Knot No Hem Pants

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  Step 1

  Start with a pair of unhemmed pants, cut about 2-3 inches shorter than you want your finished pants to be. You can either make your pants using a pattern and leave them unhemmed, or you can upcycle an old pair of pants by cutting off some length. Your choice, but the second option is definitely easier! :)

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  Step 2

  Use a serger or zig-zag stitch to finish the edges at the opening of each pant leg.

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  Step 3

  Now let's get ready to add our knotted hem! We're going to cut two rectangles of our coordinating fabric, one for the hem of each leg.

  To find out the dimensions you need to cut your fabric, start by measuring around the circumference of your pant leg. Multiply the measurement by two to get your length. For instance, my pant leg was 11.5 inches, so my length was 23 inches (11.5" x 2 = 23").

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  Step 4

  For your width, determine how many inches of length you want to add to your pants, then double that number. So, for instance, I wanted to add about 3 inches of length to my pants, so I doubled that number and got 6 inches.

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  Step 5

  Cut two rectangles in your dimensions (one for each leg).

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  Step 6

  Now we're going to take our rectangles and make a tube. Take your rectangles of coordinating fabric and fold them in half along their length with right sides facing together. Pin in place and iron to create a crease.

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  Step 7

  Use scissors to cut both ends of your fabric at a slight angle. To make sure all my angles are the same, I like to lay all the ends of the fabric on top of each other and cut at one time.

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  Step 8

  Now sew down the edge and one end of your fabric to create a tube. Be sure to leave one end open so you can flip the tube right side out. Which brings us to our next step...

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  Step 9

  Flip your tube and iron

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  Step 10

  While ironing, fold under the unsewn, angled end of your tube, press and pin in place.

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  Step 11

  Now sew the open end on your tube (the part you just ironed under) shut.

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  Step 12

  After you've sewn the open end shut, top-stitch over the other end to make them both match.

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  Step 13

  Repeat steps 6-12 on the other rectangle of coordinating fabric.

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  Step 14

  Now it's time to attach the coordinating fabric to the bottom of our pants to create the knot. To do this, take the tube you just made and pin it to the bottom of your pant leg. It may seem contradictory, but you'll want to pin it so that it lays on top of the pant leg and does not add any additional length. (See picture if this doesn't make sense.) In a minute we'll flip it down and iron the seam.

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  Step 15

  It's also important to note that when placing your tube on your pants, you want equal amounts of length to extend from the outside of the pant leg. This will be your tie. Make sense? I hope so!

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  Step 16

  Sew all the way around the opening of the pant leg.

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  Step 17

  Flip the coordinating fabric down and iron the seam.

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  Step 18

  Voila! You have your knotted hem. Now repeat steps 14-17 on the other leg.

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  Step 19

  Once you're finished you should have this! Congratulations! You made your super cute pair of Knot No-Hem Pants! Now wear them around town and show them off! :)

  Thanks for using my tutorial! :)

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Girlienad 8th January 2012

Great idea! I have a pair of too-short shorts that I may be able to lengthen and salvage! Thanks

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KMOM14 · Fort Wayne, Indiana, US · 378 projects 12th September 2011

Cute idea!

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Madison @ Crafty Critique · 2 projects 9th September 2011

Thanks, guys! I appreciate the love.

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PinkWeeds · Omaha, Nebraska, US · 207 projects 9th September 2011

This is awesome! Super cute!

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Ms. Nikell · Charlotte, North Carolina, US · 52 projects 9th September 2011

This is SO CUTE!!! I'm going use this idea to make some harem pants. Thank you for sharing. =0D

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