How to make jeans slimmer | Fix your wardrobe series

[@tericettina584]

Thanks for a great tutorial! Question on the waist: did you only take in at one spot? Or did you take in at two places on the waist and divide the "take in" measurements in half?

[@UseLess_dk]

Oh yeah, great observation! I took them in 2 cm's in both sides, so 4 in total :-) Thank you!

[@janini1232]

I bought a beautiful second-hand white jeans that had weirdly wide legs and I bought them with the thought of „This will look good if I alter them later.“ Today I did, and it was nice and easy with this help and they look *amazing*! I am so happy, it looks rather professional. Loving my new pair of jeans that fits perfectly.

[@juliemix4806]

Great and very helpful video. Especially neat how you removed the rivot. Never knew you could do that. Thanks for all the wonderful tips and your jeans do look perfect on you. Cheers.

[@UseLess_dk]

Thank you so much!

[@capedoryus]

Thank you for the beautiful tutorial. I appreciate the video production values. The segment on how to alter the waist was perfect and very clear. I found your video because another video had the same segment but it was hard to figure out. Your explanation and display was perfect.

[@rnMadStein]

I’m a bit late but this was precisely the tutorial I needed!!!🎉 this was incredibly helpful!

[@shirleyhook5436]

You apply each step making the importance of ever step ending with the result you want. Your visual was spot on. Thanks great demo. Love and hugs Shirley

[@UseLess_dk]

Thank you so much!

[@Heatherzhany]

Oh my God! I was searching for how to make jeans smaller the whole day! Perfect!

[@UseLess_dk]

I'm so glad you stumbled upon this tutorial then, haha! Thank you

[@tristandevereaux4867]

This is super helpful! I've been repairing & altering a lot lately but jeans intimidate me so this helps! Also this is random but I repaired a big hole in a sweater today by carefully tying the sweater's stitches with clear thread! It worked so great I had to share! It will work best on thicker yarns with texture but it's worth trying on any sweater with a hole.

[@UseLess_dk]

I'm glad you found this helpful!

[@amyvoges]

Thanks for this video! I’ve lost weight since last winter so a lot of my Fall/Winter clothes I was ready to just repurchase. Can’t wait to try and alter a few items!!

[@UseLess_dk]

I'm so glad that this video came in handy for you!

[@theresas8163]

Great video! My Mom had to take in my clothes all the time when I was growing up, I used to love watching her at the sewing machine.

[@UseLess_dk]

That's sounds like such a nice memory!

[@ragingmrs6623]

This is the *best* tutorial that I have seen on modifying your jeans. The only suggestion I would make is to adjust the waistband as close to a belt loop as possible so that it is less noticeable.

[@leannosborne9238]

I am impressed with your sewing skills!!!

[@chloeneffers2377]

Recently discovered your channel and you are just the sweetest thing ❤ I appreciate your videos so much! Keep it up :D

[@allyirvine7537]

This tutorial is awesome Signe; something like this was needed for jeans! I think altering denim is traditionally such a scary idea because of the thickness of the fabric. Would never have dared remove the rivets but it will give a more professional finish. Silly question but you don’t attempt to replace them afterward though?! I will fetch the pliers from my husbands toolkit 😉 and try on some old pairs. The results of your alterations are so good and worth the bother.

[@ZARAGOLD]

Girl, you are so talented in some many spheres!! Sewing machines scare the hell out of me((

[@UseLess_dk]

Thank you so much!! I know it might seem a little scary at first, but really I'm not a pro at all, haha!

[@paulineelley3783]

If you need to take the waist in 2 cm you should only sew 1 cm from the edge otherwise you’ll be taking them in by 4 cm

[@UrsaMinor9010]

I think she did sew 1cm from the edge but I agree the way she said it was very confusing. Thanks for your comment. As a perfectionist, it always leaves me with a strange feeling. I try not to complain when I think it would sound mean but then it haunts me for aaages :D :D

[@stucumins8511]

I've only ever taken jeans in to reduce the waist size. Conversely to you, I was taught to use the back seam to take in the waist band. I found it interesting to see another method. A job well done Signe and thanks for sharing. Deb

[@UseLess_dk]

Thank you so much Deb! It's true, there are actually more ways to do it, I think it's about finding the one that is most simple for you to do, especially if you're not a "pro", haha! xx

[@michelleguevremont7067]

thanks so much for the waist one I started taking out the back seam!

[@TheAliyona]

It was fun to see something that i had to learn for 3 years (😅) in the faculty school (I learned making and designing clothes from patterns til ready to wear.)Haven't done much in last years sewing since my home is too small to fit a machine in there 😜 But great video and reminding that if it's possible then we should take time for this work instead of buying just new items that could fit better. Thank you!

[@amybetta6510]

I totally agree , I used to be a fashion designer, i made my prototypes myself from the scketch step to the final product .... i'm a jewelry designer now, but seeing this makes me nostalgic... i should put my machine handy, i miss working with fabrics. this was a good video reminding us to fix instead of spend. Thank you Signe

[@UseLess_dk]

That sound nice! I went through a course too when I studied to become a designer :-* It wasn't my best course though (I wasn't that good, haha) but it's nice to have learned valuable tricks like this. Thanks for your comment

[@aleeasieben9374]

This was very helpful! Thank you. Would love to see more alteration videos

[@UseLess_dk]

I'm glad you liked it! I'm definitely gonna try to make this a monthly thing :-* xx

[@colehunt7371]

My sister does all the sewing but I watch the videos for the ideas we’re working on turning one of my pairs of regular cut jeans into I think people call them flare jeans now I call them bell bottoms cuz I’m kind of a boomer lol old music old style yada yada but I wanted jeans that could fit over boots but we’re skinny at the top so I went for that and she did a really good job

[@radioserrelind]

I've done this by hand and, er, much less precisely... but it worked! :) If I don't still have those jeans, I may have them in storage in case my appetite tanks again and I drop weight.

[@lunaluz1177]

Girl, it did a big difference. Those light blue jeans look too messy and dirty but after u fixed the they looked perfect :)

[@susanjo6071]

This is amazing, had no idea you could alter them so easily. (easy for you!)

[@UseLess_dk]

haha, easy for me because I've learned to master the technique - but it's quite simple, and I'm sure you could learn to do it too!

[@nightfr09]

Found like 5-7 vintage levis at local goodwill, thanks so much for this video ;)

[@Chariots1981]

Great video-- I enjoyed watching your clever techniques even though I don't even know how to use a sewing machine. I have a couple of pairs of jeans that are practically falling off due to weight loss and have been wondering what to do with them. Will probably have them taken in although it would be cheaper for me to donate them and buy another pair.

[@emmeline3831]

These fix your wardrobe series are soo helpfull!!

[@UseLess_dk]

Thank you so much, I'm gonna try uploading at least 1 video in this series every month! :-*

[@Eogeaux]

Question. Can you use both methods on the same pair of jeans? If so, do you take in the legs or waist first? I've recently lost a lot of weight and need to size down about 4 whole sizes. Can this be done? I love my clothes, plus I'm poor, help!

[@nabailarina]

Great video!! Please, Signe, could you make this type of videos a series? :)

[@debbieduran6791]

Great tips for saving your jeans!

[@UseLess_dk]

Thank you!

[@azalea77]

Smart! I have taken in a few pair of jeans and never separated the band. I ran the same seam from the leg up to the band, if you know what I mean :) I lost more than one needle in the process because the fabric is very thick there :) And I had no idea how to remove rivets :)

[@clairehewitt3381]

Great video, I've been waiting for this one as I have several jeans that need adjusting. I'd also just suggest using a good heavy duty needle in the machine so it can cope with the tougher denim fabric x

[@jessicatheodora9550]

what type of needle would you suggest? a friend gave me a sewing machine so still learning and would like to try amending my jeans

[@clairehewitt3381]

Jessica Thomas you've got to get a compatible needle for your machine brand. You can get specific needles often called 'Jeans' needles. A good haberdashery can advise. Something like these: m.johnlewis.com/janome-denim-needles-pack-of-5/p301913

[@jessicatheodora9550]

thank you so much, very helpful x

[@UseLess_dk]

Great tip, I'm actually not even sure what type of needle I'm using. So thank you

[@mariefelber9359]

wow, why are you so talented?👏 well done!

[@UseLess_dk]

You're so sweet, thank you!

[@mermaidscorpio7922]

Wow what a difference

[@ranginijeyatharan6665]

Thank you

[@KripaDevi1]

Thanks! I always have wanted to know how to do it!

[@UseLess_dk]

You're welcome!

[@gessicacom_g]

Woow! This is super! I wish I was that talented... At least now I know I can ask someone to do such adjustments to me 🙌🏻

[@UseLess_dk]

Thank you so much!

[@glennamartin193]

This was such an excellent tutorial!! Thank You!

[@UseLess_dk]

Thank you, I'm gad you liked it

[@avanelcaruth5249]

Excellent tutorial

[@tristian9006]

Super helpful! Thanks

[@Quijuandas]

Great video! Very helpful 💕

[@UseLess_dk]

Thank you!

[@Pureimagination200]

Make sure you use a denim needle whe. Sewing on machine

[@naz-nazneen886]

Wow. This vid is super helpful. Did you take sewing in school? I did. I haven’t owned a machine over 10 years now.

[@UseLess_dk]

Thank you!

[@Gaabbees]

Does this work on tailored trousers too? In that case I've got some new plans for this weekend 😍👌

[@UseLess_dk]

Good question! You can take in any type of bottom down the sideseam. Usually the seam is hidden on the waistband on that type of pants, so the new seam you make when you sew back on the waistband will be visible in that little area . But I don't think anyone would notice really (especially if the pants are black), so I'd totally give it a go :-)

[@x3no]

Looking good 😘

[@catielouise4932]

thank you so much! this is such a great idea!

[@UseLess_dk]

I'm glad you liked it!

[@legendkilla3rd]

I get intimidated by sewing machines and diy project that entail sewing,tailoring,sizing,etc. I wish I could do this!!!! I have gotten a few good jeans recently but the sizing is not to my liking! I have a petite body and it's difficult to find a good flattering fit for me (5 foot 1" /105pds). It's frustrating,especially when you can't spend $75+ on jeans!!!! I may try this,thanks for this tutorial!

[@UseLess_dk]

It's funny that many people find it scary to use a sewing machine, but I can totally relate. Don't know if it's the excessively fast moving needle or what it is, haha! But I understand, that must be really frustrating! Seriously, I wasn't all that good in sewing class, and this is quite simple to do once you catch the technique. I hope you'll give it a go!

[@jessicatheodora9550]

great video,!!! 😀does this require a sewing machine that can sew Jean material or can any machine do it ? x

[@UseLess_dk]

I think any machine could do it, just make sure the needle is heavy enough to handle the jean material :-*

[@margaret77494]

What kind of needle do you use for this? I always break so many needles when working with denim.

[@UseLess_dk]

I'm actually just using the needle that my machine came with, but one of the other girls above recommended something like this (it's called a denim needle): m.johnlewis.com/janome-denim-needles-pack-of-5/p301913

[@marielabaralebaricco]

Margaret Daniel hi there you have to use the number 16 , for thicker fabrics , hope that helps

[@missbox1083]

@@marielabaralebaricco thank you!

[@iwantmyoperahouse]

Oh wow! Thanks for the tips! I have an Asos mom jean pair that needs fixing at the waist so I’m really going to give it a go now! One question though, wouldn’t cutting 2 cm from the edge of the waistband mean that you’re getting 4 cm on each side? Or maybe it’s too early in the morning for me to do math! Thanks for the vid again! Lots of love, Alina xx

[@UseLess_dk]

You're welcome, thank for your comment!

[@RubberBand03]

Wow, I wish I know how to sew!!

[@beelee4580]

This was amazing 💕

[@Kim.firsttimemomlife]

Wauw, what a good idea!

[@UseLess_dk]

Thank you!

[@bowler8]

did you put the rivet back?

[@itskaseydawn3780]

Do you have to have a special type of needle or sewing machine to sew denim?

[@UseLess_dk]

I'm not sure what type of needle I'm using - it's just the one the machine came with actually. But one of the other girls above recommended something like this one (it's called a denim needle) :-) m.johnlewis.com/janome-denim-needles-pack-of-5/p301913

[@40bdg]

Great tutorial, thanks!

[@UseLess_dk]

You're welcome!

[@JG-tz2ld]

For the first pair, do you need to put back the rivets after all the alterations?

[@UseLess_dk]

No, the rivets are only decorative. It does leave a tiny little hole, but because I take in the side seam it almost disappears with the new seam. :-) Jeans used to have rivets back in the day because they where originally used as part of a working uniform, especially in coal mines. So the rivets made them more sturdy at the seams :-) But if you want, you could hammer in a new one :-*

[@x3no]

Where are you from? Trying to place your lovely little accent

[@abigailc933]

Awesome! I wish I can sew too! My problem is either the jeans are too long for my height or it is the right size but it always rides down from the waist (maybe because I don't have a butt). The 2nd one is harder for me to resolve even with a belt. Help!

[@UseLess_dk]

I would take in the jeans at the hips and maybe a little down below the crotch area, still only working with the side seam. Just make sure you meet the old side seam with the new seam, if that makes sense :-) In that way your jeans will be tighter around the butt-area. There are two ways to resolve the jeans being too long: measure how much you need to take off and take 2 cm's from that measure. Then you fold it up 2x1cm and make a stitch :-) OR you cut just cut it, wash them and leave the edge raw. That's a very cool look too :-) Hope It was helpful

[@Gevedon]

Very helpful, for sure!

[@UseLess_dk]

Thank you so much!

[@melissalogan3558]

Thank you so much this was so helpful 😊

[@UseLess_dk]

That makes me so happy, thanks!

[@sophe9423]

Do you have any Tipps to turn a highwaisted Jeans into a normal one?

[@UseLess_dk]

uuh, that's a tricky one! Hm, I'm actually not sure since you would have to change the zipper and sew the waistband on all over again. Maybe it's doable but I cant wrap my head around how to do that, haha - sorry!

[@TheDessertPlease]

Really helpful video thank you :)!

[@UseLess_dk]

No problem, thank YOU!

[@girlbossplan256]

#notificationsquad 👖

[@belkiszorrilla3526]

Good, eccellente! !

[@cahayaaina7493]

👍

[@fatimaemanuele522]

😍❤️️

[@UseLess_dk]

[@AwilsonBLOGME]

Why not just put elastic band on inside of jeans that will take up the waist line

[@altitudeiseverything3163]

Those are needle-nosed pliers and wire cutters.

[@chrestineschramm934]

are u danish ?

[@UseLess_dk]

I am, yes :-)

[@mariasmith2198]

Don't ruin them! Buy your size, and sell the too big ones.

[@LiveURlifee8D]

Some people have body types where it’s extremely hard to find a pair of jeans that actually fit properly. This video was very helpful for me to alter my jeans to fit me better. And there’s plenty of clothes out there in thrift stores for people to buy… better to fix what you have rather than buy more?

[@johnjay336]

Nice body! Lol