Sew Alongs / Crew / All

STITCH HEM GUIDE AT 1/2″ (1.2 CM) & FOLD EDGE UP

Prep the hem by stitching a fold guide at 1/2″ (1.2 cm).

A stitched hem guide is shown on the Crew Trousers

Press the hem up 1/2″ (1.2 cm), wrong sides together.

The pressed hem of the Crew shorts sewing pattern

FOLD AGAIN AT 1 3/4″ (4.5 CM) & HEM

Fold the hem up again at 1 3/4″ (4.5 cm) and pin in place.

The Crew shorts sewing pattern hem is pinned in place.

Sew from the wrong side, edgestitching the double-folded hem in place. Sew from the wrong side and make sure your bobbin thread matches your main fabric. Press the hem.

The Crew Shorts hem is pressed and sewn.

ADD WAIST CLOSURE

Sew buttonholes and button to your waistband. The buttonholes will be on your front waistband and the buttons will be on the back.

Buttons are shown attached to the Crew sewing pattern waistband

Alternatively, you can add a hidden skirt hook and eye for your waistband closure. In this case, the hook will be on the inside of your front waistband (the waistband facing) and the eye will be on the back waistband.

FINAL PRESS

You are finished. Add your belt and give your Crew Shorts or Trousers a final press!

The finished Crew Shorts sewing pattern are shown on a white background

Crew Sew Along Posts | Getting Started | Interfacing, Pleats, and Darts | Prepare Pockets | Sew Zipper and Side Seams | Sew Inseam and Rise | Waistband | Hem and Finishing