👖 Shorten Jeans by Hand & Keep the Original Hem! Easy way to take up jeans without a sewing machine

[@MsVenomAddict]

Omg thank you sooooo much!! As a petite (5 ft) all the jeans are too long for me 😭 so this tutorial is super helpful for me!! 💕

[@bhartisharma6659]

You got me girl

[@whotusay750]

Old dad turning up 15 yr daughters same flared jeans -thank you for this

[@Liam4Dead]

I didn't know how to sew before this video, now I'm a qualified surgeon and have performed 7 heart bypasses. Oh, and my jeans look like they fit now.

[@_megha_3291]

😂😂

[@la381]

$25 a pop. If you do it yourself, you can save so much money over a lifetime. It's like cooking. An essential skill. Thank you for posting.

[@bellongia1]

You showed a 58 year old man how to fix this hems. Proud of myself. Thanks

[@SlewLiving]

Well done! Glad I could help 😀

[@girlsjustwannahavefun1317]

Such an easy tutorial, the jeans turned out beautifully! And this was the first time I ever picked up a needle and thread, thank you!!

[@SlewLiving]

Amazing, well done! Glad to hear it turned out well and that the video was helpful :)

[@peterbett7161]

After some searching, your tutorial is the clearest I've found on KZbin. Thankyou very much..

[@stxllla2450]

Thanks for this! i’m terrible at this kind of stuff and my mom needs her jeans hemmed and asked me to do it. i was really scared i would mess up so i decided to watch a few tutorial videos and i came along this one! thanks :)

[@SlewLiving]

You're welcome 😊 Hope your mum's jeans turned out!

[@micheleknitspurls]

Wonderful! Thank you so much. I have never really learned how to sew and only know enough to get myself into lots of trouble. You made it so easy that I now feel confident to hem my husbands jeans. You can learn even at age 62. And if I didn't say it enough your video was wonderful. informative and easy to follow. Thank you.

[@shreyachowdhury7705]

This tutorial is so helpful. One of the easiest methods explained so well! It turned out so perfect. Thanks a lottt!

[@Maya-rt3ur]

Hi does this work? So when u saw under the hem and food over does it work ? Thank u

[@amycasas8459]

Thank you thank you very much for going slow and explaining thoroughly!🎉

[@ClevverUsername]

I really like this tutorial because I never see truly wide flared jeans shown and it doesn't destroy the original jeans really so if you mess up it isn't so permanent as cutting

[@cappy6103]

Thank you so much! I'm 20 and 5ft, and I have HAD IT with pants not fitting me. I really appreciate this, thank you! It's so simple, I'm kicking myself for only looking into it now! Also, I really appreciate coming across an aussie tutorial! It's funny but hearing a familiar accent and using the metric system makes it so much clearer and makes me feel like I can actually try my hand at sewing 😂

[@SlewLiving]

Thanks for your comment! Haha, there is something comforting about having a fellow Aussie explain things :D

[@cloudcampos4555]

" I hope this video was helpful for you" ARE YOU KIDING THIS WAS AMAZING!!! Thank you

[@SlewLiving]

🥰

[@karenolson7855]

I started sewing garments when I was 10 but haven’t done much altering. Thanks so much for all your videos!

[@SlewLiving]

You're welcome! Hope they help with some alterations :)

[@Lythiom]

this was actually really helpful, im using some jeans i found on sale for an art project and i have to bring up the hem by 10 cm and ive been stuck for days , thank you so much

[@budabk]

Thank you!!! Thank you!!! Thank you!!! I have to rehem all of my pants by hand and have for many decades. Doing the cut and fold method worked fine but I hated losing the original hem. I watched dozens of other videos that were not as clearly explained and demonstrated as you have done here. With trepidation, I finished my first rehemmed jeans and they were PERFECT. This method is sew ez. Thank you, again.

[@SlewLiving]

Well done!!! I'm so glad this video was helpful for you. Thank you for leaving a lovely comment 😊

[@baretica11]

Thank you so much!! Your video was exactly what I needed! It was easy and you explained everything so well!! Thank you!!

[@SlewLiving]

Thank you so much for leaving such nice words! You're so welcome :)

[@lurategh]

Perfect, thank you! I wish I'd known this on all the pants I hemmed over the years. I have a feeling I'm gonna be doing this method a lot since I'm a shorty. 😩

[@yaminramlan9528]

Dear sweetie, thank you for your time and effort to share the technic of needle sewing. I am a learner and in zero idea of needle sewing but with your excellent sharing, at least it help me a lot. Thank you.

[@wailinglee1335]

You've explained everything very well, thank you!

[@SlewLiving]

You're very welcome!

[@liliaterrell9615]

BEATFULL AND VERY EASY THANKS FOR SHARING YOU ARE SO KIND GOD BLESS YOU

[@annaess3844]

I have an extremely similar style jeans to these wide leg ones and My mom is telling me to not try this and take it to a pro instead. However I’m broke and she isn’t paying for it so I’m gonna do it anyway. I also have basically very very basic knowledge of sewing by hand so, I’ll update y’all :)

[@annaess3844]

OMG!! 3 hours and a couple breaks later, I did it! My mom was genuinely shocked at how professional it looked. I even skipped the step of the extra stitch inside instead just pressed the iron real well, Im only gonna be wearing it for a couple hours anyway so I feel Ike it’ll be fine! I am literally 5’1’’ every single pair I own is too long, guess who’s hemming every pair this week haha

[@SlewLiving]

Yasssss!!!!!! Well done! Sometimes you just gotta try. I'm so glad it worked out well 🎉👏

[@annaess3844]

@@SlewLiving thank you a million times!!! You’re amazing

[@sandrajones3582]

So easy to understand - thank you! I'll be hemming pants this weekend.

[@angelwhomst]

omg thank u sm!! this is by far the easiest one to follow

[@CarrieMWood]

I just got done watching a super complicated video that only had machine directions. I can't wait to try this!😊

[@nancyanderson1716]

This was VERY helpful!!! Thank you!!!

[@SlewLiving]

You're welcome! 🤗

[@margaretmccarthy2547]

Thank you you made it very simple 👍

[@ladylee496]

Excellent video. Very easy to follow!

[@marychege51]

Very helpful,thank you much❤

[@SlewLiving]

You're welcome, thanks for your comment! :)

[@AlisonScott-e7t]

Thank you so much! Worked out really well!

[@IlGattonero13]

Thanks for this tutorial! It’s definitely the quickest and easiest guide I’ve found (and great for those without sewing machines). My only concern is that, depending on the weight of the denim, this method leaves a lot of bulky fabric just above the new hem. Do you ever cut off the excess material rather than anchoring it at the seams and ironing it down? If so, what’s the best approach? Thanks again!

[@SlewLiving]

Thank you for leaving a lovely comment! Yes, the fabric can get quite bulky toward the hem. I would avoid cutting it because denim frays very quickly leaving lots of loose long threads, so unless you have access to a serger or a zig zag stitch to clean up after cutting, I would avoid it. If you had access to a serger or a zig zag stitch you could easily trim off the excess fabric and serge so that the fraying doesn't occur. Hope that helps!

[@texanman1997]

This was super helpful thanks!

[@SlewLiving]

You're welcome!

[@S.s0348]

Thanks alot, i followed your instructions and it helped me shorten my jeans myself

[@vladspb_]

Good job!

[@dianamaiadance]

Thank you so much! Your video really helped me!

[@SlewLiving]

I'm so glad! Thanks for your comment :)

[@sck2984]

Thank!

[@orthodiva7487]

Hi. Great idea. I was wondering why you didn’t cut off the extra material and kept it instead.

[@SlewLiving]

I'm keeping it there just in case I'd like to take the length down in future!

[@Flaaawless]

Thanks you just saved me £15. Took me less than an hour to fix my trouser with needle and thread

[@SlewLiving]

Excellent! Glad to hear it :)

[@philinspain65]

Another mystery of the universe solved. Thanks! Also, is it better to leave the excess of cut it off?

[@SlewLiving]

Pleasure! Prefer to leave it just in case I need to take them down or in case I give them away and the next person needs them longer 🙂

[@theresasuisui3740]

this tutorial is so helpful. thank you so much😍😘

[@jennifersimpson7752]

Awesome hack! Thank You

[@breannekeller1794]

Love this tutorial!!

[@alibeauty2694]

can you cut the excess that was folding over on the inside after you’re done sewing the hem so it’s not as bulky at the bottom?

[@SlewLiving]

You can except denim does fray quite a lot. So if you have a serger or zig zag stitch it would hold the edge together and stop it from fraying (but of course those are machines and not by hand)

[@heleneikerenkotter2950]

That small foot with side opening is a Zipper foot . Allows you to sew close to bulk or a zipper.

[@SlewLiving]

Ah thank you!

[@amakajerome2910]

Thank you,it was so helpful 🙂

[@SlewLiving]

Thank you for leaving a comment 😊

[@928rosario]

WOO HOOO! MUCHAS GRACIAS CHICA!

[@SlewLiving]

You're welcome!

[@notaclue822]

I like that method. Thanks.

[@artiste9357]

this is def the easiest way :) thanks!!

[@km-ug9jp]

So helpful thank you. I will try it. Do you recommend cutting the the extra hem rather than folding it and stitching it or would that not work

[@SlewLiving]

I don't recommend cutting it off because it will fray over time and the threads will become long and unsightly!

[@tvsyco]

just wondering, other than the fact that you don't want to cut the fabric, is there any reason why you wouldn't want to cut off the excess folded part of the jeans (the part that is hidden inside the pant leg) once you've finished the hem?

[@SlewLiving]

I left it just in case I wanted to take them down again. Or maybe if I sold them onto someone else, they might be taller and want more length :)

[@mstjohnson5]

Thank you sooo much!!!

[@Werewolf0216]

I just need to do some sweatpants that I lounge around the house in. I suppose to handle the excess that is rolled underneath, I could do a stitch all the way around, not just at the side seams. After all, this is just something I wear at home anyway.

[@madhniyashaikh]

thankyou SM. it really helped:)

[@normascarborough4349]

Very helpful to me 👍🏽

[@LWPC7]

Thank you

[@fettygwuap]

i love this thank you

[@niya7716]

Hi! Just about to try this out, great easy to follow vid :) If I try it out on flared jeans, since the hem is slightly bigger then where i'm going to stitch it too, do i cut off some of the hem? In the vid I noticed there's a slight difference for your pants too but it didn't seem to change anything

[@SlewLiving]

Flared jeans shouldn't be any different when sewing them to the length you want, but then make sure you securely stitch all the extra fabric up to the side seams so that it's hidden and won't easily fall down. You could fold some of the extra fabric too when you hide it away!

[@elizabethorton9043]

Would this for sleeves on a wool jumper?

[@SlewLiving]

I think it would! Especially if it has a cuff. But I would be cautious of the extra bulk it would create around your arms/hands which could be annoying, and I would not cut away the excess fabric since it's likely a knitted jumper and could cause unravelling or holes to form.

[@Leomoonmom5]

Thank you!!!

[@clothingalterations]

Awesome

[@mihaelarepta5051]

Wonderful thank you 😊

[@simplensober]

Thanks, I will give a try to my daughter,s jeans.

[@4mbxr]

great video thank you 😁

[@sarnaw1594]

Hi! What brand is this jeans I'm looking for one exactly as wide as this is but can't find I'll be grateful if you can help telling me where did you get this from and what brand if I can get it online 🤔

[@SlewLiving]

They are from Zara a few years ago now!

[@cristophertom9501]

It's taking foreverrrrr.

[@SlewLiving]

Hehe, patience is a must with sewing unfortunately! You got this!

[@CarolonWade-kr5vq]

Isn't it ok to cut off the excess material from the underside because they need heaming more than 5 inches

[@SlewLiving]

You can cut off the excess material, it would just cause the material to fray

[@emmamullin8053]

Is the extra fabric along the inside at the bottom noticeable to the wearer? Can you feel the extra fabric?

[@SlewLiving]

I had to stitch the extra fabric to the legs on both seams otherwise it would fall down and be noticeable, but wearing them doesn't feel any different I don't think!

[@emmamullin8053]

@@SlewLiving great thanks so much!

[@lambsbaaa]

So you don't cut the extra material that is folded?

[@SlewLiving]

No I didn't cut it because it would fray. If you don't mind it fraying on the inside on your jeans you can cut it but I think it would get annoying after time!

[@medashen7520]

Thank you sm 💗

[@zararahman9742]

can i cut the excess material off? i just did it but i can feel the excess material inside and it’s kinda uncomfy even tho i did see the rest in

[@SlewLiving]

You can cut it off but it will fray :)

[@SkySteffen]

wild wild wild 🎶

[@kayissaaa]

a lil question but does this work on flared jeans?? 😮‍💨😮‍💨i have a pair of flared jeans that i love but theyre too long for me..

[@SlewLiving]

It might not work very well with flared jeans since there will be too different widths to match up unfortunately 😕

[@minaa8960]

do i have to use a safety pin

[@SlewLiving]

Not sure what you mean?

[@S.s0348]

Please upload a tutorial on how to fit oversize fairy frock,i bought one and now i am finding no tailor to set

[@SlewLiving]

Thanks for the request! I'll put it down on my list of suggestions 🙂

[@dropinarte]

Thank you so much you're a lifesaver!

[@neetujolly8641]

Can you please suggest a machine for beginners

[@SlewLiving]

Mm I would say any regular sewing machine that you can get your hands on that is in good working condition! There are lots of affordable second hand options, and also new options that offer very similar quality. Try to check reviews as there will be some rated more highly than others, but entry level machines from Brother, Singer, Janome should all so the trick!

[@heidicao9629]

Can you please give me the link of the foot like yours? Thanks

[@SlewLiving]

It depends whether you have a domestic or an industrial type machine but if you look up 'compensating foot' for your model/machine type it should come up! I just had a look and there are lots.

[@rxcesss6419]

what if I don't have matching thread with my jeans?

[@SlewLiving]

Go with the best match you have! White might work seeing as some denim has a white base anyway.

[@BrittanyAllen01]

Which sewing machine are you using?

[@SlewLiving]

I use an industrial Juki straight stitch machine most of the time, but I also just a standard Brother domestic machine that was passed on to me 😁 Any straight stitch domestic machine should be able to change to a big enough needle for this 👍

[@fajarxfatima]

I just bought these jeans that are almost as long as me

[@ClaireRodriguezMusic]

Isn’t the math wrong? Or am I crazy? It looks like you took up your jeans 10cm, not 5cm. Otherwise, love the tip for stitching it at the side hems to prevent the jeans from rolling back down.

[@SlewLiving]

I took them up 4cm in total, which meant the part I sewed up was 5cm to allow for the extra 1cm of original hem to drop back down and add to the length again!

[@dorisorourke1931]

It's called a zipper foot

[@SlewLiving]

Ah yes, it can be called a zipper foot! Just beware that you can also get specific zipper feet which are very different. Eg. An invisible zipper foot 👌

[@thewalnutwoodworker6136]

You need to taper those!

[@SlewLiving]

These are a super wide leg style 😀 I have lots of other pairs of tapered jeans hehe

[@jazzbael7689]

I thought no sewing machine was needed!

[@SlewLiving]

I do show how to achieve it without a machine, perhaps you have skipped over it :)

[@celesteeastwood7092]

I don't understand......you were using a sewing machine?! How is this "without using a sewing machine"? 🤣

[@SlewLiving]

I don't understand... I literally show how to do it without a sewing machine as well as with? 🤣

[@alinagoodwin8472]

Thank you, you've been so helpful ❤❤

[@SlewLiving]

You're welcome, thanks for leaving a comment! :)

[@tinachang2657]

Thank you!!