How to Hem Pants by Hand Sewing: A Step-by-Step Guide

Are you tired of pants that are too long and need to be hemmed? Look no further! With this easy-to-follow guide, you’ll learn how to hem pants by hand sewing in no time. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced sewer, this tutorial will walk you through the process step-by-step.

Step 1: Determine the Length of Your Hem

Put on the pants and fold the hem up until you get the desired length. Make sure to fold the hem evenly and smoothly. Remove the pants and take note of the length from the original hem to the folded edge.

Step 2: Mark the New Hemline

Turn the pants inside out and unfold the folded edge. Measure out the length of the new hem from the original hem, using the measurement you took in step 1. Mark the new hemline with a fabric marker or chalk.

Step 3: Cut Off the Excess Fabric

Using the marked hemline as a guide, measure out 1 inch and mark with a line. Cut off the excess fabric, making sure to leave a 1-inch margin above the new hemline.

Step 4: Fold and Pin the Hem

Fold the raw edge up to the new hemline, and then fold it again along the new hemline, so that the raw edge is now inside the fold. Place a sewing pin parallel to the fold to keep it in place.

Step 5: Sew the Hem

Thread your needle and sew the fold close to create a new hem. Try to keep your stitches small and even. Use a whipstitch or a simple running stitch to sew the hem in place.

Step 6: Tie Off the Thread

Once you’ve completed sewing the hem, tie off the thread by creating a knot towards the end of the string. Cut off the excess string above the knot.

Step 7: Repeat for the Other Pant Leg

Repeat steps 3-6 for the other pant leg, using the same measurements. And that’s it! You’ve successfully hemmed your pants by hand sewing.

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