How to Hem Dress Pants: No Show Hem | The Daily Sew

Hemming trousers is a common task that you can do with professional results even if you don’t have much sewing experience. You just need to follow a couple of tips.
Note: you will need someone to do the initial pinning if you’re hemming your own trousers.

You will learn:
How to pin up pants
How to measure and mark for shortening dress pants
How much hem allowance is ideal
How to stitch so the hem is inconspicuous
How to hem tapered-leg trousers

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[sandrastenhouse]

This was an amazing tutorial. I hemmed a pair of pants for my son and they look so professional. I used to pay way too much for what I was able to accomplish in under an hour! Thank you!!!

[McJavi]

I really appreciate how you laid out the learning objectives at the beginning of the video; great stuff and very helpful!

[shmadsta]

this is THE most helpful hemming video, thank you!!

[christinebeaudoin]

I just bought some dress pant at a consignment store yesterday and they need to be shortened. I never shortened dress pants. Perfect video at the perfect time.

[AngelaLamson]

Thank you thank you thank This is the best hemming video I've ever found!

[thegreenpincushion]

This was such a helpful and informative video! Thanks for sharing this process with us. Could you create a video on how to hem pants that have a lining?

[bettystanbery]

Excellent tips. Have sewn for many years but never satisfied with professional pant hem results. Didn’t take the time to finish edge or baste…today I will. Have a pair to do with slim pants which I found incredibly difficult to pin at right place. I can see the side seam release will be needed. Hoping for best results ❤

[JTGG]

Thank you for your step wise clear instructions. I’m off to hem my pants with your guidance!

[MrGixxer]

Great video. im just starting with sewing because those in my area tend to overcharge. So i bought a sewing machine and have already saved enough to cover the machine cost. I'm still learning this hemming of pants, but i got a lot of pants that are too long. I need all the tips like this i can get. Thanks for a great tutorial.

[nancyellen]

Just what I needed! Bought a pair of pants for myself 2 days ago & need to hem. Been a long time since I've done that so your video is timely & a very informative reminder. Thank you so much.

[LesaSpencer]

Absolutely excellent tutorial! Thank you for taking the time to share your knowledge.

[Vintagebeautyca]

It worked! thank you so so much!!! and it didnt even take very long! i was super nervous! all i know how to do is slow stitch!

[marymcdaniel]

Thank you so much! Love the global network of help online! Thanks for sharing your expertise?

[carlamammapicspamcarr]

Thank you so much for sharing your expertise in such an easy-to-follow format! You helped me when I was on the verge of panicking. It was the night before my sons graduation & his brother needed dress slacks hemmed for working at the event. I utilized most of your tips & was very pleased with the outcome. The safety pins were my favorite tip that you offered I'm thankful to all of the people who taught me to sew growing up. Now I can teach my sons how to sew, with the aid of your tutorials!

[kevinorr]

Thank you for your video. I am of unique sizing (41” chest and 31” waist) but have worn uniforms for 30 years, thus, I've “tailoered” my stuff myself. However, this is an issue for my son and I. A cheap suit for a daughters wedding. 32” waist, but 38” trousers waist. Oh boy, help. I already did the new hems…luckily just like you described, but from an inseam measurement.

[kcald]

This is the best sewing tutorial I've seen, super thorough!! Do you have a tutorial on how to hem up pants that have an overcast stitched edge? I have a pair that are tricky because the edge is curved instead of straight, and I think to take them up the new hem will have to overlap the original hem a bit... if that makes sense? I don't know any way to make the alteration invisible.

[nancygreene]

What a terrific tutorial! I especially found the tip on measuring in three places to maintain the slope of the pants and how to keep the hem from puckering with tapered pants incredibly helpful. As for the basting? I can now see that it makes a significant difference in ensuring a professional look. Thanks for the tips!

[kareneldridge]

Hi, I loved the video. I'm having a little problem with the measurements. Hopefully I'll get it right. Thank you for sharing.

[louisemcelhill]

This is excellent. If I don't have a serger, do i zigzag the raw edge?

[JoLynnV]

Amazing video! This was so much fun to learn. ❤