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How to Shorten Pant Legs With a Sewing Machine

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    • Flip the pairs of pants inside out.

    • The seam lines should be visible, markings the inside of the pants will allow for an easier clean up.

    • Place your pants on a flat surface and flatten the pant leg.

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    • Measure the width of the pant leg using a ruler or measuring tape.

    • Mark your fitting size on the pants using tailoring chalk.

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    • Use a seam ripper to unseam the hem of your pants a little bit past your fitting line.

    • Make another marking from your fitting line, leaving half an inch of space in between the two.

    • In this case, the top line is our fit line and the bottom line is our cut line.

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    • Use a comma ruler to extend both of your markings up the length of the pants.

    • Cut along the lower line.

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    • Sew your new seam along thefitting line.

    • As you get closer to the original seam, blend your new seam into the original.

    • Sewing machines can easily cause injuries, use caution when operating and go slow.

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    • Once you've laid your new seam, refold the hem and place a seam to hold it.

    • Make sure to go slow, the thickness of the cloth can make this difficult.

    • Repeat the procedure for the other pant leg.

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