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Whip stitch the second Euro hem to tack down the seam binding. Use a whip stitch with tips from a seamstress in this free sewing video.
Sewing seam binding to a Euro hem covers the frayed edges of cut fabric. Sew seam binding with tips from a seamstress in this free sewing video.
Finishing a Euro hem tacks up the excess fabric for a professional look. Finish a Euro hem with tips from a seamstress in this free sewing video.
Binding a Euro hem can be done with a serger machine, a zig-zag stitch or with binding tape. Discover binding options with tips from a seamstress in this free sewing video.
Ironing the first Euro hem flattens the fabric for a professional finish. Iron a Euro hem with tips from a seamstress in this free sewing video.
Whip stitch the first Euro hem to tack down excess fabric. Use a whip stitch with tips from a seamstress in this free sewing video.
Ironing and marking the second Euro hem flattens the fabric and indicates where the fabric will be cut. Iron and mark a Euro hem with tips from a seamstress in this free sewing video.
Marking and pinning the second Euro hem creates a template for the stitches. Mark and pin a Euro hem with tips from a seamstress in this free sewing video.
A Euro hem on the second pant leg requires trimming off excess fabric. Learn about the second Euro hem with tips from a seamstress in this free sewing video.
When sewing the second Euro hem, back stitch over double seams to reinforce the hem. Sew a Euro hem with tips from a seamstress in this free sewing video.
Marking a Euro hem requires using chalk to indicate where the hem will be sewn. Mark a Euro hem with tips from a seamstress in this free sewing video.
Supplies for sewing a Euro hem include a pair of pants, thread and straight pins. Gather hemming supplies with tips from a seamstress in this free sewing video.
Pinning the first Euro hem on a pair of pants ensures the stitches will be in the right spot. Pin a Euro hem with tips from a seamstress in this free sewing video.
When sewing the first Euro hem, stitch right next to the existing hem. Sew the first Euro hem with tips from a seamstress in this free sewing video.
A euro hem is a convenient way to shorten jeans that are too long, since it uses the original hem of the jeans. This technique works best for jeans that have fairly straight leg openings, rather than flared jeans. You can hand-sew the euro hem or use a sewing machine. Many sewing machines have a toolbox on the front that you can remove so that the you can slip the leg of the jeans over the arm of the machine. This helps prevent you from accidentally sewing the leg of the jeans shut while sewing the hem.
