How do you fix a hemmed Jean too short?

You can save a too-short pair of pants with one of these simple fixes below.

Let Down the Hem of the Pants. Kentaroo Tryman / Getty Images.
Add a Cuff to the Pants. When you don’t have enough hem to let down, you can lengthen your pants by adding a fabric cuff to the bottom.
Add More Fabric Mid-Leg.
Turn Them into Capris.

Can you tailor jeans to make them longer?

Good news: Shortening too-long jeans (aka hemming jeans) is the easiest alteration you can make to denim pants. A tailor or seamstress can shorten them, either by cutting off some fabric and redoing the hems or taking up the hems in a way that doesn’t involve cutting the fabric.

Can you reverse a hem?

A simple solution is to let down the hem, not toss the garment completely! The first thing you have to do in letting out a hem is to grab a stitch remover. These are available at any fabric or notions store, and make removing the hem’s stitching easy.

Can you let out pants that have been hemmed?

Take a look at the hem to decide if letting the hem out is worth it. If the hem is severely scuffed, you could use a trim to cover it up – if this matches the style of the garment. If you want to let the hem out, unpick the seam and press the hem flat. A lot of steam can help to remove the former pressed hemline.

How long does a seam ripper last?

Fun fact, a seam ripper should be replaced every six months.

How can I stretch my jeans that are too short?

What you’ll do:

Spray water on the areas that are snug, often the waistband or calves. The water will help release the fibers.
Pull, pull and pull. Focus on the problem areas to reshape the fabric.
Lay them flat to air dry. This is key!

How much does it cost to get jeans altered?

Denim

Denim		Approximate Cost
	Hem	$10 – $20
*slimming works best on	Original Hem	$15 – $25
non-distressed denim	Slim Leg	$25 – $35
	Adjust Waist	$25 – $35

How do you fix jeans that are too long?

What to Do If Your Jeans Are Too Long

Wear Them Higher on Your Waist. If your jeans are too long, try wearing them higher on your waist.
Shrink Them. If your jeans are both too long and too wide, you can try shrinking them.
Roll Them Up.
Choose Selvedge Jeans.
Place Over the Top of Your Footwear.
Buy Custom-Sized Jeans.

Can you Unhem jeans?

“It’s a great way to introduce some texture and refresh a pair you already own.” We suggest you leave the complicated stuff to the professionals, but letting out the hems of your jeans is an easy DIY project. Using the stitch picker, carefully start breaking the thread along the hem.

How do you loosen a hem?

Old hemlines can leave an unsightly crease on your clothes, but that’s nothing an iron and a borax solution can’t handle. Use a stitch remover to take out the seam first so the hem marks are as small as possible. With a little heat and pressure, you can get rid of slight or noticeable hem marks.