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How to Hem Pants
"Here's a step by step video tutorial for how to hem pants with a sewing machine using a straight stitch. It includes a step by step photo tutorial along with a downloadable PDF as well."
Project TypeLearn a Technique
Time to CompleteIn an evening
Sewn byMachine
Materials List
- Pants to hem
- Matching thread
- Sewing machine
- Scissors
- Pins
- Iron
- Ironing board
- Ruler
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BeckySue
May 24, 2016
I really needed this tip! I've been hemming my pants for decades, and my daughters ask me to hem their pants, but I only do casual pants like jeans and khakis because I don't do a very polished technique. This was very informative for me!
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