How do I hem my Trousers by hand?

Today we're going to show you how to hem your Trousers by hand.
No need for a sewing machine!

You'll see, with a little patience and attention to detail, you'll achieve exceptional results!

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Prepare your garment for hemming

Before anything else, it's vital to properly prepare your garment. To do this, start by ironing the seams, particularly the bottom ones.

Then wear your garment and determine the height of your hem. It may be a good idea to have two people for this manipulation.

Place your garment flat on a table and prepare your hem by marking it with pins.

You're ready to sew!

Hem stitching

There are different stitches for sewing a hem by hand.

The hem stitch is a quick stitch and very practical, if you have little time. Just note that it will be less durable over time as the thread is likely to fray.

To make this stitch, you will make slant stitches on the reverse of your fabric and small, very inconspicuous stitches, on the right side.

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Slipper stitch hem

More resistant, the slipper stitch is very often used to make hand hems.

Here, you'll make stitches that cross slightly on the reverse of your fabric and nearly invisible stitches on the right side.

Blindstitch hem

The invisible stitch will be used on light fabrics or garments whose style requires dissimulating the hem.

Here, it will involve stitching tiny little stitches that won't be visible on the right side of your garment. To do this, you'll stitch just above your hem, taking just a few threads (the needle doesn't go through the fabric) and continue the next stitch into your hem and so on.

For more details on blindstitching, take a look at our special blind hem article.

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Slip stitch hem

The slip stitch is a very strong stitch. However, it creates a series of oblique stitches that will be seen on the right side of your fabric.

You will make stitches 5 to 10mm long by alternately stitching into the fabric above the hem and into the hem itself.

So, which option do you prefer for making your hem by hand? If it seems too complicated or time-consuming, go back to your machine. Don't hesitate to contact us if you have any questions.Our Tillists will come directly to your home for any retouches or transformations. So we'll be delighted to make your hems!

This article was written with the best intentions for our clients thanks to Chloé