https://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/two-no-sew-ways-to-hem-jeans • Posted by elementsofellis
There is nothing I hate more than having my jeans bunch at the bottom. Ok, there are a few things I hate more like spiders and vegetables. Being 5’4″, I often have to hem my jeans, but there’s one problem…I can’t sew. Why didn’t I pay attention to my mom when she tried to teach me to sew?! Why?! I still want to sew, but I have no ambition to actually learn. I’m hoping one day I’ll wake up and magically know how. Ha! But until that day, I figured out a couple super duper easy ways to hem my jeans myself so I don’t have to always ask my mom. Although, my mom still does the more difficult alterations on clothes for me because she’s the best mom ever!
There is nothing I hate more than having my jeans bunch at the bottom. Ok, there are a few things I hate more like spiders and vegetables. Being 5’4″, I often have to hem my jeans, but there’s one problem…I can’t sew. Why didn’t I pay attention to my mom when she tried to teach me to sew?! Why?! I still want to sew, but I have no ambition to actually learn. I’m hoping one day I’ll wake up and magically know how. Ha! But until that day, I figured out a couple super duper easy ways to hem my jeans myself so I don’t have to always ask my mom. Although, my mom still does the more difficult alterations on clothes for me because she’s the best mom ever!
1. The Under Tuck: I always see people cuff their jeans, and this is basically that, but the cuff is hidden under the jeans. To avoid adding bulk around the ankle, I do one big fold under. This keeps the fabric flat and the cuff is not noticeable.
As you can see, your jeans are now at your perfect link and no sewing was required.
2. The Cut: This one is pretty self explanatory. Just lay the jeans flat on a hard surface and cut the bottom of your jeans to your desired length. Make sure you draw a line where you want to cut them so you don’t cut them too short. Remember, you can always cut more off, but you can’t add it back once it’s been cut.
Throw them in the wash to create the frayed edge.