HAND SEWING a Jeans Hem - Keeping the Original Hem!

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  • Опубліковано 29 лис 2022
  • Hello friends! In today's video, I wanted to spice things up and show you how to do a hem on jeans by hand! No sewing machine, just a good old needle and thread! I really hope you were able to pick up some inspiration or some tricks. If you would like to see more videos with hand-sewing, please let me know!
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    Bossa Antigua by Kevin MacLeod
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  • @estherhurst9269
    @estherhurst9269 7 місяців тому +23

    my jaw DROPPED when you put the stitches in the same direction as the WEAVE of the denim. That's such a skillful detail, thank you so much for sharing your expertise with us! beautiful mend :)

  • @jacquelinepaddock7535
    @jacquelinepaddock7535 Рік тому +104

    Thanks for the clear instructions, I don't understand why some people want to make it seem so complicated! 🙄

    • @sandrajanebee328
      @sandrajanebee328 9 місяців тому

      Pppp p0 0pp

    • @tallcedars2310
      @tallcedars2310 7 місяців тому +3

      I believe it's so we can't think for ourselves and need to rely on the sinister system to look after us.

  • @sharontuckerlewis7325
    @sharontuckerlewis7325 Рік тому +15

    I have been sewing for 60 years, but learned new tricks today. Thank you!

  • @lunava5489
    @lunava5489 7 місяців тому +19

    I'm not a tailor and this is how i've been sewing the hems of my jeans in the past 3 years. Glad to know I was doing it the right way ☺️

  • @kimcastle4081
    @kimcastle4081 Рік тому +9

    You should have your own tv show-you’re the funniest crafter ever!

    • @DowntownTailoring
      @DowntownTailoring  Рік тому

      Thanks so much! You are so kind 💕

    • @berniecelee5062
      @berniecelee5062 Рік тому

      Yep! Totally agree !! Lol . She is spunky, energetic, great personality and wow …so knowledgeable.
      Always enjoy watching her in action. I would never be able to do what she does to adjust , change and give your current wardrobe a new “life “ . I just don’t have the confidence yet with adjusting clothes. But but but , I will try the smaller projects on inexpensive clothes to build some competency over time.

  • @Imeldahlopez
    @Imeldahlopez 7 днів тому

    Amazing! First time hemming up jeans. I usually take them to the tailors but I didn’t have time to wait, so gave it a go and I can’t believe I did it! Thank you for the easy peasy instructions! If I have time, I’ll definitely be doing the hems myself ☺️

  • @brandnewashes5409
    @brandnewashes5409 5 місяців тому +3

    Where have you been all my life!? Thank you, Miss Downtown Tailoring!

  • @phuocpham69
    @phuocpham69 Рік тому +7

    I would have gotten straight As in school if my teachers were as clear and easy to understand as you! Thank you very much for the great video. I can definitely tell you know your stuff and are very passionate about it.

    • @DowntownTailoring
      @DowntownTailoring  Рік тому +1

      Thank you for being a part of our community and for leaving such a positive comment! Your support keeps me motivated to continue creating content 😊

  • @DebbieUnderfinger
    @DebbieUnderfinger Рік тому +4

    This come just in time for me! A coworker asked me to hem her jeans. Can't wait to try your method!

  • @nanniecath528
    @nanniecath528 8 місяців тому

    Perfect! Yes please, more handsewing tips.

  • @Teletempo66
    @Teletempo66 7 місяців тому +5

    Thank you , I get lost in people over complicating things and loose interest.
    You have a wonderful way of thoroughly explaining while not to make as dry as burnt toast.
    After watching your video I’m going to give it a go .
    Thank you again , appreciate

  • @winniedesoto4716
    @winniedesoto4716 8 місяців тому +2

    Instructions were very clear 😂. Thank goodness 😊

  • @kittencollective
    @kittencollective 4 місяці тому +4

    Thank you, in the time you did the whole hem I got three stitches done but Im on my way to finally wearing these jeans.!

  • @littlecravings
    @littlecravings Рік тому +18

    This is such a practical video! Full of tips!

  • @lynnettegoldberg3908
    @lynnettegoldberg3908 7 місяців тому +6

    Thank you so much for your easy to follow direction! My jeans are hemmed and they look just like they did before I hemmed them! You are an excellent teacher.

  • @clothingalterations
    @clothingalterations Рік тому +1

    Great tutorial and very helpful

  • @shirleysenkler781
    @shirleysenkler781 8 місяців тому +6

    Thank you for the clear, easy instructions. Some jeans colors I want don't come in a short length, now I can buy them and hem them up myself without losing the look of the original stitching.

  • @dianadelaney6497
    @dianadelaney6497 8 місяців тому

    Omg thank you for that last step!! The z helps so much

  • @cw5721
    @cw5721 11 місяців тому +2

    Very creative and I agree with others. You give great instructions!

  • @dawndais9924
    @dawndais9924 Рік тому +1

    Your instructions are perfect!

  • @MaxineAlbert
    @MaxineAlbert 26 днів тому

    Love your tips, I will use them.

  • @joanneberry5390
    @joanneberry5390 Рік тому

    Absolutely brilliant!

  • @maryhowse4929
    @maryhowse4929 7 місяців тому +1

    Thank you so much! Love the extra step!! Now I can alter those Tall sized jeans when my size in regular is sold out! ❤❤

  • @margih7374
    @margih7374 Рік тому +1

    Thank you for making this video to show us how to shorten jeans by hand. Excellent advice and instructions. ❤❤❤😊

  • @Peechuz100
    @Peechuz100 6 місяців тому

    Completely awesome. I have a new pair of jeans that need to be hemmed up, love this hack! Can’t wait to get on this tomorrow!

  • @MichellePolzin
    @MichellePolzin 7 місяців тому

    That was the best video and audio instruction for hemming jeans that I’ve ever seen. I do have a sewing machine, and now that I have seen how it works by hand, it will be easier to do by machine. I will do the first part by machine and the second part by hand.

  • @MarthaMcCrum
    @MarthaMcCrum 8 місяців тому +1

    I love your clear, detailed explanation and video and have subscribed to you. Thanks for this 😁

  • @kellysikes7621
    @kellysikes7621 9 місяців тому

    This was very helpful, Thanks for posting.

  • @mariar4672
    @mariar4672 Рік тому +1

    This video was just what I needed to see! Thank you!

  • @MB-vr7sw
    @MB-vr7sw 8 місяців тому +1

    Excellent! Just what I was looking for. Thank you so much.

  • @michelesimonetti3343
    @michelesimonetti3343 2 місяці тому

    Fantastic especially impressed with tacking it down ❤❤❤

  • @Bikemom277
    @Bikemom277 Рік тому

    Thanks for showing me all the techniques of shorting the jeans! I save this clip for future use!

  • @donnamallard1962
    @donnamallard1962 11 місяців тому +13

    Perfection!! I'm going to use this on 2 new pairs of jeans that just need a little hem adjustment. I was going to do it by the machine, but I hate having to get it out, find thread, wind the bobbin with that color, etc.! This is exactly what I needed to see! Thank you!!!

  • @michaelcollins7313
    @michaelcollins7313 6 місяців тому +1

    Brilliant tutorial, worked a treat!

  • @lucyroark4189
    @lucyroark4189 Рік тому +1

    Perfect timing - I have several pairs of my husband's jeans to hem!
    Many thanks!

  • @sarahale2575
    @sarahale2575 3 місяці тому

    thanks for sharing your craft.

  • @annaphimmasen2938
    @annaphimmasen2938 Рік тому +1

    Awesome technique. Thanks so much for creating this video!
    Anna😂❤❤❤

  • @cassandraqcassandraq5510
    @cassandraqcassandraq5510 Рік тому

    Thank you...i hand sew ...needed this...

  • @helengarland9079
    @helengarland9079 10 місяців тому +6

    I've been sewing for year's now practically self taught .Also alteration's on the side including lot's of hemming mostly Jean's,i have at the moment a pair of my own white Jean's that i want taking up so i'm very thankful i came across your video ,a game changer for sure .Thank you so much .😁💖

  • @HoaVu-ss2sg
    @HoaVu-ss2sg 8 місяців тому

    Thank you for your sharing ! ❤ I love your videos ❤❤❤❤❤ .

  • @sj36joy
    @sj36joy Рік тому +2

    Thanks! I’m currently confined to a lift chair until I have major back surgery. So I will get my pants done so they will be ready afterwards.

  • @ritahall48
    @ritahall48 5 місяців тому +1

    Loved this tip on hand sewing hems! My daughter's bf wanted me to fix his jeans I have 3 sewing machines but need to do these by hand because I have some disabilities. I think I can do this! THANK YOU!!!

  • @LisettaLily
    @LisettaLily Рік тому +1

    Very helpful - thank you!

  • @Lizbeth1203
    @Lizbeth1203 Рік тому +7

    It worked great! It took me a while because I'm a beginner, but it turned out really well. Thank you😊

  • @AnnRicci
    @AnnRicci 11 місяців тому +1

    Your instructions are easy and wonderful. I have watched other videos on this and you need to be a rocket scientist !!!!~~~~~~Thank You !!!!~~~~~

  • @lenietrollip486
    @lenietrollip486 11 місяців тому

    Yes thank you! Excellent idea!

  • @jessicadominique8672
    @jessicadominique8672 5 місяців тому

    This was SO very clear thank you! Can’t wait to fix a thing or two 💃🪡

  • @allanh.gonzales9315
    @allanh.gonzales9315 3 місяці тому

    Very clear and informative mdam!! Thank you..i love your video...ill try it myself..

  • @LinhNguyen-hn1yg
    @LinhNguyen-hn1yg Місяць тому

    Love it! Thanks!

  • @erinknight9341
    @erinknight9341 9 місяців тому +1

    Such a good tip pulling the thread and the thumb. I use wax and I do the same with my thumb but I had to learn the hard way! Lots of frustrating tangles! Lol

  • @everlong9614
    @everlong9614 3 місяці тому +1

    Thank you very much! You just saved me a bit of cash, so I'm paying it back by subscribing. Gracias😃💛

  • @ilkethewordpeople43
    @ilkethewordpeople43 Рік тому +1

    This is awesome. So useful. Thank you!!

  • @anniehills3580
    @anniehills3580 Рік тому

    Wow! So glad i watched! You are so professional in your work! 😊❤❤

  • @dan5660
    @dan5660 10 місяців тому +10

    Thanks for this! Yes to shorten Jeans or create shorts from an old pair. Never learned to use a sewing machine but willing to sew by hand for occasional work. FYI: the shiny metal thing is a "thimble"- used to protect your fingers/thumbs from getting pricked!

  • @Lucy-yony7777
    @Lucy-yony7777 Місяць тому

    Nice and very helpful. Thank you for sharing.

  • @diab.4251
    @diab.4251 2 місяці тому +1

    Auntie, take all my money. You just taught me some very valuable life skills

  • @chilipeprsandi
    @chilipeprsandi Рік тому +7

    I will do this on my nice bell bottom jeans before cutting 😮. Thank you this is such an excellent method before deciding to cut 😊 Love all your video tutorials. 💕💃🏻

  • @norma6743
    @norma6743 Рік тому

    Practical when you are on the go. 😊👏🏻👏🏻

  • @kenjithomas
    @kenjithomas 6 місяців тому

    Thanks so much for this wonderful video! I enjoy watching your tutorial! Now I can shortened my jeans!

  • @Moluccan56
    @Moluccan56 5 місяців тому

    Yes I would. This is such a clever trick.

  • @vhashimoto5950
    @vhashimoto5950 Місяць тому

    Wow great idea.😊

  • @pubscherr
    @pubscherr Місяць тому

    such a amazing trick ! you saved my life. Cheers!!

  • @bsamuelson7050
    @bsamuelson7050 Рік тому +1

    I did it! But,I used my machine for the first part. Thank you so much. You did a great job showing how and saved me some money!

  • @denisen.wagstaff7938
    @denisen.wagstaff7938 11 місяців тому +2

    Thanks for this tip! I hate losing that original jeans hem - love this tip!

    • @DowntownTailoring
      @DowntownTailoring  11 місяців тому +1

      Glad you liked it! 🥰

    • @denisen.wagstaff7938
      @denisen.wagstaff7938 11 місяців тому

      @@DowntownTailoring I'm working on two pairs of flared jeans so it's a wide leg hem...It's tedious but I'm looking forward to the results! Thanks again!

    • @DowntownTailoring
      @DowntownTailoring  11 місяців тому +1

      @@denisen.wagstaff7938 keep in mind that this method might not work for flare jeans if you need to shorten them too much as the original hem might be to wide to be placed on the new position. Cheers

    • @denisen.wagstaff7938
      @denisen.wagstaff7938 11 місяців тому

      @@DowntownTailoring Yes, I was concerned about that but I only needed to take up 1/2" and I think they came out really well! It took me all day for two pairs but I did them - thanks to your great instructions and video! Thanks again!!

  • @dianne8929
    @dianne8929 Рік тому

    OMG...PURE GENIUS !!! You Rock 👍👍

  • @GraceConyersDirtologist
    @GraceConyersDirtologist Рік тому +2

    This tip saved me. I have been needing to hem some jeans, but we moved and I still don't have a place to sew yet!

  • @gloriamiller7292
    @gloriamiller7292 Рік тому

    Fabulous!

  • @campingknitter
    @campingknitter 3 місяці тому

    wow i need to hm some jeans and went searching youtube - love this technique! will need to get better thread and a sturdier needle. looking forward to trying - didn't really want to cut off the original hem

  • @jeetm7102
    @jeetm7102 2 місяці тому

    I am impressed with your talent. You are soooooo good. Thx for sharing this tip. I am going to try for sure. 🙏🙏

  • @MikeCee7
    @MikeCee7 2 місяці тому +1

    Very good video!! Every step was very well explained!

  • @leorobinson5737
    @leorobinson5737 Рік тому

    Nice work, thanks for sharing, gonna try this myself.

  • @cowsandsows
    @cowsandsows 8 місяців тому

    Awesome! Thank you! 🥰

  • @janetgilbert356
    @janetgilbert356 8 місяців тому

    awesome DIY!

  • @sabinadale
    @sabinadale Рік тому

    This was so helpful. Thank you.

  • @samsilva3625
    @samsilva3625 4 місяці тому

    The best sewing teacher on UA-cam.

  • @elen-mr4qp
    @elen-mr4qp Рік тому

    Hello you're a good worker because you explain elaborately so with emphaty

  • @lindabartlett2285
    @lindabartlett2285 5 місяців тому

    Thanks so much. Very helpful and easy to understand

  • @mariamabdelaziz-ex7ti
    @mariamabdelaziz-ex7ti 6 місяців тому

    Thanks a lot. I've followed your steps and I've just fixed my daughter's wide leg pant.

  • @cherrymaryjanefernando9805
    @cherrymaryjanefernando9805 9 місяців тому

    Sweet tutorial

  • @alicebeshay6124
    @alicebeshay6124 25 днів тому

    Thank this is a real new method👍🌹

  • @sharonlatour6230
    @sharonlatour6230 8 місяців тому

    Absolutely , Thank you so much!!!!

  • @watawatatag
    @watawatatag 6 місяців тому

    Thank you so much. I was able to adjust a child’s jeans and keep the extra length for when they grow up! My first time with invisible stitching, too! Muchas gracias 😊

  • @Chef_Julie_B
    @Chef_Julie_B 5 місяців тому

    Your directions are so clear andeasy to follow. I have ADHD and your videos were so helpful. Thank you!

  • @salmanzaheer1037
    @salmanzaheer1037 День тому

    Thanks mom!

  • @williesmith3466
    @williesmith3466 2 місяці тому

    Thank you for the tips!!

  • @kimberlycooper4170
    @kimberlycooper4170 Рік тому

    I have wondered about this! Now I know how it is done!

  • @rosaliebelangel547
    @rosaliebelangel547 3 місяці тому

    Thank you so much for sharing. God Bless 🙏❤

  • @jaclineheto8615
    @jaclineheto8615 7 місяців тому

    ❤ Merci pour la démonstration en ligne. So easy to do. ❤

  • @luzmercedeshernandezlopez2104
    @luzmercedeshernandezlopez2104 8 місяців тому

    It’s very good 👍

  • @sharondonelow5364
    @sharondonelow5364 9 місяців тому

    Thank you! Very well explained.

  • @mosullivan69mos
    @mosullivan69mos Рік тому

    Thank you!!! This will come in very handy :)

  • @linapcutube
    @linapcutube 7 місяців тому

    Thank you! It worked perfectly 🎉

  • @keisharedmond1601
    @keisharedmond1601 Рік тому

    I LOVE YOUR CHANNEL!!!!

  • @TGirl503
    @TGirl503 Рік тому

    So much better than trying to cut and turn up, plus it looks like the jeans just came in the correct length.

  • @jenniferbent487
    @jenniferbent487 5 місяців тому

    I really have to try doing it this way thank you 😊

  • @1954evelyn
    @1954evelyn Рік тому

    Just stopped in to wish you and yours Merry Christmas Thank you for all you do for us.

    • @DowntownTailoring
      @DowntownTailoring  Рік тому

      Same to you! Merry Christmas! Thanks so much for your support 💕

  • @chilipeprsandi
    @chilipeprsandi Рік тому

    Thinking of you ….Merry Christmas and blessings 🙏🏼💕💃🏻

  • @amykathleen2
    @amykathleen2 Рік тому +6

    I have a video request - since we are going into the holiday season, I would love to see you do an alteration on sequin or beaded material. How do you secure it so it doesn’t all unravel when you cut? What do you do when you take it to the machine so it doesn’t break the needle or get stuck in the feed dogs? How do you manage the bulk in a hem or seam? Beads and sequins are so intimidating that so far I haven’t tried.

    • @DowntownTailoring
      @DowntownTailoring  Рік тому +4

      Yes. But I'm afraid I won't be able to have it on time as I need to record it and edit it. Anyways, I did record a short that I can post with one trick or two at the end of this week. Stay tuned 😉

  • @msmsdee1009
    @msmsdee1009 25 днів тому

    OMG. I like this. This will save me money -not having to take my jeans to the drycleaners and spend more than what I paid for the Jeans LOL!

  • @stlouielaurie392
    @stlouielaurie392 8 місяців тому

    Thank you so much, going to do this tomorrow!