How To Properly Shorten (Hem) A Vintage Coat (2)

How to properly shorten a vintage coat while staying true to the original hem.

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Someone very lovely bought me this vintage coat at a thrift store. It was far too long for my short self (only 5'1") so I shortened it. I tried to copy the original hem as closely as possible. My Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCos5dDdwA83E4uUImQzSAVA

You will need

Sewing Machine Sewing Pins Scissors Serger
Washable Marker
Ruler Needle And Thread

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Description

Someone very lovely bought me this vintage coat at a thrift store. It was far too long for my short self (only 5'1") so I shortened it. I tried to copy the original hem as closely as possible. My Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCos5dDdwA83E4uUImQzSAVA

Instructions

1. How to properly shorten a vintage coat: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q7TWx7aL9o8&t=8s