You don't need to take your long pants to the seamstress.You can do it yourself with a sewing machine.The perfect hem can be created in no time if you have access to a sewing machine.If you want to hem your friends pants, you should practice on a few pairs of pants.Practice is perfect.
Step 1: Measure for more than one person.
They need to wear the garment.You can gauge the length by standing on a step stool or elevated surface.Ask the person how high they would like the new hem to be.If you want to give the pants to the wearer, fold it on the outside and ask them to confirm the length.
Step 2: Measure yourself.
The pants can be rolled up gradually with one fold.To make sure it sits at the correct length, stand up straight when pulling up the fold.You can remove them now.
Step 3: It's better to compare a pair of pants.
If you have a pair of pants that fit you perfectly, use that as a model for the pants in question.If you want to hem the pants, lay your ideal pants directly on top of them.The excess of pants should be shown here.
Step 4: The length is marked.
You can mark the location with a piece of chalk.If you want to make a mark on each leg, make sure that the pants are unfolded.Measure and mark three lines from the previously-made line.The chalk lines should go to the edge of the pants.If you want to make a clean edge, use 1/2 of the fabric below the new hem.The lines should be even on both legs.
Step 5: Measure with an ironing board.
You should fold your pants to the desired hem once you've decided on the length.The crease of the fold should be iron.The halfway mark is marked with a piece of chalk or a pencil.There is a halfway mark between the edge of the fold and the crease.If you want, mark the crease when you unfold the leg.The ironing crease should be bold.
Step 6: Use a ruler.
A ruler is needed to perfect a clean line.Place the ruler's edge to the mark.
Step 7: You need to get your scissors out.
Buying a pair of sewing scissors is a good idea if you don't have them.It is easier to use a sharp pair of scissors than a regular one.
Step 8: You should start at the bottom.
The line should be cut close to the bottom.Don't cut fast and be patient.This will make zig-zags instead of neat edges.It isn't necessary to create multiple lines.
Step 9: Use pins to hold things together.
You can use pins to cut adjustments to your clothing.Use pins to hold each leg.The tension in the legs will make it easier to cut them.
Step 10: Cut to the middle line.
If you want to reach the line under the top line, cut the following lines above your initial cut.Don't focus on more than one leg at a time.Don't cut the topmost line.This is where your pants will be hemmed.
Step 11: Cut the threads that are loose.
Cut loose threads with your scissors.You may need to repeat this step after you wash the pants.
Step 12: The pants should be folded inside out.
The outside of the pants should be facing out.You should be able to see the seam.It will be easier to sew the hem.If you folded the legs inside out, you wouldn't have to do this to the rest of the pants.
Step 13: The hem needs to be folded.
The hem should be folded up from the edge to the top line.The edge of the fold should have your top line on it.The edge will be the hem.Before you make a decision on the job, make sure the size looks good.
Step 14: Put the iron on the fold.
Take your pants to the ironing board.Wait until the iron is fully heated.The fold needs to be iron down.This will make a professional fold and make sure you don't have any odd lines.
Step 15: Load the sewing machine.
Load the bobbin with the thread you want.Matching thread can be used to blend in a contrasting color, like the gold thread used on most denim jeans.
Step 16: Set the machine.
For a simple hem, set your machine for a straight stitching or a small or medium straight thread.
Step 17: Start stitching.
Make sure the machine only stitches the hem and not the opening of the pant leg.You need to sew from the top of the hem.Continue sewing with a straight line around the leg.
Step 18: On the other leg, do the same thing.
On the other leg, follow the same steps.If you want to compare the length with the finished leg, iron the seam on the opposite leg.It's your last chance to fix the length.