Best Way To Make Suit Pants Waist Smaller (Ep. 26)

[@shrutis7997]

Thank you for showing the corrections. Being a beginner it helps in seeing it is ok to not have it perfect the first time and how to adjust and correct. It gives confidence to start working on the project.

[@nenasalobir6379]

You are the love child of Bob Ross and Leslie Knope and I AM HERE FOR IT! Don’t ever stop, please and thank you x

[@sewshowwithshae]

This is one of the most thoughtful compliments I have ever received 😍

[@minniebanks1961]

I need to add a piece to make them bigger ​@@sewshowwithshae

[@thelukaverse]

The purity that you radiate is rare. God bless you miss.

[@tallestdrink]

Hello, I'm a new sewer. I've just been given my first sewing machine for Christmas. I've taken a beginners sewing class back in October, but I've bought some pants/culottes that look like a pleated skirt. (Expecting that I'd intuitively be able to figure it out. Not the case...smh) In the beginning of this video you were talking about the pockets being moved too far to the back... the slacks I'm trying to alter are a size 4xl, but I'm a 34 waist and when I measure trying to just remove from the back the front side pockets almost end up behind me. So confused. Any advice? Just started following you. But I absolutely love you style of teaching! Hope you can help.

[@sarahwaddell1819]

I'm studying up for a tailoring apprenticeship and I LOVE seeing your joy and pleasure at a job well done. I can really imagine myself being proud and happy with my work in a way I haven't found in a career yet. THANK YOU FOR THIS INVALUABLE SERIES!!

[@tonyg1296]

Best sewing video I've ever seen. You explained everything, showed that it's okay to make mistakes and the technique has the best outcome. Thank you!!!

[@catherineleonard7751]

Thank you , Shea, for guiding me through my first-time pant alteration like this! I could not have done this without you!!

[@miggy.a]

For some reason sewing tutorials are difficult to learn from because there is no context. This video taught me a lot because you provided the context for each step! Thank you! I am also going to buy a ham now.

[@JocelyneRichard-h6z]

You are, from far, one of the best ever !!! Sooo clear and professional. Thank you very much !!! I'm waiting for more tutorials. Hello from Québec, Canada.

[@monam7984]

PERFECT teaching video! I LOVE the attention to detail you show on every little move!!! I also like that you showed how to fix mistakes and what to look for. It was definitely the step-by-step help that I needed!! Thank you. PLEASE, I would like to see you do this type of video for taking or letting out the crotch and leg side seams, also hips if needed.

[@sewshowwithshae]

Yes! A crotch video is coming soon, I get a ton of requests for this procedure in the shop

[@kimjay2380]

Beautiful tutorial, you’re such a natural teacher! Thank you 🙏🏻

[@melindamosbey8257]

You're THE CUTEST & the best teacher!! Thank you!!

[@vonnakuykendall8059]

Love love your videos. I have a little alternation shop and I’ve learned some great tips from you Keep them coming

[@standingbroom]

Thank you! All of your videos I have watched have been excellent. You have great teaching skills along with sewing.

[@lucilledaub5991]

I love the way you cut hem n use the original hem. Great way. I loved your video.On the jeans.

[@jeanie8831]

You are a perfectionist! So am I. Enjoyed your video!!

[@flaime7]

i followed this video and was able to alter my pant waist perfectly. it was my first time altering a garment and this video made it so easy!

[@rmarie324]

This was such a great and helpful video, thank you! I know what to look for a guide points as I take on tailoring my first pair of pants

[@michellemabelle100]

That is really neat, that you can just take out those tacks and everything on the inside flips out so easily. (Easy to see I've never taken in or let out pants before!) I was going to ask whether you need to move the belt loops afterwards, but I guess not. I'm going to go look at a pair of my husband's dress pants now and see what that centre back waist is like! Super helpful video, thank you!

[@sonipitts]

If you're taking pants in and the resulting rear belt loops are going to end up being too close together, you can always remove them and then just replace one over the center seam once you're done (save the orphaned one in case you ever need to let them back out again, or if another belt loop gets damaged or torn).

[@dirkdubois4666]

These videos are amazing. So clear with great steps

[@johnregan2443]

I have had trousers let in and taken out - fascinating to see how it's done.

[@andrealim9938]

The loop at the CB waistband is for hanging the trouser on a wall hook, or something similar, and you don't have to use a trouser hanger.

[@martinharris5017]

Thanks Shae. very clearly explained. great presentation.

[@BrittanyJackson-v2g]

Thank you! This video was all I needed to do this for the first time.

[@QVL75]

I love the way you explained and your voice. I'm just trying to see if I can order a suit with pants that only come in even waist sizes and have them taken in by 1" by a tailor. But it's cool to see how it is done. Thanks.

[@alyte11]

I just took in the waist thanks to this video! Not sure if I missed it, but do you also use that chain stitch for this alteration? Much appreciated!

[@hibiscus-dreams]

TY for this demo. My son is rather small in waist but long legged. Hoping I can find slacks with the appropriate length & use this method to adjust the waist.

[@limodriver300]

I’m going to tempt to hem my suit trousers in the back and take them in just like you demonstrated, also I have to do the hems on the pant leg

[@aprilcarter749]

Your video is very helpful I have 4 pair of men’s pants that need this done. So happy the belt loops can stay in the same place. Thanks for sharing alone with measurements & the demonstration. ❤.

[@jerseyrose67]

Absolutely loved this video. I did great. Got everything straight. Thanks 😊

[@kairu86]

So clear and easy to follow!

[@lucilledaub5991]

Loved the bigger way to do the waistband.

[@julieball9467]

Very well done. I think I can do it !!! Thank You. Wow that machine is awesome!

[@danielturner7743]

Thaks for a very straight forward and informative video. Its good you left in mistakes and corrections. Is it possible to shape the bottom area in other places to remove any bag and sag? Thaks again, really easy to follow.

[@sewshowwithshae]

Yes, it is possible to shape other areas however, I would caution you that once you get into the lower cheek upper thigh area that is actually a crotch alteration, and not a pant seat alteration, they are very different and I’m trying to get a video up on this very soon!

[@vickibouzos7044]

Hello! Your videos are very helpful. The dress pants I’m working on require a 3” take in. The belt loops will be almost touching so I need to place them further apart. Any help or instruction would be appreciated. Do you have a video for that? Thank you!

[@sewshowwithshae]

In the case of belt loops it’s pretty straight forward; we often re-space them after the take-in is completed and just topstitch them right back on.

[@ivenkong5674]

so taking in from the middle , 4 inch is the max for back pockets not to look too close to each other?

[@shirleyggne984]

Thank you so much for your wonderful, helpful videos! I enjoy them very much ! I was wondering if there is a reason for not stitching in the ditch at the end instead of tacking?

[@sewshowwithshae]

Sometimes I feel like stitching in the ditch holds the seam allowance in a stiff position that is unnatural to the curve of the back so I go back and forth between tacking and stitch in the ditch depending on how far we are taking the garment in.

[@shirleyggne984]

​@Tallgrass Tailor thank you so much for your answer!

[@TiffHartley]

I am working on some pants that have already been altered. Looking at the inside center seem, it looks like the previous person took in the left side more than the right side. Should I even out the center seam before I bring it in? I need to bring it in 3 1/2 inches total. From the outside, the pockets are 1/2 inch off center from each other. From the inside it the pockets are 1 inch off in difference. I am cautious to bring it in 1 1/4 inch before centering because the pockets may look extremely off-center at that point.

[@kevyndignum4636]

Great stuff, correction and all

[@Altered4n892t]

Thank you for great explanation and directions

[@flygbaggen]

Probably my first youtube comment ever but this deserves it. This video was super clear and easy to follow even if ur like me and cant even spell sewing makine. Good job, you have saved me alot of time and money from having to buy new clothes, next step, downsize the suit jacket 🫣

[@munderscore1156]

Thank you so much for this video it was so helpful! You're amazing, keep up the great work!

[@MaryAchieng-u4t]

Thank u so much for this tutorial. It has been really helpful. I have work to do❤

[@petraqnati9747]

You explain very well Thank you

[@michelleparson9105]

Do you have a video of doing this, with the men's hidden elastic band in the Seam?

[@sewshowwithshae]

If the waistband just includes that silicone gripper tape then the process will be the same if it actually has elastic, I thought that usually occurred more on the sides of the pants and since this is the center back seam that shouldn’t affect the process either.

[@melissanorton9256]

What brand and model sewing machine are you using?

[@Anjasmaradini]

You’re such a good teacher. Thankyou so much for helping me🤍

[@kevinorr6880]

I have to take in a 38” pants waist down to 33” oh boy…gonna be a busy day!

[@idk-jr1gi]

Did that work out well?

[@kevinorr6880]

@@idk-jr1gi the project was successful

[@rosejacks8662]

Thank you for a great explanation!

[@a.r1761]

Thanks

[@meivalai724]

Hello, I have a men's suit trousers to take in 2 inches but if I do it from the back seam only as in your video, the two back pockets will be too close to each other. would you please suggest any other methods?

[@sewshowwithshae]

Yes! Time to buy new pants!

[@Marlyn616]

I appreciate your video well done

[@JosephMebalo-u8q]

Nice work

[@FrancesNolen]

Very good instruction

[@michelleparson9105]

You didn't run your stitch down the line that you made into the seat. How much of an adjustment was that?

[@sewshowwithshae]

If I am not intentionally taking in the seat of the pants, I just run the line down smoothly until it merges with the existing seat seam in a natural looking way.

[@Alihadthefruitpunch]

great video!!

[@kevinorr6880]

What to do if I need to take in 7” in waist? Thank you.

[@sewshowwithshae]

Don’t. The side seems will be thrown way back and the pockets will overlap on the seat, 7 inches is just too much and not worth it.

[@Karmaisyourshadow]

I bought pants 2 sizes larger for my husband because he has a rounded butt and his crack shows when he bends. this means I need to take the waistband in around 3" and I wonder if putting 2 pleats in front and this adjustment at the back would be the best option? I can sew, I just need the confidence to get into it.

[@marthaluciagarcia176]

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[@zaraduarte8638]

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[@Altered4n892t]

Strange comment about a female 😳

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[@oluwakemihannaadeoye3548]

You’re so sweet. Love your videos

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[@CredibleHulk10]

Came to the comments for the plaid explanation on the ham. No such luck 🤔

[@MeMareOO]

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[@JosephMebalo-u8q]

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[@marthaluciagarcia176]

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[@JocelyneRichard-h6z]

Not impressed...

[@kimjay2380]

Beautiful tutorial, you’re such a natural teacher! Thank you 🙏🏻