Daily DIY: How to Hem Jeans
- by Erin Loechner on Aug 27th 2009 9:00AM
- weekend projects, sewing
Stylist Rachel Bagley of Cardigan Empire shows you how to hem your favorite pair of jeans in just three steps. The process couldn't be easier, and I'm so excited to try it myself (if I can find my dusty old sewing machine).
Of course, not everyone knows how to sew, and some are more talented than others in the arena (file me under the 'non-talented' section, please). Don't fret -- there's also a lovely no-sew hemming option for those of you who aren't sure whether a bobbin is a tiger or a piece of sewing paraphernalia.
So give it a shot -- hem those pants and show off your new fall flats. You can thank me later!


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