Uploaded February 2022 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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#HowToHemJeans #DIYFashion #SewingTips
How to shorten wide leg jeans on a sewing machine and keeping the original hem. This tutorial will show you how to easily shorten jeans on a sewing machine, but remember that for this technique the circumference needs to be the same on the hem as the leg of the jeans. You don't need a special or heavy duty machine, but I would advise using a denim/jeans needle in your sewing machine. Don't forget to check out my other sewing tips and tricks videos:

How to Sew Velcro:
youtu.be/Pd7Cz6634dE

How to Recover an Ikea Tub Chair:
youtu.be/oYaNHGEziGI

How to get straight hems on clothes:
youtu.be/7zbWI7GvtgM

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