🔢 Steps:
1. Test and measure
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Wear the right pants with the right shoes
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Fold the hem to the desired length
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Pin or mark with chalk
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Check with the tape measure that the two sides are equal
2. Prepare the fabric
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Cut off the excess fabric, leaving 3–4 cm for the hem.
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Fold inside and iron to secure the crease
3. Hand sewing
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Sew with hidden stitches only on the inside of the fabric
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Keep stitches even for a clean result
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Secure with a final knot
4. Finishing
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Iron again to flatten the creases
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Make sure the length is the same on both legs
5. You’re done!
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Pants shortened and ready to wear — without spending a cent at the seamstress!
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