Tutorial - Hem Pants on a Sewing Machine

Step by step photo tutorial along with a downloadable PDF

Tutorial at Easy Sewing for Beginners Blog

"If you’re short like me chances are you are going to need to take up new pants before you can ever wear them. Booo! In this tutorial I’m going to show you an easy way to take up your pants using a straight stitch on the sewing machine. I’ve include all the steps from working out what the new length is going to be all the way to sewing the new hem on your sewing machine. This method can be easily used for skirts and dresses as well. I hope you find this video useful! It will save you tons of money since you won’t need to pay someone to take up all your new pants for you".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Hem Jeans by Hand

You will need a strong needle to sew denim

Tutorial at Threading My Way Blog

"What do you do with a favourite pair of jeans that unfortunately has some visible stains? If you're lucky enough, the stains will be on the lower legs, so you'll be able to shorten the jeans and get rid of the marks. Today I'll show you how I re-hemmed my shortened jeans and extended their life".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Hem Pants by Hand

Tutorial includes video for nearly invisible hem

Tutorial at Easy Sewing for Beginners Blog
 

"Recently I showed you all how to hem pants with a sewing machine, but not everyone wants to have tiny stitches that show (if you look closely) on the outside of the pant legs and some simply don’t have a sewing machine to do it with. Well, don’t worry because I’ll be showing you how to hem pants by hand. This technique will give you a stitch less look from the outside of the pant leg (or skirt or shorts really".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Hem Jeans Like a Pro

A few specialized tools are needed for this tutorial

Tutorial at Sew Maris Blog

"If you own a decent sewing machine, all you need to do is buy a couple of inexpensive tools and you will be all set to hem your own jeans and casual pants. As a matter of fact, you could quickly start charging your friends to do their hemming alterations! Here are the tools/supplies you will need".... Read more