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First, I would match the thread color exactly, then I would set my machine stitch length to match the other stitches. I would cut them off first, leaving enough fabric to turn under.
First, I would match the thread color exactly, then I would set my machine stitch length to match the other stitches. I would cut them off first, leaving enough fabric to turn under.
Well, that's a start.....turning the fabric under for that is something I did not know. I am quite the babe in the woods here on these matters.
Sewing a hem is a basic sewing skill, about a step up from repairing a simple tear in fabric. If you don't want to bother and the clothing will get light use, there are iron-on hem tapes and such. It seems like a strange question for you to ask, given your many posts in the self-preparedness forum. There are sewing shows and youtube videos galore on it. If you are going to learn to hem, look at how to make rolled cuffs as well. The techniques are similar and if you can make a neat rolled cuff you'll make nice hems... then again, you might want blind stitched hems... Nah, not on a ranch. The snakes wouldn't appreciate the extra effort.
Well, that's a start.....turning the fabric under for that is something I did not know.
Haven't you ever examined garments you already own? Pants? Shirts? Jackets? Sweats? Vests? Almost all of them will have hems on sleeves, pant legs, or the main body to keep the fabric from unraveling. Take a look at how their hems are made. Do something similar. Heck, you don't even need needle or thread to create a hem. Cut the fabric a bit longer than you want the finished garment to be, fold the excess fabric so the excess is on the inside, and glue it to itself! There are permanent glues for just this purpose available at any notions/craft/fabric store.
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With jeans, you can hem them or not, depending on preference. Unhemmed jeans get a little raggedy, but won't fall apart quickly.
Hems will look neater, and the pants will last a little longer.
Cut the pants about an inch or so longer than you want them to be. Fold 1/2" of the raw edge to the back, then fold again. Hand or machine sew along the inner fold.
Folding under twice is the basics, but the seams are quite thick on real denim, so you want to notch the seam allowance on the inside seam at each fold and press the seam pieces in opposite directions to reduce bulk when rolled over twice (triple thick).
The outside, flat felled hem I often flatten somewhat with a hammer in order to get it under the presser foot.
Another tip, this is my idea, it might sound crazy but for a perfectionist it might not...
After you're done with the hem, take your pumice stone for exfoliating feet and distress the hem a little, so it looks 'natural', like used fabric. Just a little. Here is an image of the stone I'm talking about, see the link. Or, you can just use a real brick, you know...for building walls. ....I told you it might sound crazy.
Folding under twice is the basics, but the seams are quite thick on real denim, so you want to notch the seam allowance on the inside seam at each fold and press the seam pieces in opposite directions to reduce bulk when rolled over twice (triple thick).
That's what I would think would be the biggest obstacle here.
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The outside, flat felled hem I often flatten somewhat with a hammer in order to get it under the presser foot.
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Originally Posted by farm108
Another tip, this is my idea, it might sound crazy but for a perfectionist it might not...
After you're done with the hem, take your pumice stone for exfoliating feet and distress the hem a little, so it looks 'natural', like used fabric. Just a little. Here is an image of the stone I'm talking about, see the link. Or, you can just use a real brick, you know...for building walls. ....I told you it might sound crazy.
Good tips! Farm108, if it helped it to match, I would definitely do that!
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Haven't you ever examined garments you already own? Pants? Shirts? Jackets? Sweats? Vests? Almost all of them will have hems on sleeves, pant legs, or the main body to keep the fabric from unraveling. Take a look at how their hems are made. Do something similar. Heck, you don't even need needle or thread to create a hem. Cut the fabric a bit longer than you want the finished garment to be, fold the excess fabric so the excess is on the inside, and glue it to itself! There are permanent glues for just this purpose available at any notions/craft/fabric store.
....I told you it might sound crazy. 
