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How can I shorten my jeans without a sewing machine?
Thread a hand-sewing needle with thread that matches your jean fabric. Backstitch around the leg through both layers and just above the top edge of the existing hem. Knot and finish off where the ends meet. Slip the folded cuff inside the pant leg and fold the original hem down.
How do you fix long jeans?
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.