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How To Hem Jeans With The Original Hem


"Learn how to shorten your jeans without losing the details of the original hem! This detailed tutorial will guide you through the process of how to hem jeans the easy way, and is a great project for both beginner and experienced sewists. Grab your favorite pair of too-long jeans, your sewing machine, a few basic supplies, and you've got this! You'll have your jeans hemmed in less time than driving to and from the tailor!"
Project TypeLearn a Technique
Time to CompleteUnder an hour
Sewn byMachine
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