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[@lesiawasio6294]

Excellent video! I'm just getting started with sewing and this is one of the best tutorials I've watched. I really appreciate how you explained basic serger function, needles, thread required based on the type of fabric, and what the finished stitch actually looks like. A lot of these details are omitted in the general "how to" videos. I feel more confident with my projects after watching this. It feels like a crime gaining all of this knowledge for free. You're absolutely incredible!

[@DiannaAtherton]

This is exactly the video I was looking for. No loud annoying music in between instructions or gaudy finger nails and oversized diamond rings which are distracting. Thank you

[@shawnawalls2839]

Agreed! It took me 15 minutes to find this, well worth it

[@alice30045]

I was just about to take in some pants but then wondered to take in the inseam or the outer seam. I always turn to KZbin for solutions and there you were, a mature lady without all the immature nonsense of some other sites where they seem to think they will be an Emmy for best music and dialogue. You've presented a nice and informative video, thanks.

[@LilySeymour4u]

Awww thank you😊🌷

[@karmasicy4002]

There aint anything wrong with making the vid interesting

[@naughtybynature6213]

Alice Crawford I love your comment couldn’t have said it better happy 😊 🧵

[@amanda.lorian1202]

Just got a great pair of tartan plaid wide legs pants at the thrift and I need a more modern fit for them and I sew pretty well but needed guidance, your tutorial came right up, even 5 years later, this is still relevant! Thank you!

[@LSSYLondon]

Ok you are my sewing hero! Thank you for posting this online. You just saved me so much time and money and frustration. You are the BEST!

[@theoriginalsunking]

This is super helpful! I always pass on picking up slacks and trousers because the legs are too wide but with this video, I’m confident I can alter it myself!!

[@erikaaragon4756]

Great video!! And that you said “send me all your pants” at the end was so cute! Thank you for posing! 🎉

[@TamiJennings-cf9lv]

Very nice video. Thank you! 💕

[@TRAVIESOH13]

Love her voice.

[@jasminecommercemusic]

Me too! She should have an ASMR channel! I’d totally watch! :D

[@marianita420]

So glad I found your video! I was just about to take some pant legs in. Also this is the first time I've ever seen a serger in action. So neat and time saving. Thank you !

[@weltonellison1809]

Hello I have several pairs of jeans that I would like to reduce the leg size how can I arrange for you to do them?

[@susanmetz9892]

Ugh....I wish I had a serger! I am in the process of hemming me scrub pants and now i need to taper them a bit. This is a great video. You made it easy. Thank you.

[@katieclarke1352]

Thank you for this tutorial Lily. I think I feel confident to have a go myself now. ❤️

[@MaryEllenAfter60]

You are a woman of so many talents, Lily. I have had three different sewing machines in my life, but never a serger. You are so brave to sew without pinning. I'll have to give that a try. I learned to sew in 4-H, and they drilled, pin, pin, pin, lol. Thank you so much for this tutorial! This is a great way to upcycle our clothing. Blessings, prayers, love, and hugs, my beautiful friend………MaryEllen

[@LilySeymour4u]

Thanks so much MaryEllen, you'll have to pick up a Serger just for altering clothes, it really is convenient. I haven't bought any new pants in so long because I have so many, these were hanging in my closet, I still have a garments bags full of clothes I need to go through and give away and keep, the ones i'll keep i'm sure need altering of some sort.

[@rustydip1]

What RUDE thing to say!!! She's just a nice person & gives praise where it is due. I think you owe MaryEllen an apology....

[@ymvxiong]

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[@rosemaryramirez881]

Omg where do you live i need a pair done

[@rustydip1]

Nice video. You speak so clearly & that is very helpful. I used to sew a lot but "someone", (no names here husband), took my sewing room over for junk. I always made my kids clothes growing, including swim suits. When I babysat regularly I made clothes for the kids in my care. Now I'm lucky to find room & time to do more than repairs. I almost got a serger years & years ago but I got chicken about all the threading it right, etc... I would now if I sewed more but I'm pushing 66 very hard in a few weeks & I no longer have use for one to do more than a few things. One question: Would I take in the legs of my new sweatpants the same way? I didn't know when I bought them that they were like the 60s elephant bell bottoms!! lol! I don't like to hem sweat fleece so for now I put shoelaces in the hem & tie them. I had elastic in them twice but they were not comfortable.

[@ferrumlynx1914]

Thank you for this amazing guide, I have several suit pants that needs to be changed. And on another topic, you look simply amazing!

[@LilySeymour4u]

Thanks doll 💕

[@ChaseWulff]

Wow. I should have just bought a serger from the get go. I mostly just alter clothes and it takes out so many steps. Great video! Thanks for sharing!

[@LilySeymour4u]

+Chase Wulff Thanks for watching!

[@abdrahmanabdullah3113]

Other alternative use Mig welding if you don't how to use sewing machines.

[@stormrizin4643]

Thanks for the video, you made it look easy! but i don't have a serger so it might be a bit harder

[@ca6177]

The only prob I see is serging down to the hem and leave it that way. Other than that, it seems like an easy way to change the wide legs to more narrow. And, I do have a serger which I've had for about 30 yrs too!

[@TheJwbooth]

I have never seen a server used before. Thanks!

[@musickpsmesane]

You just made me feel like I can do this! Okay now I just need a serger. I was going to try to sew mine by hand. LOL

[@teagankinghorne3268]

musickpsmesane I’m doing the same thing how did your work...

[@alexr3900]

I have the hardest time finding pants that looks good on me. This helps so much! Also I am so impressed with how you’ve taken such good care of your serger, I feel like I break everything I touch lol

[@ampofoboadi]

Thats a cool Machine. What's it called again: A surger? I like the way it sews and cuts at the same time. pretty cool

[@latoyajanellew.2634]

Hey there, I just ordered some soft leather pants from ebay. They are straight leg, but very baggy around the hips. They fit at the waist (size 18). I was ready to resell them on ebay, since it would probably cost a fortune to make the pant more skinny. Then I stumbled across your video. awesome. Would you be able to do the same with leather pants? I can ship them to you. Please and thank you.

[@LilySeymour4u]

+Latoya Wilson I'm glad that you got them altered.... we had an email conversation!

[@minjip.5553]

Thank you for tutorial! I thought serging thread is not strong enough. That's why you sew and serge raw edge.Dose it hold together just serging? what kind of thread did you use ? Thanks!

[@LilySeymour4u]

Surging is all that I used, I used regular cotton thread and it holds perfectly

[@MelGetmanova]

I just looked at your hair and LOVED it. Your hair is so pretty . Especially the half up do. Your an old fashion lady with class 👌❤️

[@Mister_Soyuz_on_YT]

I really need to buy a Serger. It will make altering dress pants easier.

[@annahayes1007]

While this works, I would have opened up the hem and stitched through to the raw edge of the bottom of the hem with straight stitch machine. Then, I would have used the serger. Noice that the seams are a bit wavy, and thats why. Pressing helps, and it is good for a very quick fix, which is what people want these days, rather than tailoring.Nice calm and clear presentation.

[@annahayes1007]

And then I would have stitched the hem up!`

[@jennifereglinton5445]

Watch the different materials. As some are more stretchy than others. So after sewing try on before you cut the excess.

[@Spam2004]

I just love your video

[@veronicat7535]

I have some pants that need the width taken in. Found you just in time!

[@Intro-ester]

Beauty over 50? Girl you do not look like you're over 50!! Good for you

[@rustydip1]

I didn't hear her say she was over 50 but she does not look it. I didn't look 50 when I was either but now I look 72 at 65. What happened??? lol! Maybe 50+ years of foolish smoking!! Bad health aged me too. But Lily is a beautiful woman for sure. She carries herself like she went to finishing school but without being a snob to go with it. Seems like a lovely person.

[@shalafirdous8863]

Megan Dumont hiiiiiiiiiiii

[@thames49]

rus

[@lorettaburt908]

Nice video but p00r pressing job.. need to press the seams down on the inside of garment too.. always

[@skygazer6898]

Loved this and I wish you lived down the road to me as I got several wide leg trouser, still in great condition but wish the legs were not so wide. I don't own a sewing machine unfortunately.

[@HustlerJerbear]

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.

[@ocmacman17]

Hello Ms. Lilly. I don't know if you are still around but I love the tutorial. I am a new sewist and a male. I have what may not be so unique but not so common. I have a short rise of about 10-10.5 inches in the front. For years I have paid to have the rise shortened as avg size pants for gents is about 14 inches. I am 5'7" and about 89kg. Very muscular guy. your tapering video is great but how can I address or maybe you have a video that can show me how to shorten my rise. Total rise is 27.5 but the front is 10.5". Any tips are appreciated. I know this is an old vid but ..

[@vulcanbespock]

Thanks for posting this video. I have a great pair of jeans that I would wear more often if it didn't have bootcut legs.

[@Ihave2quilt]

Would have like to see them on you, once u completed. Also, you don't need to open up hem entirely. I would just open at the side seam at hem 2-4 inches

[@Artofparul]

What happens if we taper only the outside seam and not the inside

[@feritehalili6637]

Thank you

[@derrickdottin3666]

I'M a guy and I enjoyed your presentation , I have seven pairs of pants that have to be taper you made it look easy . You have great skill and you teach well..Bravo and Thank you....

[@laceyc8502]

Yesss thank you! My school trousers were so open on the bottom it was so annoying 😩 Really helpful video ❤️

[@esmaypintor]

Thank you for this, I recently got some really cute overalls but the legs are way too big that it makes me look bigger…

[@drbk655]

Thank you for showing me how to do this.

[@LilySeymour4u]

+Donna Kirby Awww you're welcome!

[@sunneylynch7174]

I have some flare jeans that I love but wanna make skinny. The outside seam is that decorative 2-line topstitch. I’d like to keep that seam. Would it work if I cut the inside seams open & trimmed the fabric there, so I don’t lose that outside seam I like?

[@dieric168]

You are fabulous! Thank you.

[@joryaock]

Is there a way to make straight fit into bootcut?

[@LilySeymour4u]

Sure, you can split the sides open and leave it open but tack the loose edges or you can even add some matching fabric inserts to complete the flares

[@charlotteirvin820]

Can you make a tutorial with a sewing machine ? This was so helpful !

[@SIZTUHK]

thank you. You make it look so easy.

[@celiaealba8431]

Kay Alameen wow great job and sewing machine also.

[@melissagibson4300]

Anyone know how to alter builders trousers? I’m having to buy mens builders trousers as there isn’t a lot of options for ladies …. yet.. so I can’t do it the ordinary way of altering it from the outside seams as their covered in pockets my only option is the inside seam I don’t want it to look weird😅 as that’s a straight ish seam

[@marilyncostanzo653]

Thank you so much for your complete instructions. You made my day!

[@patriciaparks-helmick7984]

Thank you for a very professional video

[@TheBrothersCompound]

How much does an alteration like this cost on average?

[@Psera]

TheBrothersCompound $10-20.

[@komisobaba]

Thank you!

[@marietaylorlee9807]

Enjoyed the video.

[@christanker4793]

Does it involve sewing

[@1969CampEvans]

THANK YOU .....FOR THE TUTORIAL...... CAN YOU DO THIS PROCEDURE WITH ONLY SISSORS AND AVERAGE SEWING MACHINE ?

[@LilySeymour4u]

Yes Definitely

[@marshallmorris3322]

Thanks for the video Lily, I was just on Ebay looking for a pair of black slim fit dress pants ,but I realized I had some wider legs in my closet so I googled wide to slimmer leg pants and came upon your informative video. I'm in VA, will email you to see if we can do business. I have about 10 pairs of pants.

[@Moopse101]

Wonderful tutorial! Thank you very much!

[@klsnively5000]

At the end of the video you said you will alter pants for customers? Really? How can contact you to place an order?

[@bambangsunarto3976]

OK...thanks for your information.

[@anitablanco7309]

Thanks for showing your video!

[@brucevilla]

Thanks for Uploading.

[@edenlovespandas5101]

Other tutorials have a lot of steps, I didn't know there was a machine out there that could do that. Well I don't know much about sewing so I may sound dumb. What's a serger and how much does it cost.

[@LilySeymour4u]

Not dumb at all, you can find them for $199 at Walmart

[@vulcanbespock]

A serger does that overlock stitch you find in your clothing seams. It overlocks the material edges and also can cut the excess material away. I'm still learning how to use mine. My brother works for a sewing machine repair shop and gave me one for Christmas a few years ago.

[@michigangrandma3452]

Awesome video

[@IWalkDown]

ive tried like 000 times already but everytime i put on my pants the thread rips and comes out of the jeans

[@IWalkDown]

1000*

[@LilySeymour4u]

Albert Carpio you're doing something wrong

[@insanelamaa]

Lily Seymour no shit hey

[@cjgilles89]

BigBoySwagger123 I think u did not put it on zig zag sticth

[@GKBMakeupsGLAM]

God bless you soo much for sharing this sweetheart...it was really helpful...i needed this

[@kmbewe1]

Skip the serger demo for another video honey , get on with the pants narrowing.

[@teagankinghorne3268]

What do u do if u don’t have a surger???

[@esmeraldaherren]

Teagan Kinghorne you can still use a regular machine or hand stitch and cut the excess fabric. A Serger just sews and trims in one go

[@liza5532]

Crayon? How do you get that out? Isn't a crayon wax? You kinda lost me by not doing the hem right.

[@BIGGQ500]

Hi. Are you still taking orders

[@crpuravida2]

omg! you enabler!! Now I need a serger!!

[@LilySeymour4u]

😊

[@nelliearmstead4051]

Thank you! this was very helpful. 😊

[@LilySeymour4u]

😊

[@maxamedkhadarChannel4909]

Thanks

[@BrandonToney-bm6gv]

Hey I have some work pants that need to be tapered, I’m from west Virginia and nobody does it around here, but I could mail them to you if your interested I will pay up front

[@Golds-worthy]

Hello. Thanks for your tutorial! What model is your sewing machine and how much a machine like that would cost?

[@WHOSENTYUH]

8-10 FOR TAILORED PANTS COOL UMM WHERE DO I SEND EM

[@veesutube]

Great tute. Wish I coulda seen how the altered pants looked on!

[@AlizéTheFinest]

Yesss o m g juss what I'm lookin for

[@KCSaxe]

Thanks for the crayon hint!

[@fionachang5304]

8 pairs on their way! LOL! thanks for the great video!

[@LilySeymour4u]

Haha! Sending you a Serger, Happy Holidays 😊

[@whyandwhereandwhy]

Hi from Egypt ... You are Best of the best

[@kfe8896]

Hey, that was great, Thank you!

[@treeroofgrass]

Thank you!!!!!!

[@Tandibee123]

We miss your lovely smile xxx

[@katsantiago1716]

Very helpfulThank u

[@priyaverma4174]

How to make full Jean tight mam with hip and waist

[@sweetoneloves6811]

Thank you so much I have some jean I'm going to do this to. : )

[@silviacastillo5222]

Great ideas , but what about denim jeans ?? Is because jeans pants got those double sew edges ...😞😞 Sorry but I don't handle sewing terminology ...

[@GioVanniDaThird]

you skipped the part i needed lol..my crotch part isnt laying well

[@kickingpcoswithketo2193]

Rest In Peace

[@lindamiller5416]

You should take the hem out before sewing long seam. Basic sewing….

[@samiratizi9558]

Bravo

[@dewayubi]

Terima kasih...kerana video ini..una berjaya alter suar aku hehe

[@robpet4424]

Skinny jeans or pants are not for everyone. For some, it only accentuates the problem. I do not think the "funnel" look is nice. That being said, I need to slim some of my more expensive trousers that's why I'm here. You are hired!

[@gerrie720]

Another way is to measure the bottom of pant, starting a knee, measure the width of original pant, take a ruler and measure the the amount to take out take chalk and Mark down equal on both sides. Very good video.

[@MillzSzn]

Ok so a surger is easier to taper pants than an actual sewing machine🤔🤔🤔

[@renszatrapp9639]

Theres a big problem here...no provision or explanation of the fact that the back side of the pants are cut bigger than the front side , to accommodate the butt.Simply resewing the seams further in will mean the seams will end up in the wrong place...just saying..

[@adrianneabraham1434]

If you don't look like Angela Bassett!!!

[@joycemileur2065]

cant hear volume sucks