How to repair a trouser/cuff hem (without shortening)

ID: 169517

Description: During sport, the hem of your trousers or...

Steps:

1. Identify the defective area and assess how large the damage is.

2. Cut away any damaged thread around the hole, to create a clean surface to repair.
3. Take care: don't cut away fabric, as this will shorten the repair.
4. Turn the edges of the hole inside, so that they are tucked inside the hole.

5. Pin the folded parts of the hole securely in place.
6. Prepare the sewing machine and offer up the repaired area.
7. Tip: For tips on setting up the machine take a look at this iFixit guide.
8. Depress the sewing machine foot and remove any pins in the way of the sewing route. Start sewing a straight line from one side of the hole to the other, close to the edge of the hem, and add a lock stitch at the beginning and end.

9. Finish the sewing and cut the loose thread to make a neat finish.
10. 🛠️🏆👏 Congratulations! The repair is complete, and you're ready to go!