Well Done! I have been sewing for nearly 60 years and have taught many lessons and worked as a designer in NYC, you are clear, comprehensive, clean, and neat. Thank you for your successful teaching in this tutorial.
@TailorItYourself2 жыл бұрын
Wow, that is really high praise! Thank you for saying so.
@dushk02 жыл бұрын
@@TailorItYourself instead of (or in addition to) topstitching it is also possible to use a blind stitch to catch the hem higher up. You don't even need a blind hem foot or the angled picot stitch, just set the zig-zag length to maximum. But yes, the topstitching makes the seam flat where it matters the most.
@debhubbell63712 жыл бұрын
I agree. This is an excellent, and clear tutorial. Well done.
@lanajantz22402 жыл бұрын
@@dushk0 could you do video ? Learn all I can. Im very visual, reading it is nit best for me. For some reason I can't wrap my head around it sometimes I have to look at it. Go figure. I guess some of us are just plain visual have a great day
@TailorItYourself2 жыл бұрын
@@dushk0 You certainly can do that, but I feel that blind stitching is pretty delicate. For the wear and abuse that most jeans get, blind stitching would not hold up as well as topstitching. You may also get a thicker wear line above the hem where it's been blind stitched.
@megadylanthomas8 ай бұрын
Thank you for not babbling constantly about Aunt Amy, the birthday party, snack you like to eat, etc. You spoke only what was necessary and did it well.
@TailorItYourself8 ай бұрын
Haha, that is oddly specific, but thank you! 😆
@megadylanthomas8 ай бұрын
Lol. I’ve given up on recipe’s on the internet as well. I just can’t take three pages of last Thanksgiving to get to the recipe. I’m following you!!!
@TailorItYourself8 ай бұрын
I know what you mean! I automatically know I need to scroll 10 times before I get to the goods. But hey, I get it. Gotta keep people on the page longer for that ad revenue.
@SDowningWhiteStudio3 ай бұрын
Amen!
@donnacrimmins78915 күн бұрын
I like the videos where there is no talking. I like when you don't have to see the repeated process like each leg pant.
@edithnz83952 жыл бұрын
I’ve been sewing for 50 yrs and have one leg shorter than the other and struggled with getting the leg lengths even, this video has been an eureka moment.
@TailorItYourself2 жыл бұрын
That's great! I'm sorry you struggled for so long, but I'm glad this video has helped.
@malayka856 ай бұрын
This is definitely the best tutorial I've seen. Sometimes just watching someone do it is not enough and having you talk through the 'why' makes it easier for beginners. Thank you!!!
@TailorItYourself6 ай бұрын
Thank you for your kind words. I find that I learn and retain info the best when I not only know what to do, but why I'm doing it. Helps you troubleshoot too when it's not working out. I'm glad you find it helpful! Thanks for watching.
@maureenalber4257 Жыл бұрын
I've been taught to do it a little differently. You don't cut the original hem off first. You just measure the the length you need to take out, from sewing line of Jean hem to length of new hem. Fold in half, right sides together, and on underside, (wrongside) sew together right under original Jean hem. Turn over to right side and topstitch fold. Serge off excess. Secure side seams if necessary. Important last step is to steam press new sewing. Makes it look like new. Hope I explained this clearly. I appreciate the tip about pinching leg when marking. Never knew to do that! You are an excellent teacher. Very clear, easy to follow and understand. Blessings!
@TailorItYourself Жыл бұрын
You can certainly do it that way. I find it's easier to maneuver and see what you're doing if the hem is already cut off. Thanks for watching!
@shecar38224 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing the tidbit on the length as I was not sure how to determine how to get the length you want.
@philmcclenaghan7056Күн бұрын
@@TailorItYourself na man, this adds like 5x the work; the other method is a 5 minute video and all this extra measuring, marking and stitching is 30 minutes video with many more places to make a mistake. Had to watch this on 1.75x speed just to get through it all.
@trueleyes2 жыл бұрын
By the way, your video was very well done from all angles and close up showing every detail that really helps the beginner and even the seasoned skilled tailor. Bravo again
@TailorItYourself2 жыл бұрын
That's very generous, thank you!
@jose-luisgallego80844 ай бұрын
Yo soy panadero, pero tiene que cobrar bastante o no cuenta el tiempo😮
@lynnhoffman54132 жыл бұрын
Wonderful ! I've shortened many pairs of jeans in my 73 years, but never knew this trick before. I guess one is never too old to learn new things. You are a very excellent instructor, providing clear and concise information, and pleasant to listen to. Thank you for taking time to produce this tutorial.
@TailorItYourself2 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for your appreciation! It's definitely not as easy as it may seem.
@dianestothers78742 жыл бұрын
Thank you this was amazing yes never to old to learn new tricks .
@joannag485 Жыл бұрын
@@TailorItYourself I'm 71 and agree this was great, but I need to LENGTHEN all my jeans/pants!! Do you have a tutorial for that? thanks so much!!
@TailorItYourself Жыл бұрын
@@joannag485 I don't have a video of that currently, but lengthening depends on the style of hem. Some hems you can't lengthen.
@IMOO18962 жыл бұрын
The grab to prevent peak before chalking all around, is a very helpful hint.
@merry37337 ай бұрын
Fabulous tutorial! I have never attempted to hem my jeans keeping the original hem but I'm pretty confident I can do a good job of it now. I appreciate you showing the zigzag edge finish option as well as the serge finish since I'm still using the basic but very reliable zig-zag machine I got as a birthday present when I was 12 years old.
@TailorItYourself7 ай бұрын
I'm happy you feel confident to take on the task! That's what this series is all about. Thanks for watching, and good luck!
@conniewojahn6445 Жыл бұрын
It is really, really nice to see a young person so capable and willing to work with fabric like this. Physical endeavors now-a-days seem to be beyond most young people unless it's sports or some kind of game. Thank you for presenting such an enjoyable package - youth and obvious love of sewing. May you live long and be happy with your chosen work.
@TailorItYourself Жыл бұрын
Wow, thank you so much! I wish I loved it more, some days are better than others 😅
@lindakirk6982 жыл бұрын
I've been sewing for over 40 yrs and never seen this technique before. Excellent!
@TailorItYourself2 жыл бұрын
Learn something new every day! Thank you.
@melinda482 жыл бұрын
I have sewn for decades- this is the best tutorial I have seen for shortening jeans. Thank you!
@TailorItYourself2 жыл бұрын
You're most welcome!
@nanny8675309 Жыл бұрын
I dream of buying a sewing machine and doing all these little projects for myself but now that I have watched all the tedious steps that were very well explained I think $20 is very reasonable for a proper hem. Thank you for making me see the light and a gray tutorial. If I ever do buy a sewing machine and attempt this I will definitely watch your video again.
@TailorItYourself Жыл бұрын
Well I'm glad I helped you gain some perspective! Thanks for watching =)
@drstone6882 жыл бұрын
I find it so thrilling to see young people sewing. It is amazing your take on tailoring. It is such an important thing to know. My mom was a seamstress and made a nice side job salary just altering people's store-bought clothes. I am also tickled that you are using machines from before you were born, at least it look like they are vintage. Happy sewing!
@TailorItYourself2 жыл бұрын
I'm older than some of them! But yes, they don't make them like they used to.
@friendlyviking4242 жыл бұрын
I really like that you took the time to show the zigzag stitches on a sample patch with contrast in the colors. Well explained and useful for an untrained man who mostly only has a simple sewing machine just to change the length of pants 😬👍🏻😉
@TailorItYourself2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for noticing the details!
@shiowraanwong7343 Жыл бұрын
My mum is a tailor and started sewing when she was 6. She gets headhunted all the time and well known in the industry for her ability to cut patterns that fit seamlessly. I am a fusspot growing up when she makes my clothes. Watching this reminds me of her. You are sooooooo good. Everything is done precisely, perfectly, looks like you have given it a lot of thought but I bet it all come naturally and easily to you. Thank you for sharing this sewing process. The only thing I miss having is the industrial sewing machine as my home sewing machine is just not perfect for when going over those thick jean seams thus making it less tight and not pressed down. Thanks again!
@TailorItYourself Жыл бұрын
Wow, that's very kind! I hated tailoring in the beginning. I found it very frustrating, and the person who mentored me was a stickler so it was even harder to get things perfect. But with years of practice it molded me into the tailor I am today! Thankful for the skill set and that I'm able to pass it along to others.
@dottiealdredge675 Жыл бұрын
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@featheramericangoodeagle10 ай бұрын
This is a slick way of hemming jeans. Truly professional.
@TailorItYourself10 ай бұрын
Thank you very much! I appreciate the kind feedback.
@featheramericangoodeagle10 ай бұрын
You're welcome! At first I didn't know where you were going with this. Very impressive work. @@TailorItYourself
@paulaczarnomska27123 жыл бұрын
Hey I’ve just finished my husband’s jeans this way and they look amazing. I was struggling a bit with sewing through the bulky seams but after two needles, few bad words and watching your video multiple times I’ve made it! Thank you!
@TailorItYourself3 жыл бұрын
That's awesome! I'm glad you powered through. It's gets easier the more you do it =)
@kigaku_yt2 жыл бұрын
i think it wouldn't work without cussing and needles broken... should be part of instructions. i was at that stage an hour ago but i'm out of the woods now. tip for walking over the double-seam bulk: don't make the foot lift it's toes, make it level, lift the heel otherwise it gets stuck, and reduce presser tension as needed.
@rjlaxvespa17422 жыл бұрын
Cute but not everybody has that commercial machine that handles heavy fabric... almost impossible with a home residential machine... probably need to have a number 16 needle in your machine also...
@paulaczarnomska27122 жыл бұрын
@@rjlaxvespa1742 mine definitely isn’t and I have managed, you just have to go slowly.
@snoopybluejeans2 жыл бұрын
Denim needle works better. But you got the job done.
@limited50scla25 күн бұрын
This is the best original hem I’ve seen. In other videos you can see the bulk and once you did the stitching it flattened it out very well.
@TailorItYourself25 күн бұрын
Thank you! There's many ways to accomplish the same task. But some have a better result than others. Thanks for watching!
@kabaottoemulsion18699 ай бұрын
Only highly skilled person like yourself could do this. Looks very difficult! Your machines look like they are very well maintained! Thank you.
@TailorItYourself9 ай бұрын
Thank you very much! Don't let the machines fool you. This can be done with almost any machine. You just may need a little practice. Thanks for watching!
@JamieCamile4952 жыл бұрын
I have found a new hero! I’m 4’10” and have had to hem EVERYTHING! This is awesome!!!
@TailorItYourself2 жыл бұрын
Great! I hope it works out well.
@maribelrivera92202 жыл бұрын
I’m very impressed, I’ve seen a tutorial like this before but I like this one much better because it is better explained and you took your time explaining all the helpful details, thank you very much for sharing with us, blessings❤️
@TailorItYourself2 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much! I'm glad you enjoyed it.
@ceciliamance13182 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing
@saimahhussain77232 жыл бұрын
Honestly one of the most easy videos to follow, i literally paused at every step i needed. My alteration looks amazing!! Thank you so much!!!
@TailorItYourself2 жыл бұрын
That's great! I'm glad that worked out for you.
@georgewhitehead81852 жыл бұрын
You are amazing, I looked at the comments, and you answered every one of them. Nobody else on "instructional videos" has ever done this before, that I know of. Now here is my comment. I am a retired surgeon, and have been sewing up people for 48 years. So, in a way, you could say that I like to sew, which I actually do like. To me, sewing is an art form, and I view myself as an artist. Over the years many patients and nurses have commented that my stitches are works of art, perfect, and very beautiful. Also, as a surgeon, I used many different materials to sew up people with, like various thicknesses of silk thread, various thicknesses of synthetic fibers, Cat Gut, even various gauges of wire, and also staples...to mention just a few. In closing I would tell you that your video was very interesting to me. Thank you, Dr. G.W.
@TailorItYourself2 жыл бұрын
Wow! Thanks for that insight! Sometimes I think about having to sew on skin, like if someone had an injury or something. I wonder how well I would do. That's such a rare skill! Thank you for helping those in need, and for your appreciation of my work. Also, cat gut??
@bonniemechefske38382 жыл бұрын
Wow! That is an incredible finished product! Amazing! I can guarantee you that is NOT what mine would look like but I find it very interesting to know what I'm paying for now! Also I sincerely appreciate your skill as a teacher. Clear, concise accessible, thorough. Well paced and well delivered. High level and your voice is lovely to boot! Thank you!
@TailorItYourself2 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for that! I'm glad you enjoyed it.
@cynthiadavis71302 жыл бұрын
@@TailorItYourself 😊😊
@trishfitzpatrick20662 жыл бұрын
Excellent video! Good focus, proper lighting, understandable instructions, and useful project. Also, no annoying jabber, clutter, me-me-me crap, or intrusive background music. BTW, I don't wear jeans but I still find the techniques useful. Well done.
@TailorItYourself2 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much! I appreciate the feedback.
@annpat9099 Жыл бұрын
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@mariemedeiros5672 Жыл бұрын
Trish, completely agree on your video review. She got to point, was clear and loved that there wasn't any stupid music
@debz6573 Жыл бұрын
@@TailorItYourself can this type of hem work on pants that are not denim material?
@TailorItYourself Жыл бұрын
@@debz6573 You can do this on any pants that have a relatively straight leg.
@kathypatterson99062 жыл бұрын
So happy to have found your video. You're a natural teacher and have gotten me interested in learning more from you. Many thanks!
@TailorItYourself2 жыл бұрын
That's great! Thank you for your kind feedback.
@sharonpragacz4768 Жыл бұрын
I feel same way, will find more of her tutorials. Wish I had seen this 20 years ago.. uh our excellent instructor was probably two yrs old !!
@heyalicia25512 жыл бұрын
I've watched several videos on how to do this and this is most complete and easy to follow one. You are a great teacher!
@TailorItYourself2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@Lpsb2325 ай бұрын
❤I agree 100% with this comment. I have tried this method a long time ago, but it the tutorial I watched did not have the last couple steps of top stitching you showed. Every time I washed my jeans the new hem was folded up when they came out of the dryer. I had to iron it down every time I wore them. Ugh. I will definitely try your tips next time I need to shorten a pair of jeans. Thank you for a great video.
@maryoliver2092 Жыл бұрын
Very Well Done!! I have been sewing since I was 8 or 9 yrs., 2 Aunts were Seamstresses, along with w/a Senior Professional 4 doors down from me..All trained me Well! Love the check-twice system! I did sew professionally as well, nowadays in retirement. Great Teaching Tool!!
@TailorItYourself Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the kind words! Hope you're enjoying retirement!
@nancyh33629 ай бұрын
I have hemmed many pants in my 30 years of sewing. What a great tutorial on how to hem jeans. Wish I had known this. You can always learn a new trick!!! However, I don't sew any more due to carpal tunnel surgery in both hands and cubital tunnel surgery in elbow! Word to the wise.... exercise and stretch your hands to keep from getting carpal tunnel! Sewing all those years messed up my lower back, neck and hands!!!! Boy do I miss my industrial machine!!!
@TailorItYourself9 ай бұрын
Dang, I hope I don't have the same issues! Thanks for watching.
@deniseautin851 Жыл бұрын
Wow! Thank you for such a wonderful video. I just completed my first hem using this process (after over 40 years of running my own little sewing business). I am so happy with them! Again, thank you!
@TailorItYourself Жыл бұрын
That's great! I'm glad that worked out for you.
@michellemabelle1002 жыл бұрын
Fantastic tutorial, thank you! I have seen a couple of tutorials for this elsewhere but what I really like about this one is that you explain really clearly how you measure the seam allowances. Thank you!
@TailorItYourself2 жыл бұрын
Glad you found it helpful! Thanks for the feedback.
@ellie0320052 жыл бұрын
My granddaughter asked if I could shorten her flailed jeans by about 3 inches. I watched your video first. I knew I'd have an issue with too much fabric, but I worked around that. I'm sooo impressed even if I say so myself. Your method worked and you wouldn't (honestly) know they'd been taken up. Thank you for your GREAT tutorial.
@TailorItYourself2 жыл бұрын
Bravo to you for making it work! Glad you had success.
@roxlee12 ай бұрын
Thank you for this tutorial. Although I've watched it in the past, I used it this week for hemming my son's jeans. I am appreciative that you showed both Serger and Sewing machine approaches, since I battled with my serger for a whole evening to get it to work. The pants came out great and I'm ready to take on the big stack of hem alterations that have piled up!
@TailorItYourself2 ай бұрын
Thanks for coming back! I'm glad you found it helpful and it lead you to success. Good luck with the rest of the stack!
@cherylsmith3002 Жыл бұрын
I just used this method to hem an expensive pair of jeans and you’d never know they were hemmed! Your instructions were so clear and easy to follow. Thank you!
@TailorItYourself Жыл бұрын
That's excellent! I'm glad that worked for you.
@helenpeterson50462 жыл бұрын
She did a thorough job explaining each step, a great teacher
@TailorItYourself2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Helen!
@stevek.90412 жыл бұрын
Danni, Thank you for such a clear and non-intimidating presentation. You are a natural instructor!
@TailorItYourself2 жыл бұрын
Hey Steve, thanks! It certainly doesn't feel natural. I should send you my outtakes!
@sharonelliott2366 Жыл бұрын
This is a wonderful technique with easy to follow instructions. One caveat, if you've ever had pants altered by a european tailor you'll recognize this. Most peoples' bodies do not have legs the same length, so every european tailor I've used has measured both legs and the lengths are always slightly different. In fact, if I go to a tailor now and they don't measure both legs, I find someone else. I'd recommend asking a friend to measure both legs. Sometimes the differences are very slight, in which case carrying on with your method for both legs will work. For me, there is 1/2"-1" difference depending on fabric in the pants, and also the shoes.
@TailorItYourself Жыл бұрын
In the video where I show how to properly fit the length, I show how you mark from the floor up to accommodate for leg difference.
@biffnarzilla46493 ай бұрын
Back when I was wearing business suits, my tailor was Italian and he always measured/marked both legs. I always wondered if this was the way he was taught or it's just something he picked up along the way. Now I know.
@jaredjester36210 ай бұрын
You are the best! Fantastic video and step by step instructions to help anyone including a true novice. I have been sewing for less than 12 hours now and I just hemmed a pair of pants using your method and they look great and fit great. Thank you!!
@TailorItYourself10 ай бұрын
That is awesome! I'm glad you found it helpful and you had success with it! Bravo. Thanks for watching!
@sharonpragacz4768 Жыл бұрын
Omg, I’m amazed, have been sewing very simple things for 40 yrs , this is a great professional finish. I have tried hemming jeans always take to an alteration shop after I cuss and cry !!!
@TailorItYourself Жыл бұрын
I'm sorry you had trouble! I hope you have better luck in the future.
@susansaruk36562 жыл бұрын
Just happened on to your channel so was interested to see how you do it. Was very impressed with how well you presented the subject, yourself and how well-modulated your voice was while teaching. You were great at sharing tips and giving choices where possible. Your smile is lovely and infectious too which never hurts when teaching. Thank-you for the lovely experience.
@TailorItYourself2 жыл бұрын
Wow, thank you very much! I appreciate the kind feedback.
@crittersintheyard39932 жыл бұрын
I can't believe how great the end result looks, fantastic!! I never knew about the trick of pinching the fabric together so you don't get the angles. I've shortened jeans before and I didn't know how to do it this way, so I had those angles.
@TailorItYourself2 жыл бұрын
Another way to avoid the peaks is after you've marked the lines and before you cut the excess off, turn the pant so that you only see the front and if there's a peak to redraw the line straight across. Use your ruler to line up the marks on the side seams and run the chalk among the ruler. This will make a straight line below the peak. And redraw on the back as well. But you'll end up with a couple extra lines which can get confusing, so strike out the line you don't want to use to help keep track.
@rukayekhalfe7866 Жыл бұрын
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@annanikia7949 Жыл бұрын
You articulate instructions with a high clarity that anyone can understand! This is so useful as removing the original hem takes away from the style of jeans. I always take a short size but have found that short and petite seem to be lumped together causing short sizes to be too short! Even for me at 5’2’. I have been contemplating a change to regular length and then I will try your method to restore hemline! Excellent video! Thank for sharing your tailoring expertise!
@TailorItYourself Жыл бұрын
No problem, thanks for watching!
@biffnarzilla46493 ай бұрын
I'm on the high-side of 60 and I''ve been sewing on a an entry-level Singer for almost 15 years doing just basic personal clothing work. I've shortened many pairs of pants along with several pairs of jeans over the years. Always did a simple cut-tuck=and roll on my jeans but, while it worked well enough, I missed the "factory hem" at the bottom. Your video is so well-done that I decided that I'd give your method a try. Watched it a couple of times before jumping in... actually, as you show in your video, it's quite a straight-forward process. Not many more jeans left in my future but I now have a reliable way of getting that factory hem back. Thanks for the great video and the work that I'm sure went into making it. BTW... nice to see someone young using some older equipment.
@TailorItYourself3 ай бұрын
Thank you very much for the kind words! As far as machines go, the older the better. New stuff just isn't built the same. Glad you found this helpful! Thanks for watching.
@haydeetorres36022 жыл бұрын
I live in Florida and there's a cleaners here that does the hem like that, preserving the original seam line. Great work. Your educators skills are awesome.
@TailorItYourself2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@valeriewedel2775 Жыл бұрын
Beautiful tutorial! I have seen and designed clothes for decades and never saw this technique until now! How cool is this! Brava ☺️
@TailorItYourself Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much! Glad you enjoyed it.
@panair41263 жыл бұрын
An excellent & well organised tutorial session that even a lay man understands well enough to ask an experienced tailor what is to be done.A great instructor. 👍
@TailorItYourself3 жыл бұрын
That's very kind, thank you!
@panair41263 жыл бұрын
@@TailorItYourself Welcome 👍
@SashasRevenge2 жыл бұрын
Yes, I totally agree. I’ve been sewing for longer than her age and I have “NEVER” seen this layed out and explained in such wonderful detail or like this at all! I’m amazed. ❤️👍🏼😉
@ernatarvainen3509 Жыл бұрын
Muuten oikein hyvä, mutta ihan liikaa puhetta. Kuulehan, ei turhaa selostusta.
@oxcart192 жыл бұрын
You are an outstanding teacher! This is the first of your videos that I have seen. I don't even sew, but I enjoy watching the process and learning the details on how and why it's done a particular way. Great instruction!
@TailorItYourself2 жыл бұрын
That's very kind, glad you enjoyed!
@peznin8720 Жыл бұрын
You are a natural teacher! I’m not a sewer, but love to see “how”! As others have posted, this video is excellent. No bad music. Just you and your beautifully enunciated explanation. Bravo!.
@TailorItYourself Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much! That's very kind.
@ritagamez3732 Жыл бұрын
Very good presentation. You gave attention to every small detail, so that the viewer is not left guessing. Thank you very much.
@TailorItYourself Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much! That was my intention in making this video. Some might find it too wordy, but I feel it's more important to be thorough enough so that any level of skill can understand it.
@carolynsage8892 жыл бұрын
This has been a wonderful tutorial! I’m short and trust me my pants never turn out like yours. Thank you so very much! ❤️❤️
@TailorItYourself2 жыл бұрын
You're very welcome! I'm glad you enjoyed it.
@barneygoogle40032 жыл бұрын
I could never do this myself, and enjoy watching your techniques, expert craftsmanship and measuring checks that assure accuracy. So diligent and thorough. Great work!
@TailorItYourself2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! You'd be surprised what you can accomplish if you just try, and practice!
@graciemaca69962 жыл бұрын
Beautifully done! It's worth keeping in mind that the sewing machine needle needs to be the proper size for sewing denim. A regular needle can bend & break, so use a needle for heavyweight fabric. Nice job instructing this video!
@TailorItYourself2 жыл бұрын
Yes, that is mostly true, but it also depends on the type of machine that you're using. Thanks for watching!
@harrietkozyn894411 ай бұрын
Schmetz makes needles just for jeans. I find the 16 or 18 works fine.
@melindaostergren81152 жыл бұрын
It’s very late, can’t sleep and was very, very bored. KZbin was taking me all over the place (Congolese wedding dancing videos showing entrances to receptions are a delight!) And then your video showed up and it was such a pleasure to watch. What everyone said‼️ I’m a new subscriber and am looking forward to watching your other videos in the future. And now I’m so happily relaxed I’m turning off the light and getting some sleep after all. Thank you for sharing your skills and knowledge so wonderfully well.
@TailorItYourself2 жыл бұрын
Wow, glad I could be of help! I never considered making sleep aides, but I'm glad it did the trick. For me it's usually Bob Ross or Forensic Files.
@scapp9507 Жыл бұрын
Hi, thanks for the great instructions. I'm a 63 yr man, I only sew repairs and minor alterations if I have to. I tried you method and it looks great!
@TailorItYourself Жыл бұрын
That's great! I'm glad that worked out for you. Thanks for watching!
@sarahyip28252 жыл бұрын
Unbelievable and you are still so young! Some are just born with deft fingers and great spatial sense. With lesser skills I do minor alterations on my housewear clothes only! Thanks for the great tutorial 👍
@TailorItYourself2 жыл бұрын
I'm quickly approaching not young, but thank you! I started pretty early so I've got lots of practice. Bravo to you for being willing to work on your own stuff! Most people can't even sew in a button so you're already ahead of the curve.
@fishnlady2 жыл бұрын
I thought of doing this but never quite knew how to finish it with the outstanding results you have taught here. A million thank yous for sharing this.
@TailorItYourself2 жыл бұрын
You're most welcome! Thanks for watching.
@terryrodriguez62092 жыл бұрын
Wow I wish I’d had someone like you as my home economics sewing teacher back in high school.
@TailorItYourself2 жыл бұрын
I have fond memories of my home ec classes, but I don't remember my teacher unfortunately.
@williammyers1373 Жыл бұрын
Very well done. While I am nowhere near your level of expertise, I have a keen interest in watching your presentations. You cover the material with an amazing mix of expertise, forethought, tips and confidence . You take a complex task from daunting to attainable. A pleasure to see.
@TailorItYourself Жыл бұрын
Wow, that's so kind, thank you. I put a lot of time and thought into these videos so I'm glad you appreciate it.
@vickierichardson126011 ай бұрын
This was a fabulous lesson on using an original hymn. You were concise clear and spot on with your guidance. I want to follow you on whatever you do. Thank you so very much.
@TailorItYourself11 ай бұрын
Thank you very much! I appreciate you watching. Hoping to work on more videos this winter.
@patriciawatkins95392 жыл бұрын
I do not sew whatsoever but found this video fascinating.🙀 Watched it start to finish. Explained well even for me who doesn't understand sewing techniques.bGave thumbs up👍
@TailorItYourself2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it either way. I'm fascinated to learn things I'm clueless about. It's amazing what we don't know!
@bizdrone2 жыл бұрын
Nice! Never thought I would be captivated by a sewing tutorial. This is the skill(s) I need from those at my local alterations shop. I'm very willing to pay more for this kind of work.
@TailorItYourself2 жыл бұрын
If you ever want to send things my way, you can email me at trestertailor@gmail.com
@Sue-qc8ol2 жыл бұрын
Yes! This is a new technique I've never seen before! It's a great tutorial done exceptionally well! The only thing I would find helpful, is the thread preference and needle size. Great job!
@TailorItYourself2 жыл бұрын
@@Sue-qc8ol The thread I'm using is normal weight thread. Either size 14 or denim size 16 would be good. Just depends on your machine and how it sews, and the thickness of your denim. Sometimes a 14 works better on really stretchy denim. Sometimes 16 is better if the denim is stiff and thick.
@craftygal3652 жыл бұрын
By far - BEST video I've seen for this type of hemming! Just cropped a pair of jeans and they're perfect! Thank you!!!
@TailorItYourself2 жыл бұрын
You're most welcome! Bravo on a job well done.
@craftygal3652 жыл бұрын
@@TailorItYourself 💕💕💕
@michelesfibers22 күн бұрын
I really love this specific method. I've done original hems on my jeans before and never really liked how they looked. I just bought the gold thread and hemmed them with that. But that has its own set of issues. My daughter just bought some new jeans with a very specific hem and needs them shortened so I can on to find a better method. Thank you so much.
@TailorItYourself22 күн бұрын
You're welcome! Good luck with the new pair. Thanks for watching!
@kanthvickram44902 ай бұрын
You make look things so easy !!! ''Measure twice, cut once'' seems just right !!!!
@TailorItYourself2 ай бұрын
It's not without much practice! Thanks for watching!
@GigglyGirlPearl2 жыл бұрын
I always have to alter the hems on jeans when I buy them. This is perfect.
@lucilledaub5991 Жыл бұрын
I love your method of using the original hemming of jeans.
@TailorItYourself Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!
@MsKitty2020202 жыл бұрын
What a well done tutorial! As a short person, I wish I'd known such information many years ago!
@TailorItYourself2 жыл бұрын
Better late than never! Glad you found it helpful.
@matheusbatro Жыл бұрын
i believe this is the best sewing tutorial i've ever seen. The video, explanation, everything. So great! Thank you!
@TailorItYourself Жыл бұрын
That's very kind, thank you very much!
@noelelnolo9642 Жыл бұрын
I don’t even have a sewing machine and enjoyed ur video!! Great, concise, easy to follow, step by step explanation!! Thank u
@TailorItYourself Жыл бұрын
You're very welcome! Thank you for watching.
@varieta94662 жыл бұрын
Well done young lady! Precise and to the point! I’ve been sewing and tweaking things for a long long while now. Must admit had not tried this hem before and will definitely do so! Many blessings to you and lots of success in your channel. ❤️👵🏻 ps: will def watch other tutorials ❤
@TailorItYourself2 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much! Happy sewing!
@maryannmurphy1441 Жыл бұрын
You are afab tutor god bless you always
@TailorItYourself Жыл бұрын
@@maryannmurphy1441 Thank you so much!
@maryg78122 жыл бұрын
Definitely a tailor's nice and more thorough way of accomplishing an original hem. I don't have a machine so I've used the Pinterest way of sewing at the original hem then cutting off the excess. It's worked well for me but definitely it could've used a surge to prevent some fraying better than what I did...and the original hem flipped up once in a while. Great tutorial, thank you!
@TailorItYourself2 жыл бұрын
Glad you've got a method that works for you and that you're willing to try. That's better than most people!
@martiejohnson93762 жыл бұрын
Thank you so very much for these very easy to follow instructions. The way that you showed us how to do to pant legs and you used to different ways to finish up the hem line. One was with the serger and the other was with the zig zag on the regular machine. I didn't know of these techniques to be so easy to understand. I had seen someone do something similar yet the way you taught this class was so easy to follow. Thank you again !!!
@TailorItYourself2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I'm glad you found it useful. I try to think about things when I was first learning and what I needed to hear in order to understand.
@dantheman4168 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for a clear, concise tutorial. I am a novice and always try to hem work pants.
@TailorItYourself Жыл бұрын
You're welcome, thanks for watching! Good luck with your projects!
@0707Denisem23 күн бұрын
I have a bunch of pairs of jeans that need hemming. Your tutorial will be a great help with my project. Thank you. ❤
@TailorItYourself23 күн бұрын
You're welcome! Best of luck with your projects. Thanks for watching!
@ajcoolbreeze3961 Жыл бұрын
Some of the best alteration videos I've seen. You explain and showcase the how-to very well. 🤙
@TailorItYourself Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! I appreciate the feedback.
@alvincook88882 жыл бұрын
I do needle and thread sewing almost daily. Really enjoyed this video. Someday maybe I'll be able to afford a sewing machine. Surg machine was super cool!
@TailorItYourself2 жыл бұрын
You can do all this by hand if you want, it will just take much longer and may not hold up as well. But it certainly can be done without a machine.
@socorromedrano73992 жыл бұрын
Needle and thread. Admirable!! 💕
@namelessjones81782 жыл бұрын
This is the best video I’ve found on this subject. I could easily say “I agree with what everybody else says,” but some of it bears repeating. It’s very well organized. Attention is paid to details and suggestions are made for finessing a few things that one would only know about from experience and observation, such as pinching the lengthwise seam and emphasizing the exact placement of the stitch when reconnecting the cuff to the leg. This is all supported with well lit close-up shots of all the action.
@TailorItYourself2 жыл бұрын
I'm very glad to hear that. There's always room for improvement but I appreciate you saying this passes muster!
@colin41232 жыл бұрын
I don't know how your video popped up in my feed. But, it made my day. Everyone has a picture in their mind of perfect. And mine just manifested on my screen just now... Beautiful !
@TailorItYourself2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Glad to enjoyed =)
@veenapurohit980924 күн бұрын
Beautyful,very easy step by step instructions, even the beginners can lean easyly& perfect. The Best tutorial ever I learn on the You Tube. Thank you for sharing. GOD BLESS YOU. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
@TailorItYourself24 күн бұрын
You're very welcome! Thanks for watching.
@renaabrahams2098 Жыл бұрын
Very Clever and it’s very easy to follow
@TailorItYourself Жыл бұрын
I'm glad you think so! Thank you for watching.
@Orwic12 жыл бұрын
Really well explained. I must have shortened dozens of pairs of jeans, but always done it by re-making the bottom hem, which can be difficult to get right (at least for me). Next pair I do I’ll try this way. Thanks for explaining this so clearly!
@TailorItYourself2 жыл бұрын
I wish you luck with your next project!
@michaelneville29152 жыл бұрын
I really admire your effort in producing this tutorial. Very professional. Well done,
@TailorItYourself2 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much! I'm glad you enjoyed it.
@bonitameredith89912 жыл бұрын
Your work is awesome and I have been sewing for 50 years and just learned from you. Never too late to reach an old dog new tricks. Thanks for sharing your skills. I would love to have a serger, saving up saving up.
@TailorItYourself2 жыл бұрын
I hope you can get one soon! But a zig zag stitch will work also.
@Devin.S49 күн бұрын
thank you, this is one of the few videos I've seen that actually keeps the original stitching!
@TailorItYourself9 күн бұрын
Glad you found it helpful! Thanks for watching.
@sandirodriguez36332 жыл бұрын
I am so happy that I discovered your tutorial. You did an excellent job teaching and presenting. Thank you!!!
@TailorItYourself2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed!
@colleenkdow2 жыл бұрын
This was an excellent video! Very well explained and to the point; no extra fluff that is unrelated to the task at hand. LOVE THAT! Thank you.
@TailorItYourself2 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching!
@willhenderson2292 жыл бұрын
First how to hem video I've seen that wasn't garbage for entertainment only. Very thorough and informative. Only question was stitch length on last seam next to original hem(gold), but maybe I missed it. Thanks again.
@TailorItYourself2 жыл бұрын
I'd say you want a medium to long stitch. If the fabric is stretchy you want to go as long as possible. Otherwise small stitching will stretch the fabric out and the hem will be wavy.
@julievargas5389 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for this tutorial. I was so nervous to hem my son’s jeans but your instructions were so clear and easy to follow. They turned out great!!
@TailorItYourself9 ай бұрын
That's awesome! Kudos to you for giving it a try and having success! That's what this series is all about.
@lyndalangdon76196 ай бұрын
I loved you tutorial on hemming jeans, you are an excellent instructor and easy to follow as you don’t drag it out, well done.
@TailorItYourself6 ай бұрын
Thank you very much! Glad you found it helpful.
@lauramissy74922 жыл бұрын
I am super impressed with this video. Very clear and concise AND covers all the scenarios. I don't really sew that much, but I think I can handle my husband's jeans now. Thank you so very much!
@TailorItYourself2 жыл бұрын
That's great! Best of luck.
@lorainejones23753 жыл бұрын
Wonderful tutorial. The explanation and demonstration are very clear to understand.Awesome teacher!
@TailorItYourself3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the kind feedback!
@racheltharrington62412 жыл бұрын
Excellent! Seems like alot of work just to retain that gold stitched old hem. Why not use same color thread as old hem when doing a new hem! Makes sense to me.
@TailorItYourself2 жыл бұрын
@@racheltharrington6241 You definitely can do it that way. Some people prefer to have the original wear lines and look of the stitching that may be hard to duplicate. But if you'd rather hem them with a traditional rolled hem, I have a video for that also.
@sweetlyevil1872 жыл бұрын
I was literally thinking about a week ago “if only I could keep the original stitch while hemming my sons jeans, I wouldn’t want anyone to notice and him be made fun of” thank you for this!
@TailorItYourself2 жыл бұрын
I'm sorry he's being made fun of. Glad you found a solution!
@VictoriaRyder-jc1qs Жыл бұрын
I'm 5'2". I have to shorten EVERYTHING. There is next to no way a home sewing machine has the power to sew through the heavy jeans hems. This works! It preserves the original look, but shortens the pants perfectly. Thanks so much for this tip.
@TailorItYourself Жыл бұрын
That's great! I'm glad that worked for you.
@queeneywarren9474Ай бұрын
You just talked me something new about the hem for the chalk time 3:52 great idea I wished I had known this sooner thanks
@TailorItYourselfАй бұрын
Better late than never! I'm glad you found it helpful. Thanks for watching!
@dkd_nyc972 жыл бұрын
Wow! This is hands down THE BEST tutorial I’ve ever seen! Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!
@TailorItYourself2 жыл бұрын
That's very kind! Thank you for watching.
@susanslagle-cochran75052 жыл бұрын
Wow excellent & everyone has already said everything I was thinking! I watched 'sewing with Nancy for years' u explain things wonderfully just like she did. And u need to have your own tv show!!! Create TV or some broadcast company needs to invest in u & get u started! "Thank You" can't wait to see more of your videos😊
@TailorItYourself2 жыл бұрын
Wow that would be amazing! I could certainly use help on the production side. 😅
@susanslagle-cochran75052 жыл бұрын
Is there anything as your 'fan club' we can do to help get u to the status of 'sewing with Nancy'? Would it help if we wrote to prospective producers of the great interest & need of a program that u could do so well😊 maybe the mom & daughter that have the quilting program could offer suggestions like how they got started? Good luck & "we NEED u"
@TailorItYourself2 жыл бұрын
If anyone is willing to get the word out, I would gladly accept that help in any fashion!
@mondragonpaty3 жыл бұрын
I watched another tutorial doing the same type of hemming but she did something that I think is a time saver and fail-proof. She did not cut the hem at all instead, she sewed it first to the markings THEN cut the excess she undid the original hem them trim the excess then sewed it all on the original line, and done! it seems so much easier and fast than your tutorial. I'm not saying yours is not good, is excellent but the way she did it made me want to do it. Your way I don't think I'd want to try and make a mistake, you should try her method I think is very helpful. Thank you
@TailorItYourself3 жыл бұрын
If I'm picturing correctly what you're describing, the draw back is that you won't be able to see your markings and line up your side seams as well if you don't cut of the excess beforehand. But there's more than one way to do things, so if the other way works for you then do what feels right. The way I demonstrate allows better ease for making sure everything lines up in the end. Also, if "undid the original hem" means she took out the stitching of the existing hem, that kind of defeats the purpose of an original hem.
@alanadale19452 жыл бұрын
Well , yeah , you Must keep the wear marks to camouflage the alteration. Looks like your superpower is clarity and Very fast graceful fingers. I learned a lot. Because you taught a lot. Thank you very much !
@TailorItYourself2 жыл бұрын
Nice to think I have super powers! Thank you.
@gayemarianesfox24052 жыл бұрын
Ive had jeans altered this way. I now have a new appreciation for the work that went into it.