Jeans are a wardrobe staple, beloved for their versatility, comfort, and timeless style. However, finding the perfect pair often comes with one common issue: the length. While hemming jeans traditionally involves cutting and sewing, many people hesitate to alter their favorite denim permanently. Whether you’re dealing with a pair that’s a tad too long or you’re looking to maintain the original hem, there is a way to shorten jeans without making a single cut. Made By April on YouTube will teach you how to tailor your jeans to the perfect length without cutting!
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In this comprehensive guide, Made By April will show you how to adjust the length of your jeans while preserving their original structure. It’s quick and easy, you don’t even need to be an expert to do this clever trick. Learn it today by watching the video tutorial below for the step by step instructions. Say goodbye to tripping over too-long jeans and hello to perfectly tailored denim! Thanks to Made By April for this fantastic sewing tutorial. Make sure to check the channel for more sewing tricks just like this.
You’ll Need:
- jeans
- needle
- thread
- ruler
- fabric marker
- scissors
- iron, for pressing
Directions:
Step 1
Place a ruler on the bottom of the jeans then draw a line. Start stitching by threading through the bottom seam, then onto the drawn line (don’t pull the thread).
Step 2
Halfway through stitching, pull the thread to tighten the stitch, then continue it to the remaining half. Repeat these steps to the other leg opening. Once you’re done, press the sewn part to straighten them and you’re done!
How To Shorten Jeans Length Without Cutting
