How Do You Do A California Hem On Blue Jeans?
With the large variation in size and proportion among people, it is impossible for stores to carry blue jeans in lengths that fit all of their customers. Many people, rather than wear ill-fitting jeans, take their clothes to a tailor to have the length altered. Others prefer not to spend the money, and will simply cut the hem off the jeans, leaving a ragged appearance. However, there is no need to worry about spending money on a professional tailor, as any beginning stitcher can customize the length of her jeans by using a neat, even-looking California hem. Determine where you would like the hem of your blue jeans to fall. Usually, the hem should fall an inch away from the ground while you are in the shoes you plan to wear with this pair of jeans. You may, however, choose to raise the hem slightly if you are going to wear the jeans with sneakers or very low flats. Have a friend measure the amount of length you will need to take off the jeans while you are wearing them. If desired, make
