Jutland Pants Sew-along: Day 8 - Hem and Finishing Details
Now for the finishing touches! We are on the last day of the Jutland Pants sew-along. Here is a tutorial for additional resources on how to apply wax to your finished pants or some fun ways to incorporate rivets.
Hem
Try the garment on the soon-to-be wearer to check the length before hemming. Press the hem up 3/4" (2 cm) and again 3/4" (2 cm) to enclose the raw edge.
Stitch 1/8" (0.3 cm) away from the folded hem edge.
Stitch 1/8" (0.3 cm) away from the folded hem edge.
Button and Buttonhole
Add a buttonhole to the center of the left front waistband. Start the buttonhole 1/2" (1.3 cm) from the edge of the waistband. Sew on or install a corresponding button to the right front.