How To Alter Your Pant Waist

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4 жыл бұрын

This is the method used for dress pants or pants with a center back seam. Pants with a solid waistband or top-stitched back seam will require more work that is not covered in this video.
If you'd like to see a video covering that job please let me know.
I also will be answering any questions you might have!
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@awesomebroke 4 жыл бұрын

As a small guy myself this is very helpful.

@HanaKingi 16 күн бұрын

The pace of your tutorial is easy to follow and I like your sewing techniques, and the great results. Thank you so much for your skill and professional demonstrations.Very helpful.

@marinoceccotti9155 2 жыл бұрын

No, the back of the pants is all crooked. The belt line is now V-shaped. There are wrinkles on your cheeks. The bottom seam of the belt loop should be seamed under the belt piece of fabric, and the top seam of belt loop should be seamed from the inside.

@nelsonmbuguah5546 Жыл бұрын

My exact sentiments ! It turned out REALLY bad !

@wizardress Жыл бұрын

how do we fix this im going crazy

@prostheticballerina Жыл бұрын

Yes, that is because that back seam of the waistband and seat should have been opened and properly taken in. The belt loop would be removed and refit. This was lazy and poor workmanship!!!

@goodrgby Жыл бұрын

Dumbfounded by all the encouraging comments. The tailoring is god-awful, I would make a tailor pay for the repairs if they damaged a garment that bad.

@annecarson8942 11 ай бұрын

I appreciate the quest for perfection but am also very appreciative of a quick, straightforward, practical approach to taking in the waist. I like that the video isn’t very long, the machine is a home machine, the technique is practical and achievable. I’d rather that this guy keep putting out practical content than get slammed down and quit.

@ejm6122 4 жыл бұрын

My mind is permanently blown! I never knew that it was as simple as you have made it. I truly appreciate your instructional videos. Please keep them coming!

@AspiringGent 4 жыл бұрын

I say it all the time it is so easy to sew!

@ejm6122 4 жыл бұрын

@@AspiringGent I do make minor repairs with needle and thread but this tutorial for the waist of trousers seems to be a bit overwhelming for myself. I think I will leave it up to masters such as yourself.

@crashcris Жыл бұрын

Sorry, but that looked an absolutely awful way to do this task. So amateurish. Terrible.

@mauette2000 10 ай бұрын

@@crashcris I agree, the worst job of modifying pant waist I have ever seen. I wouldn't be caught dead with a botched waist on a pair of jeans much less dress pants. WOW

@dianequigley8449 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I have lost 60 lbs & am finding your videos very helpful & straightforward!

@Xpresslifetifa Жыл бұрын

Great tutorial! The demonstration was easy to follow and you make it even almost fun. I’m going to attempt this on a pair of postal uniform pants today. Wish me luck! 🍀

@carilynjurgeson6178 11 ай бұрын

Nice video to follow. I sometimes stitch in the ditch down the center under the belt loop location to tack the waistband back down. It's invisible with matching thread and even if it isn't perfect stitching or thread, the belt loop will hide it after it is reattached. I also attach 1 end of the belt loop by hand from underneath so the stitches are hidden and matching the other loops.

@67spankadelik 4 жыл бұрын

This is over my head. What could one expect to pay to have this professionally done? Thanks!

@AspiringGent 4 жыл бұрын

Blaq Byrd 281 for just the waist $15-$20

@angusmeigh5141 3 жыл бұрын

Many dry cleaners also offer a minor tailoring service as well. Or if your trousers are made of wool or cotton a cheap way to take in the waist by about an inch is to soak the waist of the trousers in boiling water.

@Mex1canPapi1 3 жыл бұрын

@@AspiringGent pricey

@fightermma 2 жыл бұрын

You could buy adjustable pants.

@jasevt1476 2 жыл бұрын

@@Mex1canPapi1 for quality craftmanship for pants you’ve paid 80-200 dollars for, no.

@tjwash5118 Жыл бұрын

The process is explained very well. So well that I’m certain I’ll never attempt this with my lack of skill. Great informative video without a lot of chatter, just the facts.

@13prey Жыл бұрын

lmao, It started and I was like yeah this is chill, and then by the time it ended I was already googling tailors near by.

@Vanity-Man 3 жыл бұрын

Wow thanks so much! Honestly I had to watch this 3 times on the first pair of pants I did and still didnt' feel like I understood it but now I've done a few of them and it's worked well! So glad to know how to do this as I bought several very nice pairs of pants just over a year ago in a sale as they were larger than what most people would buy (one convenient part of being bigger is it's often unsold stock and then gets discounted) unfortunately for the pants but fortunately for me, I've lost a lot of weight s ince then and 4" around my hips so none of them fit, but they do now! I really can't express how glad I am for this tutorial because it's saved me passing on or donating many very nice pants I didn't want to lose

@markneversleeps2915 3 жыл бұрын

*Starts laughing at the intro* yep this is what I came for

@tigergreg8 4 жыл бұрын

The first part was disappointing. 😏🤣

@AspiringGent 4 жыл бұрын

tigergreg8 😂🤣

@kbs1212 3 жыл бұрын

@Lavdasur Swami No 🤦‍♂️ they meant that he had jeans on when he put the dress pants on, which is disappointing because they wanted to see him in boxers lol chill

@FootyXShort Жыл бұрын

Ayo

@kellywhited9259 4 жыл бұрын

Dude this was SO helpful! Thank you!!👌🏻

@FiliusFidelis 3 жыл бұрын

well that looked surprisingly.. odd when you didn't put the beltloop back where you found it but put it in the middle instead :)

@flora3432 2 жыл бұрын

I just followed your instructions and it turned out great! Really like I went to a tailor. I basted it by hand first to make sure the fit was good.

@avig8334 2 жыл бұрын

Great video, many thanks .

@wangjenniferr 3 жыл бұрын

Great tutorial! Would you make a full tutorial on how to take in pants more than an inch?

@tighemanchester3276 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Louis. Informative and well thought out.

@PODMTHC 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much man

@popp-de-pop2812 3 жыл бұрын

You did a good job.

@TaraSaAustralia 3 жыл бұрын

love the tutorial

@mmodnao Жыл бұрын

I tried your technique to alter my jeans and ended up with a raincoat. Will take the time to listen to your video again when sober.

@marktindal2186 4 жыл бұрын

First machine turns up today, thanks for a confident and helpful video! Liked and subscribed

@AspiringGent 4 жыл бұрын

SparksWillFly can’t wait to hear what you do with it!

@tanjowil9743 3 жыл бұрын

You're awesome, I can do this 👍

@lucho7629 2 жыл бұрын

I've this issue with trousers, maybe should learn more about it

@raymondf3670 4 жыл бұрын

What a helpful video so much info thank you for make this video... Once more so happy that I subscribe to your channel

@AspiringGent 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback it helps with future videos!

@hackersrule1 3 жыл бұрын

Would be cool to do a video about shortening high waisted V back trousers

@jessegutierrez3649 2 жыл бұрын

TKS good idea. . I added front darts to shorted.

@navaneeth_us 4 жыл бұрын

How to get the trousers fitted and tightened in the gluteal region?

@emmanuel5123 Жыл бұрын

Great video !

@debbievidal9536 2 жыл бұрын

Your videos are very well explained. But how do you take in women's trousers that are ok on the waist but are way too big on hips and thighs? They have side pockets. Do I have to sacrifice the pockets entirely?

@SAM_R97 2 жыл бұрын

Keep up the hustle

@Sewgood58mp Ай бұрын

I always have a hard time matching the waist seam. Even if I pin and it looks good, it moves. Any suggestions

@cindygonzaga5092 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing ❤

@selfreflection2117 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@josephinebrown6631 Жыл бұрын

Thank you kindly🤍

@AliKhan-kr8zy 3 жыл бұрын

Good job sir

@nicolasmorillo5328 3 жыл бұрын

Could button or buckle side adjusters work too ?

@breytash166 Жыл бұрын

Thank u so much will u plz show how to hem the pants also

@fridaychiumia7995 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome buddy

@meldahspeight8525 11 ай бұрын

In uk they are trousers pants are underwear knickers like a handbag is a bag not a purse a purse is for keeping money in.

@anamariebautista209 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!!! 🥺💕

@AspiringGent 3 жыл бұрын

You’re most welcome!

@nawazulirfan9853 2 жыл бұрын

Mashallah well explain thank you so much

@skeith7403 Жыл бұрын

so just use the same method to make it bigger? say if i gained weight later on and want it to go back to original size or add a bit to the waist

@jaja5929 3 жыл бұрын

haha i love the beginning!

@davidph123 12 күн бұрын

I"m a size 36 and I"m looking at this cotton trouser on ebay their size 40 can they be alter

@enceladus2263 11 ай бұрын

Can this be done with chinos or is this dress pants specific?

@curiessrose 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this tutorial. Just wanted to let you know that the tiktok link I tried to click on only took me to the main site and not to your specific tiktok link.

@andrejermaine4835 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! Im new to the tailoring game so I really appreciate your videos. They are simple to understand and clear. Will be in touch if I have any questions! THANKS G!

@AspiringGent 3 жыл бұрын

Feel free to reach out directly with a text would love to answer any questions! +1 814-205-0833

@almalamers1453 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@jesusespinosa3965 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. I used this lesson to adjust all my slacks. It wasn't difficult, and I have become very proficient with my alterations. Thank you for the video.

@AspiringGent 2 жыл бұрын

You're most welcome!

@indigodino3897 Жыл бұрын

thank you so much! I needed formal pants for a school dance but when i went shopping with my parents i wasn't aloud to get ones my size as they were convinced i was going to grow, now i have pants that actually fit me!

@saimahameed124 3 жыл бұрын

Can you please tell me how can I fix my jeans I cut the hem too short I do the original hem

@jasonryan8631 4 жыл бұрын

Could you remove the belt loops and add side adjusters? Do you have such a video?

@AspiringGent 4 жыл бұрын

Jason Ryan not yet but thanks for the suggestion!

@dikshajoshi4663 2 жыл бұрын

Hi. I got pants which are big for me. They are 32 inches and I want them to be 28. All the tailors I have gone to refused to fix it for me coz it's not possible to alter 4 inches. So can you please suggest if this trick will work or is there anything else that can be done? It would mean a lot.

@jeliarra Жыл бұрын

The belt loop, don't be lazy lol. Hand sew the top loop back in place.

@tango1590 2 жыл бұрын

You were doing really good till the last belt loop...I would've put it back where it was..and hand sewn it which would've only taken 2 min tops..other than that you did good...thxs for sharing

@zangle09 3 жыл бұрын

Do you recommend letting the waist and seat out on a pair of pants or go up a size and take in? Thanks.

@robertmilo5203 2 жыл бұрын

My gut feeling is taking in a larger pair of trousers by one size is easier and less risky. But I just bought a bunch of vintage tailor made trousers from a thrift shop all apparently made by the same tailor yet with different wait sizes. One pair was much too small for me but they were cheap so I bought them anyway. I just expanded them to the *maximum* that the seam allowance would allow, and that worked. They are snug, but they fit. I feared a big change would throw off the lay of the trouser but they seem fine. I wondered if the old crease or stitch line would show on the expanded seat, but they all steamed out and you can't see them. This was a thick high quality Marzotto wool fabric. Other fabrics might vary. I had a different vintage pair, also bought cheap, and I slimmed them once but did not want to go down too many sizes... but it wasn't enough so I slimmed them again. I should have gone in tight in the first place. I thought it would be too slim and throw off the lay across the seat but it worked fine. I had the most trouble with the belt loops as the fabric was thick. I first machine sewed them but the stitch didn't hold and when I put on my belt the top of the loop popped off (admittedly that was my first ever trouser alteration). When I re-did those trousers, using the sewing machine I hand cranked all the stitches to get the loop back on. I had also tried hand stitching but that was way too hard.

@alexpadillayt Жыл бұрын

Question is there a way to make a size 36 pants to a size 32 I lost that much weight and I'm wondering if there's a way or just get rid of the pants thank you 💯

@zdflores 3 жыл бұрын

I bought 3 suits prior to my career starting. Because of the career’s very active and I been working out more. My pants was 38 and I am now a 30. And I ended up buying more pants but those 3 pants of 38 were my favorite. Will that be able to alter 8 inches?

@iss8504 2 жыл бұрын

My question too

@edwink1467 2 жыл бұрын

That seems a bit much. A 38 to 30 would give you 8 inches of material bunched up on top of each other in the back. You will also need to take in the thigh and leg areas or else you will have a fitted waist and awkwardly huge pants. This is going to cost you quite a lot of money, so unless those costed several hundred dollars a pair, I wouldn’t bother.

@clothingalterations Жыл бұрын

Grreat tutorial

@darwinortiz6394 3 жыл бұрын

Good advice. Thanks for sharing.

@akhterjakhro8552 4 жыл бұрын

Make a video on how to resize ur jeans

@elphiena 3 жыл бұрын

Everything seemed straightforward till I started, now I wish I could ask you questions.

@AspiringGent 3 жыл бұрын

Feel free to ask! Text +18142050833

@jayacandran 3 жыл бұрын

You can text me 919500043523

@Monalisha_chasa 2 жыл бұрын

The intro was too cute lol

@serranoathome 4 жыл бұрын

good stuff man, thanks

@buddy77587 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome

@drughere2677 4 жыл бұрын

what about back rise

@7Roeth Жыл бұрын

Simple and easy? I have no clue what just occurred.

@savitakamble9762 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you ☺️🙏

@AspiringGent 2 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome 😊

@TheElectronicDilettante Жыл бұрын

Nice. Fast and to the point. Don’t listen to the haters that say it’s crooked or you used the wrong colored thread. The quality of the finished product is up the one doing the job. Thanks, huge help.

@hareem1929 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. You explained it so nicely it was really easy to fix

@michellebelarmino9576 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, I just found out your channel and subscribed 😊 Can I ask a favor, kindly do on how to remove the pleats in men's trouser. This will help me a lot for I'm not good in altering. Thank you very much in advance.

@AspiringGent 2 жыл бұрын

Why not keep them? Pleats are the best!

@jasperdelorino4140 3 жыл бұрын

idk if this is a silly question but can you buy just the trouser on suit stores? apologize for the lack of knowledge

@Macatho 2 жыл бұрын

In most stores you can buy different size jacket and trousers.

@tonyd287 3 жыл бұрын

I like it

@kenb2018 Жыл бұрын

Y problem is my pants is either over or under of it fits my waist a little it keeps falling I think my body is a odd shape

@MrJohnthefarmer 2 жыл бұрын

Nice! I'm going to tackle making my size 38 work pants into size 36. There is no seem on the waistband so I'm guessing I will cut it nice and straight with scissors and make a seem?

@AspiringGent 2 жыл бұрын

yes exactly.

@MrJohnthefarmer 2 жыл бұрын

@@AspiringGent haven't tackled my 38s yet but did my size 40s and impressed myself no end. Thanks

@MelB868 2 жыл бұрын

I have some soft pants but the waist needs to be bigger maybe I should just get a size up they make marks on me how can I make them bigger

@AspiringGent 2 жыл бұрын

Getting bigger and taking in is the best. But here is an updated video on letting out and taking in. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ma16p5eIy5fVmHk.html

@joescheller6680 Жыл бұрын

Was wondering why couldn't use a heavy clothing clamp to do same thing just fold it to your desired size and clasp it down as if it was sewn

@lucahahne2860 Жыл бұрын

Really like the pants! Where did u buy them from??

@AspiringGent Жыл бұрын

Thrift store

@mokuho 2 жыл бұрын

Question: How high does the pants fit? on the hip, below the hip? above the hip?

@AspiringGent 2 жыл бұрын

Above the hip

@varsityhousetv4557 2 жыл бұрын

When you’re marking to take it in, half an inch from WHAT seam?

@AspiringGent Жыл бұрын

can you post a time stamp on the video where I'm talking about this?

@shahilyt7895 2 жыл бұрын

Name of the pants please is that high rise

@yezhiaelyz3844 3 жыл бұрын

i have a problem. mine perfectly fits on my waist, legs and thighs, but when i take a sit, there's always this baggy air in the stomach area ;-; what should i do lmao

@AspiringGent 3 жыл бұрын

zyle kim if your pants are High waisted there isn’t much that can be done. But if you are get lots of air pockets they might still be a but loose

@80RedRock 2 жыл бұрын

First off: great content. Pro tip: Use a limiter and compressor on your audio to make it more consistent and louder. Invest in a lapel mic or a quality shotgun mic that picks up your sound better. I'm an audiophile who does this for a living and would charge hundreds for this advice. This might get lost in the frey, but I still felt the need to try and help since I found value in your tutorial. Thank you.

@HustlerJerbear 3 жыл бұрын

I bought some jogging pants (polyester/cotton mixed material) from a Gucci store last week. The waist is too big and the length is too long. The store manager said they can alter the pants for me for free. Should I trust them to do it? I’m worried the altering will damage the pants and make them not look original anymore. I don’t people to be able to tell that they’ve been altered either.

@kbs1212 3 жыл бұрын

Doesn’t matter what other people think. Let go of that mentality bro. Besides, it’s being altered at the official store so it’s as genuine of an alteration as you can get. Go for it! 👍🏼

@MelB868 2 жыл бұрын

Maybe you should of gotten a smaller size

@HustlerJerbear 2 жыл бұрын

@@MelB868 They were all sold out of smaller sizes

@subramanyamimadduri7508 4 ай бұрын

Show us how to loosen the waist by one or two inches please

@valgerdurvilbergsdottir8571 2 жыл бұрын

My tailor didn’t take in the waist as much as he was supposed to bc of the “weight fluctuation thing” but the thing is THEY STILL DON’T FIT :) too big still..it’s been a week, should I take them back and have them re-made :/ and my weight does not fluctuate that much, and it it does, I buy new pants! I want the pants that I wear now to FIT ME NOW, is that too much to ask? I’m kinda wanting to buy a sowing machine and learn to do it myself..

@AspiringGent 2 жыл бұрын

Unless you're spending big $$$ everything should be fit for you now not the future. Send them to me i'll get it done! 👍🏻

@000MACK000 Жыл бұрын

I have an odd waistline 38 waist is too tight 40 waist is too big what are my options besides a belt.

@AspiringGent Жыл бұрын

Get the 40 tailored!

@KyoukoHeart 3 жыл бұрын

Can the exact same process be used for a pair of scrubs that have an elastic waistband? Please help.

@AspiringGent 3 жыл бұрын

100% there are better more professional ways of doing it but defiantly will work in a pinch.

@KyoukoHeart 3 жыл бұрын

@@AspiringGent thank you!

@hafsaaleem5688 4 жыл бұрын

I’m really confused about the waistband part. I need to take in the waist of trousers but the waist band is really thick material so I need to separate the waistband but I don’t know how to

@hafsaaleem5688 4 жыл бұрын

It also has a top stitched back-seam like you mentioned in the description a video on that would be really helpful

@AspiringGent 4 жыл бұрын

Are they a Jean?

@whatisskool 4 жыл бұрын

Can you please teach how to blind hem

@AspiringGent 4 жыл бұрын

I have a hand stitching one. Would you like to see it on the machine?

@Sewgood58mp Жыл бұрын

Help. I can’t line up the waist seams. Must have done it 20 times and it’s off. Any suggestions

@clothingalterations Жыл бұрын

My idea is pin them together then sew cross the pin. Or catch them together by 2 fingers then sew.

@strangelove3765 10 ай бұрын

Good

@zenlotus8696 Жыл бұрын

How do i extend wait with no pleats or any extra cloth inside?

@AspiringGent Жыл бұрын

I think you might be out of options on that one. Unless you just move the button.

@lisbethdc 3 жыл бұрын

I did think he was going to take his pants off. I was nervous.

@teenoso4069 3 жыл бұрын

Ive dropped from a 34" to a 30" waist - would that be too much to take in and yet keep some proportion in tact?

@MajimeTV 3 жыл бұрын

you have to alter the seat of the pants as well. Might be easier to take it in from the side seams.

@alisa_and_pup 2 жыл бұрын

@@MajimeTV could you do a little from each? I have to drop 3 inches and I was considering just doing an inch from each side and one from the back. Does this sound ridiculous? Or possibly ok?

@MajimeTV 2 жыл бұрын

@@alisa_and_pup I tried doing that but it will not work. Only pull in the sides unless you are taking the whole pants/skirt apart

@alisa_and_pup 2 жыл бұрын

@@MajimeTV thank you 🥰

@sunflower6434 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for that. I’ve lost a little bit of weight and my pants are lose, and as soon as I add my car keys or phone in my pocket, they feel like they are going to slip off. It’s actually easier if you put them on inside out, after you unpick the waistband and mark them that way, or pin it to your liking…. The tacking of the waistband threw me off, but the rest looked easy.