HOW TO: Take in the Waist of Your Jeans PROFESSIONALLY (Tutorial from a Professional Tailor)
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Hello fashion friends!!! Today we are learning how to take in the waist of your jeans the right way! Now that's not to say that if you do it another way you are wrong - there are lots of ways to do things in sewing! This method is just how the tailor shops I used to work in would take in jeans. I hope you learn a new thing or two about alterations and tailoring!
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It would be amazing if you had a tailoring series! 😍
Totally agree!
Agree ! I was almost disappointed when Kiana said she filmed three other tips but decided against posting such a long video !
yesssss
Yes....
I came to this video to say the exact thing! How to Downsize a dress would be an amazing video.
i agree with the comment about making a tailoring series! this was super super helpful. It would be awesome if you could make a video on how to downsize jeans that are big everywhere and not just the waistband!
Yes!
Have you tried this? I want to downsize a pair of mens jeans from 34 to 32 and I think I'm going to have to rebuild the whole pants.
oof you will have to take the entire thing apart
im trying to do this ! is it possible to take a pair pants in everywhere and potentially make the tapered leg a straight leg ?
This is exactly what I looking for. Treating clothes like jeans with care is a MUST! Otherwise it's just not going to look good. Thanks a lot Kiana, you rock!
Thank YOU for watching!!❤️❤️
Thanks for this video! From my own experience, I have three points to add:
1.) Use a sewing machine needle designed for jeans - it makes all the difference in the world. If it seems like your machine isn’t powerful enough, don’t give up before trying other needles. Even a leather needle can be used in a pinch.
2.) For helping your presser foot transition from very thick seams to flatter areas, the little plastic tool called the Jean-a-Ma-Jig is fantastic.
3.) Don’t use thick topstitching thread in your bobbin - it won’t feed properly. Use topstitching thread on the right side of the garment but ordinary all-purpose thread in the bobbin.
i really wish you had gone into detail when sewing the darts 😭 i’m a beginner and i have no idea how you did it
This is not a beginner project. I recommend practicing making darts before attempting this fix.
It can be done without darts
I agree. This is not something an inexperienced seamstress should try.
You can look up a video on darts here on youtube. They are simple. I’m sure even an inexperienced seamstress can pull it off with time and patience.
don’t be discouraged, beginners can do anything. there’s other videos that go more into depth❤️
Love your video. I lost 51 pounds and didn't want to throw all my jeans out your technic worked great. Thank you
Kiana, THANK YOU for. making this possible--for me--at home! I took my jeans to a tailor and was shocked at the results. I watched this excellent video, undid her work, and got down to the task. I feel so empowered now that I can take jeans in at the waist. It's something I have to do (or had to ask someone else to do) for years and now I'm self-sufficient. Woohoo!
I can't wait to try this!
My husband needed me to make a lot of thick, heavy garments for the SCA so when I bought my first grown up sewing machine (I learned on a kids black friday special) I made sure to get a nice, powerful one.
I'm really glad I came across your page, I had forgotten why I got into fashion and studied it, letting the stress of uni overwhelm me to a point of doubting my passion for it and watching you has done a great job of reigniting my learning journey so thank you x.
that’s so nice 😭
Omg haha thank you for litterly saying how i feel right now in my fashion study, it made me start on my school assigment that i needed to do.
OMG I just did this and it turned out great! Thank you so much!! This is my first successful sewing project ever, even though I've tried many things before!
Thanks so much! I bought a pair of jeans a size too big by mistake. Live in the country, 46 miles from Marks & Spencer, can't face going back. Watched your tutorial and hey presto! They now fit PERFECTLY. I couldn't have done it without you. Much appreciated.
I've watched so many videos of tailoring jeans and yours is by far one the best and easiest to follow! Thanks :)
This was amazing! So easy to follow. I have never done anything like this before and after watching your video, I easy took my jeans in at the waist. I struggled a bit with the tension on my machine with the thicker thread, but my jeans fit so well now!
This is great! I needed this for the last pair of jeans I got. I'd love to watch a tailoring series with other garments or common fitting issues🙏
Thank you Kiana for your tutorial! I altered the waist of a pair of Eddie Bauer First Ascent pants (94% nylon 6% spandex) and I am so happy. They turned out really well. Your tutorial is the best and most professional I have seen. I am an experienced sewist but not in this area. I did not find it difficult. Tutorial was so helpful. You need to keep them coming. I agree with those who suggested a tailoring series.
thank you! I've been sewing for a LONG time, but never learned professional tips. This was GREAT!
Thank you for this exceptional tutorial! Now all i need is a sewing machine, thread, learn how to sew, have the desire to actually want to sew, etc etc.
In all seriousness though, you made it look so easy and it was clear and beautifully edited. I'm sure those who actually do know a thing or two about tailoring will love this and find it very helpful! I on the other hand will have to figure out a different hack since I can only hand sew. I only go through this torture so clothes fit my kids better.
Still appreciate ya 💯%👍!
I took in a pair of jean shorts by the middle back seam last year, While it was successful, the stitching is messy since I've never sewn a french seam before and was using a home sewing machine! This is much cleaner and I'm glad I know it for future home tailoring. Thanks!
Used your technique to take in the waist of my jeans. I’m quite happy with the results. It took me awhile as I took it slow. The hardest part was resewing the belt loop at the end as it had frayed. Thanks for hammer tip; it really made a difference sewing through the thick layers. Most of the hacks people post in RUclips Tube for jeans are just useless and I’m glad I watched you do it properly.
Thanks for providing truly professional tailoring techniques that are easy to do yourself. Really clear instructions too!
I did this today! Thank you. Your video helped me not be afraid to try. I'm thrilled!
Thank you so much for this tutorial. I have only very, very basic sewing skills but you explain this so well that I just succeeded at taking in my second pair of jeans! Also: the hammering tip is golden! 😁 Big thanks!
Super helpful, I had to take in 4 inches so I did 4 darts instead of 2. No more pulling up my pants!
I've watched several tutorials on this topic. So far this is the best. Good job!!
Amazing tutorial, simple instructions and easy to follow! I just saved one of my pants from being thrown away, thanks :D
This was even better than the method I've used before, which involved splitting the waistband with scissors thus losing material (in case it would need to be taken out again). Thank you so much for this! You earned a new subscriber
Amazing! Thanks for this video, I’ll be doing all my jeans like this from now on.
i literally love u. my jeans now fit like a glove and i can wear them again, u r a saviour 🙏🙏🙏🙏💕💕💕💕
Great video! Thank you for the step-by-step. I’m super impressed that you have a rare yet awesome skill at such a young age. You’re awesome!
you’re amazing Kiana, thanks for showing me❤😊
This was a perfect training session. I will watch a couple of times. Thank you.
Thank you, I’ll def try this on a few pairs! 🥰 Just a pro-tip for for sewing thick fabrics on a home machine, there are special neeedles (thicker) for jeans, even leather ☺️ AND a special pressure foot to buy for the machine 🙂 I got these when I sewed a fabric liner for a handbag that didnt have a line. It was a very thick leather. That pressure foot could be used for both jeans and leather, but the needles were didferent, the leather needle was almost like a sharp bit needle thin knife and the jean needle just like a regular one but thicker ☺️
Thanks, I can't wait to try it!
I can’t thank you enough for this video. I had a pair two sizes too large with no experience taking up jeans and they fit beautifully. Thank you so much!
looks super clean, better than other methods I found here, Thank you so much, will definately try it!
Brilliant. Perfect instructions- perfect finish.
Thank you! This method worked great.
This was so useful!! Thanks so much! Love all your vids!
Good job! I watched this twice to pick up on details I missed the first time, but I’m following your instructions and I’m gonna try it. Thanks!
Nicely done and a great fit! Thanks for posting this!
This was so helpful! I did this for the first time with a new pair of jeans I found second hand. I was a little confused by the darts but I figured it out by myself. Thank you!
This was a great video and helped me do a nice job tailoring my jeans. I came back here to look for a video on tailoring a tee shirt. I agree with all the other comments that a tailoring series would be helpful as this video had a very clear explanation and worked well.
Great tutorial! Jeans look awesome on you! ❤️
Super tutorial! I’ll definitely be giving this a try
Kinda had an idea that’s how it was done. But, watching your video, confirmed it. Awesome work!!
Precise and accurate tutorial! Thanks for showing every step!
This video is so helpful ❤️ Please do more tailoring diy videos! 🥰
This tutorial really helped me! Thank you! ❤️
I've done this in under an hour the evening before a trip, it was sooo easy and my Lidl machine even sewed through all the layers.
Thank you for the great tutorial.
You are beautiful! And so is your sewing techniques!
Thank you, that was so easy to understand and easier than I thought it'd be. I was originally thinking I'd have to take it in from the center back seam, but the 2 dart method you showed looks easier and mostly invisible. Thank you!!
I bought a brand new pair of levis and was so nervous and sceptical about taking them in at the waistband. I followed your instructions meticulously and hey presto I got the best result ever. Nobody could believe that I actually did that. Thank you SO much x
Omg! Thank you!! Just what I needed and well explained!
Thank you, finally a video showing a professional way!
You made this look so easy 😭 👏🏼
they look amazing! this was super helpful :)
I just did this today and I want to say a thousand thanks! My jeans turned out good
This was so helpful!! Thank you 🙏🏽
Great tutorial, thank you for sharing.
Thank you for the tutorial! I'm not very experienced but I managed to do this 🙌🏻However, I'd like to note, that this method is good only if you need to take in 5 cm or less. I did 2 pairs of jeans. One needed only 5 cm and the other 10 cm. The first jean looks great, however, 2nd got some "lumps" that I could not fix. I tried to do 4 snips instead of 2, that helped a little bit. But next time I would not do more that 5 cm.
I never comment, but your tutorial was very clear and concise for a fairly beginner sewer. Thanks for sharing this knowledge, as I’ve now fixed a pair of corduroys and am moving on to other pants!
Super helpful, thanks!
Genuinely super helpful video, thank you!
Wow great video!!
Thank you! So helpful!
Good morning! Thank you for teaching us!
Thank you ! Because of you I did a great job!
Awesome demonstration, will save me a bundle.
Thank you, the best method that I've seen. I'm going to try it.
Okay I am gonna have to try thissss
Thanks for this! It helped me a lot once i watched it with thought and concentration and the result was pretty neat even tho i'm a beginner and not very good at sewing
Nice work. Thank You for the information.
Saved! Thank you!
This is my project today. Such a great video.
This was exactly the video I needed, thanks!
That's ✨ GENIUS ✨
Thank you!!! Great video.
thank you so much for this tutorial! 🎉🎉🎉🎉❤ my jeans fit perfectly now
i’ve been watching you on tik tok and these videos felt like such a gift, thank you !
GREAT tutorial!
Girl I just found your channel and omg you are so talented, also wth u are so gorgeousss! Thanks for sharing these vids, I'm a very beginner but your videos are super inspiring💕
Jeans needles, sharp with an edge, work very well on that bulky fabric. Wonderful video!!😊Jeans are a headache, because I am hipppy with a small waist. My kids keep saying that a too big waist is fashionable 😮nope. I will now be taking the waist band apart as well as putting tucks! Thank you so much!
Thank you. This worked beautifully.
This was so helpful, thank you!
This was super helpful!
This was awesome and very helpful. Thank you.
Amazing tutorial :) Thank you!
This is AMAZING! Thank you.
Thank you for this babes!
this is a fantastic tutorial!
Very helpful video. Thank you.
Excellent, thanks so much!
Thank you so much for this actually helpfull video. You just eradicated my hate of jeans - because they would never fit around my waist. Problem is now solved and I enjoy two pairs of jeans that fit perfectly!
Excellent tutorial!
So helpful. Just what I needed
Just wanted to say thank you so much for this video! I recently bought some shorts that ended up being a little too big in the waist and was debating on returning them and getting another pair one size down. That other pair got sold so I felt I had no choice but to just tailor the ones I had. They turned out wonderful thanks to your tutorial!
Amazing!!! ❤️
This is incredible. I have a pair of Jeans to alter. Thanks for showing me how to do this.
Thank you so much! This is a huge money saver!
Thank you for demo on this. Mine turned out great. I used to sew, so the really only hard part was going over the belt loop. Hay!!