What are tips for sewing pants legs that are tapering?

Answer by  cmcguire (143)

It is very simple to hem tapered pants legs. Simply fold the bottom of the pants, make a small fold to take up the slack, then sew.

Answer by  mommy5 (144)

First thing is find a friend to help. Put on the pants inside out and have the friend pin a new hem and side seam where you like it the most. Sew the new seam with a sewing machine and hand sew your hem using the hem stitch.

Answer by  Suzie57 (104)

Tapered pant legs are tricky to hem before they are narrow. To avoid a bulge on the outside, you need to open the side seem on the inside. Make sure it will not unravel by securing all loose threads. Then hem as usual, leaving the small open gap from the open seem on the inside of the pant.

Answer by  MathWiz (1408)

You will usually need to cut the pants before hemming, since the tapering will interfere with a perfect hem. Fold the pants up to the length you want them, then cut off any excess before hemming. I like to iron and pin before I hem too, then iron again afterwards to make the hem look perfect.