Unfortunately we all can’t afford custom-made duds. Yet with a few snips here, some tucks there, you can create tailor-made pants in a few minutes.

But what happens when you’re in a rush—there’s no needle and thread—and, like most of us, you don’t know how to sew? Well, your pants can magically still be hemmed. How? With products like Steam-a-Seam 2 and Stitch Witchery, you don’t need to be a seamstress to get the job done.

Witness the fastest hem-job you’ve ever seen before in your life…

1. Mark the pants where you’d like them to be hemmed. If you’ve never hemmed anything before in your life, check out e-How’s measuring steps.
2. Press with an iron where they need to be hemmed. That way the creases set in.
3. Apply Steam-a-Seam around the hem, and press it with an iron. Let it cool, and peel the paper off. If the paper tears or rips, stretch the fabric.
4. Once the paper has been removed, fold up the cuff and press the fabric again.
5. If you see any creases or uneven fabric, simply pull apart the spot, straighten it out and re-press.

There’s also a Lite Steam-a-Seam 2 that offers another more flexible option for those who find the others too stiff. We hear the best way to use the lite version is to press it on the pant with your fingers then press it with the iron using no steam. When you remove the paper, press using steam.

Have no interest in the DIY aspect? Stop by an alterations shop. Pant hems generally cost anywhere from $5-$15. Typically the price will depend on the material and lining of the pant.

Have you had your tactical pants hemmed before? Is there a particular brand that requires hemming?