Introduction
This guide will walk you through hemming jean shorts with a sewing machine. It’s a simple way to adjust your jeans to the perfect length and customize them to your style.
You don’t need advanced sewing skills—just a basic understanding of how to use a sewing machine and a few common tools. With careful measuring, cutting, folding, and stitching, you’ll end up with a clean, professional-looking hem.
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Use a ruler to measure and mark your preferred length of the shorts with fabric chalk.
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Mark an additional line 1 inch below your chosen length to allow room for folding the hem.
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Use sharp fabric scissors to cut across each leg along the lower chalk line.
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Fold the bottom edge of each leg up 1/2 inch, then fold it again to tuck the raw edge inside.
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Pin the fold in place all the way around the leg to keep it secure.
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Place the folded edge of one leg under the presser foot of the sewing machine.
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Lower the presser foot to the fabric before you begin sewing.
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Carefully sew along the folded edge, keeping the stitch even and close to the inside edge of the fold.
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Backstitch at the beginning and end to secure the seam.
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Repeat the same process on the other leg.
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