Shortening my own hems

[y4m]

I have to hem everything and it costs way too much at my dry cleaner. I've tried the iron on types but they do not last. I don't own a sewing machine or have any interest in sewing beyond this.

Is it worth buying a sewing machine or some other device to do this? What is the smallest/cheapest way for me to do this myself?

[mainelyfoolish]

What kind of hems? For dress pants or a skirt where them hem stitching is not noticeable, it's fairly easy to take up a hem by hand-sewing. For jeans, you'll need a sewing machine to make it look like factory stitching.

[Deleted]

My mom lengthens her work pants with hem tape and has done it by hand for years. She does have to iron the seams.

[mainelyfoolish]

There a lots of videos on YouTube for hemming pants. Here is one: www.youtube.com/watch?v=NrqbZO2o-g0

[glynn]

Needle and tread is easy unless it is a thick fabric. Good Luck. I send all repairs to my Mom even though I could do it.....

[aurora]

I own a sewing machine, know how to sew, and at least 50% of the time I hand stitch hems. So, that's what I recommend.