HOW TO: MAKE TROUSER WAISTBAND & FRONT ZIPPER FLY PATTERNS | KIM DAVE

[@KimDave]

Hey DIY Fam. In this tutorial, I show how to make the waistband and front zip fly for women's trouser. It's my first time making the zipper fly so I'm excited to find out your feedback from this video. I make the patterns un the first half if the video and test it out in the second half of the tutorial. Hope you enjoy and try it out in your own time.

[@precioussobamiwa5881]

Kim Dave Hy. My name is Precious. I wanted to ask if you could please mentor me in sewing?

[@Katzbynite]

Kim, once you cut for the waist band you have to go back and adjust for the waist dimensions to reduce bulk. That should eliminate the excess,

[@andreawilliams9255]

Thank you for this. I have never seen a zipper and this is probably the best explanation I've seen.

[@jennywalker9572]

I really appreciate that you don't just do the paper pattern, but you also show how to construct it in calico. It's a big step in the learning and I am very thankful. x

[@maryb.c.507]

Great job with the fly and the fly extension (so much easier than separate fly pieces), as well as the contoured waistband. I think enlarging and extending the darts changes the shape of the pants though. The upper part of the dart is contained in the new contoured waistband so the darts do not need to be extended, just need to finish what is left of them. Otherwise great job. I liked the top stitching the outside of the waistband also. Thanks for this.

[@rikalewis8684]

Thank you for this info . Because I couldn't understand why I'd have to change my dart length

[@hannahpoon6642]

Thank you!! I have tried so many times to add a waistband. I wasn’t dropping the darts. It made all the difference!!

[@dianakidd5688]

Diane Deziel is one of my favorite people who post drafting & sewing tutorials ~ she’s great! I’m glad you shared her name with others, because she offers so much to share about sewing/drafting.

[@designsbyhalat]

I love this tutorial. Thank you for taking the time to do it so thoroughly and with such high quality!

[@KimDave]

You are so welcome!

[@charlenemcgill2961]

I really like your drafting-to-finish-garment tutorials. They are very clear, concise and easy to follow, as well as understand. Your expertise, diligence, professionalism and genuine presence are greatly appreciated. Please, keep the vids. coming.

[@KimDave]

Wow! Thank you Charlene for this comment. I am so glad you appreciate the immerse effort that goes into full garment creation. Not everyone is aware of this. So that you so much

[@kimberleykhyriem9363]

I've learnt the traditional way of stitching the fly. This however is amazing and smart. 😊 Thanks God Bless

[@shawndeesstories3006]

Hi Kim, this is one of my most favorite tutorial to watch. You are explaining clearly and very understandable. Thank you so much for your patience in teaching. God bless!

[@fredrickakinbileje3039]

It takes humility to acknowledge the work of someone who is also in same business with you. I am attracted to your channel by your humility. Nice work, nice job. Keep it up.

[@KimDave]

Thank you so much Fredrick for your kind words 🙏

[@bibliotecaria2]

Thanks. I need to add a fly front zipper to a pattern I have, and you gave me some really helpful guidance,

[@erinhelms1552]

my first time making a waistband very easy to follow. now I can apply what i have learned to my pattern pieces and finish my project. thanks for posting.

[@playalle1]

I did what most wouldn’t when just beginning to sew: I made my own pants! From your drafting tutorial… and let me say WOW I’ve never had anything that fits so well, so thank you for starting off my new addiction with a well done project

[@KimDave]

Wonderful! That’s amazing hun, you should be so proud 👏👏👏

[@Insanetee100]

I have never made anything but after watching all 3 videos I feel obligated to. Thank you for sharing you in sites.

[@francinedy2202]

This is such a good tutorial!! I impulsively promised my friend to make her pants, and then I realized I can't make a fly 😅. This really helped me though. Sending love from the philippines ❤

[@mondomm9689]

YOU ARE AMAZING. I have learned something new with each of your videos. Highly recommend to my sewing friends. Keep them coming!!!

[@KimDave]

Thanks so much for the support Mondo ☺️

[@barbaramatthews4735]

Thanks! I learned something.

[@KimDave]

Thank you so much 😃

[@nanolight2030]

I am from sri lanka 🇱🇰 this is very useful for me. I suppose to sew a jean . thanks so much

[@ateredge3173]

from phiippines, your the best you tube tutor ive ever watched i always get inspired. thanks!

[@KimDave]

Thanks for the love Ohana May!

[@nomvulansibande6788]

Wow thanks very much my dear you are reaching very nice now I can sew a trouser thanks a lot

[@dimitpap2947]

Professional with details and precision. Thanks.

[@nemoy2325]

Very informative 😊 Thank you Kim. Been having a hard time learning how to sew zipper fly, until this video. Now I was able to sew my first zipper fly without any problem. Bless you!!!!

[@jennysspace3635]

You're really making me very confident,in my sewing skills.Thank you for carrying us along.God bless you loads.Diane is really one of the best,but...i lovee you even more.....😍😘😊😁😍

[@annwilliams2075]

I love Diana too, even when her tutorials are in French she is easy to understand. As easy as understand s your tutorials.👍😊

[@KimDave]

She's really amazing! Sooo talented 🙌

[@mandabiang9700]

Thank you somuchh.. I made it do day for the fist time n it came out perfectly ... ❤ frm india...

[@dollzdreams]

Thank you so so much! I am fashion student and you just saveddd me for my final project!

[@KimDave]

Glad I could help! Good luck with your project 😃

[@panderichthys_rhombolepis]

I always love hearin' abot paahtuns.

[@menguemarie-claire1604]

Im radically changed, actually too much fears of this tricks and now am so excited to get started as a young designer😘😘😘 Kim ur tutos are miracle!!!!😍😍😍😍😍

[@KimDave]

Woooohooooo that’s a great thing to know. Defeating the fears of the unknown is the first step in starting something new

[@yuhansungscoffee]

I watched 3 of your tutorials in a row, took notes like I was a first bencher in a college lecture, and just finished making the front panel pattern of my pants with the waistband and fly extension (adding pockets later). I'm so proud, but my pattern looks weirdly big lol XDDDD I hope the pants aren't humongous. XD I'm going for a loose fit but still XDDD ahahhaha

[@suziahdonnet714]

So useful, clear and simple to understand. Amazing how your technics are easier than the ones I learn from other videos. God bless you for passing on the knowledge. I think it looks fantastic!!!

[@jaquinabeahan2367]

You are a good teacher. I love the tutorial now I have to go back and start at beginning lol

[@annawood9397]

BRILLIANT. FOR a long time I was looked for a simple and clear tutorial about fitting zipper into trousers THANK YOU

[@KimDave]

You welcome Anna ☺️ Glad my work is useful to you.

[@facebookfacebook7100]

I like your tutorials, and you got a new customer for your Amazon business.

[@plantpowered269]

Thank you! It looks clear even for a beginner as me. I plan to use this tutorial to make a fly for snaps, not for a zipper. I think it should be a bit bigger for this.

[@linakarpocheva5357]

You saved my project! Thank you!!

[@richardagbeko8544]

I love you and your channel. You release timely and very important tuts that helps me improve on my sewing skills

[@KimDave]

Thanks Richard 😃

[@sherifatabubakar5602]

i absolutely love this tutorial. You are simply the best. Thank you very much

[@muluewentu4624]

You have best explanation and skill. thanks.

[@sarimanning4431]

Very well done. I am learning to create my own patterns.

[@jay_m4160]

I love Diane Deziel and her tutorials and yours of course! Thank you so much ❤️

[@KimDave]

Her fly tutorial was the most comprehensive I found! So good!

[@francenetownsend9028]

Nice job!!!! Pant patterns is my biggest problem to make. Thank you for the video .

[@KimDave]

Thanks Florence. Hope you try out the tutorial in your own time 😊

[@francenetownsend9028]

"Oh" I will, I just love a challenge.

[@koalalou68]

This was the first video of yours that I have seen, Kim Dave. And I LOVE the step by step directions as well as the background music :-) AWESOME job!! Thanks so much!

[@styledbygeorge5762]

My trousers came out perfectly. You are the best 😘😘

[@SewSoFancy]

This tutorial helped me so much! Thank you!

[@KimDave]

Glad it helped!

[@mikapettyfer8818]

Your tutorial is very clear & easy to understand. Pls have more upcoming tutorials 😀👍

[@hgerry]

Thanks for making this video - it is very clear and confidence inspiring!

[@onyinyechijioke]

Thank you Priscilla! Very clear tutorial! I can finally try to make a trouser with a fly zip 😀!

[@KimDave]

You welcome babe ☺️

[@maureenabueva192]

The proper way to join the seams when making trousers is to sew the inside leg seams FIRST and THEN the crotch seam. The trousers will fit much better without binding in the crotch area and fit the natural curve of the crotch. Try it and I think you will find that the trousers are more comfortable to wear.

[@KimDave]

Ah I see. Thank you so much for sharing this tip 😘

[@maureenabueva192]

You are more than welcome. Keep up the great work!

[@shanellpeace2273]

Thanks Honey

[@shanellpeace2273]

Thanks Honey

[@theresachidothi480]

Thanks Maureen I have learnt the tip

[@shaystewart1365]

Hi Kim, I love your tutorials, they are so easy to understand. looking forward to making a trousers.

[@asnaimaacmad3296]

Thank you for making this. This video really help. Its understandable for a person like me, a beginner. Thank you again 💕💜😊

[@panderichthys_rhombolepis]

Hi, there, thanks so much for this wonderful video - the vids on your channel are super useful. Just one question, though: When measuring for the seam allowance, how come you measure the seam allowance *within* the outline of the waistband and not outside of it (in the general manner that seam allowance are accounted for and included in the pattern cut-out). I am referring to Timestamps 3:40 through to 3:58. I would be super grateful if you could clarify this for me. Thanks a ton! ❤

[@panderichthys_rhombolepis]

The above being said, you did in fact mark (only) the lower seam allowance line *below* the lower margin of/*outside of* the waistband. For the rest of the seam allowances, you marked the seam allowance lines *within* the pattern. Refer Timestamps 3:52 through to 3:59 I forgot to add this to my original comment. Thanks much! Thanks 🙏

[@wind4601]

Thank you so much!! Just finished mine, they came out really good for a first try at making pants. Mine has a little bit too much fabric in the front part near the zipper, but apart from that they're pretty good! Thanks for the video!

[@KimDave]

That's fantastic, great thing you gave it a shot. Now that you know what part needs adjustment, you can easily go back to make the corrections in your patterns.

[@aitizazsaima4485]

@@KimDave really great job Can u please define flapper pattern with medium size measurements

[@chrislanchannel4053]

Thank you for your clear explanation/tutorial..i am a sewer also,,

[@remilekunjunaid7422]

I am definitely gonna be trying this out. Been searching for an easily understandable tutorial on this for a while now. Thank you. :)

[@ekaterinekobakhidze1467]

hey, 11:45 you are drawing a line and can you please tell me how did you make the measurements? Thank you!

[@salmaabrahams7030]

thank you so much this helped alot and made things much clearer 💖!

[@KimDave]

You're so welcome!

[@daniachristian8243]

Great tutorial as always!

[@claireashiali6852]

Yipee!! Thank you for the awesome video.....no more elastic waist trousers!!

[@jasselynemunanga6946]

Love the way you explain. Thanks

[@tanianatashasaville5870]

Love your video, so easy to follow, I'm going to try it tomorrow, thank you so much 🙂

[@mrsfrazer]

Love watching your tutorials!! I didn't remember how to do a fly front and this was the easiest way

[@dnwadiani]

😘😘😘😘😘 thank youuuuuuuuu! It's time to finish my pants. You are right ooo.it is the easiest. God bless you.

[@KimDave]

God bless you too dear!

[@hannahlaurenriley]

I have just found your channel and I'm in love!! Thank you so much for making such helpful, insightful and clear videos!! :)

[@SewNaturalDane]

New subscriber here !😄So happy I was directed to your channel, so much useful information. I'm binge watching😁. This year I'm working on my blocks and find all your videos so far super useful and brilliant!

[@KimDave]

Welcome to the DIY fam dear. Glad to know the work I do here is useful to you 😊

[@ammasackey4666]

Good job Priscillia! I think if u had extended the waist band upwards after tracing the waistline rather than dropping it down to trace from the bottom of the waist, you would have gotten a perfect fit and not take on the waist agin by an inch.

[@JensDIYMom]

Thank you this is really good technique sewing zipper 👍🏽👍🏽 ..

[@patriciaeastmond1619]

Well done Kim take a bow

[@KimDave]

Thanks Patricia ☺️

[@darshanisamarakoon7935]

Very useful lesson. Can you do more trouser pattern.. thak you very much

[@steffz1522]

thank you so so much i love your tutorials!

[@shsshs6375]

Thank you so much you helped me a lot 💚🍀🍀🍀

[@trinesandns4947]

Great tutorial! I like Diane Deziel too.

[@KimDave]

Thank you 😀 Diane is amazing 🙌 so talented!

[@MoWeezy99]

this is awesome... thanks. my first pair of trousers... heheeeh

[@KimDave]

hahahaha i know right 😊

[@MoWeezy99]

Kim Dave kinda messed up though. My waist band is smaller and the behind bit is small... the front is squashed in my crotch... hahahaha oh well. I will start over till I get it. At least now I understand what's going on

[@level2456]

Thanks for the video. Kindly clarify under what circumstance is the waist band straight?

[@Queerlybeloved95]

Just subscribed, your videos are SO informative! I’m going to cut these off at mid thigh and make a pair of cute tailored shorts! Thanks lady ☺️☺️

[@rebecarosario8962]

Hi. I really love your work and I've done some of them for my self with a perfect fitting thaks to you. I was wondering if you have a video on how to make a men shirt. Thanks

[@zainylainy1]

Thanks for this very clear demo on the curved waistband. I was curious , how did you correct the fit? I’m pretty sure I’ll have the same problem.

[@reginepamplona8906]

I learn a lot from you i hope and i pray that someday i would have my own clothing business which i learn from you thanks!!

[@KimDave]

Amen to that dear 🙏

[@AyikosMedley]

Kim this is brilliant . Thank you

[@traceymark6673]

Wow, certainly worked out well. I like the simple explanation about how to add the fly. Thanks very much. Is there any chance you could show how to cut out pyjama style trousers too please. You are inspiring - keep up the great work.

[@KimDave]

I will keep your request in mind for the future ☺️

[@evendao2868]

tried the trouser pattern, not yet for the waist and i like it already.. i had the same issue with d extra room at d back.. a few seams will finish that.. amazing tutorial👌🏼

[@Katzbynite]

The extra bulk is a result of not recalculating the waist measurement once you cut for the waist band. Remember when you cut below the waist there is an increase because you are going down to the hip. You have to adjust for the waist to curve back in.

[@fatumamasha1179]

I love your work so much but the tutorial about basic sleeves it was hard for me to understand but it's lovely

[@maryluw9915]

WOW!...just wow! Such a great tutorial and the fact that you ask Jesus for help makes me love you more!!! Thank you for your videos. :-)

[@TheBeggarMaster]

wonderful tutorial!

[@misspha2478]

you mad the true video So clearly. Thanks so much.

[@davidmarks509]

Came out really well. Would hooks be an easier way to go. With a button you would need a button whole?

[@olimpial530]

Nice job!! You should definetly do a video where you make a pair of trousers with the final pattern you created ( flier waistband pockets etc)!! I would looove to watch it :) :)

[@KimDave]

Oh yes I plan to 😉 Don’t worry 👌

[@ThatoKau]

Thank you so much. I am inspired to take a chance with a zip fly. I have been postponing it.

[@KimDave]

Hope you give it a try 🙂 Let me know how it goes.

[@fashionfunk1]

Great vid. Little question on the front waistband. How come one side ends up inline with the fly but the other side is extended beyond the fly? It’s great as that’s where your button will go but I’d expect them to either be both inline with fly or both extended beyond fly?

[@CintiaNogueira.]

Perfect!! Do you think finishing the edges with bias tape would work? xx

[@michelle95198]

I did it yippee....great fit too

[@passengerprincesspodcast]

Bless you! This must have taken forever!

[@bads5780]

Why do I redraw the dart the same size? Wouldnt that make the pants fit differently?

[@oyinlolaakinfolurin3686]

thanks a lot for the first time I fixed the fly and it blew me off my feet.

[@starshininglight1018]

Thank you very much for all your video

[@chinomnsonwabu-nwosu2523]

I've been looking for a body form with guidelines for the longest time. Where do you suggest I look online to find one.

[@genevievejuly9363]

Yes Kim!!! Thanks you

[@simangelegama4880]

Clearly explained 👏

[@marziakim]

Thank you so much 😃. Amazing tutorial!

[@folawemiayodele4523]

I love you so much for this tutorial, thanks a bunch!

[@KimDave]

You welcome babe ☺️

[@jeromyclear6664]

Amazing Job!! I’m still working on mine