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How to DIY Step-Hem Jeans

in Fashion on 03/09/17

How to DIY Stem Hem Jeans

As you already know, jeans are one of my most important wardrobe staples. I love skirts and dresses, but I’m a denim girl at heart. Because I’m petite, I primarily wear skinny jeans and boyfriend jeans, but I also have a soft spot for flares and overalls. These cuts are all pretty standard and have been around for years, but there’s often little “updates” to keep them fresh and exciting. Within the last season or two, there’s been a shift towards embroidered denim, as well as jeans with a stem-hem.

If you’re not sure what step-hem jeans are, it’s a term that’s used to describe denim that has an asymmetrical hemline. Typically, the edges are unfinished and raw. As you may have noticed, I wore a pair of step-hem jeans in my last post. Are you curious where you can get your hands on a pair of jeans like those? Well, you can buy them…or you can DIY them like I did!

If you’re wondering how to DIY step-hem jeans, scroll through for the details.

One of the season's hottest trends in denim is the step-hem jean, so here's a tutorial for how to DIY them yourself

Quick and easy tutorial for how to cut your jeans into the step-hem style

Just for good measure, my little Mickee had to make an appearance <3

Quick and easy tutorial for how to cut your jeans into the step-hem style

How DIY step-hem jeans - it's so easy that this is hardly a tutorial

How to DIY Step-Hem Jeans:

What you need:

  • A pair of skinny or straight leg jeans
  • Pins
  • Sharpie marker
  • Fabric Scissors
  • Ruler

Directions:

  1. Find a pair of jeans to cut – I used a pair of old jeans I had in my closet. I love how they fit, but I’ve always hated the pattern on the bottom. If you don’t have old jeans that you’re willing to cut, you can always buy a pair of an inexpensive jeans at a store like Old Navy or Joe Fresh.
  2. Determine how short you want them – Try the jeans on and fold them to the appropriate length. While they’re folded, take them off and secure the length with pins.
  3. Mark your jeans so you know where to cut – Using your ruler and Sharpie marker, draw a line on your jeans. The pins are a great guideline, but they can get in the way when you cut the jeans.
  4. Cut your jeans – Make sure to cut just above the line.
  5. Make the front portion shorter – Depending on how dramatic you want your step-hem to be, cut the front portion of your jeans an additional inch or so. Don’t forget to use your ruler and marker again.
  6. BONUS – Wash your jeans – The hem will look pretty raw at first, but if you wash the jeans once or twice, it will fray. I rarely wash my jeans, so I’ll admit, I haven’t done this step yet.

A quick and easy tutorial for how to DIY step-hem jeans yourself

How to DIY Step-Hem Jeans - This is an easy tutorial, that fashion and lifestyle blogger Jackie of Something About That is sharing on her blog

How to DIY step-hem jeans yourself with an easy and quick tutorial

That’s it! Super easy, right?

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  1. head to toe chic says

    2017-03-09 at 8:50 AM

    I need to try this!! I’m petite too so jeans are always too long on me.

    xo,
    Angela

    Reply
    • Jackie says

      2017-03-09 at 12:54 PM

      I’m the same! It’s one of the reasons I haven’t purchased a pair that already comes cut that way!

      Reply
  2. Megan at Lush to Blush says

    2017-03-09 at 10:51 AM

    SO cute! I’m very petite, so I suffer with jeans as well. This is a great idea!

    Reply
    • Jackie says

      2017-03-09 at 12:54 PM

      Same here. Even “ankle” length jeans are long on me.

      Reply
  3. Rach says

    2017-03-09 at 11:38 AM

    I am loving the stem-hem lately. I might try this out!

    http://www.rdsobsessions.com

    Reply
    • Jackie says

      2017-03-09 at 12:53 PM

      Let me know if you do!

      Reply
  4. Nikki says

    2017-03-09 at 2:35 PM

    What a great idea! As a short person, I have never bought a pair of pants that I didn’t have to have hemmed. This is perfect for jeans!

    Nikki
    thefashionablewife.com

    Reply
  5. Sara says

    2017-03-09 at 8:46 PM

    I have to hem my jeans or cuff them even when they’re petite sizing because I’m extra petite lol! Great post!
    ~Sara

    Reply
  6. Kristin Pitman says

    2017-03-13 at 4:01 PM

    Can’t wait to see them on you!! They look like they turned out really well! 🙂

    -Kristin
    http://www.thedelilahblog.com

    Reply

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