Putting original finish back on jeans

There are a number of ways to put the original hem back on jeans.  It comes down to the thickness of the jean fabric.  One technique I use encases the off cut so that it looks almost perfect.  For this method you need to unpick the stitching and restitch afterwards.  If you are not able to match the colour, then you may want to use the second technique which is reattaching, then cutting off the excess and over locking around the edge.  I would always top stitch to ensure the fabric does not fall down, and I would stitch in a colour almost identical to the jean fabric.

If the jeans are not going up too much, you may get away with turning the jeans inside out, and folding the fabric over just above the stitch line.  If you use this option, mark it first, and I usually use the zipper foot, so I get very close to the stitching.

For the first technique you will need to purchase my book, Genie Clothing Alteration Secrets Revealed.  It has illustrations as well as Steps for you to follow.  www.geniecentre.com

Happy sewing

Judith aka genie