How To Take In Pants That Are Too Big And Make Them Fit Like A Pro

Do you have pants that are too big at the waist and need to take them in to fit you perfectly? Well then you've come to the right place! In this DIY style youtube sewing tutorial, sewing educator Anastasia Chatzka shows you how to easily alter any pair of regular pants to make those too large pairs fit you perfectly! Happy sewing!!!
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[@wipjenni]

I really appreciate that you do things properly! So many tutorials are about quick and easy 'hacks'. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and high standards with the world! 👏🙏🙌

[@SewAnastasia]

Very welcome. I do enjoy a good hack sometimes but doing it properly makes the garment look so much better & last longer :) Thank you for watching :)

[@Hypatia355]

Absolutely 💯

[@MariaRosales-ij4ft]

Came to say this. ❤

[@annwallace8829]

Nice tutorial! Thank you!

[@pavlal.4552]

This is a great reminder, thank you.

[@SewAnastasia]

Welcome 🤗

[@matildaefrosi6689]

Super❤

[@user-yz8fy5fv2k]

I would like to get started on following your video’s based on sewing I do have one question what kind of sewing Machine would be best for this job

[@ambirb]

This is so helpful! Thank you for making this video.

[@SewAnastasia]

Welcome 🤗

[@JessieJones-b4k]

Could this technique be used on pants with elastic in the back of the waist band? Thanks!

[@drwlos]

You are brilliant! Thank you.

[@SewAnastasia]

Happy to help!

[@reinestarkovich7482]

Wow!! Great video! Thank you ❤

[@SewAnastasia]

Welcome 🤗

[@aaronagostini7377]

Your videos are really inspiring me to try to breathe new life into pants that are now way too big for me. Is there a sewing machine that is beginner friendly but has the important features that will keep it useful over the long term? And this the technique to use for athleisure pants?

[@SewAnastasia]

Just about any sewing machine will do. It really depends on your budget. I would try your local sewing machine dealer and test some out.

[@aaronagostini7377]

@@SewAnastasia Thanks! I'll have to see if I can find a local shop.

[@Ami5Jo]

I'm thinking if you accidentally get the new fit too tight maybe it would be a good idea to sew a test seam first before cutting into the fabric. At least I can't be that confident😊 Anyway, thanx again for sharing.

[@SewAnastasia]

Oh yeah totally. I mentioned that in the video. You should try them on before you cut anything off & sew them back together. Thanks for watching.

[@pinapplekitty]

wow where do you get those gorgeous rings?!

[@SewAnastasia]

@@pinapplekitty They are from my husband. 💖

[@SeaMonkey137]

Your basic videos got me through my first experience with a sewing machine making a killer ghost costume for my niece this year! So grateful.

[@SewAnastasia]

That’s awesome 👏 send pics!

[@reneeroesler3839]

Thank you! It's been years and I needed a refresher and you provided that! TY, this is exactly the way i have done it many, many moons ago.

[@tonyak2446]

Is there a hack to make low or medium rise jeans into a higher rise jean?

[@SewAnastasia]

Yes, but you will lose length in the legs.

[@bethjohnson9256]

I have a pair of old navy pink boy friend “dockers”. They have a lapped seam. Would they be taken in similar to how you adjust jeans? Or can they be altered the same way as you demonstrate in the video?

[@bethjohnson9256]

I just watched your Jean video. I think that answers my question. Should have checked there first. Thanks!

[@Amy-cm4hr]

Nicely done!!

[@SewAnastasia]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@Amy-cm4hr]

How incredibly sweet…I can’t believe you replied to my comment…especially when you have such a following! Now that says a lot! So thrilled that I found your channel 🩷

[@PRODTEMPEST]

I don't even own a sewing machine but I watched this whole thing lol You know it's a good tutorial

[@SewAnastasia]

I hope you get a sewing machine!

[@Gleamingsoul777]

You could put the trousers on back to front to pin it ?

[@Ajmayjay]

I bought the SAME ONES AND SAME PROBLEM

[@JhonRod-l8x]

You talk too much!

[@SewAnastasia]

@@JhonRod-l8x oh thanks!

[@ibtissamedarkaoui2007]

thank you I struggle to find pants iam 51 inch around hips and 30 around waist its 20inch difference and I can't find any pants in this world I wanna learn to make it so I can make my own and make it for everyone else in my situation. if anyone has video to help me make pattern for body like me please share .

[@SewAnastasia]

Thank you for sharing your struggle! It can be really frustrating when you can't find pants that fit properly. Learning to make your own sounds like a fantastic idea!

[@MidwestOptimist]

A LARGE PAPERCLIP Clamp style--- would work for marking.

[@SewAnastasia]

Good call!

[@84degreesnorth88]

Thank you for this tutorial! I ordered pants/jeans as part of the Boxing Day Sales and some items were final sale and the pants/jeans were even though I ordered my “standard waist size” 😂 Happy New Year! 😊

[@SewAnastasia]

I'm glad you found the tutorial helpful! It's always disappointing when clothing doesn't fit as expected, especially when it's final sale. Happy New Year to you too!

[@marykirmo]

Genuine question. If I leave the pants fabric in but cut the waistband, how would I let it back out?

[@SewAnastasia]

You would still have a seam there & it would never fully be the original length

[@janskipo7111]

THANKS............YOU'RE SUCH A GREAT TEACHER....................JAN

[@SewAnastasia]

💐💐💐💐

[@Gray-goose]

Mmm, I don’t know…those side pockets sticking out like that. I would reduce at the back and at the sides

[@SewAnastasia]

Yeah that’s how dickies pants pockets are

[@shellylemons]

What if you need to take up the waist, leg width, and length?! I'm petite but with a long body. I can never find pants that fit since I have lost weight. I can wear regular skinny or straight leg.

[@SewAnastasia]

LIke you need the waistband higher? The rest of the pant alterations I have videos on if you go search on my channel.

[@shellylemons]

@@SewAnastasia ok. I have short skinny legs with bump in the rear. It’s so hard to find petite sizes

[@veroiz6672]

Great tutorial! When ever I take in the waistband and seat my pockets look funny and scrunch up ? Anyway to fix that or do something different?

[@user-yz8fy5fv2k]

How did you pin it like that exactly instead of pining it just inside of the pants when checking right sizes

[@SewAnastasia]

Just as I show in the video.

[@leepayk-bann3489]

I have a pair of pink pants that I need to take in. I would love to see a video on making a pair of pants that fit properly. Thankyou for this tutorial.

[@SewAnastasia]

Yes I think that I might make a whole series on making pants & fitting

[@lawrencejlittle]

Please reply with link to dress pants video

[@daxxydog5777]

You can search in her video catalog, or click the link in the “more” section.

[@lawrencejlittle]

@@daxxydog5777 I agree with you but I just get a little frustrated when she says it’s in the description and I go hunting in anticipation…I especially needed this video at the time. But I can get over it…she’s too valuable a resource for me to take issue with…thanks for your comment I will go look now…PS I see it’s now in the description

[@SewAnastasia]

How To Easily Take In (Alter) Pants That Are Too Big At The Waist and Seat kzbin.info/www/bejne/fnmcfnRnlLWqbpo

[@SewAnastasia]

@@lawrencejlittle sorry it wasn’t there. It was suppose to be. My video guy is suppose to put those in. If you ever notice them not there just let me know. Sometimes it gets overlooked. Thank you for watching :)

[@colleendouglas4405]

Thank you so very much. You do the best tutorials! I’ve learned so much from you. You are awesome 😊

[@SewAnastasia]

🤗🤗🤗 I really appreciate that :) Thank you for watching.

[@NaturallyFierceOne]

This was SO good. I’m new and can get overwhelmed. This was easy to follow and actually very relaxing I think I shall subscribe 😆

[@abbasyrose5428]

Wow! So nice Much love from Tanzania I appreciate your works👏👏

[@bethbansil124]

Ur video is clear and well explained not.like others ..from.philippine

[@lcdo3009]

Hi can u do this for denim jeans? Can u pls show how? Thanks

[@SewAnastasia]

I have a video for it here kzbin.info/www/bejne/n6SlhI2BYrppkMU

[@josephemanuelloving4653]

You’re amazing 😩😍🥰 I wish I could do what you do but for mens clothes 😢

[@SewAnastasia]

You totally can!

[@josephemanuelloving4653]

@@SewAnastasia do you give lessons for mens clothing?

[@erikagermann4608]

I love how you teach! I haven't been able to find one, but do you have a video that alters pants that fit the waist, but are too big/loose in the thighs and calves?

[@tonyak2446]

Can skiny jeans be made into flared jeans?

[@SewAnastasia]

Indeed!

[@twinstar9]

please make one for pants or jeans that have a center back seam.

[@SewAnastasia]

I do have a few already. Check these out. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fnmcfnRnlLWqbpo and kzbin.info/www/bejne/n6SlhI2BYrppkMU

[@SweetTea-Stephens]

I love this channel

[@SewAnastasia]

Awwwww thanks 😊

[@alisonmitchell6891]

Really great video. Thank you

[@Prevpak]

I bought a ribbed tee that is too small how do I alter it to make it bigger thankz love your content

[@SewAnastasia]

I have a few videos on making things bigger. I just did a t shirt one a month ago if you take a look at my past videos.

[@Prevpak]

@@SewAnastasia yes I watched almost all your videos they super great , my problem is I got a ribbed tee not sure if I should use ribbed material or not any suggestions?

[@caddywampus]

Thank you! I had the same issue.

[@SewAnastasia]

Welcome! 🤗

[@tinaschneider4232]

You are awesome thank you

[@SewAnastasia]

Thank you for watching

[@MariaDavids-db2pt]

Smart ❤

[@lucybickerton4573]

AMAZING

[@iamcali3983]

This is just what I needed! I had to buy some cheaper work pants for a new job and most of them are just too big at the waist and need a good hem because I'm short. This was so easy to follow! Thank you!

[@SewAnastasia]

@@iamcali3983 welcome 🤗 Happy sewing 🧵

[@femcelgirlfren]

please do how to turn a v neck dress into a square neck dress

[@SewAnastasia]

Ok. I do have some videos on changing necklines. I did a scoop into a V & you can follow the same instructions for a square neckline.

[@SewAnastasia]

How To Change Any Neckline To A V Neck With Facing! kzbin.info/www/bejne/iKvNdJ6rg8Sbf6c