Measure the length between the crotch of your pants and the mark you made for the new hem using the soft tape measure from your sewing kit. Then take your pants off and turn them inside out.

This step-by-step guide from a professional tailor and alteration specialist teaches you how to hem your own dress pants for the perfect length.

We break down how to hem pants in a few simple steps: measure inseam, remove original hem, measure and trim, fold hem, and sew new hem.