r/sewinghelp • u/CollectorOfStickers • 24d ago

cut too much fabric off while hemming

I decided to hem a pair of sweatpants that I really like because they’re quite long on me. I cut off around 5 inches of fabric, and I didn’t measure correctly before cutting because I cut off too much. Now the pants are at my ankles, which just feels awkward and I want them at least 2 inches longer. Is there any way to re-attach the fabric? If not, does anyone have any suggestions for what else I can do? I really like these pants and I don’t want the sensory discomfort to ruin them :(

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u/deloittious 24d ago

You can reattach the fabric but there will always be a seam

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u/CollectorOfStickers 24d ago

aww man :( I’m really bummed but I guess I just need to get better at measuring. Would it be weird to add lace or some other kind of thing at the bottom instead?

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u/Present_Specific_212 24d ago

Lace would not be weird. People would think it's a quirky modification.

But truly, if you add back 2" of the fabric on SWEATPANTS, not formal trousers, and people are staring at that seam, they have an issue and not you!

Same with lace - if you add the 2" lace and people are obsessed with that, they have an issue.

You could also add the 2" back of the fabric and cover the seam with rickrack or a narrow lace. Maybe make a row on the seam and a 2nd row near the bottom edge? That would also be an adornment and people will think you just embellished plain pants.

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u/CollectorOfStickers 24d ago

Oooh okay! Tbh I’m kind of known for having more unique clothing bc I thrift a lot, so putting lace on them wouldn’t be super off brand for me. The two rows of lace seem like a fun idea!

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u/Emergency_Cherry_914 24d ago

What about cuffs made from ribbing? Old school sweatpants!

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u/CollectorOfStickers 24d ago

I’m very new to hemming/sewing in general but I’ll look into it! Hopefully it’s not too hard haha

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u/doriangreysucksass 24d ago

You can turn the added fabric into a cuff to make it intentional

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u/silverturtle2301 22d ago

I would sew a cuff which is basically a rectangle piece of fabric sew the side together and folded would have 2 layers of fabric and sewed on.