Top 5 Tips for Hemming Pants
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I have to hem everything! I put the pants on an use my hands to ‘pinch’ the fabric at about thigh level. I measure the ‘pinched fabric’…noting that it’s double. Then i take off the pants, and use fabric clips to turn under that amount. Try them on again to see if any adjustment needs to be made. I hem all pants to the top of the heel—where the sole and shoe join together. Your leg is the same length at that measurement no matter what shoe you’re wearing. If I’m in heels, great—the heel shows. If I’m in ballet flats, also great—they don’t drag the ground. Try it—see if it works for you!
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I discovered the blind hem foot 20 years ago. I don’t know any other way to hem pants, curtains and many other garments and household items. Once you get the hang of it, you will never go back.
Tip #3 suggested extra fabric for the hem so it can be let down if you later have shoes with a different heel. Once the hem has been pressed it will be difficult to press out that crease, especially when the fabric is a synthetic.
Great “5 Tips for hemming pants”, Thanks
I have used the hemming method where you fold up and then stitch, the only issue I have is that it wants to turn up, like a cuff. Any suggestions on how to keep it from turning up?
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