Pant Length Alteration | Easy Hand Sewing Trick. #longpants #alterations #silaisikhe, by Amazing Life Hacks on YouTube. 1 min 22 s.
- Video length
- 1 min 22 s
- Time to do it
- 30 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 8
What you need
Steps
Put the trousers on with the shoes you will wear them with. Pin the hem at the length you want, folding the extra fabric to the inside.
Take the trousers off and turn them inside out. Check that both legs are pinned at the same height.
Press the folded hem with an iron so the crease stays flat while you sew.
Thread the needle and tie a knot at the end. Use a double thread for a stronger hem.
Sew a small invisible stitch along the fold, catching only a few threads of the outer fabric each time.
Keep the stitches close and even around the whole leg. Do not pull the thread tight or the hem will pucker.
Repeat on the second leg. Tie off the thread and trim the loose end.
Turn the trousers right side out and try them on. Press the hem again if it looks wavy.
Tips and common mistakes
Use thread that matches the trouser colour so the stitches stay hidden.
Pin and check the length while wearing shoes, since hems look different barefoot.
Keep stitches loose and small to avoid a pulled, bumpy hem.
Questions
Can I do this without a sewing machine?
Yes. A needle and thread are enough. The invisible stitch keeps the hem neat by hand.
Do I need to cut the extra fabric?
No. Folding the extra length inside and stitching the fold keeps the original hem and lets you undo it later.
How long does it take?
About 30 minutes for a pair of trousers once you have pinned the length.
This guide was drafted from the video's details and general task knowledge. It has not been checked against the full video. Check the video and relevant product instructions before following a procedure. Report a correction.
