How to Hem Pants: Easy Sewing Tutorial with Rob Appell of Man Sewing

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[rickthestick]

I am a 30 year old male who for years always had my grandma hem and do minor alterations to my clothes (mostly hemming). She passed away a few years ago. One thing I wish I had said more often was how much I appreciated her work (not only did she hem my pants I also got new pajama pants every year). Sadly I did not take advantage of the time and learn what she knew. I think she'd be happy however that I've decided to pick it up. So now I'm watching videos and reading online before I buy a sewing machine, want to make sure the first one is the right choice. Really enjoyed the video and subscribed!

[janefreedman]

I love this episode, not only did I learn something very valuable to know, but I loved the fact that you hemmed your wife's jeans for her--sew nice of you!!!!

[whoru]

Finally!! Someone who doesn't make this harder than it needs to be!! Thank you for being so concise and straightforward. I have watched quite a few videos in hemming jeans, and none of them came close to explaining as easily as you did. THANKS!

[terrisaak]

happy I found this wonderful tutorial! I'm 5ft tall and RARELY do I find pants that are short enough for me. I told a few coworkers about this and showed them my pants. I have now hemmed jeans for ppl at work and some of their adult children! Not to mention my own grown kids and husband!!! THANK U MUCH!! I watch ur channel all the time!

[tammy]

I have been sewing for almost 50 yrs and this is something new to me. Wish I had known this years ago. Thanks for sharing. I appreciate your time and talent.

[LeJean_Dennis]

A little tip for the thick side seams... Before sewing, cover the seam with another piece of fabric or a towel, grab a hammer and smash the seam down. Hit it from the inside of the pants, then take it to the machine. It helps... Great job!

[mamalovesthebeach]

Amazing! Excellent tutorial! Your guidance and instructions are A++!

I have one leg (injured in a motorcycle accident at 18) that is 2" shorter so I must hem every pair of jeans/pants I own (for the last 40 years). This tip means a lot to me Rob, thank you so much.

Your sentiments about your wife are so loving. Very fun to hear!

[pamelaeaves]

Hi Rob,   Just want to let you know that I have used your method of shortening my husbands work jeans 3 times now.  It works great!  I used a zipper foot to get close to the existing hem.  After zig zagging around the cut portion I then stitched around again sewing to the pant leg, hubby was worried about catching his toe.  Stitching doesn't show and he is very pleased.  Thank you so much for sharing this method with us.

[lindat]

This is one of my favorite tutorials you've done. It is super helpful for us short girls. Thanks Rob

[ccjc]

I've needed to double check on shortening my husband's jeans..Rob I used to follow you here constantly..so I hope you get to read my big THANKYOU from Australia <3..miss you!

[grams]

Many years ago we use to just turn the cuff up and hem them. The jeans never looked like jeans. It just proves you are never to old to learn something new. Thanks

[claytonmeador]

Always nice to see other men sewing...i learned to sew as a child from my grandmother...which has always been a true blessing to know how to sew...thanks Grand Ma..!#! 👍👍

[nancycogar]

I want to thank you so much. I bought a very nice pair of jeans and I'm only 4'11 and it's very hard to find jeans that actually fit and I did not know how I was going to be able to hem them and look nice. So being very nervous, I watch this Tutorial 3 or 4 times and watch every move that you did. I did It!!!! And they look like I bought them that way. Thank you again.

[tammysusewitz]

DUDE--that iron is giving me all the feelings! What a gem that little robo-iron is! Thanks for a great tutorial also!

[screeningmimi]

The most clear directions for sewing and keeping the original hem I've yet to see, Thanks so much! Wish I'd have known this a hundred lumpy hems ago. :-) You're terrific!

[iguanaamphibioustruck]

I started sewing when seats on my 304 Peugeot wore out in two years. My wife was working and I was going ot Engineering School at Cal Poly while working part time. She was raised in an orphanage and taught to sew. One of our major purchases was a Free Westinghouse sewing machine in 1960. It was fast and had a button hole program on the zig zag control.
Later, she got an Elna and I took over the old machine. I am 6'4" and after college we took up skiing as a family sport as well as camping, kayaking and backpacking. So, i have modified my ski clothes with cuffs, sweaters and wind shirts. There are many clothing mfg's in the Seattle Area; Black, Pacific Trail, Farwest who have factory sales of roll ends twice a year. The fabrics are ripstop, downproof, and plasitcize for water proof. I sewed; tarps, tents, sleeping bags and ditty bags with rope drawstrings in the kids school colors. I designed a back pack with aluminum frame with snap on bags for food clothing and utility as well as a blow up boat. (now it is called packrafting).
I service and repaired my own cars and did wood working, built kayaks and welding in my garage shop. SEWING WAS GREAT. i could work for hours and clean up was minimal. Just some fabric and thread. The world of threads and fabrics have improved and changed in quantum terms over the past 20 years. Now, the last thing to wear out on a car are the seats.
Iguana

[anitarabideau]

Absolute Genius! I love this. I have hemmed four pairs now.  At 4'10" this will save me a bundle as every pair of pants I buy need to be hemmed. Thank you so much.  That iron is mesmerizing....right off the Starship Enterprise. :)

[cathyblood]

I've done a lot of jeans repairs and hemming and I love my "jeanamajig" (otherwise known as a hump jumper). It really helps when you come to that bumpy part at the side seams. You still have to stop to put it in place before going over the seams but it works great! Doesn't make your tension act up or knock your seam off course. It also puts less stress on a sewing machine. Loved your tutorial as always. Especially the part when you said "Are you ready? I am!" Entertaining and educational all at the same time!

[JammieLayman]

I'm not a dude- just a lady who never learned how to sew. Your video is awesome! Informative, fun, and easy to follow. Kudos. Can't wait to try it!

[allexfenty]

Very very thorough instructions. Most of the other tutorials dont give step by step at all. Thank you