Short Leg Pants Tutorial

I have always wanted a way to hem jeans so that they don't "look" hemmed. Found this method and wanted to try it out on some jeans I got at the thrift store. It was not only SUPER easy. But it took less than ten minutes. AND..they look great.

So here's how you do it.

         Note--I used a heavy duty denim needle and denim thread. You may be able to get by with a heavier than normal needle and regular thread depending on your machine. You want to use a blue thread that won't show.

First step is to pin your original jean hem to where you want the jeans to end. (Note: The end will be the original seam--not the bottom of the fold..so measure and pin correctly!)

Next: Sew as close to the original jean hem as possible. (Directly under the hem)

Now, carefully cut off the jeans under where you just sewed. Leave about a 1/4 inch under where you sewed.

Now....flip the seam and flatten with your finger so that the extra 1/4 inch you left is above the seam. Now sew above your first seam very closely. This will make your original seam lay flat!

That's IT! You're done!