Things You'll Need:
- Straight pin
- Measuring tape
- Marker
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Step 1
Identify the preliminary details for hemming: how long your legs are, where the pants sit on your waist or hips, depending on their style, and where you want them to hang at the hem.
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Step 2
Fold the slacks sideways so the legs are touching from the sides. Lay them flat on a hard surface folding one pant leg back to see the crotch area and leaving the other pantleg laying flat. Using a measuring tape, start at the crotch area and go all the way down to the end of the pantleg until you reach the length you want the pants to be once they are hemmed. That measurement is called the inseam.
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Step 3
Mark the inseam with a pin or marker to identify where the cutting point needs to be. However, before you start cutting, decide if you plan on hemming the pants on the inside of the pantleg or if you intend to create a cuff. Make sure you leave enough material on the pants to allow for this part of your project.











Comments
theperfectfit said
on 12/29/2008 I find that measuring the outseam of the leg is a more accurate way to get the correct leg length. The inseam can vary quite a bit depending on how high or low the crotch is. Jeans fit very tightly while dress slacks are more loose.
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