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Hem Your Jeans



Say goodbye to worn hems! With this technique, you will learn to shorten your jeans while keeping the existing hem. This technique works best with straight-leg jeans, not flared. 

Supply List:

  • Jeans that need to be shortened
  • Sewing machine in good working order
  • Jeans sewing machine needles
  • Thread to match the color of the jeans
  • Machine feet: standard zigzag foot, zipper foot
  • Machine foot leveler or Jean A Ma Jig (available at the shop)
  • Seam gauge or small ruler
  • Marking chalk or pencil
  • Basic sewing supplies: scissors, seam ripper, pins, etc.
  • Recommended: Wonder Clips
Skill Level:
beginner
Instructor Name:
Cheryl Schenck

Hem Your Jeans

Cost:
$ 25.00