How To SLIM The Waist Of Your Jeans (BEGINNER FRIENDLY)

In this video I'm going to show you how to downsize the waist of your jeans and make them fit your waist perfectly!
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[@RealMenRealStyle]

SD - Solid video - much needed! Hope you're doing well friend!

[@StylishDTailors]

Thanks Antonio! I appreciate it, and I hope you and your family are doing well also!

[@Trashcankicker.]

Whoa !! What an accomplishment having antonio viewing your video’s!!!

[@StylishDTailors]

@@Trashcankicker. I know right? He's a cool dude too!

[@jaquubjummah7538]

Wow my guy is also here

[@joescheller6680]

Boot cut jeans are only thing I can wear

[@Trashcankicker.]

“You’re only saying that because I’m black” hahahahaha best father ever !!!

[@D_DXGS]

😂

[@moveongamer703]

Bro black is not my problem I am from northeastern India 🙂

[@eddyvideostar]

@@moveongamer703 Selassie! Greetings, Bless.

[@c.fodder2444]

I tried one of your other tutorials yesterday and the results were great so i gave this one a shot too and holy crap! Combining the 2 methods I have turned some horrible oversized jeans in to the best fitting jeans i have ever owned and with only one day of sewing experience. Iv never followed tutorials that are this easy and work out this well before. You are a true legend! Now for the rest of my wardrobe...👍

[@StylishDTailors]

I would LOVE to see a picture! DM me on IG!

[@diadiaa892]

I’m female, and i couldn’t find a tutorial better than this! I consistently have an issue with jeans being too large around my waist! I’m very excited to try this out when i get home!

[@StylishDTailors]

Did you try it?? How did it go?

[@UsernamedJory]

lol Another female here… I lost weight & was about to donate my fat jeans. Thanks for saving me $$$ ! 🎉

[@miaa793]

I can't even tell you how much i love & appreciate that you don't do the long intro nonsense (like almost every other damn youtuber does) and that you get right down to the point of the video. Oh 👏my👏god.... PRICELESS!!! THANK YOU!

[@iKarmaPOONS]

I've lurked for a long time and don't even follow any of the guides provided but I'd just like to say your content has improved since I've subscribed over a year ago and still seem like a genuine guy. Still enjoying watching for the knowledge as I continue to age into manhood (I'm 26). Keep it up and stay positive in this crazy world.

[@stagesixx]

I did it! It worked great! I had the same jeans and went from a 34 to a 32. I just followed the same lines Stylish D did. I watched some other KZbinrs take apart the waistband, too much for me. I can see how that would be a much better finish but this way is great for these handmedown jeans. Thanks Stylish D!

[@rong1924]

Good job SD, I've got my Singer Heavy Duty machine and I'm ready to start making mistakes.

[@reillyryan4244]

One of the best tutorials I’ve ever watched on anything.

[@StylishDTailors]

Thanks!

[@edgyyh]

I'm super stoked to try this out, thank you for making this tutorial!! And thank you so much for sharing your mistakes, as a perfectionist it's really great to see everyone can make mistakes, even pros!

[@ABHINAVKUMAR-vh3ln]

I bought jeans when I was 78 kg (Thanks to my mom who fed me like I will never get food again )and now I am 69 kg again and I am crying now. Those jeans got lose only from my waist line and everything is perfect. They are so comfortable and full stretchable and bit too costly 😭😭.

[@abramolandvideo]

Hey SD, thanks. I've been loosing weight & this video is a godsend. My waist was a 46, is a 40 & 34 is my long term goal. Thanks. 🤜🏼🤛🏿

[@StylishDTailors]

Congrats on the AWESOME weight loss!!

[@maskarpone375]

Hey Abramo, congrats on the stunning weight loss!! Hope your goal is getting closer :)

[@sewingmistakesunlimited]

You are sending your weight yo me! 😜stop it! 😂 i would rather have your problem!

[@STILLNIGHTPEARL]

Keep it up man! I was a 46-48 and I’m currently at a 34, how are you doing?

[@Eye-it-azz]

I’m 36 and my goal is to be 40. I hate being skinny

[@Bat69man1]

Love how you’re taking something that can come off dry and making it fun. Really enjoy your enthusiasm!

[@StylishDTailors]

Thanks so much! I appreciate comments like these!

[@Feldspar__]

Easily the best tailoring channel on KZbin. We're watching in Atlanta.

[@mekastayfabsteele5989]

Watching your videos inspired me to get back into sewing, thank you!

[@StylishDTailors]

Awesome to hear! Send me some of your projects I'd love to see them! @astylishd

[@leahfoard-ambrose2293]

You made this video so much easier than the other videos I've watched to do this. Thank you.

[@StylishDTailors]

You're welcome!

[@JB-1138]

I have done a similar method, but I lined it up with the front pockets. Where it connects to the waistband near the zipper. And since I usually wear a belt, you'll never see the stitches. Your channel is great man. It's helped me a lot.

[@dannycamargo15]

Thank you so much for this extremely helpful video!! I’m so glad I found your channel! I used your method to fix my daughters jeans, we were having this issue so badly with any pants/shorts/sweatpants. The waist is always huge on her, and the elastics that come on kid size jeans wasn’t enough to keep them on without scrunching the jeans and tucking at her skin because how tight they needed to be to not fall off her tall and slim frame, it was my first time sewing actual clothes or tailoring them ever, and they came out perfect! And I mean perfect!!! Thank you so much!!!! I’m going to watch all your videos and continue to tailor our clothes, you make it so simple to follow and doable!! Thanks again for sharing your knowledge with us!! 😃😃😃

[@Known-unknowns]

Really appreciate what you’re doing here. I’m not saying I’m going to whip out the needle and thread, but there is a seamstress in the village who does this kind of thing and I’d rather give her the work. You’ve made me realise my mass produced clothes can be adjusted to my shape . 👍

[@coreystampley3106]

I followed your instructions and I was able to adjust my waist line by taking out a couple of inches on my pants. They fit so much better. Awesome video

[@GeoffrytheButler]

"Who's your favorite superhero?" "Black Panther" "You're only saying that because I'm black." *WHEEZE*

[@janicevisger497]

This is great! I sew on my machine 90% of the time. I've performed a great number of alterations on all types of clothing, many sizes, and styles. Watching your video made me smile and gave me a few laughs for the end of my day. Keep up the great work and the alterations! You are awesome! Enjoy the rest of your week!

[@John146way]

This is short and to the point! Right down my alley-you gained a follower! I just took 3 inches off the waist of my favorite jeans doing step by step what you advised here, and boom! They fit perfectly!!!! Thank you bunches and bunches! Jesus bless you!!!

[@StylishDTailors]

Awesome! I'm glad it worked out for you!!

[@John146way]

@@StylishDTailors thanks! 🙏

[@SuperDopeboy44]

You’ve really made this super easy to understand, I love your videos man!

[@bassett_green]

SD out here losing weight during quarantine. Big flex

[@StylishDTailors]

Yeah...losing weight, about that haha. Hope you're doing well man!

[@united256]

Omg I finally found the right video 😭😭😭 All of the other videos use elastic tapes (that I don't have) or sewing and then pulling but the thread would break 😭 Thank you so much!

[@StylishDTailors]

Glad I could help!

[@pookiewood]

Target just had a sale in my area for the Denizen jeans for $7. Unheard of and @ 34 inch waist even! One was boot cut and the other two straight cut. Going to be watching your next VID! Thanks for this one!

[@rob7755]

Tailoring clothes is so underrated. I found a 3x polo at goodwill that i made my size. Now thanks to you i know how to do it to jeans. Thanks for sharing.. liked and subscribed 🤝🏽

[@luisorozco5302]

My grandma did that for me back in the 80’s… pure skill

[@SHIVAMROAMS]

The Best Tailor on the Earth, just solved my Prolonged waist issues in a jiffy... thanks man, You're a good Lad👍👍

[@Chinhnguyen0497]

I never thought I would follow a sewing channel

[@StylishDTailors]

Crazy how that works sometimes huh??

[@gabriel3635]

damn I remember seeing your channel a while back, you've really grown!! I appreciate these videos man keep it up

[@StylishDTailors]

Thanks man! Glad to hear you came back around!

[@steve-fy4pk]

I came across this and you make it look so simple and very easy to understand (love your humor too), man you need to be on pbs sewing tv. I'm hard pressed to spend the kind of money they want for jeans and I'd have to alter them anyway, (38w28L try and find that kind of jean without breaking the bank). I have always liked sewing, not good at it (hobby) but you give me confidence. You have a subscriber in me. Thanks for sharing. Will follow up after I hem, bring in the waist (2 inches) and try to taper them.

[@StylishDTailors]

Did you give it a shot yet? How did it go??

[@RofICopters]

Tried a saddle stitch with threadwax string. Melted the wax on the string and the finish looks awesome. I did this cuz i dont have a sweing maching, and I can have perfect taper angles. Takes a lot longer though. thanks for the tutorial

[@StylishDTailors]

Nice work! That's dedication!

[@PreciousFifi]

Man, am I glad I found this. You just saved my husband from my mistakes. I had no idea what I was doing, and was going to take them in at the sides. Thank you.

[@MultiStar84]

My dude! Perfect timing, thanks for this

[@loneshewolf6015]

Thank you... so much.... all the tutorials were about resizing girls' jeans but those are softer and lighter than men's jeans... thanks to u now I can resize my brother's jeans into my size❤

[@W_W-f8y]

Your tutorials are so easy to follow, thanks!

[@andreleverettejr3747]

You know whats funny SD I was avoiding my jeans because I didnt want to take out the flat felt seam down the center back of the pants and this just helped me with that problem JUST WHEN I NEEDED THE HELP LOL

[@StylishDTailors]

Crazy how that works huh?? Yeah forget taking out the flat felled center seam, aint nobody got time for that!

[@andreleverettejr3747]

The only saying that cause I'm black helps me with my laugh for the day lol

[@joepotter5588]

this guy is very calming :)

[@annekent7350]

This is a great way of taking in the waist, and a fabulous explanation. Could I suggest you have your needle in the centre position rather than to the left? It’s easier to sew accurately.

[@StylishDTailors]

Thanks for the kind words and the advice, it's very welcomed!

[@michaelmixon2479]

I had to subscribe. I am having a real problem with the consistency of fit of my Wrangler slim fit jeans. Only one out of three will fit just right. The others are usually too big and sometimes too small. Very good video!

[@nawaal4452]

I am a cyclist and face the typical thick thigs and thin waist problem. This is gold! thanks

[@boltmann]

This is my first time here...and I LIKE this guy! Subscribed already! 😊

[@TheMateyl]

This is the channel I didn't know i needed

[@StylishDTailors]

Funny how KZbin does that huh?

[@Synth-G]

I have never taken in the waistband of jeans before, this tutorial was very helpful, I got it done well in the first try, thank you for sharing.

[@StylishDTailors]

Great job!

[@quintrillionare]

My moms getting me a sewing machine for christmas. I love baggy pants but sometimes the waist gets too much. Thanks for this 🙏🙏 simple n easy

[@itsnuffin11]

Man this guy is entertaining.

[@itsnuffin11]

And good info 2 man

[@denniswarner6965]

Downsized my pants after watching this video. Great stuff SD!

[@markotb]

Great video. We learn much more from mistakes than we do from success.

[@StylishDTailors]

So true!

[@ntkmw8058]

Yo thank you man now my big jeans won’t go to waste

[@cliftonsledge962]

Wow 😲 I never knew that you could put darts in pants for the waistline. S.D. I look forward in seeing another video, bro you put in excellent work ✌🏾

[@trequealrussell6354]

“Sidewalk chalk if you’re ghetto” sent me, immediately. Subscribed 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@JustanamebroDK]

Hey D! I have an all too common problem with almost all my jeans I've ever had: Eventually, the front pockets WILL tear. I know this is a tailoring channel, but in the spirit of DIY, a guide with some common repairs on jeans like creating and inserting new pockets, stylishly patching tears with denim, buttons and zipper replacement etc.

[@StylishDTailors]

Definitely a frustrating problem, sorry to hear that. I'm expanding the direction of the channel, so I would love to go in that direction!

[@RomSoloO]

Where does Stylish D stores all his videos? In an SD Card! ba dum tss Great job! I'm a huge fan, you helped me tailoring my shirts. Keep on doing great content, you deserve more subscribers.

[@KH-to7pr]

Try the jeans on before you cut the extra fabric away from the darts!! lol I know that should go without saying but you never know. Great video!! Love it!

[@caseylegato]

my favorite method by far, appreciate ya!

[@scalp13]

Hi, thanks a lot. Please how would you downsize the hip and the waist of an Iron Heart 25oz pair of jeans? Best,

[@StylishDTailors]

Same method really

[@thejokerclownprinceofcrime974]

This, I have been wondering about this exact thing. Well done. Thanks

[@ChristopherPausz]

I don’t own a single pair of jeans but I have a lot of shorts that are loose at the waist and I hate belts. This looks like it could work. I have a lot of power tools but not a sewing machine. I’ll have to do by hand. If it works, thanks a million

[@johnstewart3702]

Possible idea for another video: I have a pair of ski pants that are too long. These pants have padded knees-- so hemming them at the bottom just won't do, as doing so would turn the knee pads into shin pads. I need to shorten them by about 2-3 inches at the lower thigh level. And they have full-length side zippers that run along the entire outside of the pant leg that will also need to be changed out. These zippers are also 2-way zippers. Thank you and good luck with your channel.

[@sewingmistakesunlimited]

You are the man! I had yo buy 36 because I couldn't find 35. But I won't cut my darts, because menopause keeps making my tummy bigger. The joys of being a woman.

[@stevenrogersfineart4224]

3:10 "You're only saying that because I'm black!" Rofl 🤣 😂 🤣

[@fsommer1]

Thank you for this informative video. It makes me curious. To get a better fit below the waist (so it doesn't bubble out), how about removing the stitching of the pockets (enough to fold them back) and make a longer taper to the bottom of the pockets and resewing the pockets back. In your opinion, would that make the butt too tight?

[@StylishDTailors]

Ehh I'd say yes, that might make the butt a bit too tight

[@annekabrimhall1059]

My 20-year-old son has been watching your vieos and is gonna buy his first sewing machine.

[@StylishDTailors]

So awesome to hear!! What kind of machine is he thinking of getting?

[@annekabrimhall1059]

@@StylishDTailors Singer heavy duty that is all mechanical because then he knows he can fix it.

[@BigT962]

I might have to try this. Lost weight and now one of my favorite jeans doesnt fit. Thanks SD!

[@sting123]

The whole black panther part made me laugh and thank you for the advice you extremely funny and knowledgeable

[@HoLotOfLove]

I don’t even own a sewing machine but I subscribed for the personality

[@StylishDTailors]

Hey thanks, glad to have you here!

[@jeffhunter352]

Live your tutorials! Easy to understand and follow. And fun! Question : how do you taper mens winter pants. ? The ones that are lined with flannel. It looks like the lining is tacked at the crotch and sewn into the pockets . So it can’t be removed but can pull lining up to get to seams on the jeans. Fabric is canvas. Thanks

[@DonCacomixtle]

Dude i loooooved your videos!, you explanations are clear and simple and your coolness makes learning so damn cool :D Greets from Mexico!

[@StylishDTailors]

Thanks for the awesome comment! Glad you like my content!

[@r-o-r293]

Man your vid's is helpful and entertaining

[@winstonsteele6340]

New viewer and I instantly subscribed, your videos are very informative and with humor lol

[@StylishDTailors]

Thank you! Welcome to the fam!

[@cicifortuna8528]

ima subscribing you for this, thank you so much 😭😭😭 i really need this 😭😭

[@panamericaco]

Tried it with my cheap $19.95 jeans that I only wear in the garage anyway. Worked! I used an overlock to then secure the stitching, we will see how long it lasts 🤣 Now on to shorten them and thinning out the boot cut!

[@JC-bl6kk]

Thank you!!!love you’re personality too keep up the great videos

[@StylishDTailors]

Thank you!

[@daisy3384]

This was wildly helpful!!! I just impressed my teenage nephew 🙏👍😄 he loved the alteration. Thank You and thanks to wearing shirts outside pants style 🤣

[@belladonnaaberration]

Thanks for this tutorial- I have a pair of jeans I want to make into a skirt and I first need to take in the waist.. this is the perfect way to do it without disrupting the flow of the skirt. Cool tutorial, funny and informative :D

[@averroesdesign]

Brilliant tutorial once again. Just a question however, at the end you said "no need to finish it try them on see how you feel about them". Assuming they are the fit you wanted, would you proceed to zig zag stitch to stop fraying and if so there was no tolerance left to zig zag stitch so what would you advise. Thank you :D

[@StylishDTailors]

Yup by finish I mean make a zigzag stitch, which isn't mandatory for this. You COULD if you wanted to though.

[@FreddieHg]

Hello, I just wanted to ask if this method would work on regular Trousers.

[@retajatif1142]

You're dope! Done 3 pants in 15 minutes! Thanks a ton 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@donidino3349]

This video was fantastic-helpful and funny! Thank you a bunch 😀

[@victorysampson]

I’ve been trying to tailor my khakis like this for a WHILE. I completely messed up my last pair.

[@StylishDTailors]

Yeah it can be tricky, thats why I kept my mistake in here so people are prepared for it.

[@deborahdaggett-murphy7158]

OMG this video was just what I needed! Worked perfectly! Thank you!

[@StylishDTailors]

Glad it helped!

[@Lovely-wy4fo]

Great video and personality.

[@StylishDTailors]

Glad you think so!

[@jamiegray6285]

😹😹😹😹😹😹😹Omg I was thinking “Boot Cut?!?!”🤣, so I was happy to hear the ending!

[@martinezusa]

THANK YOU, it worked perfectly!

[@daviddixon2209]

Finally, the KZbin algorithm recommended something useful! I'm so glad I stumbled upon your channel but, I think I need to start with a, "how to use a sewing machine" video.

[@jrgmty7685]

Lots of downsizing with the price of food these days. Your videos are awesome 👻

[@folasade4085]

Going to try this! I just need to get denim needles. Can I ask why you didn't finish the seams?

[@StylishDTailors]

I didn't have enough fabric left on the edges to finish them. You CAN if you want to but you don't have too.

[@beabohemian]

just did it and I am so happy about it! thank you :)

[@StylishDTailors]

Great job!

[@ThomasECahill]

Keep rocking it my brotha!

[@SpamMouse]

Another great video, regarding the belt loops - you can easily relocate them to help conceal the darts. On another subject - I know you are building up to the big league in just a few shorts days now, but please let me preempt a question for you...... We know you are in deep love with polyester thread, it happens, however I really want to embark on the most expensive shirt I have considered thus far in my Sewing-Knowing, a really loose black silk shirt. Clearly I would like to know if you have sown with silk threads at all - is there increased risk of breakage in a sewing machine? I'm sure your SO would verify that you would look most fine in some silk of your own. How about it big guy? Are you up for the big silk challenge?

[@StylishDTailors]

I haven't worked with silk in while...that's a good idea... But no there isn't increased risk of breaking!

[@SpamMouse]

@@StylishDTailors, cheers fella. I'm going to progress by hand and see how it goes, using cotton. There's not much I need to take in around the waist, the arms are OK.

[@Christines_Place]

I love your style in teaching us.

[@StylishDTailors]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@zmded7610]

Hi! I just discovered your channel and is great! Greeting from Central America! I was wondering how can you turn a “fit at waist jeans” into a “sit below waist jeans” I bought a pair for my husband which is a W44 L30 (a big guy) but he doesn’t like them 🥹 as they hit his missing waist as he puts it 😩

[@everett1933]

Really useful because I’m always tailoring my dads clothes I’m the only one in the family who knows how to sew 😂

[@StylishDTailors]

Love that!

[@noorkhawaja]

Really awesome video, thank you sir!

[@blaed011]

Perfect timing! I lost 30 lbs and now my pants don't fit. Will use this technique!

[@StylishDTailors]

Umm congrats on that awesome weight loss! That's incredible! I bet people are shocked by it!

[@AmitKumar-gb2sg]

You are genius my friend

[@pamgramlich1568]

Love, love, love your tutorials. Love the fact that you just get to work. No long intros. Curious what scissors do you like to use?

[@StylishDTailors]

I don't have a specific brand that I choose, I just make sure they're fabric scissors and not paper scissors.

[@caspersmith3504]

Do you think you could make a video on making clothes bigger in some areas? I've got pretty skinny legs, but a wider waist, so its really tough to find clothes that fit well