Mark the proper inseam length on the pants plus one inch of seam allowance. Trim Use a rotary cutter and ruler (or scissors) to cut off the excess fabric. Measure Hem Set your sewing gauge to ½ inch.

You can tell if your pocket is real by its stitching. Functional pockets are usually sewn shut with a single thread. If you cut it and tug, it should unravel easily. If the stitching is hard to ...