I’m in the middle of doing this to some pants but wasn’t sure if I was doing it correctly. Thank you so very much for the detailed explanation. I appreciate it!
Yay! Glad it was helpful 😊 Here's how I upsized a jumpsuit with side panels: ruclips.net/video/dE4_s6J4HhA/видео.html & another with full length fabric inserts: ruclips.net/video/q01ddIMzHsM/видео.html
I make silly refashionista mistakes all of the time! ♥ I try to share my flubs when I can + how to solve them or simply upcycle the project into something else 😉
Thanks, seeing the simplicity of the project helped me to have more motivation. I've got a good pair of trousers that are way too tight. I found similiar fabric but when I put in the panels the flow of the pants looks different so am trying to figure out how to make it look better and get the fabric to flow better.
Thanks so much 😍 I simply hemmed up the raw edge of the fabric at the waistband - you can check out some photos + description over on my blog post here: bit.ly/3wnZC5k
THANK YOU...🤣😂😅 that was a classic tip.... LOVE the way you "enlarged" the back panel only! 😂😍 oh I needed that laugh. Glorious!! I'm about to fix some pants... good luck to me, eh! Haha! Thanks heaps! Reminds me of the time I bought 2 really pretty short sleeve tops online from Asia. The price was right, the model looked gorgeous in them, as I was sure to be also ... BUT when I put them on, besides almost choking myself around the neck (round band with v-neck cutout), I discovered that the sleeves also were sewn on the wrong way... back seam to front !!! Hillarious!! Picture it!! Now I'll have to subscribe for more hot tips. 💌
Thank YOU for the fab comment 😊 I've also gotten waaay too many garments online that were less than stellar on arrival - luckily we can easily refashion just about anything into something awesome! 😘
Fantastic! This is gonna help with the pants I cannot return to goodwill that don't fit! Also I got a problem with my thighs ruining the inside of my pants what would you recommend for a fix?
Hello and congrats! I really loved whole process...I like quick and fine results sewing tricks and for sure I will work up all my favorite clothes. I am just wondering...if this design fits for a man trousers...I mean...there are just few cm but...the design looks cool for a girl. I would like to increase size for my husband and got a lot of fabrics but not same tone with the trousers I want to work and are a kind of casual ones. thank you and keep going😊🩷
There's no gender rules when you're refashioning - if you like it, make it! 😊 check out my DIYs for Guys eBook for makes for your hubby if you'd like more traditional tutorials: awesomesauceasshattery.com/downloads/coar-diys-for-guys-3/
@@RefashionistaSheri Oh...thank you so much for your reply 🫂😊I will start with my little project and we ll see how final result will look like😊gonna check up your page too..have a beautiful week💐🦋🩷
🤪 I'm always having to reglue, restitch & repaint my projects🤣 but that's the beauty of refashioning - if you make a mistake you can fix it easily or simply transform it into something else!
After watching this video, I felt confident enough to try it. Should have heeded your warning, I sewed the panel to the wrong side of the pants lol.😅😅😅
I absolutely love this idea your way it was to the point I love it! I’m just wondering I’ve trying to do this with a pair of jeans and intern a funky pattern down the side of the jeans!! And I’m just wondering if this will still be okay if I was using a 100% cotton fabric or do you think it might have a tendency to fray would I be better using a stretch material?cxx
I've used a variety of fabrics for inserts and have found that the closer you can get to the original fabric texture the better. A light, silky fabric doesn't work at all with a heavy material (like denim) but a thicker cotton is awesome. The insert fabric I used for these was a lot lighter than the trousers so I simply doubled it to make it thicker. It was also easy to fray which is why I made the "fabric tubes" to help prevent it once everything was stitched together (check out the 2:55 mark for the explanation) 😃
Absolutely! You just need to add an upside down triangle panel to each side of the waist/hips in the width & length you need. (my bell bottom tutorial shows how to add triangular panels: bit.ly/3ic4rWG & my upsizing tutorial index has lots of help too: bit.ly/3eEIr5Z)
I don't need the panels very wide in my shorts so I'm about to use one of those boho embroidered ribbons on the outside. It's wide and looks durable enough so I think it should hold.
hi! i recently bought a mini skirt that has an elastic waist but is a stiff fabric without stretch on the rest of the skirt. the waistband fits fine, it’s just too tight in the hips/legs. do you think using this method would still work without cutting through the waistband and just adding extra fabric to the side seams? thank you!!
Absolutely 😃 try making your inserts a triangle shape & stitch the smaller/narrow end under the waistband area - this should give the skirt a nicer shape than using a rectangular insert ✂️
@@ellaizcool Check out my oldie but goodie tutorial for how to add triangular panels (it's for a blouse but the same basic method can be used for the sides of your skirt) 😊ruclips.net/video/D7qg9zF46yM/видео.html
@@RefashionistaSheri detective series sounds interesting... might check it out too. Actually, I'm supposed to be decluttering my wardrobe and house... huh!!! but by the time I get aaaall my RUclips tips and tricks on how best to tackle the mamoth task... I loose focus, loose interest, and its back to TV bliss again... the easy way out! I MUST snap out of this routine soon! You keep up with your video tips... much appreciated.
I shared detailed photos of the finished trousers over on my site: awesomesauceasshattery.com/2020/07/10/how-to-upsize-trousers-with-side-panels-a-low-waste-refashion-tutorial/
There's photos of the sides & waistband in the post on my blog 😊 awesomesauceasshattery.com/2020/07/10/how-to-upsize-trousers-with-side-panels-a-low-waste-refashion-tutorial/
Check out more photos of the finished trousers (including the waistband) over on my blog post here: bit.ly/3wnZC5k
I feel like someone has opened a door as I have so many jeans that don’t fit me. I will definitely try this. Might end up with a whole new wardrobe.
Take a peek at all of my upsizing refashions & make all of those snug garments at the back of your closet fit again ♥ bit.ly/3oeYbOQ
I’m in the middle of doing this to some pants but wasn’t sure if I was doing it correctly. Thank you so very much for the detailed explanation. I appreciate it!
You're very welcome! 😊 I'm glad my tutorial was helpful!
You’ve actually saved me💕just making a jumpsuit and I’ve sewed the legs too tight🫣thank you☺️I think I will do a double panel it looks amazing 💕
Yay! Glad it was helpful 😊 Here's how I upsized a jumpsuit with side panels: ruclips.net/video/dE4_s6J4HhA/видео.html & another with full length fabric inserts: ruclips.net/video/q01ddIMzHsM/видео.html
I appreciate someone showing their mistakes! LOL Thanks for this idea!
I make silly refashionista mistakes all of the time! ♥ I try to share my flubs when I can + how to solve them or simply upcycle the project into something else 😉
Thanks, seeing the simplicity of the project helped me to have more motivation. I've got a good pair of trousers that are way too tight. I found similiar fabric but when I put in the panels the flow of the pants looks different so am trying to figure out how to make it look better and get the fabric to flow better.
Here's a few more of my trouser upsizing tutorials - hopefully they'll help you figure it out 😊 bit.ly/3YWCqpz
Love your enthusiasm! Can you show how you finished off the waistband?
Thanks so much 😍 I simply hemmed up the raw edge of the fabric at the waistband - you can check out some photos + description over on my blog post here: bit.ly/3wnZC5k
THANK YOU...🤣😂😅 that was a classic tip.... LOVE the way you "enlarged" the back panel only! 😂😍 oh I needed that laugh. Glorious!!
I'm about to fix some pants... good luck to me, eh! Haha! Thanks heaps! Reminds me of the time I bought 2 really pretty short sleeve tops online from Asia. The price was right, the model looked gorgeous in them, as I was sure to be also ... BUT when I put them on, besides almost choking myself around the neck (round band with v-neck cutout), I discovered that the sleeves also were sewn on the wrong way... back seam to front !!! Hillarious!! Picture it!!
Now I'll have to subscribe for more hot tips. 💌
Thank YOU for the fab comment 😊 I've also gotten waaay too many garments online that were less than stellar on arrival - luckily we can easily refashion just about anything into something awesome! 😘
Neat, just the advice I needed before I start a similar project😊
Yay! 🤩 I have more upsizing tutorials right here: ruclips.net/p/PL7dZmqeknPlgJVbHv_tSxrR7VXJGxXgLO
This was so helpful thank you so much. And thanks for including your mistake, we all make them.
Glad it was helpful! 🥰 mistakes are always a learning opportunity so I always leave mine in my DIYs
Fantastic! This is gonna help with the pants I cannot return to goodwill that don't fit!
Also I got a problem with my thighs ruining the inside of my pants what would you recommend for a fix?
I usually just add patches to the inside of pants/jeans/trousers that have worn thigh areas 🧵
Hello and congrats! I really loved whole process...I like quick and fine results sewing tricks and for sure I will work up all my favorite clothes. I am just wondering...if this design fits for a man trousers...I mean...there are just few cm but...the design looks cool for a girl. I would like to increase size for my husband and got a lot of fabrics but not same tone with the trousers I want to work and are a kind of casual ones. thank you and keep going😊🩷
There's no gender rules when you're refashioning - if you like it, make it! 😊 check out my DIYs for Guys eBook for makes for your hubby if you'd like more traditional tutorials: awesomesauceasshattery.com/downloads/coar-diys-for-guys-3/
@@RefashionistaSheri Oh...thank you so much for your reply 🫂😊I will start with my little project and we ll see how final result will look like😊gonna check up your page too..have a beautiful week💐🦋🩷
Nice to see I'm not the only one that messes up... #menobrain #covidwoolyhead
🤪 I'm always having to reglue, restitch & repaint my projects🤣 but that's the beauty of refashioning - if you make a mistake you can fix it easily or simply transform it into something else!
After watching this video, I felt confident enough to try it. Should have heeded your warning, I sewed the panel to the wrong side of the pants lol.😅😅😅
🤣🤣 I've done that too many times to count! Thankfully it's a pretty quick fix 😁🧵
I absolutely love this idea your way it was to the point I love it! I’m just wondering I’ve trying to do this with a pair of jeans and intern a funky pattern down the side of the jeans!! And I’m just wondering if this will still be okay if I was using a 100% cotton fabric or do you think it might have a tendency to fray would I be better using a stretch material?cxx
I've used a variety of fabrics for inserts and have found that the closer you can get to the original fabric texture the better. A light, silky fabric doesn't work at all with a heavy material (like denim) but a thicker cotton is awesome. The insert fabric I used for these was a lot lighter than the trousers so I simply doubled it to make it thicker. It was also easy to fray which is why I made the "fabric tubes" to help prevent it once everything was stitched together (check out the 2:55 mark for the explanation) 😃
I love this! do you have recommendations for how to do this with wide-legged pants where you only want to add at waist / hips, not all the way down?
Absolutely! You just need to add an upside down triangle panel to each side of the waist/hips in the width & length you need. (my bell bottom tutorial shows how to add triangular panels: bit.ly/3ic4rWG & my upsizing tutorial index has lots of help too: bit.ly/3eEIr5Z)
Do you have photos of how you stitch the inside, I can’t see the seem line on the images. Thank you 🎉
I don't have photos but I used a simple straight stitch to attach the panels then zigzagged over the seams for extra strength 🧵😊
I don't need the panels very wide in my shorts so I'm about to use one of those boho embroidered ribbons on the outside. It's wide and looks durable enough so I think it should hold.
Great idea! I've used lace trim to upsize shirts & tops & it's all still going strong after lots of wear! bit.ly/341r4X9
hi! i recently bought a mini skirt that has an elastic waist but is a stiff fabric without stretch on the rest of the skirt. the waistband fits fine, it’s just too tight in the hips/legs. do you think using this method would still work without cutting through the waistband and just adding extra fabric to the side seams? thank you!!
Absolutely 😃 try making your inserts a triangle shape & stitch the smaller/narrow end under the waistband area - this should give the skirt a nicer shape than using a rectangular insert ✂️
@@RefashionistaSheri wow thank you so much!! i’ll definitely try it out (:
@@ellaizcool Check out my oldie but goodie tutorial for how to add triangular panels (it's for a blouse but the same basic method can be used for the sides of your skirt) 😊ruclips.net/video/D7qg9zF46yM/видео.html
Ps. What were you watching? Must have been good. 😄✂️✂️ you are funny!
😂 I think it was Jessica Jones on netflix (I've made sooo many silly DIY mistakes while binging series!)
@@RefashionistaSheri detective series sounds interesting... might check it out too. Actually, I'm supposed to be decluttering my wardrobe and house... huh!!! but by the time I get aaaall my RUclips tips and tricks on how best to tackle the mamoth task... I loose focus, loose interest, and its back to TV bliss again... the easy way out! I MUST snap out of this routine soon! You keep up with your video tips... much appreciated.
I would like to see the waistband in detail as well as the hem
I shared detailed photos of the finished trousers over on my site: awesomesauceasshattery.com/2020/07/10/how-to-upsize-trousers-with-side-panels-a-low-waste-refashion-tutorial/
Nice energy, thanks for the video
Thank YOU for the lovely comment 😀
you didn't show how finished belt.
I didn't make a belt but I think you are wanting to see the finished waistband? If so, I shared photos of it on my blog here: bit.ly/41i6DBL
Why didn't you show the waistband result?
I simply hemmed up the raw edge of the fabric at the waistband - you can check out some photos + description over on my blog post here: bit.ly/3wnZC5k
Why aren't you showing the waist band?
There's photos of the sides & waistband in the post on my blog 😊 awesomesauceasshattery.com/2020/07/10/how-to-upsize-trousers-with-side-panels-a-low-waste-refashion-tutorial/