Cuffs on classic men's trousers are not in fashion these days, but the same cannot be said about cuffs on jeans. Jeans casually folded at the bottom look quite fashionable, and besides, such “cuffs” save money on hemming the bottom of the jeans in the studio. But, despite the fashion, hemming the bottom of trousers with a double cuff is used quite often. And most often, such a hem is needed for the trousers of rapidly growing boys, when the school uniform trousers bought in the summer become short by the New Year holidays. In this case, it is easy to rip the cuff and the trousers will increase in length from 5 to 10 cm.
In this article you will learn how to make cuffs on men's trousers with your own hands. In the photo we will clearly show you the technology of processing a double cuff with adjusting the trouser tape. All photographs were taken conventionally using contrasting threads and materials and are intended to visually depict the double cuff processing technology.
Marking the length of trousers and the width of the cuff
It is for this reason that trousers for school uniforms are often sold without finishing the bottom, and sometimes they even come with a trouser tape. In any case, if you have just such trousers, do not rush to take them to the studio and shorten them, try making a hem in the form of a double cuff with your own hands.
The most important thing is to make the markings correctly and not get confused on which side to sew the trouser tape on. But first, let's figure out how much fabric should be left to make a cuff. In the photo you see that on the conventional section of the trousers for the cuff you need to put two hems of 3.5 cm each and about 1 cm under the trouser tape, a total of 8 cm. But the fold can be made narrower, for example two 2.5 cm + 0.5 cm, that is, 5.5 cm.
Pay attention again to where the hem line for the bottom of the trousers is located, 8 cm or slightly less from the edge of the trouser leg.
Current shades
When choosing a product, you should definitely pay attention to its color scheme. Today, floral prints are very popular.
If you want to get a calmer and more neutral composition, you can give preference to the universal black color. These trousers look very elegant and at the same time are amazingly practical. They can be combined with any thing and always look great.
An excellent solution would be golden and ultramarine tones. Powder trousers are no less relevant. Today, blurry tones are very popular. An achromatic palette is also trending.
If you want to visually stretch your silhouette, you should pay attention to striped trouser models. In this case, the print should be of medium size. Too wide lines can have the opposite effect and make the figure appear more voluminous.
Other geometric prints are also very popular. Girls who are used to being the center of attention will suit elegant floral patterns or animalistic solutions.
If you want a neutral look, you can choose gingham trousers. To create a brighter and more expressive composition, you should pay attention to a large checkered pattern.
Processing technology for hemming trousers with cuffs
Place the bottom edge of the trouser tape (it has a thickening) to the chalk line and sew the tape on the sewing machine with two lines, as shown in this photo. Do not make too frequent stitches, the load in this place is small, and it will be much more difficult to rip out small stitches later. In addition, they can leave marks that are difficult to remove.
The tape is attached to the wrong side of the trousers, and the resulting double section of the cuff must be turned onto the front side of the trousers. Moreover, you can’t do without an iron here.
Common mistakes when creating an image
Pants with denim cuffs are practical, comfortable, do not restrict movement, and can be combined well with other wardrobe items. The products are suitable for various occasions, excluding formal occasions and festive occasions. Well-chosen pants are not a guarantee of a beautiful look, since you need to choose the right shoes and top to complement your basic clothes. In order not to look ridiculous, you need to correctly combine jeans with cuffs in different looks. The most common mistakes that men and women make when creating images:
- They forget about seasonality. For the warm season, jeans made of thin denim in lighter shades are more suitable; for cool weather, models with cuffs made of thick denim in the corresponding color scheme are more suitable.
- Women often wear sneakers, sneakers, and ballet flats with elastic models. The cuffs visually “select” height, so to compensate for this moment, it is better to wear sandals or high-heeled shoes under jeans with elastic bands on the legs.
- They combine sports-cut joggers with formal blouses or shirts, creating a business look, but at the same time forget about matching shoes. In this case, it is appropriate for men to wear monks, and for women - classic shoes or wedges.
- Combines oversized top and cuffs. Since the pants are not initially tight, a multi-layered top and shirts with casually rolled up sleeves are suitable for men. For women, asymmetrical blouses, short tops, T-shirts, blazers tucked into jeans at the front.
- Create false cuffs by tucking wide or flared pants. Turn ups are conspicuous, violate the proportions of the physique, and look ridiculous. If you want to tuck something up, chinos, boyfriends, and skinnies are suitable for this.
A common mistake is to wear jeans that don't fit. Women with curvaceous figures resort to such tricks, but the created images lose their harmony. Some ladies, for example, believe that boyfriend jeans can correct any figure flaws, but the goal of creating a fashionable look is to highlight the strengths of your physique and get an interesting look.
The mistake that is made when creating stylish outfits is called “bad manners,” that is, the wrong manner of dressing. Skinny pants and boyfriend pants with cuffs or turn-ups are the trend of the season, but skinny pants gathered at the ankles like an accordion are an unforgivable mistake. A fashionable outfit should be harmonious, so you can’t wear indigo jeans at the cuffs and a pale blue denim windbreaker; it’s better to choose a black top. You should not combine jeans and high boots so as not to look banal and old-fashioned. If a lady wears ripped cuffed boyfriends, tights, even flesh-colored ones, are out of the question. Bad manners is any detail that disrupts the harmony of the image. You need to experiment with style and color combinations carefully, subordinating the fashionable ensemble to a single concept.
How to attach a double cuff to trousers
If you were able to stitch the bottom edge of the tape on a sewing machine exactly 0.1-0.2 cm, then all you have to do is “pull” the cuff along its bottom edge and fix this position with a hot steam iron. The braid will “peek out” exactly 0.1-0.2 cm without attracting attention to itself and at the same time protect the fabric of the trousers from rubbing. If you were unable to carefully and evenly sew the bottom line on the tape, then you will have to lay out the cuff “by hand,” periodically checking how much the tape comes out from under the cuff and ironing this position.
To prevent the cuff on the trouser leg from turning back, it must be secured. This can be done in different ways, the main thing you need to know is that you don’t need to fasten it all over the circle, but only in two places. Namely, in both side seams of the trouser leg. The easiest way to secure the cuff is with a hand stitch, just make sure that the threads are not visible on the front side. You can stitch it on a sewing machine. And only exactly along the seam connecting the ladles of the trousers. Then the seam will be invisible and the cuff will be attached to the trousers more firmly. But this operation is quite complicated and requires skill, so it’s better to secure it with a regular hand stitch, and if the cuff comes off, it’s easy to sew it back on.
On what models can they be used?
Initially, jeans were considered an exclusively men's clothing option. Nowadays, many fashionistas are willing to wear denim pants. Due to the successful cut of the pants, you can choose a model with cuffs that effectively emphasizes the advantages of your physique - slender legs, beautiful hips, graceful ankles, and ankles. Cuffs do not match all jeans styles. Models for women who look good with tucks and elastic bands:
- Straight dress pants. Cuff cuffs of varying widths are appropriate. The model is universal, well suited for creating looks in casual, sport-chic, and classic styles. Straight women's jeans with cuffs go harmoniously with high-heeled pumps, closed shoes, comfortable sneakers, and sneakers. It is not advisable to wear a long, oversized top, but loose blouses are fine.
- Brutal boyfriends. They do not leave fashion catwalks for several seasons in a row, although at first glance there is nothing special about the style. These are loose-fitting jeans, often with ripped or frayed legs. Factory cuffs on the pants give the “hooligan” models a more feminine look, so it is appropriate to wear boyfriend pants with both sports shoes and heels.
- Skinny (second skin). Very skinny jeans that fit snugly from the waist to the ankles. They completely cover the ankles, which makes them different from slims. On narrow pants, unobtrusive thin cuffs look trendy, giving the models a fashionable shortened look. It is allowed to combine a spacious top and high-heeled shoes with skinny jeans.
- Bananas – retro style hot & trendy, reminiscent of carrots (“carrots”). The jeans are widened at the hips by draping deep pleats from the waistline. The belt has an elastic band, rivets, buttons, and a classic zipper. The pants are very narrow at the bottom, the length reaches the middle of the ankle or slightly above the ankle. Turn-up cuffs give the jeans a complete, elegant look.
- Harem pants made of thin and dense denim. Elastic cuffs are an integral element of women's pants. The models are characterized by drawstrings at the waist, a loose fit, and wide legs. They “sit” neatly on slender legs and look interesting with simple sports shoes (sneakers, slip-ons), pumps, and sandals. A slightly tight-fitting top is selected for a well-draped bottom.
Modern fashion offers male and female audiences several more models of pants on which cuffs look most advantageous - joggers and cargo. Jeans can be classified as a sportswear type, but there is a certain difference between the two models.
Joggers were originally worn only by men, but many ladies liked the stylish, practical pants that were easy to combine with different wardrobe items. Joggers are a modern version of sports pants, so they are made with a standard waist height, and elastic and lace are often used instead of a belt. The bottom of the joggers is trimmed with a cuff, the legs are not tight-fitting (loose fit), slightly tapered at the bottom. Joggers are a compromise between casual and sporty chic; the trouser legs are narrower than harem pants, but wider than slim and skinny pants. The style “shortens” the figure and makes the bottom heavier, so you need to choose joggers carefully. The pants combine well with different tops and shoes and are suitable for creating stylish looks, urban looks, everyday outfits, and walking ensembles.
Cargo jeans are a sporty model with a loose fit and a large number of patch side pockets. Cargo pants were created as a unisex military sports option; among women, trousers gained popularity with the spread of emancipation. Cargo is readily worn by men and women; thanks to the wide legs, you can adjust the fullness of your hips and balance the top and bottom. The narrowed cargo model - Afghani - is very popular among ladies. Men's cuffed cargo jeans are also a tapered version that differs from sports joggers by having pockets and a waistband instead of elastic. Belts and military-style tops look trendy with cargo.
There are many options for jeans with cuffs - all that remains is to choose the right model according to your figure, height and correctly combine the pants with shoes, tops, and accessories.
