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Or if you're in between inseam sizes, you have to choose between jeans that are a bit too long or a bit too short. Either way, you're faced with jeans that are the wrong length or the expense of taking them to the tailor.\n\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cp\u003E\nIn this tutorial, I'm going to show you how to shorten your jeans and keep the original hem to give it a professional finish. Traditional hemming calls for cutting off the excess fabric and re-hemming the bottom. In jeans, that causes the hem to lose the signature distressed and worn in look of most denim hems. It then becomes quite obvious that the jeans were altered. I'm going to show you how to keep the hem so that the jeans look as close to the original as possible. Even the underside of the jeans will have a clean finish, so if you still wanted to wear your jeans cuffed (for fashion rather than necessity), you could still do that.\n\u003C\/p\u003E\n\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\nBefore I get to the tutorial, I want to let you know I have \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/skl.sh\/2jUsTRf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003Efilmed a version of this tutorial\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E and published it on Skillshare. If you've never heard of Skillshare, it's an online learning community with over 2 million students and over 14,000 classes. I began teaching on the platform a couple months ago and just published my fourth class. If you want to try out Skillshare, you can use \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/skl.sh\/2jUsTRf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003Emy referral link\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E to get your first month for free. That means you'll get to try it out and have access to thousands of classes covering everything from sewing to culinary to graphic design for free! \n\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\n\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EIf you prefer the written tutorial, continue on below...\n\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/i100.photobucket.com\/albums\/m36\/shesgotthenotion\/Skillshare\/IMG_3119_zpsdz7npozl.png\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/i100.photobucket.com\/albums\/m36\/shesgotthenotion\/Skillshare\/IMG_3119_zpsdz7npozl.png\" border=\"0\" width=\"291\" alt=\"Shorten Jeans and Keep the Original Hem: how to shorten your denim jeans like a professional tailor | She's Got the Notion\"\/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\n\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/i100.photobucket.com\/albums\/m36\/shesgotthenotion\/Skillshare\/after2_zpsdlhbirpo.png\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/i100.photobucket.com\/albums\/m36\/shesgotthenotion\/Skillshare\/after2_zpsdlhbirpo.png\" border=\"0\" width=\"291\" alt=\"Shorten Jeans and Keep the Original Hem: how to shorten your denim jeans like a professional tailor | She's Got the Notion\"\/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/i100.photobucket.com\/albums\/m36\/shesgotthenotion\/Skillshare\/before2_zpspcotp0pc.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/i100.photobucket.com\/albums\/m36\/shesgotthenotion\/Skillshare\/before2_zpspcotp0pc.jpg\" border=\"0\" width=\"291\" alt=\"Shorten Jeans and Keep the Original Hem: how to shorten your denim jeans like a professional tailor | She's Got the Notion\"\/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\n\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/i100.photobucket.com\/albums\/m36\/shesgotthenotion\/Skillshare\/after4_zpslvguwozz.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/i100.photobucket.com\/albums\/m36\/shesgotthenotion\/Skillshare\/after4_zpslvguwozz.jpg\" border=\"0\" width=\"291\" alt=\"Shorten Jeans and Keep the Original Hem: how to shorten your denim jeans like a professional tailor | She's Got the Notion\"\/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n\n\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/i100.photobucket.com\/albums\/m36\/shesgotthenotion\/Skillshare\/jeanss13_zpsmmacjzis.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/i100.photobucket.com\/albums\/m36\/shesgotthenotion\/Skillshare\/jeanss13_zpsmmacjzis.jpg\" border=\"0\" width=\"620\" alt=\"Shorten Jeans and Keep the Original Hem: how to shorten your denim jeans like a professional tailor | She's Got the Notion\"\/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n\u003Ch3\u003E\nSupplies Needed:\n\u003C\/h3\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n\u003Cli\u003Ethread that matches your jeans (I used blue jeans thread)\n\u003Cli\u003Ejeans topstitching thread (I used golden yellow)\n\u003Cli\u003Eheavy duty needles (I used size 16)\n\u003Cli\u003Esewing pins or clips\n\u003Cli\u003Eseam ripper\n\u003Cli\u003Eseam gauge or ruler\n\u003Cli\u003Efabric scissors\n\u003Cli\u003Esewing machine\n\u003Cli\u003Eiron and ironing surface\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EOptional, but highly recommended:\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B005572NPS\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8\u0026tag=shsgothno-20\u0026camp=1789\u0026creative=9325\u0026linkCode=as2\u0026creativeASIN=B005572NPS\u0026linkId=339cdede686f9b71518ca411ea77572d\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EJean-a-ma-jig\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ETailor's Clapper (or a hammer, if you don't have a clapper)\n\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n\u003Ciframe style=\"width:120px;height:240px;\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\" src=\"\/\/ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/q?ServiceVersion=20070822\u0026OneJS=1\u0026Operation=GetAdHtml\u0026MarketPlace=US\u0026source=ss\u0026ref=as_ss_li_til\u0026ad_type=product_link\u0026tracking_id=shsgothno-20\u0026marketplace=amazon\u0026region=US\u0026placement=B001GM1RBM\u0026asins=B001GM1RBM\u0026linkId=3baf9361cfdd2834f008c007a583b2a5\u0026show_border=true\u0026link_opens_in_new_window=true\"\u003E\u003C\/iframe\u003E\n\n\u003Ciframe style=\"width:120px;height:240px;\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\" 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src=\"\/\/ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/q?ServiceVersion=20070822\u0026OneJS=1\u0026Operation=GetAdHtml\u0026MarketPlace=US\u0026source=ss\u0026ref=as_ss_li_til\u0026ad_type=product_link\u0026tracking_id=shsgothno-20\u0026marketplace=amazon\u0026region=US\u0026placement=B000UU6SR4\u0026asins=B000UU6SR4\u0026linkId=6b0a1b6d777f995f5163a7b23458c533\u0026show_border=true\u0026link_opens_in_new_window=true\"\u003E\u003C\/iframe\u003E\n\n\u003Ciframe style=\"width:120px;height:240px;\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\" src=\"\/\/ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/q?ServiceVersion=20070822\u0026OneJS=1\u0026Operation=GetAdHtml\u0026MarketPlace=US\u0026source=ss\u0026ref=as_ss_li_til\u0026ad_type=product_link\u0026tracking_id=shsgothno-20\u0026marketplace=amazon\u0026region=US\u0026placement=B001RJTQ8U\u0026asins=B001RJTQ8U\u0026linkId=a7a2087f4246c654db06ca908eb4c142\u0026show_border=true\u0026link_opens_in_new_window=true\"\u003E\u003C\/iframe\u003E\n\n\u003Ciframe style=\"width:120px;height:240px;\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\" src=\"\/\/ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/q?ServiceVersion=20070822\u0026OneJS=1\u0026Operation=GetAdHtml\u0026MarketPlace=US\u0026source=ss\u0026ref=as_ss_li_til\u0026ad_type=product_link\u0026tracking_id=shsgothno-20\u0026marketplace=amazon\u0026region=US\u0026placement=B005572NPS\u0026asins=B005572NPS\u0026linkId=2624c53602f86a77432de359d0443a5a\u0026show_border=true\u0026link_opens_in_new_window=true\"\u003E\u003C\/iframe\u003E\n\n\u003Ciframe style=\"width:120px;height:240px;\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\" src=\"\/\/ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/q?ServiceVersion=20070822\u0026OneJS=1\u0026Operation=GetAdHtml\u0026MarketPlace=US\u0026source=ss\u0026ref=as_ss_li_til\u0026ad_type=product_link\u0026tracking_id=shsgothno-20\u0026marketplace=amazon\u0026region=US\u0026placement=B003KVMP4A\u0026asins=B003KVMP4A\u0026linkId=d23b01adc047459656927782dc1ed20e\u0026show_border=true\u0026link_opens_in_new_window=true\"\u003E\u003C\/iframe\u003E\n\n\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\n\u003Ci\u003ENote that this tutorial works best for relatively straight-legged pants. If you have very flared jeans you want to shorten by more than an inch or two, this method may not work.\u003C\/i\u003E\n\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/i100.photobucket.com\/albums\/m36\/shesgotthenotion\/Skillshare\/jeans1_zpsjvlrngnj.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/i100.photobucket.com\/albums\/m36\/shesgotthenotion\/Skillshare\/jeans1_zpsjvlrngnj.jpg\" border=\"0\" width=\"620\" alt=\"Shorten Jeans and Keep the Original Hem: how to shorten your denim jeans like a professional tailor | She's Got the Notion\"\/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n\u003Cp\u003E\nFirst, try on your jeans. This is best done with the shoes you are most likely to wear the jeans with (i.e. flat, sneakers, or heels). Fold your jeans under to determine the length you want your new hem to be. I recommend walking around and sitting down to get a feel for the length you want. Once you're happy, mark the bottom edge of the desired hem with a safety pin or sewing pin. (Be careful taking off the jeans if you used a sewing pin!)\n\u003C\/p\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/i100.photobucket.com\/albums\/m36\/shesgotthenotion\/Skillshare\/jeans2_zpswnvoevfr.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/i100.photobucket.com\/albums\/m36\/shesgotthenotion\/Skillshare\/jeans2_zpswnvoevfr.jpg\" border=\"0\" width=\"620\" alt=\"Shorten Jeans and Keep the Original Hem: how to shorten your denim jeans like a professional tailor | She's Got the Notion\"\/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n\u003Cp\u003E\nMeasure the length from the bottom of the jeans to the pin. That is the amount you want to shorten the jeans by. Next, divide that number by 2. For example, if you want to shorten the jeans by 2\", you would divide 2\" by 2 and get 1\". \n\u003C\/p\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/i100.photobucket.com\/albums\/m36\/shesgotthenotion\/Skillshare\/jeans3_zpsueltfy3r.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/i100.photobucket.com\/albums\/m36\/shesgotthenotion\/Skillshare\/jeans3_zpsueltfy3r.jpg\" border=\"0\" width=\"620\" alt=\"Shorten Jeans and Keep the Original Hem: how to shorten your denim jeans like a professional tailor | She's Got the Notion\"\/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n\u003Cp\u003E\nCuff up your jeans by that number. DO NOT include the original hem when measuring (we're keeping the hem so it will be added back into the length). For example, if you want to shorten your jeans by 2\", you would cuff up your jeans by 1\" measured from the bottom of the cuff to just before the hem.\n\u003C\/p\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/i100.photobucket.com\/albums\/m36\/shesgotthenotion\/Skillshare\/jeans4_zpsw0mgblkf.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/i100.photobucket.com\/albums\/m36\/shesgotthenotion\/Skillshare\/jeans4_zpsw0mgblkf.jpg\" border=\"0\" width=\"620\" alt=\"Shorten Jeans and Keep the Original Hem: how to shorten your denim jeans like a professional tailor | She's Got the Notion\"\/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n\u003Cp\u003E\nPin into place.\n\u003C\/p\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/i100.photobucket.com\/albums\/m36\/shesgotthenotion\/Skillshare\/jeans6_zpsutrmp0dx.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/i100.photobucket.com\/albums\/m36\/shesgotthenotion\/Skillshare\/jeans6_zpsutrmp0dx.jpg\" border=\"0\" width=\"620\" alt=\"Shorten Jeans and Keep the Original Hem: how to shorten your denim jeans like a professional tailor | She's Got the Notion\"\/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n\u003Cp\u003EIf possible, remove part of your sewing machine base so that your jeans can fit around the arm of the base. (My leg opening was too narrow to fit around my sewing machine, but it does make it a lot easier to sew if it fits).\n\u003C\/p\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/i100.photobucket.com\/albums\/m36\/shesgotthenotion\/Skillshare\/jeans7_zpss0a2wxet.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/i100.photobucket.com\/albums\/m36\/shesgotthenotion\/Skillshare\/jeans7_zpss0a2wxet.jpg\" border=\"0\" width=\"620\" alt=\"Shorten Jeans and Keep the Original Hem: how to shorten your denim jeans like a professional tailor | She's Got the Notion\"\/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n\u003Cp\u003EThread your machine with the matching thread and a heavy duty jeans needle. Put your zipper presser foot on your machine to the right, with your needle position in the center. Line up the edge of the hem along the left side of the zipper foot. You will be sewing a line of sewing right below the hem. Remember to backstitch to lock your stitches.\n\u003C\/p\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/i100.photobucket.com\/albums\/m36\/shesgotthenotion\/Skillshare\/jeans_jig1_zpsegnykf06.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/i100.photobucket.com\/albums\/m36\/shesgotthenotion\/Skillshare\/jeans_jig1_zpsegnykf06.jpg\" border=\"0\" width=\"620\" alt=\"Shorten Jeans and Keep the Original Hem: how to shorten your denim jeans like a professional tailor | She's Got the Notion\"\/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n\u003Cp\u003EIf your sewing machine struggles to get over the bulky side seams, you can try hand cranking the needle through the seam. If you have a \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B005572NPS\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8\u0026tag=shsgothno-20\u0026camp=1789\u0026creative=9325\u0026linkCode=as2\u0026creativeASIN=B005572NPS\u0026linkId=339cdede686f9b71518ca411ea77572d\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ejean-a-ma-mig\u003C\/a\u003E, place it behind the needle under the presser foot, and sew a few stitches. Once you get halfway through the seam, if you're still having trouble sewing, move the jig front of the needle and sew a few more stitches until you get past the seam.\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\n\u003CP\u003EBefore sewing the other leg, I recommend trying on your jeans again to test the length. That way if you decide you want to change how much to shorten it by, you'll only have to unpick one seam. If you're satisfied with the length, go ahead and sew the other leg.\n\u003C\/p\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/i100.photobucket.com\/albums\/m36\/shesgotthenotion\/Skillshare\/jeans8_zpseribqysi.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/i100.photobucket.com\/albums\/m36\/shesgotthenotion\/Skillshare\/jeans8_zpseribqysi.jpg\" border=\"0\" width=\"620\" alt=\"Shorten Jeans and Keep the Original Hem: how to shorten your denim jeans like a professional tailor | She's Got the Notion\"\/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\n\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/i100.photobucket.com\/albums\/m36\/shesgotthenotion\/Skillshare\/jeans9_zpsxoxtfxms.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/i100.photobucket.com\/albums\/m36\/shesgotthenotion\/Skillshare\/jeans9_zpsxoxtfxms.jpg\" border=\"0\" width=\"620\" alt=\"Shorten Jeans and Keep the Original Hem: how to shorten your denim jeans like a professional tailor | She's Got the Notion\"\/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n\u003Cp\u003E\nUsing a seam ripper, unpick the original hem. A tip to make this go faster is to just unpick every 2 or 3 stitches, then pull up the thread from the other side.\u003C\/p\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/i100.photobucket.com\/albums\/m36\/shesgotthenotion\/Skillshare\/jeanss15_zpsfotyut5e.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/i100.photobucket.com\/albums\/m36\/shesgotthenotion\/Skillshare\/jeanss15_zpsfotyut5e.jpg\" border=\"0\" width=\"620\" alt=\"Shorten Jeans and Keep the Original Hem: how to shorten your denim jeans like a professional tailor | She's Got the Notion\"\/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n\u003Cp\u003ECut away the excess fabric from the folded cuff you sewed earlier down to 1\/4\". DO NOT TRIM THE ORIGINAL HEM! Take care to ensure you are only trimming the excess fabric from the folded seam.\u003C\/p\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/i100.photobucket.com\/albums\/m36\/shesgotthenotion\/Skillshare\/jeanss14_zpsvexj5rdy.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/i100.photobucket.com\/albums\/m36\/shesgotthenotion\/Skillshare\/jeanss14_zpsvexj5rdy.jpg\" border=\"0\" width=\"620\" alt=\"Shorten Jeans and Keep the Original Hem: how to shorten your denim jeans like a professional tailor | She's Got the Notion\"\/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/i100.photobucket.com\/albums\/m36\/shesgotthenotion\/Skillshare\/jeanss10_zpsvnxnhn7u.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/i100.photobucket.com\/albums\/m36\/shesgotthenotion\/Skillshare\/jeanss10_zpsvnxnhn7u.jpg\" border=\"0\" width=\"620\" alt=\"Shorten Jeans and Keep the Original Hem: how to shorten your denim jeans like a professional tailor | She's Got the Notion\"\/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n\u003Cp\u003ENow it's time to press down the seam you sewed. Press it down into the hem allowance. I'm using a tailor's clapper here to make sure the seam lays as flat as possible. This will help the hem blend into the jeans so it doesn't look it was altered.\u003C\/p\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/i100.photobucket.com\/albums\/m36\/shesgotthenotion\/Skillshare\/jeanss11_zpsw6gtebci.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/i100.photobucket.com\/albums\/m36\/shesgotthenotion\/Skillshare\/jeanss11_zpsw6gtebci.jpg\" border=\"0\" width=\"620\" alt=\"Shorten Jeans and Keep the Original Hem: how to shorten your denim jeans like a professional tailor | She's Got the Notion\"\/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n\u003Cp\u003ERe-fold the hem, making sure the seam inside is tucked into the hem allowance. Use a hot iron and a clapper to press and flatten the side seams. The flatter they are, the easier it will be to sew over them.\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cp\u003EIf you don't have a clapper, place your jeans on top of a wood block or hard surface that won't get damaged, and use a hammer to hammer down the side seams. I used \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2lkiASm\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Efabric clips\u003C\/a\u003E to help hold the  hem in place while sewing.\u003C\/p\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/i100.photobucket.com\/albums\/m36\/shesgotthenotion\/Skillshare\/jeanss12_zpsqvpo6kny.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/i100.photobucket.com\/albums\/m36\/shesgotthenotion\/Skillshare\/jeanss12_zpsqvpo6kny.jpg\" border=\"0\" width=\"620\" alt=\"Shorten Jeans and Keep the Original Hem: how to shorten your denim jeans like a professional tailor | She's Got the Notion\"\/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/i100.photobucket.com\/albums\/m36\/shesgotthenotion\/Skillshare\/jeans_jig2_zpsyz6vfyop.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/i100.photobucket.com\/albums\/m36\/shesgotthenotion\/Skillshare\/jeans_jig2_zpsyz6vfyop.jpg\" border=\"0\" width=\"620\" alt=\"Shorten Jeans and Keep the Original Hem: how to shorten your denim jeans like a professional tailor | She's Got the Notion\"\/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/i100.photobucket.com\/albums\/m36\/shesgotthenotion\/Skillshare\/jeans_jig3_zpszprpry3c.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/i100.photobucket.com\/albums\/m36\/shesgotthenotion\/Skillshare\/jeans_jig3_zpszprpry3c.jpg\" border=\"0\" width=\"620\" alt=\"Shorten Jeans and Keep the Original Hem: how to shorten your denim jeans like a professional tailor | She's Got the Notion\"\/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n\u003Cp\u003EThread your machine with the jeans topstitching thread and place the standard zig-zag presser foot back into your machine. Increase you stitch length to 3mm-3.5mm. Sew the hem into place right on top of where the previous stitches were. I choose not to backstitch here, but rather tie the knots by hand afterward to give the topstitching a cleaner look.\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cp\u003EYou are sewing through a lot of thick layers here, so it is likely that your machine will struggle to feed the denim through bulky side seams. I recommend going slowly and hand cranking the needle as needed. If you have a \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B005572NPS\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8\u0026tag=shsgothno-20\u0026camp=1789\u0026creative=9325\u0026linkCode=as2\u0026creativeASIN=B005572NPS\u0026linkId=339cdede686f9b71518ca411ea77572d\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ejean-a-ma-jig\u003C\/a\u003E, use it to help get through the thick seam.\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/i100.photobucket.com\/albums\/m36\/shesgotthenotion\/Skillshare\/b4aftr_zps2bo0zvwv.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/i100.photobucket.com\/albums\/m36\/shesgotthenotion\/Skillshare\/b4aftr_zps2bo0zvwv.jpg\" border=\"0\" width=\"620\" alt=\"Shorten Jeans and Keep the Original Hem: how to shorten your denim jeans like a professional tailor | She's Got the Notion\"\/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n\u003Cp\u003EThat's it! I hope you found this tutorial helpful. If you have any questions, you can ask them in the comments below. If you still have trouble understanding any steps, you can watch my online class on how to \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/skl.sh\/2jUsTRf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EShorten Jeans \u0026 Keep the Original Hem\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E since I go into much more detail over there!\n\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003CP\u003E\nHappy Sewing!\n\u003C\/p\u003E\n\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/i100.photobucket.com\/albums\/m36\/shesgotthenotion\/Theme%202\/signature2_zps19ece842.jpg\" nopin=\"nopin\" width=\"200\"\u003E\n\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ci\u003EThis post contains \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.shesgotthenotion.com\/p\/affiliate-links.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003Eaffliate links\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\n"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.shesgotthenotion.com\/feeds\/6854343809524110861\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.shesgotthenotion.com\/2017\/02\/shorten-jeans-keep-original-hem.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/2348768008564562996\/posts\/default\/6854343809524110861"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/2348768008564562996\/posts\/default\/6854343809524110861"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.shesgotthenotion.com\/2017\/02\/shorten-jeans-keep-original-hem.html","title":"How to Shorten Jeans and Keep the Original Hem"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Nicole"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/02225372040269847361"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/i100.photobucket.com\/albums\/m36\/shesgotthenotion\/Skillshare\/th_jeanscover_zpst7tjioev.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348768008564562996.post-128908406987473853"},"published":{"$t":"2017-01-13T08:12:00.000-08:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2017-03-03T14:23:30.705-08:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"sewing"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"tutorial"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Sew a Set of Zippered Travel Bags"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/i100.photobucket.com\/albums\/m36\/shesgotthenotion\/Skillshare\/FullSizeRender%2014_zpso8zubumi.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/i100.photobucket.com\/albums\/m36\/shesgotthenotion\/Skillshare\/FullSizeRender%2014_zpso8zubumi.jpg\" border=\"0\" width=\"620\" alt=\"Sew a Travel Set: tutorial for sewing 3 sizes of open wide zipper bags | She's Got the Notion\"\/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n\u003Cp\u003E\nI'm excited to announce that I published my third Skillshare class last night, \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/skl.sh\/2ikrhdB\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ESew a Set of Zippered Travel Bags\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E. This tutorial shows how to sew 3 open wide zippered bags that make a perfect travel set. The different sizes are great for storing everything you might need, and after your trip the bags easily nest inside one another for storage. \n\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cp\u003EIf you're not a Skillshare member, considering signing up! It's an online learning community that currently has over 2 million members. It covers many topics too, not just crafts. Premium memberships are $96\/year, however, if you sign up with my \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/skl.sh\/2ikrhdB\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003Ereferral link\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, you can try it for free for your first month. My goal for the year is to teach 2 new classes each month so that I will have over 2 dozen classes by the end of 2017!\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\n\u003Cp\u003EIf you're not interested in taking online classes, you can still make this set of travel bags if you already have some sewing knowledge. I've posted the chart below showing the cutting measurements for the fabrics, as well as a materials list and very basic step-by-step instructions. \n\n\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/i100.photobucket.com\/albums\/m36\/shesgotthenotion\/Skillshare\/FullSizeRender%2013_zps2dym0snk.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/i100.photobucket.com\/albums\/m36\/shesgotthenotion\/Skillshare\/FullSizeRender%2013_zps2dym0snk.jpg\" border=\"0\" width=\"620\" alt=\"Sew a Travel Set: tutorial for sewing 3 sizes of open wide zipper bags | She's Got the Notion\"\/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n\u003Cp\u003E\nIf you prefer picture tutorials, check out these similar ones on my blog:\n\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.shesgotthenotion.com\/2014\/06\/fat-quarter-series-makeup-bag-tutorial.html\"\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/i100.photobucket.com\/albums\/m36\/shesgotthenotion\/Fat%20Quarter%20Series\/tfinal1thmb_zps0c277203.jpg\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Fat Quarter Series: Makeup Bag Sewing Tutorial | She's Got the Notion\" width=\"200\"\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\n\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/shesgotthenotion.blogspot.com\/2014\/05\/fat-quarter-series-toiletry-bag-tutorial.html\"\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/i100.photobucket.com\/albums\/m36\/shesgotthenotion\/Fat%20Quarter%20Series\/tltbag1_zpsefd917e0.jpg\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Fat Quarter Series: Toiletry Bag Sewing Tutorial | She's Got the Notion\" width=\"200\"\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\n\n\n\u003C\/p\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003EZippered Travel Bag Tutorial\u003C\/h2\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/i100.photobucket.com\/albums\/m36\/shesgotthenotion\/Skillshare\/IMG_2976_zpsxx4epj1k.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/i100.photobucket.com\/albums\/m36\/shesgotthenotion\/Skillshare\/IMG_2976_zpsxx4epj1k.jpg\" border=\"0\" width=\"620\" alt=\"Sew a Travel Set: tutorial for sewing 3 sizes of open wide zipper bags | She's Got the Notion\"\/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n\n\n\n\n\u003Ch3\u003EMaterials Needed:\u003C\/h3\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n\u003Cli\u003E¼ yard fabric for exterior bottom\n\u003Cli\u003E¼ yard fabric for the exterior top\n\u003Cli\u003E⅓ yard fabric for the lining\n\u003Cli\u003Einterfacing\n\u003Cli\u003Ezipper (see chart for sizes)\n\u003Cli\u003Ethread\n\u003Cli\u003Escrap of narrow twill tape or ribbon, for the zipper pull\n\u003Cli\u003Etag (optional)\n\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cb\u003EBasic sewing supplies:\u003C\/b\u003E sewing machine, iron, ironing board, scissors or rotary cutter + mat, pins, clear ruler, fabric marker\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003ECutting Chart:\u003C\/h3\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/i100.photobucket.com\/albums\/m36\/shesgotthenotion\/Skillshare\/chart_zpsp7xmdm80.png\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/i100.photobucket.com\/albums\/m36\/shesgotthenotion\/Skillshare\/chart_zpsp7xmdm80.png\" border=\"0\" width=\"620\" alt=\"Sew a Travel Set: tutorial for sewing 3 sizes of open wide zipper bags | She's Got the Notion\"\/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n\n\u003Ch3\u003EWritten Steps:\u003C\/h3\u003E\n\n\u003Col\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ECut out your fabric (refer to chart).\n\u003Cli\u003ESew the top and bottom exterior pieces together with a 0.5” seam allowance.\n\u003Cli\u003EPress the seams up.\n\u003Cli\u003EApply interfacing to the back of the exterior pieces.\n\u003Cli\u003ETopstitch on the exterior pieces along the seam.\n\u003Cli\u003EBaste zipper to the first exterior piece, leaving 1” unsewn on fabric at zipper end, and folding zipper tape up at the zipper pull end.\n\u003Cli\u003ESew lining to the zipper and exterior, leaving 1” unsewn on fabric at zipper end.\n\u003Cli\u003EPress back exterior and lining fabrics away from zipper teeth.\n\u003Cli\u003ESew on tag or label to the exterior (optional).\n\u003Cli\u003ESew the other exterior piece to the other side of the zipper, leaving 1” unsewn on fabric at zipper end, and folding zipper tape up at the zipper pull end.\n\u003Cli\u003ESew the lining in place, leaving a 4” gap in the center for turning the bag later and leaving 1” unsewn on fabric at zipper end.\n\u003Cli\u003EPress bag lining and exterior fabric away from zipper teeth.\n\u003Cli\u003EUnzip the zipper and pin exterior to exterior and lining to lining. Tuck zipper end inside the bag.\n\u003Cli\u003EStarting at the zipper end, sew along all four sides with a 0.5” seam allowance.\n\u003Cli\u003EBox \u0026 sew the corners following the chart.\n\u003Cli\u003ETrim excess fabric to 0.25” at each corner.\n\u003Cli\u003ETurn the bag right side out.\n\u003Cli\u003EPress the bag well, pinning the gap in the lining.\n\u003Cli\u003ETopstitch all the way around the bag ⅛” below the zipper.\n\u003Cli\u003ETrim any excess zipper or zipper tape to 1.5”- 2”.\n\u003Cli\u003ETo make the zipper end tab, take a 2” x 3” piece of fabric and press all ends under by 0.5”. Fold in half and pin onto zipper end.\n\u003Cli\u003ESew zipper end tab around all four corners.\n\u003Cli\u003ETake a 4” piece of ribbon or twill tape and make the zipper pull.\n\u003C\/ol\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003CP\u003E\nAnd that's it! If you make a travel bag set using this tutorial or from my Skillshare class, I'd love to see it. You can upload a photo \u0026 tag me on social media (links in sidebar).\n\n\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\nHappy Sewing!\n\u003C\/p\u003E\n\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/i100.photobucket.com\/albums\/m36\/shesgotthenotion\/Theme%202\/signature2_zps19ece842.jpg\" nopin=\"nopin\" width=\"200\"\u003E\n"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.shesgotthenotion.com\/feeds\/128908406987473853\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.shesgotthenotion.com\/2017\/01\/sew-set-of-zippered-travel-bags.html#comment-form","title":"3 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/2348768008564562996\/posts\/default\/128908406987473853"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/2348768008564562996\/posts\/default\/128908406987473853"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.shesgotthenotion.com\/2017\/01\/sew-set-of-zippered-travel-bags.html","title":"Sew a Set of Zippered Travel Bags"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Nicole"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/02225372040269847361"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/i100.photobucket.com\/albums\/m36\/shesgotthenotion\/Skillshare\/th_FullSizeRender%2014_zpso8zubumi.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"3"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348768008564562996.post-1332779238088967878"},"published":{"$t":"2017-01-04T15:52:00.001-08:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2017-03-03T14:24:18.784-08:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"crochet"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"diy jewelry"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"gifts"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"sewing"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Handmade Christmas Gifts"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/i100.photobucket.com\/albums\/m36\/shesgotthenotion\/Pattern%20Reviews\/xmasgifts_zps254ennnl.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/i100.photobucket.com\/albums\/m36\/shesgotthenotion\/Pattern%20Reviews\/xmasgifts_zps254ennnl.jpg\" border=\"0\" width=\"620\" alt=\"Handmade Christmas Gifts: DIY presents - Crochet - Sewing - Jewelry Making | She's Got the Notion\"\/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n\u003Cp\u003E\nNow that the holidays are over, I can share what projects I handmade for Christmas gifts. Some of them were not so sneaky, as they were the toiletry bags I made for my \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/skl.sh\/2gImQgc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003Eonline class\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E and the \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.ravelry.com\/patterns\/library\/tiburon-gloves\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ETiburon Gloves pattern\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E I released on Ravelry last month. Others you'll get to see for the first time here. \n\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\n\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/i100.photobucket.com\/albums\/m36\/shesgotthenotion\/Crochet%20Patterns\/allgloves2_zpstfxkfnsf.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/i100.photobucket.com\/albums\/m36\/shesgotthenotion\/Crochet%20Patterns\/allgloves2_zpstfxkfnsf.jpg\" border=\"0\" width=\"620\" alt=\"Handmade Christmas Gifts: DIY presents - Crochet - Sewing - Jewelry Making | She's Got the Notion\"\/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n\u003Cp\u003E\nThe Tiburon Gloves seemed to be enjoyed by all who received them (and I even gave them to some of the same people who got them last year!) No joke, it just might be the perfect guy gift. And women like them too, of course. You can find the pattern for the fingerless gloves in my \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.ravelry.com\/patterns\/library\/tiburon-gloves\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ERavelry Store\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E or my \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.etsy.com\/shop\/ShesGotTheNotion\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EEtsy Shop\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E.\n\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/i100.photobucket.com\/albums\/m36\/shesgotthenotion\/Pattern%20Reviews\/cat_gloves_zpsql08iny3.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/i100.photobucket.com\/albums\/m36\/shesgotthenotion\/Pattern%20Reviews\/cat_gloves_zpsql08iny3.jpg\" border=\"0\" width=\"620\" alt=\"Handmade Christmas Gifts: DIY presents - Crochet - Sewing - Jewelry Making | She's Got the Notion\"\/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n\u003Cp\u003EI wanted to have a little fun with some of my gifts this year, so I purchased this cat ears fingerless glove pattern on Ravelry. You can read my review of the pattern \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.ravelry.com\/projects\/shesgotthenotion\/sailor-moon-cat-ears-fingerless-gloves-mittens\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003Ehere\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E. I made both a Sailor Moon themed pair of Luna mitts and a pair of Hello Kitty themed mitts with bows.\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/i100.photobucket.com\/albums\/m36\/shesgotthenotion\/Skillshare\/tbg2_zps4vslrqlv.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/i100.photobucket.com\/albums\/m36\/shesgotthenotion\/Skillshare\/tbg2_zps4vslrqlv.jpg\" border=\"0\" width=\"620\" alt=\"Handmade Christmas Gifts: DIY presents - Crochet - Sewing - Jewelry Making | She's Got the Notion\"\/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/i100.photobucket.com\/albums\/m36\/shesgotthenotion\/Pattern%20Reviews\/bag4_zpsqbjsh85r.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/i100.photobucket.com\/albums\/m36\/shesgotthenotion\/Pattern%20Reviews\/bag4_zpsqbjsh85r.jpg\" border=\"0\" width=\"620\" alt=\"Handmade Christmas Gifts: DIY presents - Crochet - Sewing - Jewelry Making | She's Got the Notion\"\/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n\u003Cp\u003E\nThis is another gift that I splashed all of over social media before Christmas, but luckily most of those recipients don't read my blog. The toiletry bags seemed very much appreciated. Plus, the french seams made them quick to sew up. I even had time to make another one in a pretty floral oil cloth. You can find the tutorial in my \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/skl.sh\/2gImQgc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003Eonline class\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E on Skillshare. Otherwise, I have a \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.shesgotthenotion.com\/2014\/05\/fat-quarter-series-toiletry-bag-tutorial.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003Efree tutorial\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E for a similar (but a tad more complicated) as part of my \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.shesgotthenotion.com\/2014\/06\/fat-quarter-series-wrap-up-bonus-project.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003Efat quarter series\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E. \u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/i100.photobucket.com\/albums\/m36\/shesgotthenotion\/Pattern%20Reviews\/mkupbg2_zpsssoofvdf.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/i100.photobucket.com\/albums\/m36\/shesgotthenotion\/Pattern%20Reviews\/mkupbg2_zpsssoofvdf.jpg\" border=\"0\" width=\"620\" alt=\"Handmade Christmas Gifts: DIY presents - Crochet - Sewing - Jewelry Making | She's Got the Notion\"\/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/i100.photobucket.com\/albums\/m36\/shesgotthenotion\/Pattern%20Reviews\/mkupbg3_zpslyuaveou.png\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/i100.photobucket.com\/albums\/m36\/shesgotthenotion\/Pattern%20Reviews\/mkupbg3_zpslyuaveou.png\" border=\"0\" width=\"620\" alt=\"Handmade Christmas Gifts: DIY presents - Crochet - Sewing - Jewelry Making | She's Got the Notion\"\/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n\u003Cp\u003E\nI re-did an oldie on my blog for another type of toiletry bag for my sister. You can find the \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.shesgotthenotion.com\/2014\/06\/fat-quarter-series-makeup-bag-tutorial.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003Efree tutorial\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E for my makeup bag as part of my \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.shesgotthenotion.com\/2014\/06\/fat-quarter-series-wrap-up-bonus-project.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003Efat quarter series\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E.\n\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/i100.photobucket.com\/albums\/m36\/shesgotthenotion\/Pattern%20Reviews\/jwl1_zpst7tukxh4.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/i100.photobucket.com\/albums\/m36\/shesgotthenotion\/Pattern%20Reviews\/jwl1_zpst7tukxh4.jpg\" border=\"0\" width=\"620\" alt=\"Handmade Christmas Gifts: DIY presents - Crochet - Sewing - Jewelry Making | She's Got the Notion\"\/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/i100.photobucket.com\/albums\/m36\/shesgotthenotion\/Pattern%20Reviews\/jwl2_zpsh09njaht.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/i100.photobucket.com\/albums\/m36\/shesgotthenotion\/Pattern%20Reviews\/jwl2_zpsh09njaht.jpg\" border=\"0\" width=\"620\" alt=\"Handmade Christmas Gifts: DIY presents - Crochet - Sewing - Jewelry Making | She's Got the Notion\"\/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/i100.photobucket.com\/albums\/m36\/shesgotthenotion\/Pattern%20Reviews\/jwl3_zpsb4efes46.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/i100.photobucket.com\/albums\/m36\/shesgotthenotion\/Pattern%20Reviews\/jwl3_zpsb4efes46.jpg\" border=\"0\" width=\"620\" alt=\"Handmade Christmas Gifts: DIY presents - Crochet - Sewing - Jewelry Making | She's Got the Notion\"\/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n\n\u003Cp\u003EI made some necklaces to give as gifts too. You can find the tutorial for one of the chokers (bottom pictured) in my \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/skl.sh\/2hQkfxB\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003Eonline class\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E on Skillshare. I also have several jewelry tutorials on the blog you can check out \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.shesgotthenotion.com\/p\/tutorials.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003Ehere\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/i100.photobucket.com\/albums\/m36\/shesgotthenotion\/Pattern%20Reviews\/messybun_bnie_zpsyd81xpmx.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/i100.photobucket.com\/albums\/m36\/shesgotthenotion\/Pattern%20Reviews\/messybun_bnie_zpsyd81xpmx.jpg\" border=\"0\" width=\"620\" alt=\"Handmade Christmas Gifts: DIY presents - Crochet - Sewing - Jewelry Making | She's Got the Notion\"\/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n\u003Cp\u003EI also crocheted a messy bun beanie. This was a special request as it was blowing up on the internet last month. I sort of winged the pattern here by mish-mashing ones I found online, but I may try to write up and post the pattern on my blog soon. I made the hole for the messy bun by crocheting around a hair tie for the starting row. It came out pretty cute. The idea is that your hair bun looks like a pom pom coming out the top.\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/i100.photobucket.com\/albums\/m36\/shesgotthenotion\/Pattern%20Reviews\/cathat_zpstbnvtnas.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/i100.photobucket.com\/albums\/m36\/shesgotthenotion\/Pattern%20Reviews\/cathat_zpstbnvtnas.jpg\" border=\"0\" width=\"620\" alt=\"Handmade Christmas Gifts: DIY presents - Crochet - Sewing - Jewelry Making | She's Got the Notion\"\/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n\u003Cp\u003EThis Waffles the Kitten crochet pattern was so adorable I had to buy it. I made it for my friend's daughter who is just shy of a year old. However, even though I checked my gauge and made the toddler size, it was much too small. I will definitely have to re-make it! Some reviews on Ravelry mentioned issues with it running too small, though. Also, it's so adorable I may have to make one for myself to \"test\" the adult sizing. You can read my review and a link to the original pattern \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.ravelry.com\/projects\/shesgotthenotion\/waffles-the-kitten\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003Ehere\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EAnd that was it! Another year of handmade gifts is complete. It's alway exhausting but so rewarding. Did you make any Christmas gifts this year? I'd love to hear about it.\n\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\n\n\u003Cp\u003E\nHappy DIY-ing!\n\u003C\/p\u003E\n\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/i100.photobucket.com\/albums\/m36\/shesgotthenotion\/Theme%202\/signature2_zps19ece842.jpg\" nopin=\"nopin\" width=\"200\"\u003E\n\n"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.shesgotthenotion.com\/feeds\/1332779238088967878\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.shesgotthenotion.com\/2017\/01\/handmade-christmas-gifts.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/2348768008564562996\/posts\/default\/1332779238088967878"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/2348768008564562996\/posts\/default\/1332779238088967878"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.shesgotthenotion.com\/2017\/01\/handmade-christmas-gifts.html","title":"Handmade Christmas Gifts"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Nicole"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/02225372040269847361"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/i100.photobucket.com\/albums\/m36\/shesgotthenotion\/Pattern%20Reviews\/th_xmasgifts_zps254ennnl.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348768008564562996.post-6344833571791260150"},"published":{"$t":"2016-12-09T11:30:00.000-08:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2016-12-09T11:30:24.496-08:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"apron"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"gifts"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"sewing"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"tutorial"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Men's Apron Sewing Tutorial"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\n\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/i100.photobucket.com\/albums\/m36\/shesgotthenotion\/Tutorials\/maprn6_zpslfxv9u93.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/i100.photobucket.com\/albums\/m36\/shesgotthenotion\/Tutorials\/maprn6_zpslfxv9u93.jpg\" border=\"0\" width=\"620\" alt=\"Men's Apron Sewing Tutorial: how to sew an apron for guys with a decorative faux leather strap. Perfect for cooking, bbq, and as a utility apron. Includes cutting dimensions. Makes a great gift! | She's Got the Notion\"\/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\n\u003Cp\u003ENeed a gift for a guy in your life? Aprons are great for aspiring chefs (or just the at-home gourmet), BBQ aficionados, or as a utility apron for someone who works with their hands. This is an easy and fairly quick sewing tutorial that just requires a yard of fabric. The faux leather closures add a touch of ruggedness that any guy would appreciate. \u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\n\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\n\n\u003Cp\u003EAprons were some of my first sewing projects. It taught me a lot about using a sewing machine as well as various  sewing skills and terminology. However, all the aprons I made were for myself or other women with ruffles, bows, and floral prints. I had never actually sewed an apron for a guy before. To be honest, it seemed a bit boring and simple of a project. However, I had a lot of green canvas fabric and wanted to put it to good use. I also had a pair of faux leather closure straps I salvaged from a pair of boots I threw out. I thought they  would be the perfect touch for a men's apron (just don't tell him it was from women's shoes!).\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\n\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/i100.photobucket.com\/albums\/m36\/shesgotthenotion\/Tutorials\/maprn1_zpszcnx9ena.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/i100.photobucket.com\/albums\/m36\/shesgotthenotion\/Tutorials\/maprn1_zpszcnx9ena.jpg\" border=\"0\" width=\"620\" alt=\"Men's Apron Sewing Tutorial: how to sew an apron for guys with a decorative faux leather strap. Perfect for cooking, bbq, and as a utility apron. Includes cutting dimensions. Makes a great gift! | She's Got the Notion\"\/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/i100.photobucket.com\/albums\/m36\/shesgotthenotion\/Tutorials\/maprn4_zps6esvjhvh.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/i100.photobucket.com\/albums\/m36\/shesgotthenotion\/Tutorials\/maprn4_zps6esvjhvh.jpg\" border=\"0\" width=\"620\" alt=\"Men's Apron Sewing Tutorial: how to sew an apron for guys with a decorative faux leather strap. Perfect for cooking, bbq, and as a utility apron. Includes cutting dimensions. Makes a great gift! | She's Got the Notion\"\/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/i100.photobucket.com\/albums\/m36\/shesgotthenotion\/Tutorials\/maprn5_zpsnocmtmaf.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/i100.photobucket.com\/albums\/m36\/shesgotthenotion\/Tutorials\/maprn5_zpsnocmtmaf.jpg\" border=\"0\" width=\"620\" alt=\"Men's Apron Sewing Tutorial: how to sew an apron for guys with a decorative faux leather strap. Perfect for cooking, bbq, and as a utility apron. Includes cutting dimensions. Makes a great gift! | She's Got the Notion\"\/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\n\n\n\u003Cp\u003E\nI sized this apron for an average height and slender sized male. If your recipient is a bit on the bigger or smaller side, you can adjust the width of the apron and the length of the ties and neck straps a bit. Also, the decorative straps made this apron not machine washable. It needs to be spot cleaned or carefully hand washed as needed. If you want the apron to be machine washable, simply leave off the decorative straps.\n\u003Cp\u003E\n\n\u003Ch3\u003EMaterials Needed\u003C\/h3\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n\u003Cli\u003E1 yd of medium to heavy weight fabric such as canvas, chambray, or denim (if your fabric width is 45\", you may need to shorten the apron length a bit to be able to cut the pocket)\n\u003Cli\u003EThread\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E2 faux leather decorative closures\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n\u003Ciframe style=\"width:120px;height:240px;\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\" src=\"\/\/ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/q?ServiceVersion=20070822\u0026OneJS=1\u0026Operation=GetAdHtml\u0026MarketPlace=US\u0026source=ss\u0026ref=as_ss_li_til\u0026ad_type=product_link\u0026tracking_id=shsgothno-20\u0026marketplace=amazon\u0026region=US\u0026placement=B014WOWZAW\u0026asins=B014WOWZAW\u0026linkId=51ceecf71ebe9091d5b6c982cadd5f89\u0026show_border=true\u0026link_opens_in_new_window=true\"\u003E\u003C\/iframe\u003E\n\n\u003Ciframe style=\"width:120px;height:240px;\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\" src=\"\/\/ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/q?ServiceVersion=20070822\u0026OneJS=1\u0026Operation=GetAdHtml\u0026MarketPlace=US\u0026source=ss\u0026ref=as_ss_li_til\u0026ad_type=product_link\u0026tracking_id=shsgothno-20\u0026marketplace=amazon\u0026region=US\u0026placement=B00UY19DR6\u0026asins=B00UY19DR6\u0026linkId=6ec4219aa567e6323919cf739b5fc54f\u0026show_border=true\u0026link_opens_in_new_window=true\"\u003E\u003C\/iframe\u003E\n\n\u003Ciframe style=\"width:120px;height:240px;\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\" src=\"\/\/ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/q?ServiceVersion=20070822\u0026OneJS=1\u0026Operation=GetAdHtml\u0026MarketPlace=US\u0026source=ss\u0026ref=as_ss_li_til\u0026ad_type=product_link\u0026tracking_id=shsgothno-20\u0026marketplace=amazon\u0026region=US\u0026placement=B01FGCUO6Q\u0026asins=B01FGCUO6Q\u0026linkId=11c3f5a6527dfcffe7bede3de4ccb38e\u0026show_border=true\u0026link_opens_in_new_window=true\"\u003E\u003C\/iframe\u003E\n\n\u003Ciframe style=\"width:120px;height:240px;\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\" src=\"\/\/ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/q?ServiceVersion=20070822\u0026OneJS=1\u0026Operation=GetAdHtml\u0026MarketPlace=US\u0026source=ss\u0026ref=as_ss_li_til\u0026ad_type=product_link\u0026tracking_id=shsgothno-20\u0026marketplace=amazon\u0026region=US\u0026placement=B014WOVMTW\u0026asins=B014WOVMTW\u0026linkId=65e1c6d491f5f6e1c63d42fcf79d7b1f\u0026show_border=true\u0026link_opens_in_new_window=true\"\u003E\u003C\/iframe\u003E\n\n\u003Ciframe style=\"width:120px;height:240px;\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\" src=\"\/\/ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/q?ServiceVersion=20070822\u0026OneJS=1\u0026Operation=GetAdHtml\u0026MarketPlace=US\u0026source=ss\u0026ref=as_ss_li_til\u0026ad_type=product_link\u0026tracking_id=shsgothno-20\u0026marketplace=amazon\u0026region=US\u0026placement=B00UY19TNE\u0026asins=B00UY19TNE\u0026linkId=243c2b2ec0e50b885bc87a9fff731a49\u0026show_border=true\u0026link_opens_in_new_window=true\"\u003E\u003C\/iframe\u003E\n\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003ECut your fabric\u003C\/h3\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n\u003Cli\u003EApron: cut one rectangle 35” x 28” (35\" x 14\" on fold)\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EWaist ties: cut two strips 3\" x 36\" (3\" x 18\" on fold)\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ENeck strap: cut one strip 3\" x 24\" (3\" x 12\" on fold)\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EPocket: cut one rectangle 9\" x 12\"\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/i100.photobucket.com\/albums\/m36\/shesgotthenotion\/Tutorials\/cuttinglayout_rv_zpsgb2fh9mg.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/i100.photobucket.com\/albums\/m36\/shesgotthenotion\/Tutorials\/cuttinglayout_rv_zpsgb2fh9mg.jpg\" border=\"0\" width=\"620\" alt=\"Men's Apron Sewing Tutorial: how to sew an apron for guys with a decorative faux leather strap. Perfect for cooking, bbq, and as a utility apron. Includes cutting dimensions. Makes a great gift! | She's Got the Notion\"\/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n\u003Ch3\u003EMark \u0026 cut apron\u003C\/h3\u003E\n\n\u003Col\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EFold apron rectangle (28\" x 35\" piece) right sides together\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EAlong top, mark a line 6\" from the center fold 1 1\/2\" down.\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EAlong open side, mark a point 13\" down.\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EDraw a line connecting the top line to the mark.\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ECut along lines.\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003C\/ol\u003E\n\n\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/i100.photobucket.com\/albums\/m36\/shesgotthenotion\/Tutorials\/aproncutting_zps5lay5srt.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/i100.photobucket.com\/albums\/m36\/shesgotthenotion\/Tutorials\/aproncutting_zps5lay5srt.jpg\" border=\"0\" width=\"620\" alt=\"Men's Apron Sewing Tutorial: how to sew an apron for guys with a decorative faux leather strap. Perfect for cooking, bbq, and as a utility apron. Includes cutting dimensions. Makes a great gift! | She's Got the Notion\"\/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n\u003Ch3\u003EHem Apron\u003C\/h3\u003E\n\n\u003Col\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EFold and press the angled side of the bib, the top, and the bottom hem under 1\/2\", then 1\".\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EFold and press the sides of the apron skirt under 1\/2\", then 3\/4\".\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ESew hem all the way around the apron.\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003C\/ol\u003E\n\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/i100.photobucket.com\/albums\/m36\/shesgotthenotion\/Tutorials\/hempin_zps5bmihbx0.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/i100.photobucket.com\/albums\/m36\/shesgotthenotion\/Tutorials\/hempin_zps5bmihbx0.jpg\" border=\"0\" width=\"620\" alt=\"Men's Apron Sewing Tutorial: how to sew an apron for guys with a decorative faux leather strap. Perfect for cooking, bbq, and as a utility apron. Includes cutting dimensions. Makes a great gift! | She's Got the Notion\"\/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n\n\n\u003Ch3\u003ESew the Pocket\u003C\/h3\u003E\n\n\u003Col\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EFold and press the sides and bottom of the pocket down 1\/2\", then 1\/2\".\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EFold and press the top down 1\/2\", then 1\". \u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ESew the top of the pocket. Sew the sides and bottom if desired.\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EPin pocket to apron, centering it and place it 2 1\/2\" down from the end of the angled bib.\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ESew on pocket 1\/4\" away from the edge down the sides and across the bottom. Stitch back and forth a few times at the top for security.\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ETo sew the pocket divider, mark a line 4\" away from the left side of the pocket. Sew, stitching back and forth few times at the top for security.\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003C\/ol\u003E\n\n\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/i100.photobucket.com\/albums\/m36\/shesgotthenotion\/Tutorials\/sewhem_zpsbsuzzzmm.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/i100.photobucket.com\/albums\/m36\/shesgotthenotion\/Tutorials\/sewhem_zpsbsuzzzmm.jpg\" border=\"0\" width=\"620\" alt=\"Men's Apron Sewing Tutorial: how to sew an apron for guys with a decorative faux leather strap. Perfect for cooking, bbq, and as a utility apron. Includes cutting dimensions. Makes a great gift! | She's Got the Notion\"\/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n\u003Ch3\u003ESew the straps\u003C\/h3\u003E\n\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ci\u003ENote: I used my closure as a decoration since it would be too difficult to use it as an actual buckle. If you want to make your buckle functional, skip step 3 below. Then shorten your neck strap a couple inches and sew on one end of the buckles to the ends of the neck strap, then sew the other end of the buckles to the top of the bib.\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\n\u003Col\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EPress the short ends of your neck strap under 1\/2\". Fold the neck strap in half right sides together. Sew with a 1\/2\" seam allowance. Turn and press seam in the center. (Alternatively, if your fabric is thick, press all ends under 1\/2\", then fold in half wrong sides together and topstitch).\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EPress the edges of your waist straps under 1\/2\". Fold in half wrong sides together and topstitch across the short end and down the length.\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EPin the neck strap to the back top of your apron, overlapping an inch. Sew into place by sewing a square.\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EPin the waist straps to the top of the straight sides, overlapping an inch. Sew into place by sewing a square.\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003C\/ol\u003E\n\n\n\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/i100.photobucket.com\/albums\/m36\/shesgotthenotion\/Tutorials\/maprn3_zps8tkdzyiq.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/i100.photobucket.com\/albums\/m36\/shesgotthenotion\/Tutorials\/maprn3_zps8tkdzyiq.jpg\" border=\"0\" width=\"620\" alt=\"Men's Apron Sewing Tutorial: how to sew an apron for guys with a decorative faux leather strap. Perfect for cooking, bbq, and as a utility apron. Includes cutting dimensions. Makes a great gift! | She's Got the Notion\"\/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n\u003Ch3\u003ESew on the decorative straps\u003C\/h3\u003E\n\n\u003Cp\u003ESew on the straps where the neck strap meets the apron. Use a heavy needle in your sewing machine or attach it by hand. \u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/i100.photobucket.com\/albums\/m36\/shesgotthenotion\/Tutorials\/maprn2_zps8gm6znxk.png\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/i100.photobucket.com\/albums\/m36\/shesgotthenotion\/Tutorials\/maprn2_zps8gm6znxk.png\" border=\"0\" width=\"620\" alt=\"Men's Apron Sewing Tutorial: how to sew an apron for guys with a decorative faux leather strap. Perfect for cooking, bbq, and as a utility apron. Includes cutting dimensions. Makes a great gift! | She's Got the Notion\"\/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\n\n\u003Cbr\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EI hope you enjoyed this sewing tutorial. If you make your own apron, I'd love to see pictures! You can tag me in social media (links in sidebar). And make sure to follow my blog to keep up to date with my latest posts.\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\n\u003Cp\u003E\nHappy Sewing!\n\u003C\/p\u003E\n\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/i100.photobucket.com\/albums\/m36\/shesgotthenotion\/Theme%202\/signature2_zps19ece842.jpg\" nopin=\"nopin\" width=\"200\"\u003E\n"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.shesgotthenotion.com\/feeds\/6344833571791260150\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.shesgotthenotion.com\/2016\/12\/mens-apron-sewing-tutorial.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/2348768008564562996\/posts\/default\/6344833571791260150"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/2348768008564562996\/posts\/default\/6344833571791260150"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.shesgotthenotion.com\/2016\/12\/mens-apron-sewing-tutorial.html","title":"Men's Apron Sewing Tutorial"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Nicole"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/02225372040269847361"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/i100.photobucket.com\/albums\/m36\/shesgotthenotion\/Tutorials\/th_maprn6_zpslfxv9u93.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348768008564562996.post-73512072012188933"},"published":{"$t":"2016-12-01T11:50:00.001-08:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2017-03-01T07:35:09.096-08:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"sewing"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"skillshare"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"tutorial"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"How to Sew a Toiletry Bag with French Seams"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/i100.photobucket.com\/albums\/m36\/shesgotthenotion\/Skillshare\/coverphoto2_zpsy2ou7dw3.png\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/i100.photobucket.com\/albums\/m36\/shesgotthenotion\/Skillshare\/coverphoto2_zpsy2ou7dw3.png\" border=\"0\" width=\"620\" alt=\"How to Sew a Toiletry Bag with French Seams: online sewing class | She's Got the Notion\"\/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\n\n\u003Cp\u003EI'm excited to announce I published my very first online class on Skillshare, \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/skl.sh\/2gImQgc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ESew a Toiletry Bag with French Seams\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E. It's a beginner-friendly sewing class where you can have support from myself and fellow students along the way. The toiletry bag you will learn to sew is similar to my \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.shesgotthenotion.com\/2014\/05\/fat-quarter-series-toiletry-bag-tutorial.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EBoxy Toiletry Bag\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E from my \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.shesgotthenotion.com\/2014\/06\/fat-quarter-series-wrap-up-bonus-project.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EFat Quarter Series\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, but it is simplier and quicker to sew. So if you like that bag, but were hesitant to tackle it or just want a quicker-to-sew version, this project would be perfect for you.\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\n\n\n\n\n\u003Cp\u003EEnrollment in my class requires a premium membership to Skillshare ($96\/year), but if you use my \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/skl.sh\/2gImQgc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003Ereferral link\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, you get your 1st month of premium membership for free! Skillshare is an online learning community of over 2 million students and more than 12,000 classes. With a premium membership, you can have access to all of those classes. In addition to craft \u0026 sewing classes, you can find other categories of classes such as design, photography, fashion, technology, and even culinary.\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cp\u003EI hope you check it out! Please share the class with friends and family that might be interested in increasing their sewing skills as well. Once you have a Skillshare account, be sure to \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.skillshare.com\/shesgotthenotion\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003Efollow me\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E to get updated on future classes as well.\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\n\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\n\u003Ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.skillshare.com\/embed\/video?sessionId=2543589\u0026width=620\u0026height=349\u0026authToken=ed5b40e04c277f25c1ff5a6e9578423ebff94658964dc594a6dbb464558a22dc\" width=\"620\" height=\"349\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen\u003E\u003C\/iframe\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"margin: 15px 0 5px; width: 620;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u0026#x2F;\u0026#x2F;www.skillshare.com\u0026#x2F;classes\u0026#x2F;crafts\u0026#x2F;Sew-A-Toiletry-Bag-with-French-Seams\u0026#x2F;1133578212?utm_campaign=1133578212\u0026amp;utm_source=EmbeddedIntroVideo\u0026amp;utm_medium=video-embed\" style=\"color: #398fd1; text-decoration: none; font-family: 'Arial', sans-serif; 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