How to make your pants bigger | LYDIA NAOMI

How do you make your pant waist bigger? Well I will show you! With trepidation I took on this alteration, and was surprised to find it wasn't as challenging as I had feared! I hope you gain confidence to alter your pants!
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[@nowthenad3286]

I have a very similar job to do and I am a man who doesn't know what he is doing. I didn't think I would find anyone actually adding extra material like I need to. This is perfect. Thank you. Also, you seem like a very delightful person. I shall subscribe.

[@popotatoface]

I can't believe how economic you were in your use of fabric, I got bit of second hand anxiety hearing you needed to add another 5 and a half inches. With this and your downsizing video, I don't think I'll have to buy a new pair of trousers in a long while! Also, Peppercorn is lovely ♥

[@LydiaNaomi]

Thank you! Believe me, I was definitely frustrated and anxious but thankfully it worked out in the end! And now I know what to do if I have to do this again!!

[@judyblackmancallender3663]

Hey Lydia. Greetings from Trinidad and Tobago in the West Indies. Quite often when speaking with other sewists, and women in general, I tell them that whatever problem you encounter in life, someone else, in another part of the world, is experiencing that exact same thing too. Obviously, not at the same time or day!! The thing that differentiates the two of you, is that either one of you, will come up with a solution to the problem, that will help the other out of his or her dilema. Like my soldier Dad used to say to us kids at home; "Yours, is not an isolated case." ❤ Or, "We are not isolated from such and such!" Many thanks for sharing. Very neatly done. Bravo and thumbs up to you. Now I'll go do my dress pants exactly like that. Only my zipper opening is on my left side, so I will take out the zip, install it into the center of an oval shape godet, then add the entire piece onto the pants side. Yippee! 😂😂😂😂❤

[@rohanjd]

Amazing job! It was so lovely to watch you work!

[@PibbleMom297]

Nicely done!! I've increased the waist on many of my husband's pants using the back seam, but I've never opened up the side seams as you did. It worked beautifully! And that was brilliant to use a well-fitting pair of pants as the pattern for sloping in the seams. I'm going to use your ideas. Peppercorn is ADORABLE!. We have 2 lovable kitties and one large highly affectionate dog. One of my kitties is always hanging around when I'm working at the computer or sewing. I drives me a little bonkers sometimes but I love him so much that I let him do it.

[@lyndafunke9040]

Thanks so much for this detailed video on how to use the small bits of fabric to expand the trousers. Quite useful.

[@brightlight7217]

Thank you. How helpful this was ! Saved my day.

[@deniseoates7147]

Your assistant Peppercorn is so adorable and I am truly loving the name. This video is exactly what I needed for my new covid19 waistline and also thrifted slacks I bought that did not follow the neck sizing rule. It looks like this can also be used for altering the size to be smaller? This is a great tutorial and I desperately needed it. Thanks for sharing and blessing to you and all in the New Year.

[@LydiaNaomi]

She is the best assistant haha! Thank you! She looks like a little peppercorn when curled up to nap so we thought it was perfect! I am so glad this video is helpful for you! And yes the concept is good for taking in pants. I always take in the back of trousers or slacks as the waistbands are generally designed to be taken in or let out in the centre back! Thank you and bless you too!!

[@DustyCrow6]

Oh my gosh thank you so so so much for this video!! Thrifting clothes I've had to alter so many pairs of my trousers, especially when being so short, and I haven't had to take anything out before so thank you for this video❤❤❤

[@sharonrush731]

So neat you would never know and you make it look so easy

[@hashbrowncosplay]

This is so extremely helpful for me. My butt is too big for most of my pants now but I don’t want to buy new ones. You have saved me so much trouble. Thank you!

[@ichuze7312]

I’m seriously impressed with your work. Nice job! ❤️

[@brendalaveine7756]

Excellent job and demonstration!

[@micheleaplin5163]

I like how you explained what to do. Thank you 😊

[@georgycolson9671]

Peppercorn is adorable! Great video!

[@poortisangal731]

Amazing...after a long time seeing someone being as thrifty with fabric as me...!!! Keep going ❤

[@RebeccaSawatsky]

Best Video I have found to add hip and waist to my husband's cargo shorts after sewing them to small for him❤️thank you for this awesome video!! It's actually super easy!

[@LydiaNaomi]

You are so welcome!

[@OoOlijfje]

This video is awesome - thank you so much! I have a number of pairs of trousers that need either tapering or upsizing, and now, I feel like I can do it! (and Peppercorn is adorable! I had my own little black cat on my lap as I watched this... )

[@LydiaNaomi]

I am so happy to hear that this video is giving you the boost you needed! It was definitely a daunting task for me, to begin with, but I found that its really not half so bad once you start!! Peppercorn is my favourite little companion! Thank you! Black cats are the best!! Little sleek and cute panthers haha!

[@nuageceleste3554]

Wow! Fantastic work and such a flattering result! Just bought a too small pair of trousers for my husband and wish I had your skills!

[@ronny4956]

This is the most simple instructional video I've seen in a while. After seeing this I feel confident that I can do this .

[@katrinajohnson9622]

After viewing this I feel confident that I will be taking my shorts that need tailoring to a seamstress 😂😂😂 I’m not a sewer to begin with, and this video has shown me that it will be worth the money to put this task in the trustworthy hands of a professional! Lol love the video

[@judyblackmancallender3663]

There are many other videos showing similar add-ons or reductions on shirts, blouses, pants, jeans and skirts. KZbin has a wonderful array of tutors, on every subject. ❤❤❤ Absolutely Awesome!!! 😂😂😂

[@angeldubose1607]

I enjoyed your video. I can learn a lot from you. Do you have anymore videos like this? This was definitely good for me and many others! Well done!

[@Atireves]

That looks awesome!

[@susiemaegreen]

You are so talented!

[@hellohhhnurse]

Thanks for this tutorial!

[@conversatador]

Thank you so much! This is so helpful.

[@LydiaNaomi]

You're so welcome!!

[@angelinai6978]

Beautiful work

[@carlenebess4245]

Excellent work.Thanks I hope I can have success

[@jocelynzahn1896]

Wow. Thanks so much!

[@hyper21965]

Great job...thanks for sharing

[@allisonjoel1]

Great video throughout. Thank you for sharing.

[@LydiaNaomi]

thank you so much!

[@mariogavili6867]

Thank you for the beautiful viedo was really helpful and unique 😊

[@austinhunter5639]

Great vibes in the video! Very relaxing!

[@LydiaNaomi]

Thank you!! 😊

[@raraavis7782]

Very resourceful 👍 I wouldn't have thought the amount of fabric, you cut off, sufficient, but you made it work!

[@LydiaNaomi]

Thank you, in truth, I was very worried that it wouldn't be enough, but it worked out well!

[@kiuakakirstine8257]

Puuuurfect! 😻

[@RakeshKumar-vi4wq]

Amazing trick

[@user-mm3od2ps7n]

Wow - brilliant!

[@ellem8997]

WOW! This is so cool!

[@LydiaNaomi]

thank you Elle!

[@terriiii8785]

You did an excellent job!!!

[@LydiaNaomi]

Thank you!

[@jamiross5568]

Loved this video just got a sewing machine great teaching

[@jacoblocke-gotel9167]

class video - thank you for the in depth descriptions

[@LydiaNaomi]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ywang-l3h]

Black magic, I’m literally always so amazed at how insanely amazing the results are of people who can sew

[@LydiaNaomi]

Thank you so much☺️

[@mayairisgreen-rj8pz]

Great job.

[@tenkill]

***woof whistle**** you are so good. Thank you for teaching us.

[@GentleSpringRain]

Amazing transformation! I also love Peppercorn's investment in these pants.

[@LydiaNaomi]

thank you! she was giving me so many tips ;)

[@jeanettewithrow9641]

Great job

[@stangsO9]

Amazing job!

[@LydiaNaomi]

Thank you!

[@yasmeenfranky6282]

Thank you so much 👍👍

[@charlottehogberg9855]

Well done! I have tried similar projects but it’s so difficult when it gets bulky.

[@LydiaNaomi]

I hear you haha! Luckily this fabric was thin enough to not have any problems in that department! Denim would be a whole other story!

[@jeremycastro3712]

This is awesome, I wondered if there was a way to extend pants at the waist! Thought, could you have l released the pleats and then you would’ve only needed to worry about redoing the waistband? I need to let some of my pants out and considered it for myself (but really it’s an excuse to get rid of the pleats lol)

[@ohbakachan8600]

Amazing!! I now have hope that my favourite pants that has gone too tight can be altered bigger!

[@christopherriggs5211]

Amazing and right to the point! I really was scared of the waist part, side seam plus you are in the black cat club too! My kitty's name is Shadow

[@5starkicks272]

Hey hope you’re well! I have trousers that are abit tight from my thighs and waist. I’m going to take them to the tailors. When increasing the waist size will they loosen up on my thighs too?

[@willowhoins8169]

Hey love your channel! Inspired me to start customizing my wardrobe of hand me downs and thrifted things to actually fit! I’m curious tho, what kind of camera are you using?

[@LydiaNaomi]

Thank you Willow! So glad to inspire! I use a Canon SL2, it works great!

[@Brick1978]

Thank uou so much for this video, how small is too small with the inseam when I need to increase the waist in a pair of pants ?

[@metalkingtohorses]

great video!

[@krishnabb7060]

Thank you

[@Ohenrylubemba]

Job well done Lydia

[@LydiaNaomi]

Thanks Henry 💕

[@kn6634]

really good!

[@LydiaNaomi]

Thank you!! ✨

[@sandracampbell7278]

You did that!

[@TheLastBabyBoomer]

Fantastic job!!! 3 of my favorite khakis no longer fit me as my waist went from a nice 34 to a beer drinking 36. I took them to the seamstress and they were rejected for not having enough fabric to let out. I'm disheartened as I do not want to let them go or buy new ones. The only alternative is to go on a beer diet....and that is just out of the question.

[@JacsBate]

I'd like to add a few centimetres to the waist band on hubby's trousers. The only place I can think of to get extra fabric is from the inside of the waist band - its the same fabric, so I'm thinking I can replace the inside with plain fabric, and use that to add a panels. Wish me luck!

[@rketek]

Thanks for letting us follow you. Question: shouldn't you do the waist first to see how the pants fall, then herm?

[@chh9999]

Amazing 🎉

[@annosullivan6118]

Peppercorn is lovely!

[@yourqueenamber4965]

Love the cat so clingy 😍🤗

[@LydiaNaomi]

yeah she's a sweety!

[@22werwerwer]

Super impressed!! It looks incredible!! But..can I do it? Bought a suit for my daughter to wear for prom from Amazon. Originally she loved it now she is saying the pants are a bit tight. Haven't determined how I'm doing this. They actually fit so it might not be as dramatic(i.e. adding fabric to the sides)but I may need to add to the back waist band. I am shortening the sleeves to the jacket so I will have some fabric.

[@LydiaNaomi]

Ohh have fun with that! SO glad this video came in handy for you! Best of luck!

[@mobinali4998]

Very nice Hat’s off Dave is a lucky guy

[@estebanmaldonado1395]

You were successful for sure, never doubt it

[@kimcase9]

good job... thanks for the taper trick .. I have mens trousers I want to wear.. needed this...... and what machine are you using .. I love it!

[@LydiaNaomi]

i am using an industrial straight stitch machine. Juki DDL-8700

[@kimcase9]

@@LydiaNaomi ohhh girl... I wish for a Juki!! at moment I use a 15-91... old singer... its my' Baby Beastie'... super strong!... but not the Juki strong!!

[@charlottehogberg9855]

I would love to see a video if you have any ideas how to rise the waist of a pair of trousers. 😊

[@LydiaNaomi]

phew that would be quite the feat! But maybe I will attempt it some day!

[@SauceLadle]

Great video

[@LydiaNaomi]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@kerrybiamonti6092]

Thank you for this video, my Dad is now egg shaped , at 87, and I let his trousers out as much as I could, but to fit over his hips so they don't fall down it wasn't enough. So I took them to a tailor who said it needed another 10 inches adding, I had taken it out as much as possible and it wasn't worth doing because it would cost so much, £60 ! My Dad would faint lol and he won't wear braces because they are too fiddly for him. So hurrah for your video, I will give it a go 😁

[@LydiaNaomi]

OH I am so so happy to hear that it might help this situation! Best of luck

[@horrorfanfanatic3987]

Hi I have a pair of dress pants I need around 5 inches added how much would it cost to do what you did in the video ?

[@LydiaNaomi]

I don't know how much it would cost but you could take it to your local tailors shop and get an estimate :)

[@paulachapman4804]

Thanks for the ideas. I'm not a seamstress, but it seems your cat would love to learn to help! 🙂

[@LimboJackBait]

What brand of sewing machine do you have? What brand of serger was that?

[@josephinefrench2988]

Fantastic video, thank you! So clear and well presented, I’m gonna do it! Exactly what I needed. BUT - on the “after” shots, I couldn’t see the back seam insert…? I’m sure you put it in - is it truly invisible? You are a genius seamstress my lady, I bow to you xx

[@LydiaNaomi]

Thank you so much! There is no vaccine insert men's trousers like this have extra seam allowance at the center back so that you can let it out. So I just let it out as much as I could and then I added the extra to the sides. 🤗

[@josephinefrench2988]

Lydia Naomi Of course! I was so excited with your video that I forgot that part, DOH... thanks so much for replying, you're my new Queen xx

[@intelligentrock4379]

Wow :0 , you being able to "fix" or improve a garment like this gives me hope I'll be this good at sewing one day , Also "husband" woow i thought you were my age like nineteen xd

[@LydiaNaomi]

Thank you, you can definitely do it some day!!! I usually get 15 or younger so I am satisfied with 19 haha! I am actually nearing my 30's :O

[@clothingalterations]

This is very helpful 👍🌷🌱🌼🌺🏵🌹🌱🌼🌺

[@ssgmail3239]

Awesome. I hope my tailor understands this while showing this video but huh on't even have those extra inches to be cut from trousers. Let's see if he can manage to accomodate two extra inches somehow on waist as it has already been extended once using the cloth that's meant to provide waist extension

[@lavarcampbell8926]

@LYDIANAOMI how much will you charge to a pair of pants?

[@mikelpantojas]

Our world has become such a throw away society. It must give you a great sense of accomplishment to be able to make use of something that would otherwise be discarded. You are so talented!

[@vladspb_]

Golden hands!

[@RhymingMime]

yes yes yes!!

[@LydiaNaomi]

🙌🏽💕☺️

[@Technologyhub312]

I love your cat

[@randbodily3058]

I just found a great pair of wool trousers, sadly they are women’s. The waist is too small and the rear is too big! You are a lifesaver! My tailor wouldn’t even quote it. Wish me luck. 🍀

[@juanrafaeltosado1812]

¡¡ BLESSINGS TO YOU 🙏 !! .

[@irmaphillips4813]

You are good I wish you could fix mine.😂

[@ramona9954]

Why not use elastic on the side seams ?

[@LydiaNaomi]

That’s definitely an option. I just wanted to try to use the same fabric so it blend in better :)

[@jessei8721]

Peppercorn ❤️🐈‍⬛❤️

[@LydiaNaomi]

💕💕💕🐈‍⬛

[@jollyhaobijam8917]

I wish I could be as skillful as you...I have two pants and I can't fit into it anymore

[@evelynbravo1716]

Hola soy Evelyn y te saludos desde Venezuela 🇻🇪. Se podría traducir en español el tutorial...gracias

[@beckyev1965]

Wow, that is some very nice hemming!

[@alewis2812]

very nice, y'all are young and cute

[@LydiaNaomi]

Thank you 🤗

[@richpliskin258]

At 1:48, when you were marking the side seam, you marked the slacks an inch or so beyond the jeans seam instead of right alongside. Why?

[@LydiaNaomi]

Well the jeans are just a reference, I know that the hips of the trousers fit dave, im not trying to change that, if I did the pockets would be tiny. So using the jeans as a guide more for the taper than overall fit, I am marking a gradual taper from the trouser hips instead of trying to perfectly match the jeans (which are more fitted in the hip). Does that make sense?

[@rettichkarotte]

Thanks for that informativ video. That's fine. I would like to see a video what to do, when the chino trousers are too tight and in the back there is nothing to let out... :-)

[@LydiaNaomi]

Oooo, in that case I would probably add a sliver to the back seam!

[@rettichkarotte]

@@LydiaNaomi okay that's one way. I've heard you can seperate the waistband from the trousers, than stretch and iron it, after you fix the waistband again. Is that possible?

[@LydiaNaomi]

@@rettichkarotte I have never heard of that! I am sure its possible for minor let outs. Cool!

[@JuditKatonaWallner]

If your husband notices that his suit pants are too small - 2 days before an important event and 5 days before payday - your video is a real lifesaver.

[@LydiaNaomi]

Yaay so glad to help!

[@MistyPTY]

👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@juanrafaeltosado1812]

HI' BEAUTIFUL JOB, VERY PROFESSIONAL " NOTIFICATION ME,' ALWAYS MENS TROUSERS 👖 & RELATED MEN'S TAILOR ING ( THANK YOU DIY' RALPH'S)🙏.

[@kurtx8827]

I bought a suit online, it was the wrong size and I ended up here.

[@techtinkerin]

Im confused, make them bigger?

[@LydiaNaomi]

😅 did you watch the video?