To shorten your pants without going to the seamstress, you just need a needle and a meter. Take the measurements, fold and sew the hem with hidden dots for a perfect result and save time and money.
You don’t have to be a sewing expert or turn to a seamstress to shorten your pants. With a simple needle and a seamstress metre, you can get a perfect result directly at home, saving you time and money. Here’s how to do step by step.
1. Needed to shorten the pants
- A needle and thread of the right color.
- A seamstress yardstick.
- Scissors for fabric.
- Tains or chalk of a seamstress.
- Iron iron.
2. How to take the perfect measurements
- Wear your pants with shoes that you’ll usually use.
- With the help of a mirror or another person, bend the hem to the desired length.
- Fix the hem with pins or mark the line with a seamstress chalk.
- Remove the pants and use the meter to make sure that both hems are the same height.
3. Prepare the Hem Before Sewing
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