How to Fix Ripped Jeans Hem Without Shortening

Cut away loose threads from the bottom of each pant leg with scissors.

Use a tape measure/ruler to measure the length of the worn area.

Mark the measurements across the fabric with a pen/pencil.

Use scissors to trim along the marked line, creating a straight hem.

Turn the jeans inside out.

Fold the bottom of the jeans up to create a cuff.

Poke the needle through the jean.

Bring the needle back up at a second point to pin it in place.

Cut a piece of thread twice the length of the jean cuff.

Insert the thread through the needle’s eye.

Tie a knot at the ends of the thread to secure it.

Insert the needle from underneath the folded hem.

Pull the needle through the fabric to the top.

Move the needle half of a centimeter to the right and pull the needle through the fabric to the bottom.

Repeat this along the hem to create even stitches.

Insert the needle near the last stitch.

Pull the thread partially to make a loop.

Pass the needle through the loop and pull tight to secure the knot.

Repeat twice for extra strength.

Cut any excess thread with scissors.

Turn the jeans inside out again.

Repeat the same process on the other leg.