How to hem jeans

That little detail at the bottom of your denim that can make all the difference is called the hem. Sometimes rolled up, sometimes tight, sometimes completely on! The hem has become such an important mark of distinction that some people like to use it in all sorts of ways.

Take a look at the different hems and find inspiration for your next design.

Classic denim hems
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The classic denim hem

The classic jeans hem, this is the one you'll find most often on the Trousers you'll find in shop. Turned inside out with a pretty topstitch, it finishes off your Trousers in the most simple and authentic way possible.

Adopted by many, it remains
timeless and adapts to all styles.

The raw, frayed hem

A scissor stroke in place of a hem, that's the raw hem. Very fashionable on skinny jeans or elephant feet, it offers a casual and cool style and lengthens the leg.

Over time, fringes may emerge, unless you help them grow with tweezers or a pumice stone.

Frayed hem bell-bottom jeans
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Pinroll hems
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The pinroll or tight hem

The pinroll has been the king of hemlines ever since sneaker fans brought it to the forefront.

This hem requires no machine or sewing and is very simple to make.

Simply make a crease with the bottom of your jeans, just at ankle level and roll the hem up twice on itself.

You'll then get a perfect, hyper-trendy result and show off your shoes in the process.

The dishevelled hem

The tousled hem is the hem of those who love singularity.

This one has
no rules because you choose what it will gather to.

It could be
a hem made with gathers or frills, a hem made with beads, sequins or even feathers.

Here, anything goes.
Awaken your creativity and indulge yourself.

A little madness never hurt!

Beaded hems
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So, which hem will you choose for your denim?
Don't forget that the Tillistes on our team are specialists in alterations and transformations!
By the way,
a great trick for a dishevelled hem is Swarovski bead embroidery!"
Take a look at our pretty creations, they're to die for!"
This article was written with the best intentions for our clients thanks to Chloé

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