Normally the sleeve hem has a simple turned edge hem. But when you want something different you can try one of these beautiful cuffs :.
This is the common shirt cuff — A single layer cuff buttoned with one or two buttons. The sleeve edge is usually pleated or gathered onto the cuff and has a simple placket opening. The end corner of the cuff may be straight, rounded or mitered. This is any style of cuff with a tab emerging from inside the sleeve to fold and fasten it up.
A shirt cuff which fastens with two buttons. This is a shirt cuff with a mitered cut at the cuff end. This is how the vast majority of pants are finished such as a man's trusty Levi's. So the story goes, pant cuffs were invented in the s.
He had his pant legs tailored to avoid getting his royal trousers soaked with mud and water from puddles. Whether that's true or not, this style innovation made it to America in the early 20th century. Cuffs have been in and out of fashion ever since. But wait, they were out in the 70s and back again in the 80s…and so it goes on.
Since then, cuffed pants remain a mark of quality in bespoke tailored pants as well as off-the-rack pants. Cuffs are a stylish embellishment to a properly fitted pair of pants.
They are also a helpful tool in accentuating individual features. Cuffed pants are considered the dressier option when wearing a standard suit or odd trousers.
But, they are not to appear on black-tie tuxedo pants. Cuffs come in and out of fashion. But, they are a permanent fixture of classic men's style when worn properly. They show the wearer has literally gone the extra inch to stand out.
Cuffs are considered a step above because they require more material and needlework. This is why it is a rare feature to find in the world of ready-to-wear suits. Then the fabric is folded up again, generally by about half an inch, pressed, and then sewn.
This creates a neat, crisp hem. This is generally done in thread matching the garment. Sometimes, but not often, the hem is sewn after the first fold. A blind hem reduces the lines of sewing that normal hemming creates, and is often used on dressy pants or skirts. This is because it is not as durable as a normal hem, and so shouldn't be used on an object that will receive heavy use.
This can be done by hand, or it can use a special type of sewing machine stitch in combination with a special foot. Note: These pants had the edge of the fabric folded under and then topstitched in place — you can see the extra fabric I left to allow for this fold. You might prefer a serged edge as that will reduce bulk. If you chose to serge the edge of the fabric, skip this step. Step Fold up the hem. Step Pin in the hem allowance in place. Step Stitch the hem allowance closed with a straight stitch or blind-hem stitch.
Designer Tip: If your sewing machine has a removable plate that allows fabric to wrap around, it is easier to stitch from the inside if the pant leg as shown. Step Press. Step Turn the bottom crease up toward the right side of the pant the desired width of the cuff. Designer Tip: Notice the pink arrows in the above photo. They are pointing to the original crease marks. If you have difficulty pressing out the original creases on use a dab of water and rub the fabric with a piece of cotton or a brush.
Step Tack the cuff in place at the inseam and the outside leg seam.
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