{"id":9798,"date":"2024-03-23T20:30:32","date_gmt":"2024-03-23T19:30:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/smartpattern.de\/anleitungen\/leg-seams-of-jeans-pants-seams-be02\/"},"modified":"2024-05-14T15:28:13","modified_gmt":"2024-05-14T14:28:13","slug":"sewing-leg-seams-for-jeans-trousers-be02","status":"publish","type":"anleitungen","link":"https:\/\/smartpattern.de\/en\/instructions\/sewing-leg-seams-for-jeans-trousers-be02\/","title":{"rendered":"Sewing leg seams for jeans trousers #BE02"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1605735668177{margin-bottom: 8px !important;border-radius: 5px !important;}&#8221;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]In the following video and illustrated text instructions, I explain step by step how I sew the outer and inner leg seams of a pair of jeans together and what you need to bear in mind.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text]<strong>Video instructions:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The video instructions are currently only available in German. 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Close inner leg seams<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/smartpattern.de\/en\/instructions\/sewing-leg-seams-for-jeans-trousers-be02\/#2_Prepare_the_hem\" >2. Prepare the hem<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/smartpattern.de\/en\/instructions\/sewing-leg-seams-for-jeans-trousers-be02\/#3_Close_the_outer_leg_seams\" >3. Close the outer leg seams<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/smartpattern.de\/en\/instructions\/sewing-leg-seams-for-jeans-trousers-be02\/#4_Stitching_on_the_outer_seam\" >4. Stitching on the outer seam<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Close_inner_leg_seams\"><\/span>1. Close inner leg seams<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;5330&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; add_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text]First I decide whether I want to topstitch the outer or inner leg seam. This seam is closed first. If you want to sew a pocket over the outer seam, for example, you must close it first. In this example, I will topstitch the inner leg seam and start by closing this seam. [\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;5331&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; add_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text]I place the back trousers right sides together on the front trousers. Then I pin them together at the crotch seam. This is the point where the seat seam of the back trousers and the short inseam of the front trousers meet. [\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;5332&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; add_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text]If I sew trousers that are longer than knee-length, I first pin the area from the hem to the knee. [\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;5333&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; add_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text] In the upper area from the knee to the crotch seam, I stretch the back trousers slightly to the length of the front trousers. This stretch is incorporated into the pattern for a better fit.[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;5334&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; add_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text]Now I sew the seam together with a straight stitch. You can find the width of the seam allowance in the pattern by measuring the distance between the seam line and the outer edge. The pattern also includes corresponding notches at the beginning and end of the seam. In this example, this is 15 mm. If there are no notch markings, the standard seam allowance of 10 mm applies.[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;5335&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; add_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text][\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;5336&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; add_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text]Overlock the inner leg seams together. Finish the raw edges of the outer legs with overlocker or zig zag stitch before joining the seams.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3>Tip<\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;9599&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; add_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text]If you are using a pattern for selvedge jeans and selvedge denim, you only need to finish the outer leg seams in the upper area where the selvedge is no longer present.[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;5337&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; add_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text]I press the seam allowance of the inner leg seam over towards the front trousers, as I want to topstitch the seam on this side afterwards. When serging, the back trousers were on top, so that the beautiful side of the overlock seam is now visible.[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;5338&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; add_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text]Now I topstitch the inner leg seam to the front trousers, first 2 mm and then 8 mm away from the seam. As the outer leg seams have not yet been sewn together, I can carry out this step easily.[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;5339&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; add_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text][\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Prepare_the_hem\"><\/span>2. Prepare the hem<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]If you like, you can prepare the hem now &#8211; this is even easier with the outer leg seam open.[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;5436&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; add_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text]First, I mark the finished hem length on the right side. The width of the hem fold can be found in your pattern.[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;5425&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; add_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text]Then I press the hem fold over first at the marked line and then again halfway.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]The outer leg seams can then be closed.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Close_the_outer_leg_seams\"><\/span>3. Close the outer leg seams<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;5340&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; add_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text]Now I pin the front and back side seams together, right sides facing.[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;5341&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; add_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text] I sew the seam with a straight stitch. The width of the seam allowance is also determined by the pattern. In this example, this is 15 mm. [\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;5342&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; add_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text] To press the seam, I slide the leg over a sleeve board. If you don&#8217;t have a sleeve board, you can push a cushion into your leg, for example. [\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;5343&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; add_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text]Now press the seam apart.[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;5344&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; add_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;5345&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; add_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text][\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]At the top of the pocket bags, I press the seam towards the back of the trousers.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Stitching_on_the_outer_seam\"><\/span>4. Stitching on the outer seam<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;5346&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; add_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text]Now I can turn the trousers right side out. I topstitch the side seam from the top to the end of the front pocket bag. Feel for the end of the pocket bag and mark it with chalk[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;5347&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; add_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text]Then I topstitch the seam allowance onto the back trousers 2 mm from the seam.[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;5348&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; add_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text]To secure the seam end, I am working with an approx. 8 mm long bar tack in this example. I turn the trousers round 180 degrees at the seam end and sew the bartack with a narrow zig-zag stitch 1.5 mm wide and 0.4 mm long. You can also secure the seam end with forward and back stitches or skip this step altogether.[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;5349&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; add_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text]This is what the trousers look like with the leg seams closed.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Below you will find the link to the next step:<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/smartpattern.de\/en\/instructions\/sewing-waistband-on-jeans-trousers-b02\/\">Sewing waistband on jeans trousers #B02<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you&#8217;re not quite ready yet and perhaps want to start at the beginning, you&#8217;ll find some links here:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/smartpattern.de\/en\/instructions\/preparing-the-sewing-pattern-for-cutting\/\">Preparing the pattern for cutting<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/smartpattern.de\/en\/instructions\/the-cutting-of-fabrics-and-materials\/\">Cutting fabrics and 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