How to cuff jeans that are too long?

If you’ve ever seen a pair of classic 501s or Levis, you might be surprised to learn that the denim on the legs is actually longer than the denim on the waist. This helps the denim create a nice crease on the leg and gives the jeans a nice silhouette.

But if you wear a pair of denim that’s too long, it will just look odd. You can avoid this problem by buying a hem or a pair of tapered jeans.

How to cuff jeans that are too long and wide pants?

A great way to figure out if your jeans are too long is to step on a piece of paper. Measure the length of the paper at the floor from the bottom of your shoes. Put your jeans on and measure the length of the denim from the bottom of the jeans to where the paper ends. If the length of the denim exceeds the length of the paper by more than a few inches, you definitely need to get some tape to hem those pants! We also recommend buying your jeans in a size larger

How to cuff jeans that are way too long?

If you have a pair of jeans that are several inches too long, there is no need to panic. While it definitely looks odd when someone’s legs are poking out of their pants, it’s not the end of the world. Cuffs can be tricky to fit snugly, so if you find that the legs are just a little too long, you can take a few simple steps to make them fit correctly.

How to cuffs jeans that are way too long and wide?

Tape your jeans or hem them using the method described above before they get too long to start with. If the excess denim is still too long, consider getting a hem or cuff made at a local shop.

How to cuff short jeans that are way too long?

When trying to cuff jeans that are too long, you have two options: You can either fold up the excess denim or you can pin the cuff. If you’re looking to do the pin method, you’ll need a small piece of elastic or a piece of thick thread and a large pin. Thread the elastic through the back of the jeans and then pin the cuff to the inside. This will secure the end of the denim to your shirt and prevent it from flopping over.