Your voice is so easy to listen to and understand. You never sound condescending- just helpful.

I appreciate so much that you let us see the entirety of the alteration with no fast forward clips. Makes it so much easier to try and learn how to do this myself 😊

I had no idea I was taking a master class when I started this tutorial, wow! This is the most comprehensive waist alteration I've seen on KZfaq. I messed up the rear seam about 20 times, and almost threw my machine out the window, but I kept on. Lots of self doubt, broken threads and poor measurements, yet I couldn't stop. Towards the end it all started coming together and it felt like magic. My rear seam is nothing like the demo (how does she do that), and things are mostly straight, but I gave one of my old favorite shorts a new life, and I'm really proud of my work :) I learned so much, and it was great practice. Thanks so much for the help!

When you're undoing the seam, instead of putting the pointy, sharp end inside the seam so slide down, use the end with the red blob on it. It's there specifically for this job - it prevents the point from slicing into the fabric and allows you to rip through several stitiches at a time. :)

There is no accounting for an amazing sewing machine to make the job so enjoyable. 🇨🇦

genuinely better than my fashion school demos I can't believe how well this is explained and filmed. thank you :)

Great video! I love the sound the machine makes and your voice is so kind. As if Bob Ross had a tailoring KZfaq channel. Thank you❤️

I have seen several tutorials on how to do this, and yours is by far my FAVORITE!!!!!! So easy to understand and I love how you go into detail through every single step. Thank you !

Just came across your tutorial. Thank you. You're an angel. My husband has cancer and has lost a lot of weight. Especially from his butt 😄 bless him. I followed your tutorial and managed to make his jeans fit much better. I am very grateful. Wonderful, easy to follow, professional tutorial. Thank you again. ❤❤

This is incredible! I want to go buy a second- hand cheap jean to practice this!

I had to watch your videos about 4 or 5 times I finally got it you was a wonderful help for me thanks

Using a hammer to flatten those heavy seams before stitching will help with the sewing. Also I double my thread, lengthen the stitch length to better match the look of manufacturer stitches.

Always wondered how to do this, especially lately. Getting older, shrinking, limited budget, need to take in garmets. Thanks so much.

I am extremely impressed with your patience during the video. As someone else said “this really was a master class” in alterations. I like the way you showed everything you did. You didn’t start something and then stop the video and show the results. Where there was a small area that didn’t match exactly but you showed how to correct it and everyone learned that we can all make little mistakes but we can fix them too. In sewing, I’ve found that patience is one of the biggest asset to have in learning to see. I have been sewing since I was in 7th grade when you had to take Home Economics and learned to see. I was anxious to learn because my mother made all our dresses for my sister and I when we were small. Yes I’m old enough to have worn dresses made of chicken feed sacks and they were beautiful. My mother was an excellent seamstress and made not only our clothes but her own as well. Never change how you do your video’s because they are the best I’ve ever seen. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge. ❤😘😘

OMG I did it!!!!! Well, I did it with you! After very frustrating attempts before (with other tutorials), I swore I'd never take in a jeans waist again. But as I type I'm sitting comfortably in perfectly altered skinny jeans! Onto the next ill-fitting pair with renewed confidence. YOU ARE AWESOME!!

Thank you for talking thru the tutorial rather than just showing a picture and steps :) very helpful! Thanks!!!

I think I just discovered a new way to unwind and relax . Your professionalism and calm voice is a game changer . Thank you .

I am so glad to see this. I thought I would have to recreate the flat fell seam, I never thought of serging the raw edge and then just imitating the look of a flat fell seam. My alteration chore will be easier than I thought! On some of my pants, a feature I really prefer is having two belt loops at the back waist, just to each side of the center seam. It holds the belt in place much better than just one center back belt loop, and is much easier to attach the belt loops without being on top of the center seam. If there is extra fabric from raising the hem, I will make an extra belt loop and sew the pair beside the center back seam.

Great video from start to finish. I LOL when you tilted your head to virtually fit the pixelated sunglasses. In fact you ticked all the boxes, even having the sewing machine in the background in your piece-to-camera. Excellent film-making 👏👏👏

It's pure pleasure to watch a professional do a beautiful alteration, while explaining every step in such detail. Your confidence and patience are inspiring. I'm going to look for your other videos. Thank you!

E X C E L L E N T tutorial! Sweet voice Beautiful hands Lovely lesson Thank you!

Just lovely! I absolutely admire and respect your ability. Here's hoping my 2000's Kenmore is up for the task! lol

Wow what a excellent tutorial. All my pants need this even new ones. THANKYOU SO much. SO clear

The best video I´ve ever seen about trousers adjustment in the waist!! Thank you so much!

You're voice is so soothing. I could listen to you tailor clothes all day.

Exactly what I was looking for. Professional sewing and an amazing tutorial. You can see and understand every detail of it. Perfect!

Great tutorial! One thing I would mention about denim though...please pre-wash your jeans before having fitting and alterations done. New denim tends to shrink quite a bit on the first washing and altering before a wash and dry could leave you with a too small garment after it's eventually washed. I always tell clients to wash and dry the Jean's first to take care of the initial shrinkage.

Hands down the best how to and most professinal looking finsih. I will be following this, this afternoon to fix a bunch of jeans that don't fit at the waist. So wish KZfaq allowed you to add pictures so you could see - just how useful the tutorial is!

Must add it is a wonderfully comprehensive sewing video.

definitely a super video. Clear images, even clearer commentary. THANK YOU!!

I'm a diy beginner type sewer. Basics. I needed to take up my sons shorts. On mine, I would have just thrown a dart in somewhere and not worried about a wrinkle. But he's picky. THANK YOU!! I watched numerous videos until I found yours. By far the most patient and detailed instructing. My only issue is there is only one side to the waist band. The back fabric is the other waist band. (If that makes any sense.) But I'm guessing the same technique will work. Just a bit different. At worst, I'll buy him a new pair. Lol. But he has 5. Weight loss. Your wonderful❣️ I will check out other videos too.

Wow; you demonstrated and explained the process so clearly with such a pleasant cadence - impeccable presentation! Thank-you

here's a tip on how to correctly use the seam ripper with the red ball: "What is the red ball for on a seam ripper? The red ball is meant to go down towards the inside of your project. The ball protects the fabric and allows you to smoothly slide the seam ripper through the stitches. If you place the pointed edge down towards the fabric it can get caught and rip the fabric. The sharp edge should go up and away from the fabric. Jan 6, 2021

What a great tutorial! As someone mentioned already, it's like a masterclass. Thank you!

This is one of the best tutorials I have ever used. I looked at other tutorials for taking in a waist band, but none had the clear video and very clear verbal instructions that your does. I love it! I was able to take in my jeans waistband on the first try! And the finished product looks so fantastic. I have a very small waist and new pants always gap at my waist. In the past I have brought clothes to a tailor to fix this. But never again!! You have saved me money and upped my confidence in sewing skills. Keep up the good work!

Thank you! GREAT video!!! You are an excellent teacher!!! Bravo!!! ❤

Wow ! Just beautiful! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 And, you explained everything so simply , you definitely have a gift! Thank you so much ❤️

Thank you so much, I’ve tried for years to do this and now maybe, just maybe, I can do it. Your instructions were so understanding and clear, once again thank you! 🥰🥰

I have used this method for years. The bonus is an enhanced, lifted butt look from the new pocket placement.

what a fabulous teacher you are! This was amazingly helpful and instructive. Thank you!

Fantastic tutorial, excellent tutorial! You make me realize why paying a good tailor is so worth it when the job overwhelms me or I don't have the time. Thanks so much for providing this very valuable learning experience!

Love this video. Your instructions as you sew and taking time to explain each stitch and cut is superb. This is such a professional alteration Thank you so much for sharing.

Thank you so much for this tutorial. I need to do this to nearly all of my jeans. For me, if the waist fits, it too small in the butt, and vice versa. Thank you!!!

Precise and accurate tutorial with matching gentle voice! Thanks for sharing!

Wow! This was a very professional presentation! Your sewing techniques were extremely well done! This is a great tutorial for anyone that wants to also do a great job on their alterations!!

This video is making me want to try a waist alterations on jeans again! I've tried 2-3 times in the past, using previous videos, and was super disappointed with the process and results. Thank you for showing that bit where it wasn't perfectly flat on your first try!!

Wow! This is great! It takes more time your way but the results are fabulous! Thank you

I can’t thank you enough. My daughter came home today with vintage jeans that needed this adjustment. Followed your really helpful explanation and I have achieved an entirely professional finish! So happy. Thank you x

Very great tutorial! I’m inexperienced at tailoring and garment sewing but my jeans turned out very nice. I don’t have a serger and so I just used a zigzag stitch for that part. I also had to trim out some excess fabric in the waistbands at the end and flatten the seams down with a hammer, but that worked just fine. I didn’t have the high expectation of actually wearing these jeans afterwards due to the learning curve but am pleased to say I very much can wear them. They fit my waist perfectly now and they look darn cute!! Thank you for your clear instructions. I’m so happy to have found your videos.

Great explanation, calm clear voice. Precise. Patient. Detailed where needed. Not to mention Beautiful fingers !

I didn’t know how much I needed this video. You are a wonderful teacher!

I want a machine that can sew through that many layers of denim so effortlessly. That is impressive!

Explicit verbal technique/instructions and your sewing straight lines look Excellent, job well done! Kudos to you! I had learned to alter my jeans 3 years ago from watching a video from a guy that used the same technique. Again, your jeans well done inside and outside! Thank you!

Great video! I am about to take up a waist now. Perfect timing for this video

Well now, isn't this my lucky day! Just scrolling youtube I came across this video. I have recently lost 20kg and my denims need taking in. Thank you for a very informative tutorial. Your calm voice makes me want to jump right in. 🌹🐝🇿🇦

I'm excited to see this video bc it is crazy, crazy helpful! And, I hope you are aware of your gift for instruction. Not everyone is able to convey with clarity as you do. Thank you for posting this. I cannot wait to attempt my next waist alteration on my own! 🙃 (I Hope I'm this excited when I'm knee deep in it at my sewing machine.) 😂

Mluch appreciated for the video. I just took in my jeans legs but the waist I knew took more detail in taking in. Now can finish off my jeans properly! Thank you!

Excellent instruction. You have the gift of teaching so that the actions are easily understood. Believe it or not that's rare. Thank you.

i love the way you explain things, like the feeling besides the basics it sounds much calming and easy to try. thank you! great tutorial!

This is a real problem for me. Thank you so much for addressing this! Your channel came in my you tube suggestions. I was so excited ! Great, useful, and wonderful content. I have a love for clothing design but lack any formal training, and am totally intimidated by the sewing machine. Any help, is a huge help to me. So, Thank You Soooooooooo much ! Liked and subscribed. ❤️🙏

I just stumbled on your channel and I love your voice. I love how calm you are and methodical and I especially love that you don't have annoying music playing in the background. Thank you so much I have subscribed to your channel.

I've done this many times, but never with a real knowledge of HOW to make it smooth and almost impossible to see. I've always counted on wearing a shirt out over the waist to hide the rough alteration! Thank you for this professional tutorial. I loved watching your hands (so beautifully manicured!) and listening to your voice (so positive) and learning the correct way to take in a pair of pants at the waist. LOVELY!!!!!

I have seen many sewing videos but this one is by far the best as she takes you through slowly step by step so you can learn by actually watching and altering at the same time! Good job!

Although, the technique of blending gradually will always look nice, as the daughter of an old time tailor and a seamstress, I'd like to share that the way my parents got the angle of how far to take in was always measured on the client, as some clients are more rounded than others and the angle will not always be exactly the same.

just wanted to thank you for the extremely clear video on shortening suit jacket sleeves. Most of my customer who need this are men. On non-working buttons, this works perfectly. Working buttonholes I prefer to shorten from the shoulder if there is enough room in the bicep area. Your instructions are so clear and I really appreciate the time you took to make the video. I am definitely subscribing!

Your directions were very easy for a bigger to follow, thank you.

Amazing alteration. Jeans are so difficult to alter your vid made it easy to understand. Thank you

Thank you for the tutorial. I followed you step by step and altered a pair of khaki pants. They came out very nicely. A 9 out of 10.

Thank you! I have a pair of pants that I want to take in at the waist, and I was trying to imagine how I would do this. Learning that you cut 6" down from the waist (or halfway down the pocket) helps me understand how you can make it look more natural by angling down. It's also helpful to see how you merge with the seam that is doubled over near the seat.

thank you sooooo much! my handcrafting teacher was always delighted to let me know, than i was the most untalented student that ever entered her classroom. with your help i was able to take in the waist of my Jeans! you healed my trauma, god bless you

You do such an excellent job at explaining every step, which made my pants turn out PERFECT. Thank you!!

One of the best tutorial. Thank you so much❤️

Amazing! Your directions are so clear thank you

Amazing video - thanks so much. So easy to follow even for a complete beginner!

Amazing demonstation. Very clear and precise

Thank you , thank you!!! I just completed 6 pairs of jeans using your method. 😍😍😍🙏🏽🥰🦋😘

Thank you so much for this amazingly thorough explanation!!

Thank you this is an awesome video; I have been sewing for years but never felt I could do a jeans waistband removal and alteration but I did ! Thanks

This was so amazing and helpful!!!!!!!!!!! You made sense and showed everything so clearly!!!! Thank You!!!!!!!!!!!!

First video of yours I've come across. Subscribed. I tend to just put tucks in the waistband but I think I'm going to take the extra time and do it right without the bulk next time I need to do this. Thanks for the video.

Excellent instructions and camera work!!

Nice. Easy to understand. Makes it look like something achievable

I am impressed by your skill! You made it seem so easy! Thank you!

What a great alteration I’ve been looking for ages to find how to alter my cord skirt 😅thank you 😊

Your video is so informative and interesting! Thank you! 💕 Kim

I appreciated the manner in which you explained each step . I have never tailored anything, just did home garment construction , and repairs . Many repairs on denim, as we lived on our farm , and husband and two sons were rough on work clothes . They never wore those clothes in school , so just work Jeans needed repairs . Thankfully the daughter never needed repairs ! What size machine needle did you use ? I use a Singer . One son lives with his family on the farm , and I do the repairs on his work pants . I caught myself clenching my teeth , so obviously my brain remembers repairs” back in the day “ ! Thank you !

Holy cow. I am a pretty decent seamstress but you take the cake! Great skills, perfect audio and video. Well done!

This was super easy to understand and follow, thank you

What a brilliant tutorial thank you I have some jeans to take in and I will be following your method.❤

Thank you. You make it look so easy 😊 I think It will take me a few practices before I can work on a actual garment 🤭

Amazing work!! Thank you for the details!

Thank you, excellent teaching .now I can alter my pants .So appreciate this

Just what I needed and so clear. THANKS!! Subbed.

The red ball on the seam ripper should be pointed down into the seam when you’re ripping it and it’ll slide right through it and it won’t cut the fabric not sure if you were aware of that

When I worked with a lady learning alterations, she kept a wooden hammer to pound the heavy seams flat. It really made a difference and didn’t mark the garment like a metal hammer would.

thanks for this video. v helpful for me as I am taking in the waist for my hubby's bermudas.

Amazing! Thank you for this instruction.

Excellent video -- thank you for sharing your expertise!!

Excellent instruction. Learned alot. Will try this .

Great job! Thanks for a very informative tutorial!