How to Hem Jeans Tips on using an Entry Level Home Sewing Machine

[@irisvera5490]

The amount of things you taught me in 16 minutes 🤯 Thank youn

[@kevinsews]

You’re welcome!

[@AnimeKingKaz]

Great video. I've never had jeans that fit me with my short legs. This video gave me confidence to do the alterations.

[@kevinsews]

You're welcome!

[@charlottemusser5484]

found your video after my daughter asked about hemming jeans. Great instructions. I just subscribed to your channel.

[@kevinsews]

So glad to hear it was helpful.

[@MaryBoonstra]

Great video. Thank you! I never knew about using a jean-a-ma-jig (or folded piece of cloth) to raise the foot while going over the side seams. That was a great help.

[@kevinsews]

You're welcome!

[@aprilstark8887]

You always make such great videos! They are easy to follow and you explain so well. Thank you!

[@kevinsews]

Thank you April. I appreciate it.

[@douglashill4007]

Very good instructor! Thank you

[@kevinsews]

My pleasure!

[@richardpalmanteer9798]

Hi, Kevin I just bought a Singer Mending M1000 machine at Walmart. I have some jeans I need to hem. My inseam is 25" I'm a short guy. Thanks for showing me how to hem jeans step by step. I bought the Coats and Clark Extra Strong thread for jeans. Hope this thread will work. I subscribed and will keep in contact for other tips and tricks. Thanks!

[@kevinsews]

You’re welcome.

[@bettyahe2399]

Thanks for the video Kevin. Good info. Always looking to learn how to alter clothing!

[@kevinsews]

You're welcome!

[@lovdolls]

Thanks I'm always open for new tips and I just used yours.

[@kevinsews]

My pleasure!

[@JohannesJunkJournalLife]

Glad I found you! Someone gave me an old Rex blind hem machine. If you still have yours can you do a video on threading it?!!

[@kevinsews]

I am waiting on a part to fix mine. After I receive it I can. You are talking about an industrial bind hemmer correct?

[@user-reem1991-3]

How do you know what needle is the best for your machine? Im a beginner and i have singer m1505 sewing machine , thank you so much for your effort.

[@kevinsews]

The fabric tells you which needle to use. The weight and thickness of the material you are sewing tells you the size of the needle to use. Google this question and you will find out more details.

[@user-reem1991-3]

@@kevinsews ok , thank you .

[@mahamelapraveena1423]

Can I use singer 100/16 needle for hemming jeans and also want to know what foot have used to hemm jeans

[@kevinsews]

Just the regular foot will work. You can try a standard needle. Schmetz recently changed their jeans needles to be less sharp for the new jeans that aren't 100% cotton. If you buy a denim needle look for a Singer version I guess. The Inspire Denim needles I showed can be bought at JoAnn stores the last time I checked. The work well too.

[@mahamelapraveena1423]

@@kevinsews Hi Kevin Thanks for your reply.I will look denim needles at the store.I am surprised to know that we can use standard foot.

[@cherylharris2895]

Good job

[@kevinsews]

Thank you!

[@1954evelyn]

Kevin do you use the same weight and thread in your bobbin when hemming jeans and have you ever used a rubber mallet to flatten the side seam? My son wants me to hem his jeans and be able to use the same distressed hem, have you ever hemmed jeans that way he said when he bought some jeans in another country they done it and I can't seem to find out how to do it, I love all your videos I am learning so much from you

[@kevinsews]

Yes, I did use the same thread in the bobbin. This is the method I use when the client wants to retail the original hem: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m4KbdIB5gbhoqLs

[@1954evelyn]

Thank you Kevin this is exactly what I was wanting I would love to see you do this version from start to finish, if you ever have time. I was sewing the hem from the inside. I like the look of sewing from the front side. One thing I am happy with is my "A" foot on my Janome 9000 it has a little black button on the side and if you level the foot(you can put your needle in the garment and then raise the foot to get the foot level) and push in the button, it locks the foot stays level until you sew over the "hump" then it returns to normal.

[@briandeis9749]

Thank you!

[@kevinsews]

You're welcome!

[@56lyrad]

Great video Kevin. Do you have any tips for stretch denim?

[@kevinsews]

Use a Schmetz Denim needle. The recently designed them for the new stretch denim that is now popular. For 100% cotton use an Organ needle. It is still designed for the old style denim.

[@moosbrth]

Kevin, could you do a video on the different models of the Singer HD machines? 4432, 4411, 4423, 4452, and the 44S if there are more? These model numbers are totally confusing. Thanks

[@kevinsews]

I only own the 4452 and 44S and the only difference it the number of stitches they offer. Everything else is the same on these two models.

[@moosbrth]

Somewhere I read the 4452's warranty is good for home and commercial...is it heavier duty than the others? I'm maybe going to be repairing Carhartt duck stuff. One other question, what is your drag around machine currently? Are you still using the PC420?

[@kevinsews]

It is no way a commercial machine. Yes, I still own the PC420. I haven't used it in a while, but it is a good machine. For commercial use you need something like the Brother PQ1500 on the low end and an industrial on the other end. Some say the older machines will work for for semi-industrial use as well. The problem though is with all domestic machines they all use small amp motors where industrial machines use 1/2 to 3/4th HP motors. There is a big difference there.

[@gloriwest]

Why don’t you turn them inside out to sew?

[@kevinsews]

Just a personal choice.