How to Shorten .. SHORTS - Tailor's Tips for an EVEN Hem!

Hello friends! In today's video, I wanted to show you how to do a hem on a pair of shorts to shorten the shorts. I know this may seem simple but it is something that even highly experienced tailor's find tricky. It is really easy to mess it up, which is why I wanted to share my tips on this task! If you find this video useful, please don't forget to like, comment, share, and subscribe.

Music:
Bossa Antigua by Kevin MacLeod

[DIYerGirl]

I really appreciate seeing the different alternatives to hemming shorts. It's important to mark and cut and sew at the proper angles. Thank you!

[atrinka]

My dear mother-in-law taught me to do the hems with the second method (The doing nothing method!). thanks for showing us the alternative! I love when geometry and sewing go hand in hand!

[RandomalinaLF]

I always mess up shorts but I never realized it was a universal problem others had! Thank you for explaining this!

[babiifrshj]

Wow, the second one seems easier to me, but they’re all great alternatives. Thank you for sharing your experience and tips with us!

[tanasis]

Game changing tips! I recently tried to shorten a pants pattern but encountered some (if not all 😅) the problems your mentioned! Tunred out fine but next time I'll do it the right way! Thank you once again! ❤

[jimmie]

I have so much respect for tailors. The amount of detail and attention and measurement to a garment to make it look good and lay right and wear properly, etc. I think your talent and skills are admirable. I love watching your videos and I appreciate them.

[PennyCandy]

Great tutorial! Thank you so much for your time and effort! ♥️

[katherinebrockhoff]

Thanks! This makes sense to me now. I’ve struggled with this many times and now I see why!

[helenv]

I love that you give us more options. I always struggle with that and now i know how to fix shortening my short. Thank you for sharing this video with us! ❤❤

[carlyk]

Yes, your tutorial makes so much sense now to me & why this happens. Before, I could see that there was too much material @ the seams, but I didn’t really know how to fix that. When I finished, truth be told it wasn’t a very attractive hem & I wasn’t happy w/it. I wanted to rip it out & start all over only not w/ the same results if I could help it? There’s a word for that: “insanity”. Doing the same thing over & over again, but expecting different results. Thank you for enlightening me about this matter, & know that it’s not just me.

[IMOO]

I learn something from you every video. I typically do the second option . Since it’s for me, it works, but your accordion fold and the zigzag seam is wonderful, and genius.

[vivianj]

this is super helpful!! I always struggle bc it doesn't "line up" and that throws me off! thanks for the very comprehensive instructions and explanations!

[BeachPeach]

Most people can't wear stuff straight off the rack, or our bodies expand/contract and clothing needs minor alterations to get a good fit. It's so empowering to be able to do these things for yourself. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and helping us to help ourselves. 💖💐

[patriciagriffin]

I had never seen these measurements procedures. I will definitely re-watch this a few more times.
❤ your videos so well done.

[bludeetu]

Brilliant techniques. I always have trouble hemming straight. Now I know why! Cheers.

[tambriggs]

This is a lifesaver - my daughter has had me transform so many pairs of jeans into shorts - or re-shorten shorts, etc! Now I know how, thank you!

[crisheadley]

🤯🤯🤯 Mind blown! Now I know why I struggled with the hems of shorts when made from pants! Thank you for this invaluable lesson!

[katyagutierrez]

Also, I appreciate your using the small pattern to angle the hem by measuring the length from the side seam. Thank you!

[debbisawatzky]

I made a pair of self drafted shorts today and could not figure out why the hem was crooked, then your video popped up...perfect timing! Thank you!!

[carolsproessig]

You have made my sewing much better! Thank you so much!