Adjusting the length of jeans without losing the original finish is a sewing trick that can change the way you arrange your clothes. Instead of cutting the original hem, you can keep it and shorten the jeans in a professional and discreet way.
This method is ideal for those who want to retain the original look of their pants without compromising their design. If you want to see how to do it, watch the following video made by Miarti – Sewing Tips:
How to hem jeans without cutting the original hem
With this simple sewing trick, you can shorten your jeans without losing their original style. Dare to try it and customize the length of your pants easily!
Materials Needed
To make this hem without cutting the original, you will need:
- Jeans to Fit
- Jeans color yarn
- Needle or sewing machine
- Cloth pins or fasteners
- Tape measure
- Iron
- Sewing scissors (optional, only if you want to trim excess fabric inside)
Step-by-step procedure
1. Measure and mark the new length
Use the tape measure to determine how much fabric you need to shorten. Fold the hem inward until you reach the desired length and pin it down.
2. Fold the fabric correctly
Fold the jean so that the original hem aligns with the new measurement. This will create a sort of crease on the inside of the pants.
3. Clamp and test
Before sewing, try on your jeans to make sure the new length is correct. Adjust if necessary.
4. Sew near the edge of the original hem
Using a jean-colored needle and thread or sewing machine, make a seam as close to the edge of the original hem as possible. This will help maintain a professional and understated look.
5. Final ironing
Iron the seam well to settle the new hem. This will make the seam flatter and less visible.
6. Optional Settings
If the excess fabric inside the pants is bulky, you can sew it by hand to fix it or even cut it leaving a margin and securing the edges with a zigzag seam to prevent fraying.
Additional Tips
- Use a thick needle if you’re sewing by hand, as the fabric of jeans is sturdy.
- If you’re using a sewing machine, use a special denim needle.
- If the jean has a distressed finish on the hem, this technique will keep it intact.
- You can reinforce the seam with a double pass if you want greater durability.