How to Make Cropped Jeans Longer (and Cuter)

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Have you ever had a pair of pants that fit _perfectly_ everywhere except the length? That's what we're tackling today. Rather than giving up on them, Debbie shows how to add length using a coordinating denim canvas, finishing the hem with a binding for a cute, durable result.

This project was done mostly on a standard sewing machine. A serger was used to finish and stabilize the seams, including the inseam at the hem, for added durability. If you don't have a serger, you can still achieve this look using a sewing machine with an overcast or zigzag stitch.



SHOP THE VIDEO
- Bernina 335 (https://www.lindazs.com/product-page/bernina-335-1)
- Bernina L890 (https://www.lindazs.com/product-page/bernina-l890-serger)
- Wonder Clips (https://www.lindazs.com/search?q=Wonder+Clips)
- Quilter's Select Rotary Cutter (https://www.lindazs.com/product-page/quilter-select-rotary-cutter-60mm)
- Quilter's Select Ruler (https://www.lindazs.com/shop-rulers?Category=Quilters%2520Select)

CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro
01:38 Adding a Binding
07:49 Attaching the Extension to the Jeans
11:51 Trimming Extra Fabric
13:39 Serging the Open Seams
16:36 Finishing with a Straight Stitch
17:53 Outro

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