Clothing Care

Quite often, people find slacks on clearance racks in stores that fit them well except for the length. You may pass on this bargain if you have to take the slacks to a tailor for shortening. If...

Many times we receive promotional t-shirts from work, school or sports activities that seem to just sit in a closet or drawer due to improper fitting. If the t-shirt is a bit too tight, it can...

I'm a shorty that can never seem to find a pair of pants that are short enough for my legs. I wind up having to hem almost all of my pants, this is just my way of doing it.

Hemming leather pants is very similar to hemming jeans or other heavier-weight materials. For the hem on leather pants to be perfect, it will be critical that the right needle is used and the...

No time to hit the tailor? Use Hem Tape for Denim, a durable double-stick tape specially designed to alter the length of jeans quickly and easily. Wear newly purchased supermodel length jeans in...

I hate sewing, so when I found this great product, I was estatic to say the least. This allows you to hem pants, shorts, dresses, or anything else, even heavy denim. Read on to find out how it is...

To hem a skirt that moves to your every move, sew up the bottom of the skirt and press immediately.

Flimsy fabrics such as chiffon might need a fabric stabilizer to help control the material. Here are some ways to work with light weight chiffon materials.

Here’s a few tips your Mother never told you about hemming denim jeans. Once you have mastered hemming, you can charge your friends & classmates $10-$12 and make lots of extra money. I am...

Do you have PJ bottoms that are just way too long and you have no clue how to shorten them? And, even if someone handed you a needle and thread, you'd be all thumbs. Have I got a quick and easy...

There's nothing worse than getting the office and realizing your hem is hanging! It's easy to make a temporary fix for a hem and it doesn't matter if the hem is on a shirt, pants, skirt, blouse...

Hemming pants is easy once you get the hang of it. Here we go!

Learning to hem dresses or slacks without a thick, ridged appearance on the finished side of the garment

Shortening or hemming a Chiffon Dress is not difficult but it does require special handling due to the delicate nature of the fabric.A narrow hem is often used because it doesn't detract from the...

Clothes are manufactured according to industry standards on size. Unfortunately, this leaves many with pants that are too long and will need alteration. If you find a pair of dress pants that fit...

If you have a closet full of old T-shirts and you don't know what to do with them, you can experiment with creating your own fashion without using a needle and a thread. Using a pair of scissors...

Making jean shorts is easy, as long as you proceed carefully. If you just start cutting, you're likely to wind up with uneven legs and jagged hems. Using a pair of your shorts to measure for your...

This article will show how to hem up pants using only an adhesive. Additionally, the same technique can be used to hem up a dress or even to repair torn items of clothing like a hole in the...

Sewing or hemming a shirt collar might seem complicated, but it's actually rather easy. As long as you have an iron and some sewing pins to help you, the hem stitch is very simple and does not...

Avoid awkward fashion moments and tripping caused by falling or slouching in the cuffs of your jeans by taking heed of a few simple precautions. You can easily keep that cuff in your favorite...

Getting a formal dress, such as a wedding or prom dress, hemmed can cost anywhere from $10 to $100. If you are on a budget and already have some sewing supplies and basic skills, you can hem the...

Make your pants longer!

You would be surprised how many of us are walking around in clothing that doesn't fit properly. In today's market, apparel is massed produced to fit as many people as possible. You would be amazed...

Lengthening dress pants can be a daunting task. No one wants to ruin an expensive pair of pants, but what good are they hanging in the closet because they are too short? Doing it yourself is a...

A smock dress is a flowing garment that is usually made of cotton and worn by women. These dresses come in a variety of colors, styles and lengths. The hem of smock dresses normally stops at...

Military precision extends beyond tactical and strategic elements to incorporate such minutia as how a solider or sailor folds his clothing. Though it may seem trite, there is a great deal of time...

Learning how to hem pants by hand is a great way to save money on professional clothing alterations. Make a hem with tips from a tailor in this free sewing video.

When making a hem with a sewing machine, use pins to keep the hem line straight. Make a hem by machine with tips from a tailor in this free sewing video.

If you have ever needed to quickly hem pants for a night out, you know what a pain it is to use the sewing machine when you're rushing to get out of the house. Here are some quick and easy ways...

Hemming a sequin dress can be a challenging ordeal if you are trying to do it on your own without a guide. Measurements can be off. The sequins, depending on the kind, can be bulky. The line of...

A nice, neat hem gives your dress pants a crisp, professional look. Don't bypass that sale because the only pants available are too long. You can also go ahead and accept those hand-me-downs from...

You can hem your own pants (yoga or otherwise) in just a few easy steps, even if you don't own a sewing machine. If your yoga pants are fairly close to the right length, this method, based on...

Side slit jeans are the new fashion trend and are exquisite when worn with a pair of platform pumps. They make your legs look long, sleek and your outfit elegant. You can pay hundreds of dollars...

Sewing a Hem on Acrylic Fabric

If you have an oversized T-shirt that is too large to wear comfortably, or perhaps you would rather have a T-shirt with a fit that is more conformed, there is a no-sew option that will create a...

Often times we see clothes that we like, however, they might be too long. Rather than leave that item at the store buy it and put in your quick and easy hem. You no longer need to go through the...

It's quick and easy to hem jeans with a sewing machine, rather than to stitch by hand. By trimming the pant legs, pinning up the extra fabric and using a simple straight stitch, your jeans can be...

Love those long jeans. I have the hardest time finding low rise jeans that are just perfect in length. Jeans tend to be one-foot size past my ankle. Being petite has its advantages but not when it...

Clothes only come in so many sizes. It is not uncommon to have to sew a hem to make a pair of pants, shirt, skirt or dress fit properly. Unfortunately, it can cost an additional $10 - $20 to hire...

By the time we were in high school my sister and I were already very tall and as necessity is the mother of all inventions, we perfected the art of jean stretching. Using this method, we kept a...

Take that robe belt that is always seems to be made much too long for your size body, and make it fit.

Learn easy steps to hem pants or repair certain tares without sewing!

Finding a proper pair of jeans that fits both the hip and leg length perfectly can be difficult. However, taking many pairs of jeans to a professional tailor can add up. Fusing web, found in...

If you have found a jeans with a great fit, but they are too long, you can alter the length. You can pay a tailor or if you enjoy sewing, you can alter the jeans yourself. Altering jeans will be...

All my friends know I wouldn't be caught dead in a pair of jeans that cost less than $100. Call me superficial I'm ok with that. But the truth of the matter is you pay for the quality. A good pair...

If you are short in stature, it can be quite a challenge to find jeans that fit in the waist and in length, especially if you don't want to spend a bundle on a new pair of jeans. Of course, you...

Looking for ways to update your wardrobe? Need to give your outdated threads a face lift? Maybe your budget doesn’t allow for a shopping spree at this time, but if you think out of the box...

Being able to do a simple hem on your own clothing can save you a lot of trips to the tailor when you need an item of clothing shortened or a hem happens to come undone.

Blue jeans come in different inseam lengths. Even so, the length may not be just right for you. You can either have them hemmed by a tailor, which costs $10 to $20, or you can hem them yourself...

Sew the hem on the new inserts for your altered shorts. Learn how to turn shorts into a skirt in this free sewing video.