How to make your jeans BIGGER: Step-by-step

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  • Опубликовано: 27 ноя 2024

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  • @Donna-cc1kt
    @Donna-cc1kt 3 года назад +415

    You my lady are the patron saint of patience. I could lose the weight before I ever finished such a job.

  • @Captain.Spaghetti
    @Captain.Spaghetti 3 года назад +60

    I am so impressed! I've been sewing and altering clothes for 15 plus years and I think this is the first time that I've ever seen the idea of putting the waistband extension on the back center as opposed to the side seam. It makes it look so intentional and crisp!
    Love the idea and I'm looking forward to putting this in my bag of tricks 💖💖💖

    • @DowntownTailoring
      @DowntownTailoring  3 года назад +4

      Thank you so much Andi, such nice words! I also love the result. Let me know how it goes, cheers!

    • @fritula6200
      @fritula6200 3 года назад

      The way is more difficult, l would do it like you do it, l would not have the courage to do it as in video.

    • @mozu517
      @mozu517 3 года назад

      Yes, I prefer cutting and adding fabric to the back rather than the sides.

  • @Brandi62
    @Brandi62 Год назад +6

    What a cute way of enlarging the waist on jeans. I love how you added the pink, striped fabric at the waistband and the pocket so it appears they were made that way to begin with. Love it!

  • @marathonfortruth4768
    @marathonfortruth4768 2 года назад +5

    Glad I found this. Got to enlarge my husband’s several pairs of too small pants. By 4 inches. Whew. Love the center back waistband cut. Looks less conspicuous than on the side, the method I was doing until now. Thank you Ma’am! You are inspirational!

  • @faithfultita1585
    @faithfultita1585 3 года назад +47

    I can sew and fix anything, but this pants has to be HOLY, and belongs to my granddaughter for me to do what you did!! Great job!!!💐

  • @nicolalang5603
    @nicolalang5603 3 года назад +20

    You've got such a gentle manner and lovely accent, this is like ASMR tailoring! 🥰

  • @Hannah-kf1fx
    @Hannah-kf1fx 3 года назад +42

    Thank you for this wonderful tutorial! I'm excited to give this a try. All the alterations I've seen for making pants bigger end up looking like maternity wear, but not this one! It looks so great!

  • @vinodhakirba8527
    @vinodhakirba8527 2 года назад +2

    i couldn't stop watching your video because of how wonderful your voice is! i don't even need to fix any pants! i absolutely LOVE the care and attention with which you did the whole thing, from removing the seams to the very end! You've inspired me to fix my clothes that don't fit perfectly. THANK YOU!

    • @DowntownTailoring
      @DowntownTailoring  2 года назад +1

      Thanks so much for your nice words. You are so kind 💕

  • @Craellish
    @Craellish 3 года назад +3

    THE most seamless and flawless alteration I have ever seen! Well done! *runs to the closet to copy*

  • @lindadechow3703
    @lindadechow3703 3 года назад +16

    Very nice! You have a lot of talent. Looks like it was made this way.

  • @susanbuck1327
    @susanbuck1327 3 года назад +2

    Fantastic job. I am new to your channel. I have been sewing for over 50 years but I learned so new techniques. Thank you so much.

  • @yvettedaniels2145
    @yvettedaniels2145 3 года назад +3

    Excellent tutorial. YOU are hands down the Queen of stitches

  • @hawaiidls
    @hawaiidls 3 года назад

    Growing up, I always watched my mother open a seam with a razor also! I loved watching and listening to you . Looking forward to more videos!

  • @pamelagahan5601
    @pamelagahan5601 3 года назад +5

    Learning from you is easy because you explain things that simple people like me can understand. I love your videos. Thank you 💞

  • @Elizbethhhh
    @Elizbethhhh 3 года назад +41

    This is way to hard for me lol but I just kept watching bc it’s was very interesting! love your personality, keep up the wonderful work ♥️

  • @JanetChristophersen
    @JanetChristophersen 9 месяцев назад

    The pink fabric looks great, and the little trim on the pocket is perfect. Thank you for the carefully detailed video.

  • @cjeriaf
    @cjeriaf 3 года назад

    I have found very few sewing videos I don't get bored with. Yours is ome of them. You make it really interesting!

  • @bernadettepierre7935
    @bernadettepierre7935 2 года назад

    Wow!! Lady....this is by far the best tutorial I have ever seen for this purpose....thank you!!

  • @NiecyRose
    @NiecyRose 3 года назад +21

    This sewing tutorial is outstanding. I’m going to try it with some Kaffe Fassett fabric on a pair of Levi’s. Thank you!

    • @DowntownTailoring
      @DowntownTailoring  3 года назад +2

      I love Kaffe Fassett designs. Your pants will look amazing!

  • @sandramyer7081
    @sandramyer7081 3 года назад +4

    I enjoyed and starting to learn the alterations; I'm slow to relearn and watch it again and your instructions are great! Thank you! Never kbew hiw to do this!🌸👏🏻

  • @jeantaylor9440
    @jeantaylor9440 3 года назад +37

    Do you think that you could inset a piece of fabric all the way down and maybe even make a wider bottom, as to update skinny jeans to a wider leg?

    • @DowntownTailoring
      @DowntownTailoring  3 года назад +30

      Yes! I'm working on a video with exactly this alteration. I'll tag you when it's up! 🙂

    • @thegreatgoddess9149
      @thegreatgoddess9149 3 года назад

      Yes I want to make this alteration too!

    • @buzoff4642
      @buzoff4642 3 года назад +2

      I've done that to a pair of black Levi's that shrunk tremendously the first month I owned them. I used a printed strip of stretch jean fabric from Joann's. Much to my surprise, men comment "Nice pants!", in the grocery store. Had I seen this video before doing them, I'd have done a much better job on the waistband. C'est la vie.

    • @princesslehaha
      @princesslehaha 3 года назад +1

      @@DowntownTailoring can you please tag me also on that video? My jeans magically shrunk during Covid. Has nothing to do with the chocolate...

    • @DowntownTailoring
      @DowntownTailoring  3 года назад +2

      @princesslehaha That’s the link!
      Transforming Skinny Jeans Into Cool Straight Jeans! (& how to easily open jeans' seams)
      Sorry, this is the link:
      ruclips.net/video/1Ah8CByz1m0/видео.html

  • @sharon7382
    @sharon7382 3 года назад +25

    I’m just a beginner but I love your videos!! Thank you so much for doing them One day I’ll have the skill to give these ideas a try!

  • @teresahaven9222
    @teresahaven9222 3 года назад +1

    I just subscribed!! Over the past 2 years I have gained weight. I have so many cute jeans I can no longer wear. I am excited to see a way I can again wear my cutest jeans. I always keep any jeans that the family are done with. I will probably use that to extend the jeans.

  • @samumadderstein7294
    @samumadderstein7294 3 года назад +2

    Wow! Love the way the jeans looks in the end!

  • @DS-ky9dl
    @DS-ky9dl 2 года назад +3

    I love your style...you are very talented and make the projects seem very possible for those of us who are not so talented! Looks great, but I would have given up long ago. Great work!

  • @veemercer1698
    @veemercer1698 3 года назад +1

    Wow! Excellent job! You are VERY talented.

  • @peepers4763
    @peepers4763 Год назад

    Always enjoyable to watch the skill and techniques. It is a pleasure to like, comment and tell others…

  • @missmayflower
    @missmayflower 3 года назад +1

    Fantastic job on the alterations, excellent instructions and great job on the video as well. I need to explore your channel now.

  • @peachy5able
    @peachy5able 3 года назад +14

    "You don't know how crazy I get when I lose them" LMAO, I can so relate to this! I swear I spend half the time looking for things.

    • @hislittlemrs.9235
      @hislittlemrs.9235 3 года назад

      That was my favorite part😆, it's so extremely relatable. Crazy frustrating to find its under your foot, or worse pinned to your shirt so you WONT lose it.
      Yep....this is me😳

    • @alliedomo4950
      @alliedomo4950 3 года назад

      Lol I saw this comment as she was saying it 😊

  • @kathrynperry6339
    @kathrynperry6339 2 года назад

    I really enjoyed how easily you shared the Information. By far one of the better ones that I have watched.

  • @maggiemojica1057
    @maggiemojica1057 3 года назад +4

    Great job! And I love that factory sewing machine. My mom had one of those

    • @MariaLopez-hc2nm
      @MariaLopez-hc2nm 3 года назад +2

      Yes..it's heavy duty. My machine will probably break with the thickness of the denim.

  • @hellohayels
    @hellohayels 3 года назад +15

    working on altering my jeans at the same time as your video... measuring the waist, 4inches. Me too! is this a club now?

  • @freshly12andannoyingannoyi13
    @freshly12andannoyingannoyi13 2 года назад

    I’ve been working on taking in 8 inches off of jeans at the waist from one of your other videos, abut I accidentally cut too much from the waist band and I was so devastated. Thank you so much for this video

  • @erikafroehlich7791
    @erikafroehlich7791 3 года назад +4

    Gorgeous! So well done. I also really love the sleeves of your top in the video!! Right now looking for some chiffon material. Thanks for the inspiration!

  • @happeedaze1
    @happeedaze1 3 года назад +2

    Wow! Great job! They are so pretty and such clean sewing lines...love it!

    • @DowntownTailoring
      @DowntownTailoring  3 года назад

      That’s so kind, thank you!!

    • @happeedaze1
      @happeedaze1 3 года назад

      @@DowntownTailoring you are very welcome. I'm going to try it on a test pants before I try on my jeans. I'll following you now. Have a great day.😁

  • @desierralima1579
    @desierralima1579 2 года назад

    Greetings from Indonesia.. I have just watched your tutoring thoroughly on my tv, I enjoyed very much. I love sewing, but I don't think I have enough patience to do like you do. I love the way you tutor in your videos, that's why I subscribed the moment I found your channel. I will look through all your channel & will be looking fwd for the new ones.

    • @DowntownTailoring
      @DowntownTailoring  2 года назад

      Thanks so much 🥰 Welcome to our sewing community!

  • @tineejohnston9737
    @tineejohnston9737 2 года назад

    You’re very very good at what you do and loving your blogs, I’ve lost count on how many times I’ve repeat watching your blogs lol ❤️❤️❤️

  • @anakonda3035
    @anakonda3035 Год назад +1

    Fantastic and it looks very unique - I bet she will get lots of questions where she got those jeans! :) And you are right - there is always some jean fabric we can salvage. I have cut many jeans pants to make shorts and we have all the leftovers! :) I will save my son's jeans. Thank you so very much!

  • @nicolestelzer3436
    @nicolestelzer3436 2 года назад +3

    I have always struggled with the top of the insert to lay properly. Your detailed instructions are invaluable to the rest of us self taught seamstresses.

  • @ElisandeWalters
    @ElisandeWalters 2 года назад +1

    this was a GREAT video, both the visual and the talking part, you totally walked me through everything that might give me anxiety to try this out. perfect 10/10 and follow

    • @DowntownTailoring
      @DowntownTailoring  2 года назад

      Thanks so much! Welcome to our sewing community 🙃

  • @roselucht4583
    @roselucht4583 3 года назад

    I love how you show details! I could watch a show while doing this.

  • @joannecepeda2326
    @joannecepeda2326 2 года назад

    The best technique I’ve seen on RUclips. ❤

  • @lynettecockburn332
    @lynettecockburn332 3 года назад +1

    Wow, you are such an alteration expert! I subscribed immediately x

  • @นีรลักษณ์ศิริเทียนทอง

    You make it so clear and easy to follow and to understand. Thank you 🙏

  • @dianadaniel3441
    @dianadaniel3441 4 месяца назад

    Love your channel! You are so patient in teaching these techniques. Thank you!

  • @fibienn250
    @fibienn250 3 года назад +3

    I’ve always disliked altering jeans but I now feel inspired to give it another go. Thank you 🤩

    • @DowntownTailoring
      @DowntownTailoring  3 года назад +2

      I'm so glad to hear! You got it! Use your 18 needles!

    • @fibienn250
      @fibienn250 3 года назад +1

      @@DowntownTailoring i will. Thank you 😁

  • @yolandadicostanzo1347
    @yolandadicostanzo1347 3 года назад +2

    Wonderful video. I have gained the quarantine 15. This will be perfect. Would love to see the video of using another pair of jeans too. Thank you for taking the time to share this video.

    • @DowntownTailoring
      @DowntownTailoring  3 года назад +1

      You’re not alone haha! Thank you, I really hope to make another one!

  • @pamalawyerick2004
    @pamalawyerick2004 2 года назад

    LOVE IT! SUCH DETAIL WORK! YOU COULD CHARGE PPL TO MAKE UNIQUE PIECES! HAVE THEM SHIP TO YOU. WHAT A CUTE PAIR OF JEANS!

  • @mochyncochyn9113
    @mochyncochyn9113 3 года назад +1

    You're so talented! What a great job you did there - lovely! 😊👏

  • @Dee-cg2fx
    @Dee-cg2fx Год назад

    You are an excellent teacher. You have a gift. Just know that I so appreciate your channel. Ty so very much.

  • @sonjamayfield4820
    @sonjamayfield4820 Год назад

    Thank you so much for showing us the correct way. I took in college, so I once knew this but I needed a great reminder. and they made us open up the seams and everything too!

  • @hermiegeorgiou2968
    @hermiegeorgiou2968 3 года назад

    You are so amazing lady. So sweet and a lot of patience. Great job. Keep up the good work.

  • @charlie-clarkadams7456
    @charlie-clarkadams7456 3 года назад +1

    Amazing! No way I can do what you did. I wish I had someone as talented as you to fix my clothes.

  • @jacqpot9413
    @jacqpot9413 3 года назад

    The alteration is very nice, making (to me) an even more of a designer pair of jeans! Very helpful demonstration!

  • @camleon3516
    @camleon3516 2 года назад

    I love the detail instructions you showed. I’ve done this but not as nicely. The next time will be perfect with your help. Thanks!

  • @barbf8628
    @barbf8628 3 года назад

    GASP! Fabulous! So many opportunities to get it wrong if I were attempting.

  • @shastarebol3933
    @shastarebol3933 4 месяца назад

    I really enjoy watching your videos. You explain things very well and do such great workmanship.

  • @jadeite1969
    @jadeite1969 3 года назад

    You are so awesome with jeans. I hope to be daring enough to try this.

  • @stutitiwari3733
    @stutitiwari3733 3 года назад +1

    You are an epitome of patience 💙

  • @teresaestevezalvarez664
    @teresaestevezalvarez664 3 года назад

    I am so happy I found your channel. It is a fantastic tutorial, showing the complete process step by step and easy to follow explanations. I have subscribed. Many thanks from Spain

  • @anncarroll7354
    @anncarroll7354 3 года назад

    I’m sure your not appreciated enough with all the work this takes! Amazing job 🤩

  • @vegababes123
    @vegababes123 3 года назад

    I always wanted to do this to my Jean's an was afraid I mess it up so thank u very very much for this cant tell u how much I have search the net for this I see all kind of repair but ever like this thanks hun ur the best !

  • @ArlenePMCM
    @ArlenePMCM 3 года назад +1

    That's awesome. I have to do this for my quarantine 20 waistline!

  • @augustmoon5935
    @augustmoon5935 3 года назад

    You are a genius! They look great!

  • @mirkosmi1800
    @mirkosmi1800 2 года назад

    your tailoring tips are practical, imaginative and beautiful, and the videos are excellent. but not everyone is a real master to practically carry it out...

    • @DowntownTailoring
      @DowntownTailoring  2 года назад

      Thanks! That's right, but with enough practice, we all can become better. Cheers 🙂

  • @JMDVENTURESINTERNATIONAL
    @JMDVENTURESINTERNATIONAL 3 года назад

    Your tecahing me how to make by pants bigger.I never dis bcos i dont have much idea.your such a blessing.Keep it up!!!

  • @robynwilliams460
    @robynwilliams460 10 месяцев назад

    I click like at the beginning of your videos because I always know that im going to love them.

  • @canitacampbell-simpson3336
    @canitacampbell-simpson3336 3 года назад +1

    Wow!! A tutorial I have been searching for. Thank you for you kindness. Going to watch. Lockdown due to covid-19 has caused the hips, thighs, etc somehow increasing. Hehehe! 👌 🍟 🍰 ☕️
    I am so humbled to have found you.

  • @angelaackerman8934
    @angelaackerman8934 3 года назад

    Thank you! I have some of the jeans from 10-12 yrs. ago with very nice embroidery that i just like so much but they need to be enlarged . I gotta try this. Thank you so much! Your alteration looks like the jeans were made that way.

  • @Bikemom277
    @Bikemom277 Год назад

    Hát off to your patience and talent!

  • @MsRdesjarlais
    @MsRdesjarlais 3 года назад

    You have a beautiful voice and was a very calm illustration of how to do this.

  • @emilycrocetto819
    @emilycrocetto819 2 года назад

    Excellent sewing and love to see more of your videos. Thank you and please keep making more alterations videos.

  • @olgamiller216
    @olgamiller216 2 года назад

    That was pretty clever! Thanks for the video!!

  • @vickysmit3726
    @vickysmit3726 3 года назад

    Your work is very neat and the result is perfect..!

  • @UseYourManners123
    @UseYourManners123 3 года назад +9

    Lol 😂. I love your funny commentary! Amazing tutorial.

  • @jleegri2484
    @jleegri2484 3 года назад +2

    Beautiful work. Thank you for sharing.

  • @retro.x
    @retro.x 2 года назад

    Awesome!!!! You did good momma!!!❤

  • @guamposer
    @guamposer 3 года назад

    With ur expertise, am thinking this is ur own business. Good job.

  • @saraalicea3363
    @saraalicea3363 2 года назад +1

    Your skills for alterations is super ⭐️, I’m new but hope with your way of teaching maybe I could be good, but for sure not like you, above & beyond ❤️
    Thanks 😊

  • @wandaparker6183
    @wandaparker6183 3 года назад

    I'm so glad I subscribed. But, I had forgotten that notification bell. I've gotten that straight today

  • @maureenbrunn37
    @maureenbrunn37 2 года назад

    Come on Donna, you can do it, have confidence in yourself.

  • @kasiako355
    @kasiako355 3 года назад +2

    Awesome tutorial! The final result is lovely

    • @351countrygirl
      @351countrygirl 3 года назад

      Thank you so much for a very enlightening video. I put this video in my sewing list of favourites 🥰

  • @AnnaTalks-videos
    @AnnaTalks-videos 2 года назад

    My mum did this to a pair of my jeans and it worked SO well! Thank you! Xx

  • @christyburton564
    @christyburton564 2 года назад

    "Great Job "! Well explained ! I Will definitely use your technique for waistband enlarge. Wonderful videos. !!

  • @P.M.P.181
    @P.M.P.181 3 года назад +15

    What a charming accent 😊❤

  • @DatabaseDesigns4U
    @DatabaseDesigns4U 3 года назад

    Wow! It’s beautiful! You are very talented!

  • @janiespencer6658
    @janiespencer6658 2 года назад

    Something I will use time and time again. Thank you.

  • @deanjames3831
    @deanjames3831 3 года назад +2

    These came out sew FUN!!! 💗

  • @michelleterry5540
    @michelleterry5540 3 года назад +1

    Wow that looks very nice great job

  • @audreysmith6941
    @audreysmith6941 3 года назад

    That is brilliant, no place I have ever been to would do that

  • @LilDirt12
    @LilDirt12 3 года назад

    Super cute!! Thank you for sharing!!

  • @1wolfpup
    @1wolfpup 3 года назад

    That looks very nice. Thanks for sharing.

  • @irenelovelyasusual8035
    @irenelovelyasusual8035 3 года назад +8

    You have just saved four skinny jeans that no longer fit me. I’ll do this next week. Thanks!!!

  • @silviasaliva6948
    @silviasaliva6948 3 года назад +6

    Great tutorial! Would be lovely watching you fixing a jeans with a worn matching one... have you made the video yet? I'm new to the channel 😊

  • @hafsafossie7074
    @hafsafossie7074 3 года назад

    You did a beautiful job. The jeans are so cute

  • @angelsmith4467
    @angelsmith4467 Год назад

    They turned out really cute 😊

  • @amyk1164
    @amyk1164 2 года назад

    Beautiful work!

  • @theresamuzik6017
    @theresamuzik6017 Год назад

    I liked your video very much, it's easy enough to follow, and hopefully, I will be able to make use of your information, THANK YOU, now I no longer need to get rid of my jeans, as they are too small, now they will fit perfectly.

  • @jenhaze
    @jenhaze Год назад

    I am so happy I found your channel! Do you have a machine you might recommend for newbies?

  • @MariaLopez-hc2nm
    @MariaLopez-hc2nm 3 года назад +4

    Love this..no muffin showing 😁😁😁💕💕