Shorten the Pants at Home: With Needle and Meter, Save the Seamstress

You can choose hand-stitching or machine sewing:

  • For hand sewing, use an invisible stitch (also known as a blind hem stitch). Insert the needle into the folded edge and catch only a tiny bit of the pant fabric. Continue around the hem.
  • For machine sewing, run a straight stitch close to the folded edge.

Remove pins as you go and smooth the fabric to avoid puckering.


5. Final Touch

Once the sewing is done:

  • Iron the hem again for a crisp, professional finish.
  • Try on the pants to double-check the length and fit.

Done!

With just a few simple tools, you’ve tailored your pants to the perfect length—no seamstress needed.

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