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Mark your new hemline length by folding jean under until it's at the desired length while still keeping the original hem visible.
Cut and Shoot:
1. Mark your new hemline length.
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New hemline length marked by folding jean under while keeping original hemline visible.
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Unfold and make markings 1" above stitch line and 1" below desired hemline.
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1" above stitch line.
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1" below desired hem length
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Begin cutting directly into the center of jeans on those two marked lines.
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Begin cutting directly into the center of jeans on those two marked lines.
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Pin wrong sides together as you cut.
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Pin wrongs sides together all the way around the pants, being careful to match up the seams.
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Stitch all the way around with a 1/2" seam allowance.
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Stitch all the way around with a 1/2" seam allowance.
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Flip original hem up into the jean so only the raw seam is showing. Trim seam allowance down to a 1/4".
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Flip original hem up into the jean so only the raw seam is showing. Trim seam allowance down to a 1/4".
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Flip original hem back out and finger press the new seam open.