Hemming pants was never so easy! This article will walk you through step by step to creating a basic single fold pants hem.
1Use a Merrow machine/serger to finish your pant hem's edge.Ad
2Determine the desired vertical width of your hem. The standard is 1–2 inches (2.5–5.1 cm) but some styles may use 3 inch (7.6 cm) hem or more.
3Using a tape measure or clear ruler, fold up the hem to desired width and pin in the center of the hem. The purpose of the tape measure or clear ruler is to make sure the hem is even and uniform all the way around.
4Press the hemline along its fold.
5Stitch the hem down making sure your stitching is just under your serged edge or down the center. These lines will act as your reference lines so that your seam is straight and beautiful.Ad
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- Always remember to pin. Pinning is your best friend.
- Be patient with yourself.
Things You'll Need
- Sewing Machine
- Dress pins