Sewing Machine Techniques : Tips for Hemming Blue Jeans

22 Jan 2010

22 Jan, 2010  sewing machines

2 Sewing Machine Techniques : Tips for Hemming Blue JeansHemming blue jeans is best done by using a seam ripper to take apart the bottom hem, refolding the hem to the correct length and doing a double fold over for a sturdy hem. Hem a pair of blue jeans after pressing the seam using an iron with instructions from a sewing craftsman in this free video on sewing.

Expert: Sam Lewis
Contact: www.darkleather.net
Bio: Sam Lewis is an Austin-based artist and craftsman who works in clothing, leatherwork, photography and wood.
Filmmaker: Todd Green

Duration : 0:4:18


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4 Responses

  1. Chicago1954

    2010 Jan 22 1

    I use the Brother …
    I use the Brother Runway model sewing machine. It looks like the one he was using.

    I spent about $400.00.

  2. bpdesigns4u

    2010 Jan 22 2

    I am looking for a …
    I am looking for a good sewing machine to sew denim. What kind of sewing machine do you recommend? Thanks!

  3. orestesdd

    2010 Jan 22 3

    Whant kind of …
    Whant kind of thread do you use to make your hemming look factory made? Any sewing machine that you recommend to do hems? Thanks

  4. jodileigh571

    2010 Jan 22 4

    I really liked this …
    I really liked this tutorial. Nice and easy to follow with great footage to see. I’m just learning and so far this is the best for me..


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