You are really a professional! I look everywhere in you tube and you were the only one who didn't come out with the sacrilege of "shorten a Jean preserving its original hem"
It's actually much better to keep the original hem as it preserves the original aesthetic. It's certainly the method a professional tailer would use, but it might be too difficult for you so you can stick to the beginner method if it works for you.
@@Badgerius the woman in the video is a PROFESSIONAL TAILOR and she did not prefer to preserve the original hem. Your comment is an opinion, not facts. It also came off a little belittling to the original comment made by @Melba E.
Dorothy’s expertise comes through in every detail of this tutorial. This is by far the best I’ve found on UA-cam. I’ve learned so much about sewing from this that doesn’t even have to do specifically with hemming jeans.
I have searched YT for YEARS, trying to find a video from which I might "glean" enough info to PROPERLY hem my jeans. THIS video is THE best, I've found! Thank you, Dorothy! I wish you would post another video.😁❤
This is the best ever video I've found on the Internet. It's precise and to the point without pointless blathering on. The instructions are fantastic and I would love to watch more of your videos. Can I ask why there have been no more please?
Thank you so much. This has been so helpful to me. I am working on hemming several pairs of jeans for a neighbor and having to cut off a lot. I have not had to hem jeans before. Your tips on dealing with the side seams are super helpful.
Thanks for this. In my situation, the leg cuffs were severely worn on lined jeans. Instead of measuring, I just used the stitch holes as a guide for the folds. I have a Tiptronic 2020, which helps. The hardest part was ripping the seams. And, the two best tips from the video were hot ironing and cutting back on the over-folded seams.
Thank you so much! I wanted a video on how to properly hem jeans (not one of the hundreds on how to do it "using the original hem"). I found your video to be thorough and easy to understand.
Same here. I saw a few videos using the original ham and those just looked like a hack job. This looks great and frankly not really any more difficult. It is done the way I was going to do it. The tip about trimming the seams was great. I did not foresee that. Great video.
Thanks so much for the advice. I had my laptop on the table so that I could sew along with you. It was so helpful! Especially, the tip on cutting away the inside seams. I wouldn't have thought of that. I'm new to sewing and this was my first time hemming jeans. So thanks again!
"ditto to that comment "a video that does not use original hem.The hammer idea is also a great idea.Glad you thru that in there i used that method before it really does work. thank you
thank you nice lady for this tutorial. I watched about 5 today, but I like yours a lot and will combine a bit of another technique to reduce the fabric at the seams. have a nice day! :)
I just used this tutorial to complete my first ever hemming of anything. (I make bags, I'm not a dressmaker). Thank you so much, it was easy to follow & my jeans are perfect now. I bought denim thread & sewed them the same way as you. Sadly, my inside seams were perfectly straight but on the outside they are a little crooked (maybe a bobbin tension issue ??) However, i was told never to mess with the bobbin tension so I can live with it. Thanks again.
This worked amazingly well on my pair of jeans. My legs are really short and I always need to take at least 5 inches off the hem. This looked like they were made that way.
Nice work and helpful . I do like the sleeve board and might have to be on the lookout for one myself . That's a fine Swedish machine too , I don't have a Husqvarna Sewing machine , but I do have a few Husqvarna Chain Saw's and 4 or 5 of their vintage Military Rifles that use the awesome 6.5 X 55 round . Few are made any better or more precise .
thank you for your video-. I've watched many jeans videos- they all have valuable information of course...but you also mentioned a few ideas others didn't
I use pliers- "Robogrips" from Sears, I think- to squeeze down those side seams. (Amazing tool!) I just watched a video about keeping the original hem, and I've been sewing for 40+ years- and I'm not sure I would like the bulk around the hem. I've never had anyone complain about the appearance of hemmed jeans. Might be good for kids who are growing!
Thank you so much! This is how I figured to do it but it seems everyone wants to use the original hem. The main thing I learned was to add the 1/4" for material thickness. I'm going to do my bibs with polyester upholstery thread in my Juki Industrial compound feed machine. By the way I just looked at a pair of jeans I had "professionally" done and that's what she did. She used a 3/4" seam allowance. But to each their own.
This is a very clear, concise video and showed me great techniques in hemming jeans. Your tips are immensely helpful and I learned so much that I feel comfortable in trying to hem jeans myself, something I would never have tried before watching your video. I strongly disagree with a few commenters who say the video was too long. I hope you get the chance to do more videos since you have a wonderful way of demonstrating and sharing your experience in sewing. ~ Carol S.
I agree with Vladimir! Thank you so much for taking the mystery out of hemming jeans. Due to retail businesses seeking to maximize their bottom lines and not consider the fact that we are all different, I am caught in a dilemma between short fat and tall slender cuts for mens' off the shelf jeans. This means I have to buy tall for my waist size and shorten the legs. I've been able to do regular pants for years, but have always had trouble hemming jeans. Thanks to your sharing your expertise, I can now do them in short order! Thanks again Dorothy!!
Roger, You should also learn how to do a blind hem stitch. It is difficult to learn at first but the end product is beautiful. No stitches show. If Dorothy doesn't have a video check out Professor Pincushion. she has lots of video's on UA-cam and a website that I have bookmarked for instant access to everything at once. Good Luck!
2-5-22 Ms. Dorothy S, most everyone tells how to keep the original hem, Jeans cut into two pieces and attach. They are a little bit clumsy. You are the only one, may two people, through away old worn out and start a new hem. Looks really good. The normal yellow thread will do fine, Thicker may look better, but you only need 4 feet of thread and end up buying 250 lengths and you will have to keep it for years. Wishes to you.
Using a wooden clapper whilst pressing the jean hem makes the denim fold crisper and flatter to put through your sewing machine. I also use a slightly thicker top stitching thread to match the thread thickness of the rest of the stitching and for selvedge denim I use a Jean a me jig/seam bumper under the front or back of the presser foot when going over the bulky inseams. Hope this helps
Dorothy is the woman mentioned in Proverbs 31! I just bought a sewing machine, and I look forward to saving money because I learned from angels like you!
You must be using orange (?) thread for the hemming but not everyone has access to this thread. Other tutorials show keeping the original hem. This way you miss all the little dips that the bottom of the hem and to me that's what makes it look like there has been no alterations.
Dorothy, great video! You need to make more!. You're a natural at this! Hey can you make one with keeping the original hem? Thanks hope all is good with you.
Dorothy - excellent video. I want to encourage you to make more. I went to your video playlist and was dismayed to only find this one. So - I am going to subscribe in hopes that you will bring some more content. Good luck!
After they have been washed and dried remove the stitching on the original hem and press open. Then mark the cut line 1 1/4" from your desired length and finish as shown .
@@howlahmonkeh not sure why anyone would focus on the he hem of jeans.If you wanted it to look the same then you would short end them using the original hem method. This never mattered much to me but it does to some... Happy sewing !
@@NobHillHome I don't know why but your reply to them made me chuckle 😁. I wanted to ask if you would be willing to make more sewing videos? I found your instructions to be very clear and precise, which is truly helpful to someone whose a beginner like myself 😏. Are you willing to part with some of that 30+ years of experience??🙏🏼
huh. I defo use chalk or wax chalk to mark, I never bothered with an iron, I sometimes use pins, but I never sew inside out. I guess it's a little easier to keep your hemline, but I don't want the bottom stitch on the outside. too much of a pain to resew if it looks ugly. then again, I use an industrial juki, so maybe that makes it easier.
You are really a professional! I look everywhere in you tube and you were the only one who didn't come out with the sacrilege of "shorten a Jean preserving its original hem"
It's actually much better to keep the original hem as it preserves the original aesthetic. It's certainly the method a professional tailer would use, but it might be too difficult for you so you can stick to the beginner method if it works for you.
@@Badgerius the woman in the video is a PROFESSIONAL TAILOR and she did not prefer to preserve the original hem. Your comment is an opinion, not facts. It also came off a little belittling to the original comment made by @Melba E.
So very helpful to me and very easy to follow! You are a pro, and sounds like you could be a teacher!
Dorothy’s expertise comes through in every detail of this tutorial. This is by far the best I’ve found on UA-cam. I’ve learned so much about sewing from this that doesn’t even have to do specifically with hemming jeans.
she knows what she's doing. clearly an OG. great video, thanks!
I have searched YT for YEARS, trying to find a video from which I might "glean" enough info to PROPERLY hem my jeans.
THIS video is THE best, I've found!
Thank you, Dorothy!
I wish you would post another video.😁❤
Thank you so much. You made it so easy, I hemmed about eight pairs of pants in one go!
This is the best ever video I've found on the Internet.
It's precise and to the point without pointless blathering on.
The instructions are fantastic and I would love to watch more of your videos.
Can I ask why there have been no more please?
Thank you so much. This has been so helpful to me. I am working on hemming several pairs of jeans for a neighbor and having to cut off a lot. I have not had to hem jeans before. Your tips on dealing with the side seams are super helpful.
I would have never thought to trim down the inside seams to make it less bulky. Thanks for the really good tip and entire video!
Glad it was helpful to you..
Thank you, that was very simple and clear. Now I get to do lots of practice on the new jeans I purchased for my husband.
Thanks for this. In my situation, the leg cuffs were severely worn on lined jeans. Instead of measuring, I just used the stitch holes as a guide for the folds. I have a Tiptronic 2020, which helps. The hardest part was ripping the seams. And, the two best tips from the video were hot ironing and cutting back on the over-folded seams.
Short, to the point, and easy on the eye. You have demystified it for me thanks.
Thank you so much! I wanted a video on how to properly hem jeans (not one of the hundreds on how to do it "using the original hem"). I found your video to be thorough and easy to understand.
Same here. I saw a few videos using the original ham and those just looked like a hack job.
This looks great and frankly not really any more difficult.
It is done the way I was going to do it. The tip about trimming the seams was great. I did not foresee that.
Great video.
Thanks so much for the advice. I had my laptop on the table so that I could sew along with you. It was so helpful! Especially, the tip on cutting away the inside seams. I wouldn't have thought of that. I'm new to sewing and this was my first time hemming jeans. So thanks again!
Thank you Dorothy. SO simple and easy to understand.
"ditto to that comment "a video that does not use original hem.The hammer idea is also a great idea.Glad you thru that in there i used that method before it really does work. thank you
This was so helpful, thank you! I just hemmed my first pair of jeans after watching & they actually look good!
What I mean by that is to turn the handwheel manually so that the needle goes up and down thru the fabric. In other words
NOT using the foot pedal.
Thank you for this video. I have been afraid to try and hem jeans until I saw your video.
I’m a beginner, so glad I found you!
I like the way you explain the process as you're working. You should do more videos!
thank you nice lady for this tutorial. I watched about 5 today, but I like yours a lot and will combine a bit of another technique to reduce the fabric at the seams. have a nice day! :)
So glad you liked the video happy sewing.
Great tutorial. I know exactly what to do now. Whether I pull it off as smooth as you is still an open question, but I feel prepared!
Lucky family to have you; smarts and talent. Thanks for the video.
That's exactly what I needed to know. Thanks for posting this.
Beautiful, clear and simple explination. Thank you. Please, keep the good videos coming.
So far this is absolutely the best video on this I have found.
This is great for a person new to sewing - thank you!
Correct! This is how I've done it and my mother. They last wash after wash with no fraying.
I just used this tutorial to complete my first ever hemming of anything. (I make bags, I'm not a dressmaker). Thank you so much, it was easy to follow & my jeans are perfect now. I bought denim thread & sewed them the same way as you. Sadly, my inside seams were perfectly straight but on the outside they are a little crooked (maybe a bobbin tension issue ??) However, i was told never to mess with the bobbin tension so I can live with it. Thanks again.
This worked amazingly well on my pair of jeans. My legs are really short and I always need to take at least 5 inches off the hem. This looked like they were made that way.
Nice work and helpful . I do like the sleeve board and might have to be on the lookout for one myself . That's a fine Swedish machine too , I don't have a Husqvarna Sewing machine , but I do have a few Husqvarna Chain Saw's and 4 or 5 of their vintage Military Rifles that use the awesome 6.5 X 55 round . Few are made any better or more precise .
Best tutorial I’ve ever seen for this. I’m a beginner and this helped me tremendously, thank you!
So glad it helped. Keep sewing..
Thank you for the kind words, glad you found it helpful .
Well you made that look really easy. Tfs will have to try this.
This was perfect, I'm a shortie with hips and so jeans in my size are never available below a 32" pant leg, so I need to hem them on my own!!
thank you for your video-. I've watched many jeans videos- they all have valuable information of course...but you also mentioned a few ideas others didn't
I use pliers- "Robogrips" from Sears, I think- to squeeze down those side seams. (Amazing tool!) I just watched a video about keeping the original hem, and I've been sewing for 40+ years- and I'm not sure I would like the bulk around the hem. I've never had anyone complain about the appearance of hemmed jeans. Might be good for kids who are growing!
Thank you so very much. Awesome video! Very easy to follow and I really appreciate you're thorough explanations. You made my day!
Very nicely expertly demonstrated.Thank you sharing your knowledge and skills to the world. I Sew as well .May God continue to bless you INFINITELY.
Thank-you very informative , straight to the point , clear instructions
Thank you so much! This is how I figured to do it but it seems everyone wants to use the original hem. The main thing I learned was to add the 1/4" for material thickness. I'm going to do my bibs with polyester upholstery thread in my Juki Industrial compound feed machine. By the way I just looked at a pair of jeans I had "professionally" done and that's what she did. She used a 3/4" seam allowance. But to each their own.
Good video that was point on. You got me when you pulled out that mini me ironing board on top of an ironing board 😂. Never seen one of those bf
Thank you! The most professional hem I've done on a seam yet. You can't tell that my jeans have been shortened.
how to take in a shirt
Glad I could help , keep sewing !
Great Video! Love the details and this has helped a lot! Thank you!!
+Melissa Baez Happy it worked for you !
This is a very clear, concise video and showed me great techniques in hemming jeans. Your tips are immensely helpful and I learned so much that I feel comfortable in trying to hem jeans myself, something I would never have tried before watching your video. I strongly disagree with a few commenters who say the video was too long. I hope you get the chance to do more videos since you have a wonderful way of demonstrating and sharing your experience in sewing. ~ Carol S.
Wonderful, wonderful video! Thank you!😀
Great video. Very clear and useful .
The best video, on youtube for hemming jeans, thanks Dorothy!
Thank you so much that means a lot!
I have very little experience seeing but this worked perfectly! Thank you!
I agree with Vladimir! Thank you so much for taking the mystery out of hemming jeans. Due to retail businesses seeking to maximize their bottom lines and not consider the fact that we are all different, I am caught in a dilemma between short fat and tall slender cuts for mens' off the shelf jeans. This means I have to buy tall for my waist size and shorten the legs. I've been able to do regular pants for years, but have always had trouble hemming jeans. Thanks to your sharing your expertise, I can now do them in short order! Thanks again Dorothy!!
Roger, You should also learn how to do a blind hem stitch. It is difficult to learn at first but the end product is beautiful. No stitches show. If Dorothy doesn't have a video check out Professor Pincushion. she has lots of video's on UA-cam and a website that I have bookmarked for instant access to everything at once. Good Luck!
Thanks! Just what I needed.
Very helpful video ma'am. Thank you!
thanks so much easy to follow and understand. I learned so much.
Thanks for the straight to the point video.
Lovely and magical as if it were an original hem.👌💓✌
Thanks! After the hem is ready to sew---I take a damp cloth and press. Wait a while then sew. Sometimes bigger hem And use varigated thread.
Many thanks, really helped.
Great video for hemming black jeans, as the original hem basically looks like the rest of the jeans.
Thank you for the clear explanations
excellent video, easy to follow thanks
Great help. Thank you.
Great!
Just the way that I sew jean hems.
Thank yo Dorothy Jeans shortened beautifully. I did turn them insidout for final stitching
Best video instruction I’ve watched so far!! Thank you!!
I agree.
I agree.
I've been hemming my pants by hand, and it's just too arduous. So I must learn to use my brothers Baby Locks machine. Great tutorial.
was curious how to get over those side seams as easily as I could. Thanks for the tip on trimming the seams.
Wonderful! Thanks so much.
Great video.
Hi great vid
Can you do another video to show how you can get the original hem finish? The faded look
GOOD HELPED A LOT
Thank you for this video! You’re a great teacher!
Amazing. New subscriber :)
2-5-22 Ms. Dorothy S, most everyone tells how to keep the original hem, Jeans cut into two pieces and attach. They are a little bit clumsy. You are the only one, may two people, through away old worn out and start a new hem. Looks really good. The normal yellow thread will do fine, Thicker may look better, but you only need 4 feet of thread and end up buying 250 lengths and you will have to keep it for years. Wishes to you.
Using a wooden clapper whilst pressing the jean hem makes the denim fold crisper and flatter to put through your sewing machine. I also use a slightly thicker top stitching thread to match the thread thickness of the rest of the stitching and for selvedge denim I use a Jean a me jig/seam bumper under the front or back of the presser foot when going over the bulky inseams. Hope this helps
Thank you for tips
Very informative
Why have you stopped making videos? You're an excellent instructor.
Thank you , I will try to make more.
Congratulations❤love hem❤❤❤❤
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
Excellent! Thank you, Dorothy S...
Very Educational. Excellent.
Great tips 😊
Dorothy is the woman mentioned in Proverbs 31! I just bought a sewing machine, and I look forward to saving money because I learned from angels like you!
You must be using orange (?) thread for the hemming but not everyone has access to this thread. Other tutorials show keeping the original hem. This way you miss all the little dips that the bottom of the hem and to me that's what makes it look like there has been no alterations.
amazing!
Thanks
Very useful
Thank you so very much for this video! I just bought 2 nice jeans on sale. Want to hem but am a beginner. Have sewn blind stitches, scarf, and button.
I like it very much, hughs from México City
Dorothy, great video! You need to make more!. You're a natural at this! Hey can you make one with keeping the original hem? Thanks hope all is good with you.
Thank You ,,I did make one other video " How to take in the waist of jeans "
Have 7 pairs of jeans. Im doing it just like you. Thank you .❤
Dorothy please put up more videos :)
thank you so much
Dorothy - excellent video. I want to encourage you to make more. I went to your video playlist and was dismayed to only find this one. So - I am going to subscribe in hopes that you will bring some more content. Good luck!
Thank You ,,I did make one other video " How to take in the waist of jeans "
Thank you so much
I'm in love with you magic woman
After they have been washed and dried remove the stitching on the original hem and press open. Then mark the cut line 1 1/4" from your desired length and finish as shown .
Nice video! Only issue is that the new hem doesn’t have the ruffles which were on the original hem. How would one create the same effect‽
@@howlahmonkeh not sure why anyone would focus on the he hem of jeans.If you wanted it to look the same then you would short end them using the original hem method. This never mattered much to me but it does to some... Happy sewing !
@@NobHillHome I don't know why but your reply to them made me chuckle 😁. I wanted to ask if you would be willing to make more sewing videos? I found your instructions to be very clear and precise, which is truly helpful to someone whose a beginner like myself 😏. Are you willing to part with some of that 30+ years of experience??🙏🏼
@@CoCoMoVitt will try to make more videos soon , glad your enjoying them.
@@NobHillHome Thanks so much for replying. I look forward to learning more from you.😊
This is the only good video on the topic on UA-cam.
huh. I defo use chalk or wax chalk to mark, I never bothered with an iron, I sometimes use pins, but I never sew inside out. I guess it's a little easier to keep your hemline, but I don't want the bottom stitch on the outside. too much of a pain to resew if it looks ugly.
then again, I use an industrial juki, so maybe that makes it easier.
thank you
perfect thank you
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