How To HemPetite Jeans-Looks Polished!

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Fit Guide: I am 5' and 105 pounds. I usually wear XS-S tops and XS bottoms.

Hemming petite jeans is one of the easiest ways to look instantly put‑together, no matter your age or budget. In this guide, I’ll walk you through simple, step‑by‑step hemming tips made for petite women over 60—so your jeans hit at the perfect spot, flatter your shape, and feel comfortable all day. With a few small tweaks, your favorite denim can look custom‑tailored and effortlessly chic.

I enjoy wearing my new white jeans with Amazon Michael Kors Wedge Sandals or Amazon Guess Kadlin Sneakers ( with built in heel lifts).

Items you will need:

Thread ( same color as pants or jeans) or Amazon Singer Nylon Thread (for white or light colored jeans)

Pins

Measuring tape

Amazon Scissors that cut fabric

Try on jeans with shoes

Try on jeans with the shoes you plan to wear with jeans. I enjoying wearing 2.5” wedge sandals or sneakers with low heel lifts. I try on both types of shoes to find a length that will hopefully work for either shoe so, I have flexibility in choosing dressy or casual jean outfits.

Too long!

pin up hem for wear with sneakers

pin up hem for wear with sneakers

Check to see if you need to adjust for wedge sandals. ( looks good)

Measure & mark new hem of jeans

Make sure your pinned area is close to the bottom because you will measure, mark,

and cut off the excess bottom before sewing the very bottom ( previously hemmed portion) to the cut pants.

Cut off excess jeans

Cut the excess off the previously hemmed section, leaving about 1/4”.

Place the previously hemmed portion over the outside of the pants. You will start hemming just under the previously hemmed portion so your stitches do not show(see pin).

Fold the hemmed portion over and iron so the hem hangs flat. Use starch to make the hem stay down.

Checked hem with one leg hemmed with sandals

I enjoy wearing my new white jeans with Amazon Michael Kors Wedge Sandals or Amazon Guess Kadlin Sneakers ( with built in heel lifts).

Just a few thoughts that may make your experience hemming pants easy. Mark a straight line after you measure to help you cut straight. Use very sharp scissors made for cutting fabric. Use strong thread, even a clear nylon thread works great on white jeans!

I hope you find this to be an easy hack for hemming your new jeans. Do you have a special trick for hemming pants?

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