How to Lower the Waistband on Jeans/Pants to Make the Seat Fit - Get Rid of Diaper Butt!

[@hismusicnme]

Thank You! I am a slightly shorter wasted than what is typically sold, hourglass, female and I so needed this tutorial with this season’s nothing-but-high-wasted pants being sold on the market. Even if I wanted to, I just cannot do this popular high-wasted cut…. but I need pants so this will help me greatly. Because of my body shape, I often need the booty area to stay as sewn but the front to be shortened in the waist. Altho’ this video shows the opposite the concept is still the same and just done in reverse. I’ve done this form of method in the past but for some reason, your instruction here seems so much quicker and doable. I was dreading this alteration but now I’m feeling good about it. Thank you again

[@TailorItYourself]

I'm glad you found it helpful and I wish you great success!

[@robrobinson9281]

So appreciate this instruction, I’ve already altered two pair my jeans, very easy even for a newbie to sewing . I’m a seventy two year old male with only a low back with a crack left for a booty. Really helps get rid of the diaper butt look.

[@TailorItYourself]

Haha, your description made me laugh out loud! I'm glad you found it so helpful. Thanks for watching!

[@2cinco7]

This is exactly the video I was looking for! The combination of clear explanation with excellent demonstration is very helpful. Thank you!

[@TailorItYourself]

Glad you found it helpful! Thanks for watching.

[@lesliefinley2339]

Your Amazing. Your video was super easy to follow. I don't feel unable to actually do this to my pants with professional results. Thank You.

[@TailorItYourself]

I'm glad you found it helpful! Thank you for watching.

[@IMOO1896]

Never knew this could be so simple, thanks for walking us thru it.

[@TailorItYourself]

Sure thing! Thanks for watching.

[@djf57]

Tailoring has always intimated me but you make it look so easy. I think I can do it too. ❤️

[@TailorItYourself]

With a little practice, yes! Best of luck.

[@jaspermatty]

Do you have a video where you lower the whole waistband - I hate high waisted and mid rise jeans I like them to sit a little below my belly button. I’m not talking hip huggers or anything I just like it below my belly button. But in that case you might have to alter not only the pockets and the rivets but also the zipper.

[@TailorItYourself]

Currently do not have a video of that. But it's essentially the same process. If the zipper is long enough, you can just cut the top down all the way around instead of just in the back, and sew the waistband back on. May need to remove rivets to avoid sewing over them. I did this on another pair of mine recently and I also had to remove the little "drugs" pocket that's sometimes there.

[@lesliefinley2339]

Please Let me know if there is a video. I'm not a fan of high waist pants, but all the super cute jeans seem to be high waist

[@tmesic4666]

Yes this please. Would love to know how to lower the front including a zip.

[@phambo1012]

Boy, I tell y'all, that DBS Brother industrial sewing machine like the one Danni is using there is the diehard among all sewing machines out there! Great video with no annoying background music and another thumb up

[@TailorItYourself]

That machine is a hog! They don't make them like they used to. Glad you liked the video, I know some aren't enjoying my choice of music, but things to keep in mind going forward!

[@ileftmyenthusiasmonthekitc2486]

so glad i found this after almost ruining a diffferent pair of jeans! you're a legend, thank you!!

[@TailorItYourself]

Surry you didn't have previous success, but I'm glad you're on the right track!

[@SuperNeo005]

Did not know you can do this. Your so awesome and very easy to follow instructions

[@TailorItYourself]

Thank you very much!

[@jeffreylucas3421]

I have to learn this, she works with such confidence. I see her expertise with how she handles her work.

[@elsyfer]

I am so glad I discovered your channel - I have two pairs of jeans that I need to take in the waistband and possibly lower it as well. I’ve watched other videos, but yours are clear and concise and well edited. I think I can do this!

[@TailorItYourself]

Best of luck!

[@noelbalmes14]

Hi Danni. A fan here from the Philippines! Nice vlog!

[@TailorItYourself]

Thank you! Hello from Minnesota, USA!

[@mandy_scott]

Excellent video, thank you! So clearly explained and demonstrated.

[@TailorItYourself]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@tmesic4666]

Great work, best video I’ve seen for lowering a waistband. Thanks

[@TailorItYourself]

Thank you very much! I appreciate the kind words. Thanks for watching!

[@tmesic4666]

@@TailorItYourself glad I found your page. I’ll definitely watch more

[@Tom_Swift]

Great video, very well done and explained. Thanks Danni

[@TailorItYourself]

You're very welcome! Thanks for watching.

[@amandaloewen6479]

This is interesting, I didn’t realize this was possible. Now if I have trouble getting my jeans to fit I have another possibility to try. Thanks

[@TailorItYourself]

Thanks for watching!

[@krickette5569]

Thank you for a detailed, easy to follow video!

[@TailorItYourself]

You're very welcome! Thanks for watching.

[@alvinmarentes3315]

It's like welding with cloth. Great videos!

[@TailorItYourself]

Thanks so much!

[@nightsight2843]

Wow, it's remarkable and interesting do-it-yourselfer! Thanks, Danni!

[@TailorItYourself]

You're welcome, thanks for watching!

[@franceshicks4011]

I find your tutorials extremely interesting and clear.

[@TailorItYourself]

Thanks!

[@marlaine0994]

soooo cool! you handle that machine with so much ease. I took a sewing class and was surprised how hard it is to hold it straight!

[@TailorItYourself]

Many years of practice! I still have some projects I worked on in the early days as a reminder of how far I've come. I did some shoddy work when I first started out. But you gotta start somewhere! Thanks for watching.

[@bevpotterton6885]

To keep straight don't watch your needle. Line up with a fixed point. Perhaps stick a tape on your machine if there are no marked lines. Watching a moving needle makes it harder to sew straight.

[@nickwalther2509]

Excellent video. It takes a lot of effort doing these videos. Keep it up if you can.👍

[@TailorItYourself]

I appreciate that you recognize that! I certainly hope so. Likely this fall I'll begin production again.

[@margaretlinscott7099]

Well done. You make it look so easy. Thank you.

[@TailorItYourself]

I appreciate that, thank you!

[@dholt2716]

It’s a great tutorial. Thanks. Only advice I would give is to pin the ‘easing’ before stitching, especially for the novice.

[@TailorItYourself]

You can certainly do that. I've just learned to work without pins, as it's faster.

[@luckylinda7777]

Thanks for the informative video. You are a great teacher!

[@TailorItYourself]

Thank you!

[@ramloganfracic5761]

Thank you for sharing this wonderful educative video. I can confirm that you have a great experience. Blessings.

[@panair4126]

Another excellent video I 've watched this day.Good method of instructing & demonstrating the way of doing a a refit job well.It does help me to ask my tailor here in Kolkata India in the right langauge.Thank you very much. 👍

[@TailorItYourself]

Glad it helped! Greetings from the USA!

[@panair4126]

@@TailorItYourself Welcome.Do appreciate your tutorials.Very useful.👍

[@cynthiabandekar7054]

Thank for sharing I love it and the way you explain.

[@TailorItYourself]

Thank you! I appreciate that.

[@jonathanodell9507]

This young lady is a superhero!!!!

[@TailorItYourself]

Wow, that's very generous! Thank you.

[@jhh243]

thank you so much for making this video!

[@TailorItYourself]

You're very welcome! Thanks for watching.

[@DavidHernandez-rz7qo]

I was searching “butt seams” and it kept showing something else :( Finally found the correct video. Thank you

[@TailorItYourself]

You're welcome! I'm glad that worked out for you.

[@Vannguyen_69]

Thanks for Sharing...you're so detailed

[@TailorItYourself]

Thanks!

[@สุกัญญาอินลา-ฦ7ณ]

Great tuitions, thanks so much.

[@TailorItYourself]

Thank you very much!

[@noriherrera4603]

Great video how do yo take on the sides I see that you have pins on the sides of the pans. Thank you!

[@TailorItYourself]

You're welcome! I think the pins are for another video to show how to taper the legs.

[@carmengarcia-cu4ix]

Great tutorial.

[@TailorItYourself]

Thank you very much!

[@matt.kent.]

Excellent again 👏

[@TailorItYourself]

Thanks!

[@dknytodd]

great tutorial.

[@TailorItYourself]

That's nice to hear! Thanks for watching.

[@Julie-rc7wl]

Excellent! Thank you!

[@TailorItYourself]

You're welcome!

[@jillsmith5687]

Do you not show before and after vid? I don’t know if this would help me; my jeans fit my bottom; regarding length I think; mine are baggy under my bottom; but if I did something at the sides; i get drag lines; do you have any idea what I should do? Thanks

[@TailorItYourself]

Lowering the waistband will help take excess out of the seat. If you watch the video on how to fit jeans it will discuss how to pin them properly.

[@kimpollard6021]

Hi, I am loving your channel. Can you tell me what light you are using that attaches to your sewing table/cabinet? Thanks!

[@TailorItYourself]

It's a basic spring arm lamp. I got that one at a Restore, but you can order them from any office supply place or Amazon. You can get them with either a base or a clamp on style. I use the clamp on style so it doesn't move around when I'm sewing bulky items.

[@JH-tj1lt]

Great information. Do you have a video of doing the exact opposite? I am hoping to make the rise longer to fully cover a curvy bottom. Not necessarily on jeans, but I think it will be similar on other types of pants. Thank you for all of your videos and content.

[@TailorItYourself]

To make the rise longer, or make more coverage in the back, you'll have to add fabric to the top of the seat portion of the pants. This will be visible so you'll need matching fabric or fabric you don't mind seeing.

[@Ash-sh4uz]

Please do a video on how to make high waisted jeans into mid-rise ones. Can't find into anywhere on this. Thank you!

[@TailorItYourself]

That's a pretty extensive alteration. It's similar to this video, but you do it in the front as well, which includes messing with the pockets and the zipper. Depending on how much you want to shorten the rise it can be a big job.

[@jilliankonig2759]

The back yoke is a little longer than it originally was. I always ease stitch just the yoke so it matches the waistband a little better when they're connected.

[@sebastianevans8479]

Hi there, would you say this is a relatively easy process for someone skilled with a sewing machine? Thanks

[@TailorItYourself]

I would say this is a moderate level alteration. But if you follow the video, it should be clear what steps are needed.

[@HPED-eq1wt]

If you just want to lower the whole waist down, could you do this on the front as well?

[@TailorItYourself]

Depends how long your zipper is and how much you want to lower the waistband.

[@mikethompson9359]

Will this lower the rise in the front of the jeans? Or do you have to take in the crotch to do that?

[@TailorItYourself]

It will not. You'll also need to lower the waistband in front to do that, which includes moving the zipper etc and can be quite the project.

[@hoseinrahmati2382]

Good job, nice work

[@TailorItYourself]

Thank you very much! I appreciate you watching.

[@sriyanshbhardawaj9290]

Hi can we have a before after pics attached in this video❤

[@TailorItYourself]

Unfortunately not for this video, as it would mean reshooting the whole thing. But my new t-shirt series I have included that. Thanks for watching!

[@matriiiarch9374]

is there any way to do this without lowering the waistband? i have a pair of jeans with a ride about 2.5 inches too high for what i’m looking for,,,, i’m thinking of making the inseam longer by moving the crotch up, since moving the waistband down would require removing a handful of rivets and ditching the pockets altogether :”) thank you!

[@TailorItYourself]

The only way to shorten the rise by that much is to lower the waistband. The other option is to take apart the inseam and take excess out of the back of the leg. But 2.5" is a lot to do it that way, and it will end up making the leg tighter as a result. It's either that or find some pants that fit!

[@djf57]

Great idea thank you

[@TailorItYourself]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@suaquanaohienthuong]

Cảm ơn bạn đã chia sẽ cách sửa cho quần jean

[@TailorItYourself]

không có gì

[@joannfagen4457]

Beautiful job,

[@TailorItYourself]

Thanks for watching!

[@likapmontui4705]

Waw...!! Thank you for this sharing.😀🇲🇾

[@TailorItYourself]

Of course! Thanks for watching =)

[@JuanPerez-iu9vk]

Thank you

[@TailorItYourself]

No problem, thanks for watching!

[@Girlboss_0129]

Can you make a video where you make high rise jeans mid or low rise? The jeans i have fit fine, but i hate jow they go halfway up my torso

[@TailorItYourself]

Lowering the whole waistband is a much bigger job. Then you have to worry about the zipper, pockets etc. It's basically the same idea with lowering it just in the back, but with more to consider.

[@Girlboss_0129]

@@TailorItYourself okie dokie

[@buffer1954]

Thank you very much!👍👏👌

[@TailorItYourself]

Of course! Thanks for watching.

[@amykathleen2]

Where can I find a thread grabber like you recommended?

[@TailorItYourself]

There's a recommended tools list in the description. It's a seam ripper called Seam Fix that has a hook for cutting seams at one end and then the silicon ball on the other for removing the thread.

[@amykathleen2]

@@TailorItYourself Thank you!

[@terrijaree7371]

If you don't want to pin it first ( me, too) just make perpendicular chalk marks across both waistband and pant and use them to guide the extra in.

[@TailorItYourself]

I'm not sure what step you're referring to.

[@Cali_Girl1]

Hi. I purchased a few pairs of jeans that I absolutely loved, but are several sizes larger than I wear. They look like they may have to be completely deconstructed and reconstructed to look proportional to jeans originally my size -- particularly the pocket/butt area. It'll require more than just tailoring the waist and legs. The pockets need to be positioned correctly on my butt. Could you post a video of how to make size 10 jeans into a size 0, please? 😊

[@TailorItYourself]

Unfortunately it's not that simple. And you're right - sizing down that far would mean completely taking them apart and recutting the pieces. It would also mean moving pockets, waistband, and everything else. And yet they will likely not fit as you hope. It's a big job, even for an experienced person. When you have something graded to be a much larger size, trying to make it significantly smaller will just make everything out of wack. I would recommend buying a pair that actually fits.

[@Cali_Girl1]

@@TailorItYourself Lol... I generally do buy jeans that actually fit. However, this was a unique situation. You see, these jeans are very rare, brand new JORDACHE Jeans from the 80's. I purchased them from a Dealer online. They are BRAND NEW, never worn, never sold, and still have the original tags on them. I absolutely LOVE the pocket design and style of those Jordache Jeans, that were very popular back in the 80's. They'll be so PERFECT for an 80's party, and such a conversation piece just to wear around town. They're so unique and beautiful, that they look fresh for 2022. I'd love to find a way to reconstruct them to fit me. I guess I'll just have to find a REALLY EXPERIENCED Tailor that MIGHT be able to reconstruct them to fit me. Thank you for responding to my comment. 😊

[@TailorItYourself]

I wish you luck!

[@solecidepaulasantos4183]

Olá Taylor. Sou do Brasil. Amei os seus vidios. Não entendo inglês. Mas estou vendo os vidios e consigo fazer as reformas. Tenho um ateliê de ajustes e reformas de roupas aqui no Brasil. Beijos

[@TailorItYourself]

Hello! I don't speak Portuguese but I used Google translate to read your message. I hope just watching you can understand what I'm trying to demonstrate. You can also read the PDF that has pictures and written instructions and use Google to translate that if it would help. There's a link to the PDF in the video description.

[@vladspb_]

Wonderful job! Thank you very much, Danni! Is there any way to low one inch in front as well?

[@TailorItYourself]

This is specifically to address fullness in the seat area. The front fits fine. You can lower the whole waistband, but that's typically done with the crotch is too low. That's much more involved as then you'll have to move the zipper and potentially the pockets and other details. Much more involved than just shortening up the back.

[@vladspb_]

@@TailorItYourself yeah... that's what I thought. Thank you, Danni :-)

[@erikaknight5859]

Can I also shorten the front with a button fly?

[@TailorItYourself]

You can! You'll likely just have one less button on the front based on how much you're lowering the waistband.

[@randomelvis3359]

I’ve a pair of Levis I’m a 32” waist but the jeans are 30” can i enlarge them? have you a link to something you’ve already posted? Thanks 🙏🏻 😃

[@TailorItYourself]

That's a tougher job. You'll need to add a piece of fabric to the waistband as well as the center back seat. You may be better off buying a new pair of jeans.

[@Lilithofeden1]

Things are getting so expensive so when we're doing a lot of my clothes it's not just for me but my daughter. I'm now 45 and I have some of the most beautiful pants from when I was a teenager like mud jeans when they were still $10 the $13 a pair embroided sequined flowers you name it bell bottoms beautiful! Most of the stuff made today it's not made for a female body. I also noticed my cotton and leather from before the plants were GMOed stays together, but since the bees started dying eating that pollen the cotton and the leather falls apart or cracks because it's too polluted. I get the great reset it's just a repeat. The roads will get weird the cars gas will be useless the motors will be pulled out they will be turned into carriages as the roads over grow the wheels will get taller as the frame of the car rots they will be made out of wood and Gypsy vargo we go rinse repeat rinse repeat I can't stand it anymore anyone else remember their past lives too. Is everything you do like you did it before you learn it like riding a bike. Question everything and think before that's illegal. All my love, do all you can to stand, God be with you, never take the Mark or salute the credit card machine like a Neo...Na-zzi, never let them edit your brain with golden nanotech, keep your soul keep yourself, I love you

[@anthonygato407]

hope when I do this it wont turn out like it did when I tried to cut my own hair two months ago....

[@anthonygato407]

maybe I can just use glue.

[@sarahturps1384]

I wish these jeans could have been modeled before & after

[@TailorItYourself]

I'll keep that in mind for next time

[@sarahturps1384]

@@TailorItYourself You should. You're a lovely young lady. I think you should model all of your projects.

[@sarahturps1384]

P. S. Do you have a video explaining darts, how to know how big to make the darts, gussets, etc. I'm a total newbie. Do we need a zigzag stitch for these waist lowering projects? You're an appreciated instructor. Thanks!

[@TailorItYourself]

Don't have a dart tutorial currently. What is available is listed in the channel. Only straight stitch is needed for the waistband.

[@lindahayward2982]

Do you have a tutorial for extending a waist band on mid rise jeans. I Love the high waisted jeans and glad they are back!

[@TailorItYourself]

All the videos available are here on my channel.

[@epiphoney]

Is that way most jeans fit below the waist these days? But mine keep falling down.

[@TailorItYourself]

There are varying rises you can get. I recommend a higher waisted pair if you've got a smaller seat and they don't want to stay up even though the waist is the correct size.

[@marlene3295]

hey, i have a question. i have a jeans which is kinda high waisted but i’d rather have it at my mid/low waist. how can i do that? i also have a small waist and rather large hips so the waistband would also have to be bigger. is that possible?

[@TailorItYourself]

Lowering the whole waistband is a big endeavor. You'll need to move the pockets, zippers, all the doo-dads. I recommend just buying a pair that fits at the right spot and taking in the waist as needed.

[@marlene3295]

@@TailorItYourself oh okay, but would it be possible to take up the crotch era ? (idk if i called this right, english is not my first language sorry!) i mean the part at the top where the leg meet 😅😅

[@TailorItYourself]

@@marlene3295 Unfortunately no. The only way to make the rise lower in the way you're hoping is to lower the waistband.

[@vim1471]

How do you make the front crotch shorter ?

[@TailorItYourself]

That's a much more extensive process. You'll have to move the zipper down in order to lower the whole waistband. Much more involved than can be explained here!

[@DJ-uw9uq]

@@TailorItYourself If I took the pants to a tailor would they know what to do? I'm short waisted and it is impossible to find jeans right now that fit me without the crotch buckle of excess fabric

[@TailorItYourself]

Lowering the whole waistband is a very labor intensive process. You may be better off buying a new pair of pants that fit you better rather than having a tailor fix them for you. But you can certainly check with a tailor in your area and see what they're willing to do and for how much. Every tailor is different.

[@tractorback76]

Why cant i just find jeans that dont require me to wear my pants up to my arm pits for the ass not to sag.

[@TailorItYourself]

It can be hard to find just the right pair! That's where a good tailor comes in handy.

[@morningcoffee1111]

Ok. I love the instruction, but I just hit my personal limit on the repetitive vintage video game music. Literally stopping the video a couple minutes in.

[@TailorItYourself]

Thanks for the feedback. Unfortunately I can't remove the music without reuploading the video. My new series on t-shirts is music free.

[@GeemailMailboxx]

You might gain more likes and subs if you actually show the end results. I never trust videos that hide their end results. 😒

[@TailorItYourself]

Noted for next time, thanks!