How to trim jeans at the bottom - an easy way in 7 steps

Almost always, when buying pants, jeans, there is a need to shorten their length.

There are two options:

• Run to the atelier
• Trim yourself at home

In this article, using a simple example, in an illustrated form, we will try to reveal the essence of how to trim or shorten jeans at the bottom of the house yourself, step by step.

In addition to a ruler, needle, thread, chalk, we will need a sewing machine.

step 1 - We take a measurement and determine the correct length of the pants cut

We bend the jeans at the bottom from the inside by the size of the intended cut.

When measuring, in the belt, the pants should be fixed in a comfortable position for wearing.

The optimal level of bending of the pants is the place where the edge of the pants comes into contact with the floor and the heel.

step 2 - Mark the place of bending with needles on one and on the second leg

We put the jeans on the table and align the legs relative to each other.

step 3 - Draw with chalk or soap the necessary place for bending the pants on both ears along their entire diameter (pre-pricked with needles)

At the same time, we additionally draw an allowance for the fitting of jeans 3 cm.

step 4 - Cut jeans along the allowance line

step 5 - Adjust the bottom of the pants (left allowance) in two bends (1.5 cm each)

Using an ordinary needle and thread, we fix (fix) it with an estimate stitch.

Additionally, the prepared bend can be ironed for a more even stitch on the sewing machine.

step 6 - We roll out the bend on the inside with an average width of the stitch on the typewriter

The seam is allowed in 2-3 mm from the inner bend as shown in the photo.

At the end of the starting line (at the joint of the seam), we do a "fastening" - we stop the seam.

step 7 - Remove the basting threads

We do the same with the second leg.

This completes the process of lining – trimming jeans.