How To Alter Your Pant Waist

[@marinoceccotti9155]

No, the back of the pants is all crooked. The belt line is now V-shaped. There are wrinkles on your cheeks. The bottom seam of the belt loop should be seamed under the belt piece of fabric, and the top seam of belt loop should be seamed from the inside.

[@nelsonmbuguah5546]

My exact sentiments ! It turned out REALLY bad !

[@wizardress]

how do we fix this im going crazy

[@prostheticballerina]

Yes, that is because that back seam of the waistband and seat should have been opened and properly taken in. The belt loop would be removed and refit. This was lazy and poor workmanship!!!

[@goodrgby]

Dumbfounded by all the encouraging comments. The tailoring is god-awful, I would make a tailor pay for the repairs if they damaged a garment that bad.

[@annecarson8942]

I appreciate the quest for perfection but am also very appreciative of a quick, straightforward, practical approach to taking in the waist. I like that the video isn’t very long, the machine is a home machine, the technique is practical and achievable. I’d rather that this guy keep putting out practical content than get slammed down and quit.

[@awesomebroke]

As a small guy myself this is very helpful.

[@HanaKingi]

The pace of your tutorial is easy to follow and I like your sewing techniques, and the great results. Thank you so much for your skill and professional demonstrations.Very helpful.

[@ejm6122]

My mind is permanently blown! I never knew that it was as simple as you have made it. I truly appreciate your instructional videos. Please keep them coming!

[@AspiringGent]

I say it all the time it is so easy to sew!

[@ejm6122]

@@AspiringGent I do make minor repairs with needle and thread but this tutorial for the waist of trousers seems to be a bit overwhelming for myself. I think I will leave it up to masters such as yourself.

[@crashcris]

Sorry, but that looked an absolutely awful way to do this task. So amateurish. Terrible.

[@mauette2000]

@@crashcris I agree, the worst job of modifying pant waist I have ever seen. I wouldn't be caught dead with a botched waist on a pair of jeans much less dress pants. WOW

[@almalamers1453]

Thanks!

[@dianeqinlv]

Thank you! I have lost 60 lbs & am finding your videos very helpful & straightforward!

[@AdamGarbunkle]

Wow thanks so much! Honestly I had to watch this 3 times on the first pair of pants I did and still didnt' feel like I understood it but now I've done a few of them and it's worked well! So glad to know how to do this as I bought several very nice pairs of pants just over a year ago in a sale as they were larger than what most people would buy (one convenient part of being bigger is it's often unsold stock and then gets discounted) unfortunately for the pants but fortunately for me, I've lost a lot of weight s ince then and 4" around my hips so none of them fit, but they do now! I really can't express how glad I am for this tutorial because it's saved me passing on or donating many very nice pants I didn't want to lose

[@tigergreg8]

The first part was disappointing. 😏🤣

[@AspiringGent]

tigergreg8 😂🤣

[@kbs1212]

@Lavdasur Swami No 🤦‍♂️ they meant that he had jeans on when he put the dress pants on, which is disappointing because they wanted to see him in boxers lol chill

[@FootyXShort]

Ayo

[@carilynjurgeson6178]

Nice video to follow. I sometimes stitch in the ditch down the center under the belt loop location to tack the waistband back down. It's invisible with matching thread and even if it isn't perfect stitching or thread, the belt loop will hide it after it is reattached. I also attach 1 end of the belt loop by hand from underneath so the stitches are hidden and matching the other loops.

[@meldahspeight8525]

In uk they are trousers pants are underwear knickers like a handbag is a bag not a purse a purse is for keeping money in.

[@tjwash2]

The process is explained very well. So well that I’m certain I’ll never attempt this with my lack of skill. Great informative video without a lot of chatter, just the facts.

[@13prey]

lmao, It started and I was like yeah this is chill, and then by the time it ended I was already googling tailors near by.

[@67spankadelik]

This is over my head. What could one expect to pay to have this professionally done? Thanks!

[@AspiringGent]

Blaq Byrd 281 for just the waist $15-$20

[@angusmeigh5141]

Many dry cleaners also offer a minor tailoring service as well. Or if your trousers are made of wool or cotton a cheap way to take in the waist by about an inch is to soak the waist of the trousers in boiling water.

[@Mex1canPapi1]

@@AspiringGent pricey

[@fightermma]

You could buy adjustable pants.

[@jasevt1476]

@@Mex1canPapi1 for quality craftmanship for pants you’ve paid 80-200 dollars for, no.

[@lucho7629]

I've this issue with trousers, maybe should learn more about it

[@12cubed]

Nice! I was able to take in my cousin's pants last minute for a wedding. Great instructions!

[@mmodnao]

I tried your technique to alter my jeans and ended up with a raincoat. Will take the time to listen to your video again when sober.

[@navaneeth_us]

How to get the trousers fitted and tightened in the gluteal region?

[@FiliusFidelis]

well that looked surprisingly.. odd when you didn't put the beltloop back where you found it but put it in the middle instead :)

[@markneversleeps2915]

*Starts laughing at the intro* yep this is what I came for

[@MelB868]

I have some soft pants but the waist needs to be bigger maybe I should just get a size up they make marks on me how can I make them bigger

[@AspiringGent]

Getting bigger and taking in is the best. But here is an updated video on letting out and taking in. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mXitpWeNm5aknqc

[@zenlotus8696]

How do i extend wait with no pleats or any extra cloth inside?

[@AspiringGent]

I think you might be out of options on that one. Unless you just move the button.

[@lucahahne2860]

Really like the pants! Where did u buy them from??

[@AspiringGent]

Thrift store

[@000MACK000]

I have an odd waistline 38 waist is too tight 40 waist is too big what are my options besides a belt.

[@AspiringGent]

Get the 40 tailored!

[@jessegutierrez3649]

TKS good idea. . I added front darts to shorted.

[@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.

[@kbs1212]

Doesn’t matter what other people think. Let go of that mentality bro. Besides, it’s being altered at the official store so it’s as genuine of an alteration as you can get. Go for it! 👍🏼

[@MelB868]

Maybe you should of gotten a smaller size

[@HustlerJerbear]

@@MelB868 They were all sold out of smaller sizes

[@KyoukoHeart]

Can the exact same process be used for a pair of scrubs that have an elastic waistband? Please help.

[@AspiringGent]

100% there are better more professional ways of doing it but defiantly will work in a pinch.

[@KyoukoHeart]

@@AspiringGent thank you!

[@varsityhousetv4557]

When you’re marking to take it in, half an inch from WHAT seam?

[@AspiringGent]

can you post a time stamp on the video where I'm talking about this?

[@valgerdurvilbergsdottir8571]

My tailor didn’t take in the waist as much as he was supposed to bc of the “weight fluctuation thing” but the thing is THEY STILL DON’T FIT :) too big still..it’s been a week, should I take them back and have them re-made :/ and my weight does not fluctuate that much, and it it does, I buy new pants! I want the pants that I wear now to FIT ME NOW, is that too much to ask? I’m kinda wanting to buy a sowing machine and learn to do it myself..

[@AspiringGent]

Unless you're spending big $$$ everything should be fit for you now not the future. Send them to me i'll get it done! 👍🏻

[@zdflores]

I bought 3 suits prior to my career starting. Because of the career’s very active and I been working out more. My pants was 38 and I am now a 30. And I ended up buying more pants but those 3 pants of 38 were my favorite. Will that be able to alter 8 inches?

[@iss8504]

My question too

[@edwink1467]

That seems a bit much. A 38 to 30 would give you 8 inches of material bunched up on top of each other in the back. You will also need to take in the thigh and leg areas or else you will have a fitted waist and awkwardly huge pants. This is going to cost you quite a lot of money, so unless those costed several hundred dollars a pair, I wouldn’t bother.

[@wangjenniferr]

Great tutorial! Would you make a full tutorial on how to take in pants more than an inch?

[@jesusespinosa3965]

Great video. I used this lesson to adjust all my slacks. It wasn't difficult, and I have become very proficient with my alterations. Thank you for the video.

[@AspiringGent]

You're most welcome!

[@MrJohnthefarmer]

Nice! I'm going to tackle making my size 38 work pants into size 36. There is no seem on the waistband so I'm guessing I will cut it nice and straight with scissors and make a seem?

[@AspiringGent]

yes exactly.

[@MrJohnthefarmer]

@@AspiringGent haven't tackled my 38s yet but did my size 40s and impressed myself no end. Thanks

[@indigodino3897]

thank you so much! I needed formal pants for a school dance but when i went shopping with my parents i wasn't aloud to get ones my size as they were convinced i was going to grow, now i have pants that actually fit me!

[@Sewgood58mp]

I always have a hard time matching the waist seam. Even if I pin and it looks good, it moves. Any suggestions

[@zangle09]

Do you recommend letting the waist and seat out on a pair of pants or go up a size and take in? Thanks.

[@robertmilo5203]

My gut feeling is taking in a larger pair of trousers by one size is easier and less risky. But I just bought a bunch of vintage tailor made trousers from a thrift shop all apparently made by the same tailor yet with different wait sizes. One pair was much too small for me but they were cheap so I bought them anyway. I just expanded them to the *maximum* that the seam allowance would allow, and that worked. They are snug, but they fit. I feared a big change would throw off the lay of the trouser but they seem fine. I wondered if the old crease or stitch line would show on the expanded seat, but they all steamed out and you can't see them. This was a thick high quality Marzotto wool fabric. Other fabrics might vary. I had a different vintage pair, also bought cheap, and I slimmed them once but did not want to go down too many sizes... but it wasn't enough so I slimmed them again. I should have gone in tight in the first place. I thought it would be too slim and throw off the lay across the seat but it worked fine. I had the most trouble with the belt loops as the fabric was thick. I first machine sewed them but the stitch didn't hold and when I put on my belt the top of the loop popped off (admittedly that was my first ever trouser alteration). When I re-did those trousers, using the sewing machine I hand cranked all the stitches to get the loop back on. I had also tried hand stitching but that was way too hard.

[@mokuho]

Question: How high does the pants fit? on the hip, below the hip? above the hip?

[@AspiringGent]

Above the hip

[@Sewgood58mp]

Help. I can’t line up the waist seams. Must have done it 20 times and it’s off. Any suggestions

[@clothingalterations]

My idea is pin them together then sew cross the pin. Or catch them together by 2 fingers then sew.

[@breytash166]

Thank u so much will u plz show how to hem the pants also

[@ShahzadPerwaiz]

thank you but At this point it would be easier to go to a tailor !!!

[@kimkaiser9426]

at 125 min charge,, have 3 or four pairs.. no,, a basic machine, a little practice,,and get it done when you need it, not 4 weeks out

[@alexpadillayt]

Question is there a way to make a size 36 pants to a size 32 I lost that much weight and I'm wondering if there's a way or just get rid of the pants thank you 💯

[@elphiena]

Everything seemed straightforward till I started, now I wish I could ask you questions.

[@AspiringGent]

Feel free to ask! Text [phone]

[@jayacandran]

You can text me 919500043523

[@danello7]

The other platform links are not working.

[@davidph123]

I"m a size 36 and I"m looking at this cotton trouser on ebay their size 40 can they be alter

[@skeith7403]

so just use the same method to make it bigger? say if i gained weight later on and want it to go back to original size or add a bit to the waist

[@jasonryan8631]

Could you remove the belt loops and add side adjusters? Do you have such a video?

[@AspiringGent]

Jason Ryan not yet but thanks for the suggestion!

[@flora3432]

I just followed your instructions and it turned out great! Really like I went to a tailor. I basted it by hand first to make sure the fit was good.

[@carolinepalmer60]

Is it worth taking trousers in an inch?! I fluctuate more than that in a month.

[@TheElectronicDilettante]

Nice. Fast and to the point. Don’t listen to the haters that say it’s crooked or you used the wrong colored thread. The quality of the finished product is up the one doing the job. Thanks, huge help.

[@enceladus2263]

Can this be done with chinos or is this dress pants specific?

[@Xpresslifetifa]

Great tutorial! The demonstration was easy to follow and you make it even almost fun. I’m going to attempt this on a pair of postal uniform pants today. Wish me luck! 🍀

[@VirgíniaCarvalho-r6s]

How does it turn.good?

[@marktindal2186]

First machine turns up today, thanks for a confident and helpful video! Liked and subscribed

[@AspiringGent]

SparksWillFly can’t wait to hear what you do with it!

[@dotz5143]

How can I undo this if I have a pair that’s done

[@7Roeth]

Simple and easy? I have no clue what just occurred.

[@drughere2677]

what about back rise

[@Ladioz]

What if the waist is too tight? is it possible to loosen it ?

[@clothingalterations]

I think if you have fabric left over on the back seam you can open. If not you can put a V piece fabric there.

[@Ladioz]

@@clothingalterations Hmmm yes. Although if the jeans were cheap I would just buy another one. Seems like spending money on clothes that dont fit me is the highlight of my life

[@saimahameed124]

Can you please tell me how can I fix my jeans I cut the hem too short I do the original hem

[@jasperdelorino4140]

idk if this is a silly question but can you buy just the trouser on suit stores? apologize for the lack of knowledge

[@Macatho]

In most stores you can buy different size jacket and trousers.

[@nicolasmorillo5328]

Could button or buckle side adjusters work too ?

[@tango1590]

You were doing really good till the last belt loop...I would've put it back where it was..and hand sewn it which would've only taken 2 min tops..other than that you did good...thxs for sharing

[@savitakamble9762]

Thank you ☺️🙏

[@AspiringGent]

You’re welcome 😊

[@whatisskool]

Can you please teach how to blind hem

[@AspiringGent]

I have a hand stitching one. Would you like to see it on the machine?

[@michellebelarmino9576]

Hi, I just found out your channel and subscribed 😊 Can I ask a favor, kindly do on how to remove the pleats in men's trouser. This will help me a lot for I'm not good in altering. Thank you very much in advance.

[@AspiringGent]

Why not keep them? Pleats are the best!

[@debbievidal9536]

Your videos are very well explained. But how do you take in women's trousers that are ok on the waist but are way too big on hips and thighs? They have side pockets. Do I have to sacrifice the pockets entirely?

[@yezhiaelyz3844]

i have a problem. mine perfectly fits on my waist, legs and thighs, but when i take a sit, there's always this baggy air in the stomach area ;-; what should i do lmao

[@AspiringGent]

zyle kim if your pants are High waisted there isn’t much that can be done. But if you are get lots of air pockets they might still be a but loose

[@jeliarra]

The belt loop, don't be lazy lol. Hand sew the top loop back in place.

[@Sonido_Gringo]

Keep up the hustle

[@dikshajoshi4663]

Hi. I got pants which are big for me. They are 32 inches and I want them to be 28. All the tailors I have gone to refused to fix it for me coz it's not possible to alter 4 inches. So can you please suggest if this trick will work or is there anything else that can be done? It would mean a lot.

[@Alexander.FoxTrot]

What if the trousers have a fishtail?

[@maryhull531]

My mother in-law taught me how to do this over thirty years ago . Good job but you spoilt it it with sewing on belt loop. They have to be evenly spaced . My mum in law also turned collars when shirts were expensive and darned socks which people no longer do .

[@littleoldal]

i think he was just showing how it's done. spacing didn't bug me, buuuut i didn't like how it wasn't done like the others.

[@kbs1212]

I don’t understand why full grown adults leave know-it-all backhanded comments on helpful videos. This guy took the time to show beginners how to execute a simple fix on their own for free. The results suit the needs of the average person watching.

[@maryhull531]

My comment was not to be unkind but helpful . I have sewn for over 60 years . Good that he was able to show this and I commend him for doing so . I just felt it could have been done better .

[@Macatho]

@@kbs1212 Show how it's done professionally and also show how it's done by an amateur and compare the results. Then you can pick which one you'd like. If I got this back from a tailor I'd decline and tell him - not good enough.

[@Macatho]

@@maryhull531 I agree Mary, hatchet job that I wouldnt even pay 20 bucks for.

[@80RedRock]

First off: great content. Pro tip: Use a limiter and compressor on your audio to make it more consistent and louder. Invest in a lapel mic or a quality shotgun mic that picks up your sound better. I'm an audiophile who does this for a living and would charge hundreds for this advice. This might get lost in the frey, but I still felt the need to try and help since I found value in your tutorial. Thank you.

[@joescheller6680]

Was wondering why couldn't use a heavy clothing clamp to do same thing just fold it to your desired size and clasp it down as if it was sewn

[@emmanuel5123]

Great video !

[@angusmeigh5141]

If they are made of wool or cotton you can soak the waist of the trousers in boiling water which will shrink the fabric by about an inch.

[@AspiringGent]

Angus Meigh using that hack on cotton might be useful but I’d keep my dress pants away from boiling water

[@cindygonzaga5092]

Thanks for sharing ❤

[@avig8334]

Great video, many thanks .

[@raymondf3670]

What a helpful video so much info thank you for make this video... Once more so happy that I subscribe to your channel

[@AspiringGent]

Thanks for the feedback it helps with future videos!

[@fridaychiumia7995]

Awesome buddy

[@Allensmom20]

Y problem is my pants is either over or under of it fits my waist a little it keeps falling I think my body is a odd shape

[@teenoso4069]

Ive dropped from a 34" to a 30" waist - would that be too much to take in and yet keep some proportion in tact?

[@MajimeTV]

you have to alter the seat of the pants as well. Might be easier to take it in from the side seams.

[@alisa_and_pup]

@@MajimeTV could you do a little from each? I have to drop 3 inches and I was considering just doing an inch from each side and one from the back. Does this sound ridiculous? Or possibly ok?

[@MajimeTV]

@@alisa_and_pup I tried doing that but it will not work. Only pull in the sides unless you are taking the whole pants/skirt apart

[@alisa_and_pup]

@@MajimeTV thank you 🥰

[@nawazulirfan9853]

Mashallah well explain thank you so much

[@hafsaaleem5688]

I’m really confused about the waistband part. I need to take in the waist of trousers but the waist band is really thick material so I need to separate the waistband but I don’t know how to

[@hafsaaleem5688]

It also has a top stitched back-seam like you mentioned in the description a video on that would be really helpful

[@AspiringGent]

Are they a Jean?

[@hackersrule1]

Would be cool to do a video about shortening high waisted V back trousers

[@josephinebrown6631]

Thank you kindly🤍

[@hareem1929]

Thank you so much. You explained it so nicely it was really easy to fix

[@shahilyt7895]

Name of the pants please is that high rise

[@christopherbaker275]

Thank you!

[@andrejermaine4835]

Great video! Im new to the tailoring game so I really appreciate your videos. They are simple to understand and clear. Will be in touch if I have any questions! THANKS G!

[@AspiringGent]

Feel free to reach out directly with a text would love to answer any questions! [phone]

[@NomsaMahlangu-l7b]

Thank you so much

[@AliKhan-kr8zy]

Good job sir

[@wonderingpilgrim]

Thank you for this tutorial. Just wanted to let you know that the tiktok link I tried to click on only took me to the main site and not to your specific tiktok link.

[@popp-de-pop2812]

You did a good job.

[@clothingalterations]

Grreat tutorial

[@anamariebautista209]

Thank you so much!!! 🥺💕

[@AspiringGent]

You’re most welcome!

[@SuperSoniayadav]

1 inch to taken isn’t so bad. However the problem I’m running Hair into is the waist needs to be 4 inches shorter and by doing so on the waist as you show the back pockets come to meet.

[@brightkamaloni6351]

Same problem I’m experiencing

[@Monalisha_chasa]

The intro was too cute lol

[@PODMTHC]

Thank you so much man

[@tanjowil9743]

You're awesome, I can do this 👍

[@kellywhited9259]

Dude this was SO helpful! Thank you!!👌🏻

[@erinsun2611]

how about shorts in jeans?

[@adrielrowley]

Not being critical, your waistband still got off and something I struggle with. I am basically self taught and since doing my own, spend more time then a tailor. I pin baste, then thread baste, then sew the seam, even then sometimes gets off. Also, I usually adjust most of the hem to adjust for my flat bum. Appreciate knowing can take in way too big. Inherited a nice pair of Summer wool slacks that need to come in about four inches. Looking at how that affects pocket spacing, comes out even so think be fine. Or is that too much to take in even if adjusting the whole seam?

[@AspiringGent]

Adriel Rowley your fine and to get it perfect really only takes time redoing but for this video it’s not really necessary because It’s scrap pants and I’m just showing the method behind it. As far as your wool pants I’ve taken pants in that much but you will have a significantly smaller gap between the pockets. It comes down to preference and I’d advise against it. For the reason that if they are that big on you, changes are you’ll have a lot of other work to do to make them fit.

[@adrielrowley]

@@AspiringGent, appreciate the reply and thanks for the help. Exactly my point in not always perfect. And do understand a demonstration. As I said, already considered pocket spacing. Just be a pair to knock about in and so doesn't have to be correct proportions, though see nothing wrong with pockets being centered. Plus, not going to concern myself over the drape, back or front. No other changes needed, both Opa and I were the same sizings until he put on weight.

[@AspiringGent]

Then I don’t see any issues in taking them In!

[@Macatho]

@@AspiringGent You should really stop doing these videos and only show how you'd do it for a customer you'd charge $50-$75 (or whatever it costs).

[@spartyutube2020]

I came here to learn how to take in my pants, but I ended up playing the first 7 sec. over and over again. 😍😳😍

[@AspiringGent]

KZbin works in Mysterious ways

[@spartyutube2020]

@@AspiringGent Indeed. The Universe knows what I need. 😂😂😂

[@spartyutube2020]

@@AspiringGentOn a more serious note, my sickly Dad now has pants that fit. Thank you. 👍🏽

[@AspiringGent]

I’m so happy to hear it and glad I could help 🙏🏼