robynallen7094]

Thank you so much. I always struggle with this. This is one of the most helpful, clearly explained videos I have seen

[@JSternDesigns]

So sorry I didn't see your comment until now. Happy to Help, and thank you for following along with me

[@amandamcnamara7558]

Thank you so much. That was so concise and no frills. Loved it and you've saved my sanity.

[@JSternDesigns]

Glad it helped! Thanks for following along with me

[@thorntond.mciverjr.6891]

J, Your presentation was so calming and clear; you made this session on making a cuffed hem very understandable. I am now going to your blog to absorb more. Thank you McIver

[@JSternDesigns]

So sorry I missed your comment... Thank you for watching!

[@smcgee2010]

Great example of how to hem pants with a cuff. Your tutorial makes it look very simple and straight to the point, thank you for sharing the knowledge. 🙂👍🙏

[@JSternDesigns]

Thank you for the kind words... and thanks for sewing along with me!

[@troberson5501]

Thank you so much. Your explanation and demonstration were simplest I've found. With your help, I was able to create cuffs in my grandson's dress pants that I can let out as he grows up. 🙂

[@JSternDesigns]

Thank you for sewing along with me! Sorry for the delayed response

[@carolschedler3832]

THANK YOU!! Just finished shortening and adding a cuff on hubby's wool suit pants. Came out perfect! Brand new wool suit purchased at Goodwill for $5 !!!!!!! I did refer back to your video many times during the process. Thank you!!

[@JSternDesigns]

I'm so happy to hear about your success story! Plus, a $5.00 suit is a super score! Thanks for watching

[@celenacater3905]

Thank you for the very clear tutorial. You made it very easy to understand. Much easier than some of the other tutorials I've seen on hemming with a cuff. The intro with the paper measurements was awesome

[@JSternDesigns]

So sorry I missed your comment... Thank you for watching!

[@dalindaguerrero4693]

Thank you so much the video was really helpful

[@JSternDesigns]

You're welcome! thanks for watching

[@pamevans6007]

This is so helpful and clear, with excellent visual guidance. Thank you for your generosity.

[@JSternDesigns]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for sewing along with me!

[@lxine1868]

Thank you! This was the easiest to follow video I watched on the subject. My pants turned out well and I can't wait to wear them! :)

[@JSternDesigns]

I'm so happy to hear! Thanks for sewing along with me

[@ablebaker8664]

Perfect. Thanks for sharing this. It's clear, concise and scalable.

[@JSternDesigns]

Sorry I missed your comment... Thanks for watching!

[@chest272]

Thank you for such a helpful instruction on doing a pant cuff!!! I really enjoyed it, and you were very precise in your directions, great voice, easy to understand!!!

[@JSternDesigns]

Glad it was helpful! So sorry for the delayed response!

[@mamasaidsew4843]

Thanks a million. I'm just diving into sewing slacks and am looking ahead for great finishing techniques. I'll finish my hems following your method. Update : finished my first pair of slacks and used your method to cuff the hem. Beautiful finish. I did add a strip of ribbon as a protector for the back portion of inside of them hem.

[@JSternDesigns]

So sorry I didn't see your comment until now. Happy to help, and thank you for watching

[@elizagarton3867]

Thank you so much for this tutorial. I just did a little sew-along and my newly cuffed pants look awesome.

[@JSternDesigns]

I love that you did a little sew along!!! Yay, awesome looking pants. Thanks for following along with me

[@susanmadej6260]

Thank you so much for this video. My cuffs turned out perfectly.

[@JSternDesigns]

So Happy to hear! Thanks for watching

[@andi77777777777]

Thank you for making this particular video. I found it to be very helpful. Instructions were very clear and understandable. Thank you again.

[@JSternDesigns]

Glad it was helpful!

[@brandihagerty958]

Wonderful video! So understandable! I had difficulty finding good instructions on how to do this.

[@JSternDesigns]

Sorry I missed your comment... Thanks for watching!

[@crownlaurus2610]

Perfect well made video with good close ups and clear explanations. Thank you !!

[@JSternDesigns]

Thank so much... and thank you for watching!

[@rebecajohnson8530]

YOUR GREAT LOVE IT YOU MADE THIS EASY TO UNDERSTAND

[@JSternDesigns]

So sorry I missed your comment. Thank you for watching!

[@MartinOrkuma]

Thanks, I like your approach to the final stitch on the cuff

[@JSternDesigns]

Thanks for watching!

[@loismaclean4350]

Wonderful Thank you so much. Now I'm off to give it a try.

[@JSternDesigns]

Thank you for sewing along with me! Sorry for the delayed response

[@mrsharris3772]

Simple! I've done them before just needed a refresher 🤗🤗🤗

[@JSternDesigns]

Thanks for watching!

[@mrsharris3772]

Anytime

[@jesshothersall]

That was really clear and useful, thanks so much.

[@JSternDesigns]

Thank you for sewing along with me! Sorry for the delayed response

[@Melendon44]

Excellent video, very easy to follow, even for a begginer like me, Thank you.

[@JSternDesigns]

Sorry I missed your comment... Happy to help, Thanks for watching!

[@magsohara7908]

This is great. Exactly what I needed Thank you 🤓🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@JSternDesigns]

So Happy it helps! Thanks for sewing along with me

[@creativeladyplus]

Thank you for sharing! Much appreciated.....Blessings!!

[@JSternDesigns]

You are so welcome and I'm so sorry for the delayed response!

[@atrinka1]

thank you so much! Now I have perfect cuffs😁

[@JSternDesigns]

Great to hear!

[@sistergoodstuff]

Awesome! Thank you ! 💐

[@JSternDesigns]

So Sorry I didn't see your comment until now! Happy to help, Thanks so much

[@scizessita]

Thanks a million!

[@JSternDesigns]

I'm so sorry I missed your comment... Happy to help. Thank you for watching!

[@yansicarrillo8634]

Thank you, hello 👋 this was excellent 👏.

[@JSternDesigns]

So sorry I didn't see your comment until now. Happy to help! Thank you for following along with me

[@knottheendcrochet]

Thank you.👍🏽

[@JSternDesigns]

You are welcome!

[@umashankarrenikuntla9816]

Good job 🌹👍👌

[@JSternDesigns]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@mollybhanji9359]

Very helpful thank you.

[@JSternDesigns]

Glad it was helpful!

[@JSternDesigns]

You are so welcome! ... And, yes you can gather the front side seam to ease it into the back side seam. This can give you more room along the side seam if you have bust fullness there.

[@cnicg89]

This make allll the sense 🥰 But I still can’t get my head around how I would do this for a tapered leg, I’m trying to add a cuff to some shorts 🥺😭

[@JSternDesigns]

Hi Carla, I will do a tutorial showing how to do a cuff on tapered shorts for this week's Fit Tip Tuesday Video! It will be live at 12:00 pm edt Tuesday

[@vernonsivalingam4774]

Thank you

[@JSternDesigns]

Thanks for watching!

[@ramloganfracic5761]

Thank you for sharing. Good tip..Blessings

[@JSternDesigns]

You are so welcome

[@ramloganfracic5761]

@@JSternDesigns Blessings and.thank you

[@khazty]

thank you so much madam

[@JSternDesigns]

You are most welcome

[@cherylgrider759]

Very good illustration & easy understanding how to mark the cuff. Thank you very much! 😃 😃 😃 I have a different project, to ask you about. Have you ever sewed or sergered a reversible vest? Using cotton fabric. Could you have a video or write the steps to a reversible vest? 😃 😃 😃 THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR ALL YOUR HELP! 😃 😃 😃

[@JSternDesigns]

So sorry I missed your comment earlier... I haven't done a reversible vest yet... I think it would be similar to finishing a neckline and armholes ... Sew shoulder seams of fabric and lining. Put them right sides together sew the CF edge and neckline. Turn to the right side and then finish the armholes & side seams as shown in this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/m6u9gpiHlpuJj6M I think you need to leave a hole in the side seam so you can also so the hem edges together and pull it through the hole in the side seam... Hope this helps! thank you for watching

[@sharonterry4313]

I’m a new sewer. More references to right side vs. wrong side would be helpful. I’m spatially challenged. Ha! This took me ALL day, even with watching several videos & watching your like 5 times. Lol

[@JSternDesigns]

:) Good tip, I'll try to do better next time with the right/wrong side of the fabric... Happy you got it! Thanks for watching

[@Em-vt6zz]

Thank you!

[@JSternDesigns]

You're welcome! Thanks for sewing along with me!

[@Sewprano]

I know I’m about 8 years late to the party here but I have to say, your tutorials are always so well planned and so very very clear. They tell me exactly what I need to know and I’m confident in the results Bc you illustrate the process so well. Thank you!

[@JSternDesigns]

Thank you so much for the kind words... and for following along with me!

[@anngaston1503]

Thanks. Enjoyed. Very helpful. What type marker did you use? Also, loved your iron. Do you mind sharing brand and model. Thanks again for the directions and information.

[@JSternDesigns]

It's a chalk o liner... Best price for one is here: www.wawak.com/cutting-measuring/marking-chalk-pens/pens-pencils/clover-chaco-liner-pen/#sku=ck50bl

[@some_random_girl1347]

I've just started the video, but oh my goodness what pen are you using while doing the paper demonstration?? It seems so smooth and nice 🙈😍

[@JSternDesigns]

:))) I think that's one of my Pilot Gel Pens.... Thanks for watching

[@joyceadaniels]

I did them for 19 years in a men store.

[@JSternDesigns]

That's amazing... do you have any tips for us?

[@jonathanadams9102]

Hi! I’ve recently started seeing as well and like everyone else mentioned I really appreciate your step by step approach. I do have one question. When stitching the cuff “in the ditch” I noticed you reverse stitched 2/3 times to finish it off. Does this mean I don’t have to use the finish stitch setting on my machine. Just reversing those 2/3 stitches is enough? I’m sorry if this was asked already but I’m definitely subscribed to your channel!

[@JSternDesigns]

Thanks so much. If your machine has a lock off stitch, you can use that instead of back tacking 2 or 3 stitches. Whichever way you prefer will work. Thank you for subscribing to my channel!

[@cliffjones7868]

New visitor here, did you do a demonstration on cuff- less suit pants? In the past?

[@JSternDesigns]

Thank you for sewing along with me! Sorry for the delayed response... I'm sorry, I haven't shown how to hem suit pants without a cuff... Yet.

[@ailecroumlig2418]

Hello , and good morning just to ask your small ironing board where did you buy it and what is the right name of that ironing board if I buy it on line ? Waiting for your reply and enjoying watching your teaching video. Czel from Scotland

[@JSternDesigns]

Ailec Serolf my small ironing board is technically called a “sleeve board”. It’s narrow shape is designed so you can slip a sleeve on to make pressing it easier :). It also makes a convenient mini ironing board! Thanks for watching :)

[@amypruitt9271]

Thank you for this! I have 2 questions...what is that wonderful marking tool called? I'm still using old chalk and it's not great. Also... do you ever add to the seam allowance to make the cuff a bit wider than the pant? I'm doing a 2" hem on a flared pant and it's really difficult thanks so much for any response!

[@JSternDesigns]

The reason why it's hard to do a cuff or wide hem on a pair of flared pants is because the hem is wider than the leg where the hem will fold up to. You can shape the hem allowance by folding the finished length edge of the pattern piece up and back down to create the cuff. While the paper is folded in place, cut the excess away from the side and inseam edges. When you unfold, you'll end up with a little uneven edges that will lay correctly when folded into a cuff. Let me know if this makes sense! and, I love my Chalk-O-Liners... Here's a link to an ETSY shop that carries them for about 3$ less than other sewing store websites! www.etsy.com/listing/590708674/clover-chaco-liner-pen-style-chalk-blue?gpla=1&gao=1&&CjwKCAiA9tyQBhAIEiwA6tdCrOLBxY3lLsBSHAWDq3VkS465nT_fFoqd0H3-YXLyOiqOXIEPYFrx1RoCqkAQAvD_BwE_k_&:pla-295943914506_c__590708674_541699674&gclid=CjwKCAiA9tyQBhAIEiwA6tdCrOLBxY3lLsBSHAWDq3VkS465nT_fFoqd0H3-YXLyOiqOXIEPYFrx1RoCqkAQAvD_BwE

[@francois-xavierlesaint2055]

how do yo cuff it when the bottom is more tapered than where you want to hem it?

[@JSternDesigns]

So sorry I missed your comment... You need to shape (take in) the side seam so that the leg width is equal to the more narrow width of the hem edge. Thank you for watching!

[@ladypoppercakes]

Where did you find the chalk marker at, I really like that.

[@jessicas3037]

Clover chaco liner

[@cliffjones7868]

Any sewing store Should have them. There are also cloth marking pencils.

[@JSternDesigns]

So sorry I missed your comment. Thanks for watching! Here's a link to one on Amazon www.amazon.com/Clover-4712-Chaco-Liner-White/dp/B0016ZZOEK

[@lyndagwin]

Do you have a video that explains how to hem slacks with an ANGLED cuff?

[@JSternDesigns]

Hi Lynda, Sorry, I don't... Can you send me a photo of your angled cuff so I can see what it looks like? [e-mail]

[@louisgreenberg5384]

i like your cal where you buy it please

[@JSternDesigns]

Hi Louis... I'm sorry, I'm not sure what you mean by "cal".

[@ksandralemus5024]

She means the marker

[@ailecroumlig2418]

Hello just to ask where did you buy your small ironing board is it the right word ? Need your reply , many thanks enjoying watching your video .

[@MrGixxer11]

Great video but I'm still new at this, just bought my first sewing machine. I'm a little confused, you measured 3 lines at 1 1/4 inch spacing, but your first fold is only at 1/2 inch. So how do you come up with the 2 inch fold for the cuff to line up with the finished hem line. Also I want 1 1/2 inch cuffs. Thanks for the really good informatiom

[@JSternDesigns]

:) Thanks! Think about it like this: If you press the raw edge under 1/2", you are protecting the raw edge of the fabric. Then fold the hem up 2x the width of the cuff (so if you want a 1 1/2" cuff, fold the hem up 3"). Now that you've got the double width hem folded up (inside the pant leg)... Secure the hem in place by sewing 1/4" away from the top folded edge of the hem. The last step is to fold the hem up on the right side of the pant leg to create the hem. Stitch the hem in place along the side and inseam. (The top edge of the cuff will hide the row of stitching that you used to secure hem allowance to the leg) I hope this helps, Thanks for watching!

[@MrGixxer11]

Thanks for the response. That helps a lot. I just had to figure out the math

[@fionnhynes4937]

So if I want a 2 inch cuff I need 4 and half inchs of fabric, right?

[@JSternDesigns]

Yes... double the cuff + allowance

[@carrieeddie303]

I thought it should be 6" because she did the 1 1/4" three times. ??????

[@mamba109]

Quick question, so if my inseam is 30in and my pants are 32, there's no way I can have cuffed hem right? I'd probably need a 34" inseam?

[@JSternDesigns]

So sorry I missed your comment...This tutorial may help (showing how to make a cuffed hem when you cut your pants too short... You would just need to find a coordinating fabric to make the cuff from) kzbin.info/www/bejne/aqGqoqKjepKBeqc Thanks for watching!

[@robertathomas7341]

I found this very helpful but I am assuming if the pants already have a cuff, you take it out and start this process.

[@JSternDesigns]

Yes, you need to take the cuff apart if you need some of the length to create the new cuff. If the pants are really too long, you may be able to cut the cuff off and use the fabric above it to make the new cuff.

[@yansicarrillo8634]

JoS.A.Bank ....😆 my father worked there.

[@JSternDesigns]

So sorry I didn't see your comment until now. Wow!!! Thank you for following along with me

[@tellsthetruth894]

what brand is your steam iron.

[@JSternDesigns]

Hi Sam, That is my Shark Iron... I purchased it about a year and a half ago... It still works great. Here is a link to the review I did for it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z2i3qJ6ndpucl7s

[@strangerdaysss]

where can i find that chalk dispenser/marker? thanks!

[@JSternDesigns]

Here's a link to the new version... I have a blue one and I love it! www.connectingthreads.com/chaco-liner-pen-style-white/p/81744?media=PPCGNBS&gclid=Cj0KCQjw9YWDBhDyARIsADt6sGZ1mHfffl-dlOirNVOOhKyfhdwOOPiM4lBvJDENE7oIaFRlGARngZ0aArAgEALw_wcB&PPCGNBS

[@yoyoz5401]

hi can you tell me what kind of marker do you use in the video

[@JSternDesigns]

I'm using a Chalk-O-Liner... here's a link ...and I'm so sorry for the delayed response! www.wawak.com/cutting-measuring/marking-chalk-pens/pens-pencils/clover-chaco-liner-pen/#sku=ck50bl

[@lawrencejlittle]

I’m really sorry to bother you again but I do have a question do you have a video that shows how to take in the waist of men’s dress pants I have a suit and I’ve lost a lot of weight and I really like the pants but I haven’t been able to wear them because again I don’t know how to properly take the waist in

[@JSternDesigns]

No bother! You can take the waistband off from a couple inches in front of the side seams... all the way across the back (leave it sewn together across the front after taking out a couple inches from the side seam). Then take in the side and center back seam until the waistline fits. To put the waistband back on, start pinning it back on along the waistline at the side seams... When you get to the CB, you'll see how much you need to shorten the waistband to make it fit. If you have a CB seam, cut it off there... If you don't have a CB seam, you'll create one by cutting the waistband and shortening it to fit there. Let me know if this makes sense. Thanks so much for following along with me!

[@janetmckinney2487]

what pen did you mark with.

[@JSternDesigns]

Hi Janet, I used a Chalk O Liner. Here's a link to my google search for one.... Lots of options to find one! www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-1-d&q=chalk+o+liner

[@lawrencejlittle]

What is the name of the shape and press board that you’re using to press the cuff

[@JSternDesigns]

That is a Sleeve Board. It's so useful to press anything that's a tube. Here's my amazon affiliate link for one. amzn.to/3h8kpEo

[@lawrencejlittle]

@@JSternDesigns thanks but I already have that one I’m talking about the board Whose name is in red that’s just above your left hand 13:43

[@nenoschamany616]

I like your chalk what’s called?

[@JSternDesigns]

I’m using a “vintage” chalk o liner ... here’s a link to one at Joann’s www.joann.com/clover-chaco-liner-marker-yellow/4791125.html?gclid=Cj0KCQjw6uT4BRD5ARIsADwJQ1_QH00JWybP5TZDajqITDMvqU0HxZwS4p0K0Cd7iLZZDaibxPsVzDYaAhlJEALw_wcB

[@pamelaharris9422]

What is your marking tool?

[@JSternDesigns]

So sorry for the delayed response... That's a Chalk o Liner.. Here's a link to one on Amazon. www.amazon.com/Clover-4712-Chaco-Liner-White/dp/B0016ZZOEK Thanks for sewing along with me

[@lindalilly5086]

What if the Cuff is one and a 1/2 inches? How much do you fold down Where you're going to machine stitch

[@JSternDesigns]

If your cuff is 1 1/2” turn the hem up 2 1/2” of hem allowance. Sew along the top of the hem allowance to secure… then fold the 1 1/2” cuff up. The stitching at the top of the hem allowance will be hidden under cuff. Hope this helps

[@lindalilly5086]

@@JSternDesigns ty sooo much. I have 2 other people who have recently brought me pants one of them wants a 2" cuff and the other believe it or not wants a 3" cuff which I don't like to look so but I guess maybe that's the style for young people I just don't know but how do I do this and make it look right

[@JSternDesigns]

@@lindalilly5086 wow, that is a wide cuff. If you don’t have enough hem allowance. You can sew a strip of fabric to the hem. …just make sure that the seam between the pant leg and the strip will be positioned so it’s hidden under the turned up cuff :)

[@dalindaguerrero4693]

Where do you get the chalk ?

[@JSternDesigns]

That is a "vintage" Clover Chalk-O-Liner. Here's an amazon affiliate link to their current version, I love them! amzn.to/3SsNt8K Thanks for watching

[@dalindaguerrero4693]

Thank you

[@gillianhodges7516]

I’m still confused. I need to see the construction of the cuff. The finished product on the inside. I’ve ironed and then I ironed like 5 times and mine STILL does not look like yours. I’m so confused even though I am following you step by step. I’m going to try one more time. LOL

[@JSternDesigns]

I'm so sorry I didn't see your comment earlier... Think about it like this. You need to fold the hem up about 1 1/2 times the finished width of the cuff. So if you want a 1" cuff, fold the hem up 1 1/2" .. Then sew along the top edge of the hem allowance to secure it in place. To create the cuff, fold the cuff up 1"... The cuff will cover the seam that you sewed to hold the hem allowance up. Hope this helps!

[@se7ensnakes]

9:54

[@JSternDesigns]

Sorry I missed your comment... Good News, I'm now adding chapters to my videos so you can skip around and find the info you need, Thanks for watching!

[@Jeff82556]

This just blows my mind - totally chaotic. Would have preferred real pants - not paper. I don't sew or fold paper. An incredibly efficient way to confuse viewers. After watching till 3:58, I'm outta here.

[@JSternDesigns]

Jeff I’m so sorry it’s chaotic... do you have a better way to do this... maybe a link to your tutorial? I would be very happy to share it with my subscribers

[@Jeff82556]

NO J Stern Designs, I'm the one sorry for acting like a cranky old man. I was just frustrated & impatient and confused with the paper idea. I'm sure if I had continued to watch your video I might have changed my opinion and liked it. After all, you've got tons of thumbs up votes - so it must have been good job. Also you're nice enough to invest your time in an attempt to help total strangers for absolutely free! Since you asked, I did go watch a video by an Asian man known for his "Magic Hem" for jeans. I'm sure you know who I'm referring to. He made 4 marks on the pants legs which immediately made me think of your "paper". I understood each step of his teaching but he wasn't perfect by any means. I was unsure when he reverted the slacks back to right-side out rather than inside-out. I was unsure without rewinding a few times whether he was stitching on the inside or outside of pant cuff. Thanks for being kind and humble in your approach to communicate with this grouch. Be well and keep up the hard work.

[@JSternDesigns]

@@Jeff82556 Not cranky, it's good feed back, I though showing the paper would be a clear way to show how to fold the fabric to make the hem. It's good to know that it's not clear to everyone!