Do you own a pair of jeans that are too short?Did you buy your child jeans only to see their growth spurt?There are many ways to shorten a pair of jeans.There are a number of ways in which you can make your jeans longer.
Step 1: Pick out your supplies.
The method requires some drying time.It will allow you to restore your jeans to their original length.It's perfect for jeans that have shrunk.Here is a list of what you will need.
Step 2: Put your jeans in the sink with enough water to submerge them.
It will take about a cap-ful of the product.The fabric will be easier to work with with the help of the shampoo.You can use a bucket or tub if you can't find a large sink.
Step 3: The jeans should be in the water for half an hour.
If you want the soapy water to get into the jeans, gently wash them.If the jeans don't stay under the water, you can try weighing them down with a jar.
Step 4: Take the jeans out of the sink.
Don't wring the jeans.
Step 5: The jeans should be rolled up in a large towel.
The towel is long enough to fit your jeans.The jeans should be on top of the towel.Roll the jeans and towel at the same time.You can start from the top or bottom.It doesn't matter which side you are on, you just need to get the excess water out.
Step 6: Take the jeans out after pressing down on the towel.
Remove the towel and jeans.The jeans should not be wet.
Step 7: The jeans should be spread on a towel.
You need a long towel to fit your jeans.
Step 8: You have to tug on the jean legs until you get the length you want.
Pull from anywhere below the knee.Go down towards the cuffs.If you tug from both sides of the pant leg, the leg will be even at the bottom.Pull by where the flare starts if you're using flare jeans.
Step 9: The jeans should be left to dry.
Next to them, you can set a fan down.The drying process will be sped up by this.
Step 10: Pick out your supplies.
This method can be used for pairs of jeans that are too short.Your jeans will look better with the trim on them.It will act as a decoration.It's possible to make your jeans a bit longer.Here is a list of what you'll need.
Step 11: Determine how long you want your jeans to be and get some trim.
You will be sewing the trim to the bottom of the jean cuff using a 12 inch (1.27 centimeters) seam allowance, so make sure that your trim is wide enough.There are some things you can use as a trim.
Step 12: Measure your jean leg's circumference and seam allowance.
You should be measuring inside the pant leg.The jeans are thick.Measure all the way around the bottom hem with a tape measure.At the inseam, start and end.
Step 13: Cut it according to the measurement.
If the fabric is very delicate, you can use fabric glue, clear nail polish, or a fray check to seal off the ends.
Step 14: Using a 12 inch seam allowance, sew the narrow ends of your trim together.
Make sure you are sewing on the right side.You can use a sewing machine or a running stitch.Cut off any excess thread by tying the ends off into a knot.
Step 15: The trim needs to be turned inside out.
You can press the inside seam with an iron.
Step 16: The inside of the pant leg is where you want to pin the top edge of your trim.
The top edge of your trim and the bottom cuff should not overlap by more than 12 inch.
Step 17: Topstitch the two together.
You should use a thread color that matches your jeans.Remove the pins and tie the ends together.Attach the excess thread to something else.You can use a sewing machine to make the trim.
Step 18: The process should be repeated for the other pant leg.
The jeans you are wearing are a little bit longer.
Step 19: It was done.
Step 20: You need to gather your supplies.
The method relies on the fabric tucked away inside your jeans.Depending on how much fabric is tucked away, this method can only make your jeans longer by an inch or two.This method is better for jeans that only need to be a little bit longer.Here is a list of what you will need.
Step 21: Remove the pant leg from the bottom hem with a seam ripper.
There are folds along the bottom edge.You can iron them out if you want, but keep in mind that they will never go away.
Step 22: Measure the length of the pant leg.
Measure across the bottom of the pant leg with tape.
Step 23: Cut two pieces of fabric.
The bottom of your pant leg has a length of 2.54 centimeters and a height of 6.35 centimeters.This is enough to hem one leg.You can use any pattern you want.You can use a contrasting color or match the fabric.It will be easier to sew with cotton.
Step 24: Use a 12 inch seam allowance along the narrow ends to sew the two strips together.
Place the right sides together.Use a 12 inch seam allowance to sew along the narrow ends.Don't sew along the long edges.This is what your lining will be.
Step 25: Take the lining out and put it inside the pant leg.
The bottom edge of the pant leg needs to be aligned with the lining.The seam on the pant leg should be aligned with the side seams of the lining.Place everything in place.
Step 26: The pant leg has a raw edge.
The sewing machine arm has a pant leg on it.Your jeans have several fold lines.The closest you can get to the raw edge is along the fold line.Turn the leg as you go around the bottom of the pant leg.Attach the ends of the thread to tight knots.Use a 12 inch seam allowance if you can't find a fold line.
Step 27: Iron the hem after removing the lining from the pant leg.
You can iron the hem away from the lining.Take the pant leg out.
Step 28: The lining should be folded up by 12 inch.
Remove the pins from the hem.You won't see the edges of your pant leg if you use the hem.
Step 29: The lining should be folded the rest of the way up.
The bottom of your pants has a seam between it and the lining.The seam needs to be pressed with an iron.
Step 30: Attach the lining to the jean fabric.
The pant leg should be put on the sewing machine.Try to sew close to the folded edge of the lining.Attach the threads into tight knots and cut off any excess.
Step 31: The process should be repeated for the other pant leg.
The jeans are a bit longer.The inside is nicely hemmed.The cuffs have folds.The lines will fade over time, but never completely disappear.Lighter colored jeans will be less noticeable.
Step 32: Done.
Step 33: Pick out your supplies.
The method is great for those jeans that need to be made a lot longer.This method is great for children's jeans because of the wide cuff.Here are the things you'll need.
Step 34: The pant leg's bottom hem needs to be cut off.
Don't worry, your jeans will be longer by the end of the lesson.A lot of bulk is added by the bottom hems.It will be easier to sew without it.
Step 35: Determine the size of your fabric band.
The jeans will be made longer by sewing a fabric band or cuff.The pattern for your cuff needs to be drafted first.Measure around the cut edge of the pant leg to figure out the cuff's measurement.Add 1 inch.This is needed for your seam allowance.The band should be wide.If you add 1 inch for the seam allowance, you will be folding the fabric in half.
Step 36: You should cut the fabric according to your measurements.
You will end up with something that is rectangular.A lightweight fabric, such as cotton, is easier to sew with than a heavier fabric.A contrasting color is what you should choose.Pick out something with a pattern.
Step 37: The two short sides need to be sewed together.
Make sure you are sewing the right side together.Use a 12 inch seam allowance.You will get a squat tube.
Step 38: You can shorten the tube by folding the top edge down towards the bottom edge.
You should be able to see the right sides of the fabric on the outside and inside the tube.
Step 39: Put the cuff inside the pant leg.
The cut edge of the pant leg should be aligned with the cuff.The seam of the jeans needs to be aligned with the cuff.Put everything in place.
Step 40: Using a 12 inch (1.27) seam allowance, sew the two together.
Attach the pant leg to the sewing machine.Put the pant leg in a straight line so that it doesn't get tangled.Tie the ends into tight knots by cutting off any excess thread.
Step 41: Remove the cuff from the pant leg and iron it.
The hem should be pressed against the jean fabric.
Step 42: Using a thread color that matches your jean fabric, topstitch the hem down.
Attach the pant leg to the sewing machine arm.Try to get as close to the seam as possible.If you don't rotate the pant leg, it will get tangled.Attach the threads to tight knots and then cut off any excess.
Step 43: The process should be repeated for the other pant leg.
Your pant legs are going to be longer.There is a bright band of color along the bottom hem.