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how to weather jeans::My question is: how can they be hemmed and still keep that raggedy edge how to weather jeans

how to weather jeans::My question is: how can they be hemmed and still keep that raggedy edge?
Answer: i understand where you are coming from.
We used to have to wear our jeans for years, constantly washing and rewashing to get that distressed look that you can just buy new now.
Jeans are definitely more comfortable with the fabric softened and stretched, but i wonder how long they last?
Anyway, to answer your question: yes, the jeans can be hemmed with the raggedy edge and colored thread intact but with restrictions.
What you do is, seam the jeans just above the thread line.
First, measure how much length we are taking off.
Turn the jean inside out and measure from the top of the hem half the amount that we are hemming in other words, 1 inch.
Chalk a line around the entire leg.
Fold the leg at that line and pin at the side seams and inseams, making sure they match up.
One of the advantages of this kind of hem is that it lends some weight to the hem that helps keep it from turning upwards after the wash.
You know what i mean, when the hem curls up and no amount of pressing makes it lie flat?
This will help this problem.
Now for the restrictions.
This is an easy hem to do on a straight leg.
So when you fold the leg, you end up with a wide hem trying to fit into a narrow leg.
The result is a hem that looks exactly like the original!
Barbara stone is the owner of barbara stone designs, a fullservice tailoring and dressmaking business at 5200 churn creek road, suite p, redding, ca, 96002.

posted by wels @ 4:06 AM