How Do I Create a Raw Hem on My Jeans?
DIYS /
October 2020
How do you make a raw hem?
Are your trousers too long, or do you want to change the look of your jeans? Why not make a raw hem yourself? Whether you're after personal satisfaction or a DIY challenge and wearing a unique pair of jeans, we've got just the tutorial for you.
Our talented seamstress Jen Sharkey is back with a guide showing you how to give your favourite jeans a raw hem. The great thing about this tutorial is that all the materials used are household items you'll find in your own home!
WHAT YOU'LL NEED
- Jeans
- Chalk
- Scissors
- Needle
- Thread
- Ruler
- Tape measure
STEP 1
Mark in chalk where you want to cut your jeans. Tip: do this while wearing the jeans so they don’t end up too short.
STEP 2
Use a ruler to mark the hem line. Then cut across with your scissors.
STEP 3
Measure the inseam of your new pant leg. Mark the un-cut leg with chalk, using the previous inseam length as a guide.
STEP 4
Repeat step two on your second pant leg.
STEP 5
Turn the jeans inside out and add a few stitches to the outseam to keep the threads from unraveling.
STEP 6
Distress the hem by hand with a rolling motion.
STEP 7
Wear your new distressed jeans around town (while social distancing, of course).
