How to Take In the Back Waist of Your Jeans PROFESSIONALLY with Flat Fell Seam

[@NotchesSewing]

Have you ever tried to alter the waist of your jeans? I show you in detail how to do it . You may need to use a walking foot for a domestic machine if your jeans are really thick. You can use this same method with all types of fabric to get a strong and flat seam.

[@yyclept]

Home sewing machine hack: use a leather needle!!! after hammering thick joins down, and a stitch length that matches the original, which is usually long and is important when the thread is a contrasting colour. I also try to match the thread weight if it is contrasting.

[@hmh3808]

Wow! 45 years of sewing and man, do I ever wish I saw the proper way to do this seam when I was a teenager! Not only do you have excellent sewing tips, but you are a really really clear and concise, educator. Thank you so much.! A new fan From Toronto

[@NotchesSewing]

TO!! Many family and friends there😊

[@sunnywiderman]

Absolutely superb tutorial. It's not even an alteration I'm planning to do soon, it's just something the algorithm sent me, and I recognized this would be complicated. It is, but this tutorial makes me feel like it's doable. Fantastic work. You're an outstanding teacher!

[@NotchesSewing]

Great to hear! Thanks so much🙂

[@amarug]

As an arrogant engineer, but with zero experience in sewing, I bought a cheap Singer HD and took this on as my first "tailoring project", thinking "how hard can it be". To make this worse, I tried it with the thickest G-Star denim that ever existed. The parts with the belt loops were so thick, they would not even fit under the foot. About 2h, 4 broken needles, and a bathtub full of tears later, I can proudly say that now pants fit pretty well again. The only unfortunate part is that they look like it was tailored by a drunk seagull. Nonetheless, the tutorial is amazing, it's just me lacking experience and skill... 😅😅

[@NotchesSewing]

LOLOL your comment is giving me life!!!😊. You have taken on a pretty difficult alteration as your first project!! You get an A++ for effort! G-Star is difficult even on industrial machines……. Sew the loops by hand and use a thimble to help push the needle through. I wanted to make a proper step by step tutorial as most jean alteration “hacks” don’t deal with the extra fabric that has to go somewhere in order for a proper fit. I would definitely hire you just for your determination!😊. Thanks for watching.Have a great day.

[@amarug]

@@NotchesSewing Wow, thank you so much for the nice reply! I must say I had a lot of fun doing it, despite the subpar result. Yeah unfortunately the only two types of pants I have are thick G-Star jeans and leather pants. So the G-Star were still the easier choice haha. However, I successfully slimmed my shirts down, they look great!

[@hmh3808]

Drunk seagull. Lol

[@Lilaco_]

You engineer arrogance? 😲😲 (dad joke I'm sorry...)

[@judyp.]

@@Lilaco_ dad joke, really 😄 but funny:)

[@dovana32]

Rarely do I comment, but I have to say that this tutorial is by far one of the best ones I could find. For background, I am a beginner and it was my first time using a sewing machine. I followed the steps, and although my finish was a bit "meh", I did manage to accomplish the goal of making my black mustang jeans smaller on the waist! Thank you!

[@NotchesSewing]

this is wonderful to hear! Accomplishing this as a beginner is very impressive! You’ve just completed a professional alteration! Thanks for watching and commenting😊🙏

[@naomi6046]

I totally agree...very good teacher!! Wonderful job at clearly showing and explaining what to do.

[@EvasiveShado]

Theres no way you hand stitched!! I salute your patience 🫡 😂. It took me way to long even with a machine

[@hattiedraper1061]

THANK YOU! After months of eating healthily I’ve managed to lose a lot of weight. With the help of your wonderful instructions I’ve just managed to alter six pairs of jeans. You’ve saved me lots of money (-I hadn’t reckoned on having to buy new clothes when I got slimmer🤣). and also you’ve boosted my confidence as a sewer. I never thought I could do something as complicated as this, but you’ve shown me how. Thank you, thank you.

[@NotchesSewing]

Wonderful! You have completed a professional alteration! Yes it’s easy to forget that a lot of your clothes will need to be resized.. Thanks for watching😊

[@erikaa.3030]

This comment gives me so much Hope. Thank you Jesus.

[@GothCowgirl]

I did it!! I am a beginner sewer and have never tried to take in jeans like this before, and I was able to follow along. It did take me like 4 hours but I’m sure that’ll improve with practice 😂

[@Aaakeith]

Girl I’m at four hours now and had to call it quits for the night when I wanted to cry while trying to pin the seam for the holding stitch 😂

[@pepe-gfv2]

I altered my mom's jeans using this tutorial after she lost a lot of weight. And the crazy part is that I hand stitched this, cuz we don't have a sewing machine at home. My fingertips hate me, but the end result is so beautiful to see. You can't even see where I cut the waistband cuz the belt loop covers it. And the part where I had to stitch very thick layers of fabric bent a couple needles which I had to discard lol. But yeah this was great man. The tutorial was very easy to follow and I am sure this would be even easier with a sewing machine. Thank you for this video :)

[@crysadbitchescry9138]

@@pepe-gfv2 omg thank you so much you commented this. I bought my jeans in size 27 and where I live that's the smallest you can get before going to the kids section. I still need lot of downsizing and I don't have sewing machine either. your comment made me do it, and honestly it works really well. I'm surprised myself.

[@pepe-gfv2]

@@crysadbitchescry9138 omg that's great! i'm glad to see another person who did this without a machine. how are your fingers btw? 😂😂 i still remember the pain i had in mine

[@crysadbitchescry9138]

@@pepe-gfv2 no too bad actually, because I didn't do the stitching on the outside of the jeans (I know it's gonna turn terrible because I can't sew straight). so I just do the sandwich part until the crotch (so the difference is not visible) and that's it. it's took me only 30 minutes!

[@pepe-gfv2]

@@crysadbitchescry9138 That's great!

[@JocelyneRichard-h6z]

By far the best tutorial on how to reduce the waist line of jeans !!! ❤

[@Alex-qx1gx]

This is one of the best tutorials I have seen - it's so detailed and well explained. I have such high admiration and respect for anyone who wants to alter the waist of their jeans. Now I'm not afraid to thrift jeans that don't fit greatly in my waist if they fit me otherwise :D Thank you!

[@NotchesSewing]

Glad it is helpful. The flat fell seam can be confusing even for experienced sewers to alter….

[@WhatSoEverThingsAreLovely]

That was the GOAT video on how to do this alteration!! Clear, concise & easy to follow!! Thanks for this!! 🎉❤🎉❤🎉

[@NotchesSewing]

Glad you liked it!!

[@stephaniegleason5716]

Amazing tutorial for altering jeans. I have been sewing for over 40 years and I know that particular jeans alteration can be somewhat intimidating. I have also done alterations for many people and still learned some things from your video. I will be subscribing to see what else you and teach me. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@NotchesSewing]

You are so welcome! Glad it’s helpful and thanks for watching😊

[@oiytd5wugho]

I wasn't planning on adjusting any of my pants but the video popped up on my feed and it was fun to watch. You have a nice voice for teaching

[@NotchesSewing]

Thank you so much for taking the time to watch😊🙏🙏🙏☺️

[@praisingirl]

Thank you for the great explanation of the flat fell seam. Resewing it down the center back really makes it look professional.

[@NotchesSewing]

Thanks for watching😊

[@Ultimate_flows]

I gotta say, this tutorial has inspired me to master this skill this summer. I’m so tired of not knowing how to alter my clothes to fit me well. Thank you for your easy directions. Could you also do a tutorial for professional pants with an elastic waistband? Thank you!

[@NotchesSewing]

You can do it! It is important to make sure the pinning is very accurate. I will put elastic waist pants on my list of requests…😊

[@paraboo8994]

I just used your tutorial to alter m mum's jeans and it turned out absolutely perfectly! You cannot tell I cut out a sizable chunk from the back 😊 Thank you so much! ❤

[@NotchesSewing]

That’s fantastic. You have done a professional alteration!! Thanks for watching😊

[@trixiebelden8197]

What a great tutorial! It's so satisfying to watch you show how to alter these jeans. Such a professional finish and with your tips about the holding line of stitching, turning the topstitch at the crotch - so clever. You really make easy what first seemed a challenge. I enjoy all your tutorials so much! Thank you 💐

[@NotchesSewing]

Thanks Trixie. So nice to know you appreciate it. Have a nice evening🙂

[@veryverysaline3376]

What a fantastic tutorial! I have always put this exact alteration on jeans in the ‘too hard basket’ but this has filled me with confidence and the knowledge I need to get the job done - thank you!!!

[@NotchesSewing]

You are so welcome!

[@natashakeller6987]

I've done this alteration so many times but I still got so much out of this video. So many good tips for making this tricky alteration easier and super accurate. Great video!

[@NotchesSewing]

Thank you so much for watching😊

[@nerdyjapan2653]

Miss, I just want to say that this is the best video I've seen yet for altering the waist of jeans. I have been following the sewing community for years and years since I was a kid (I am now in college), and while I am an avid learner and have pretty sufficient knowledge in sewing and seams, I've actually sewn very little despite owning a sewing machine. Years ago, I wanted to alter jeans just as you've shown on an $8 pair of Levi's at Goodwill, but was afraid to ruin a perfectly fine pair of jeans someone else could wear. Trust me, I have scoured the internet for a video like this, but a couple years ago a video like this was not around! They were a lot like me, sewing by the feel of it. And while that's all fine and good and gets the job done, there is something so satisfying about an incredibly technical video with factory results. I have a newfound confidence towards sewing, and your video has seriously inspired me to take on this project. This video was done so well and in-depth (yet easy to follow) that I feel I can achieve the same results. Made my day! Thank you!

[@NotchesSewing]

Wow you are Exactly the person I made this video for!. You have made my day also. These tutorials take a very long time to produce and they're not always appreciated. I'm glad you found this helpful. Depending on your jeans and sewing machine, your biggest challenge may just be the thickness that you have to stitch through. Thanks for taking the time to watch and leave such a lovely comment. Please have a look on my channel for some projects you may want to try. Happy Sewing!

[@dAPERize]

I have watched so many tutorials about how to fix the back waist of a pair of jeans in this is by far the clearest and has the most explanation of the technique out of any of them that I've seen

[@NotchesSewing]

Thank you! I tried to make as clear as possible even for new sewers. Cheers😊

[@solverz4078]

This is by far the best method I have seen on KZbin, there is only a single visible stitch that shows the jeans have been altered and even that is hidden!!! Amazing ☺

[@NotchesSewing]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!

[@delianneforget5021]

I really want to thank you! Your tutorial on this subject was so straightforward and easy to follow, that I managed to take in an old vintage pair of leather jeans I found in a charity shop! I had to do a couple of workarounds with the back seam, and I hand tacked the inner waist band to the lining. It wasn’t as glorious a job as yours, but I’m pretty darn pleased!

[@NotchesSewing]

That's fantastic! This isn't an easy alteration so I'm happy to hear you are pleased with it.😊

[@KimPhilibert1203]

You absolutely are the best teacher that I have encountered doing this alteration on jeans "denim". No one else that I have seen goes into the details that you do. Thank you so much for this tutorial. I have just lost 56 lb and an altering everything in my wardrobe. I'm definitely going to subscribe and I do hope that you have tips and a tutorial on how to alter other items. ❤ Please keep up what you're doing, it helps us all.

[@NotchesSewing]

Wow, thank you!

[@reesj1485]

best tutorial yet. I was so confused watching other tutorials but this is so clear and straightforward it takes all of the frustration out of sewing!! thank you thank you thank you!!!

[@NotchesSewing]

Glad it helped! Been doing this professionally for many many years. Thanks for watching😊

[@hmh3808]

Yesss! U are SUCH a great teacher!!❤️

[@wy5335]

Omg thank you so much! I just followed your step-by-step tutorial and was able to resize my jeans in 2 hours. It looks so professional! Your video provided great visuals and your instructions were crystal clear! Thank you thank you thank you!! ❤️

[@NotchesSewing]

Great job! You’ve just completed a professional alteration! Thanks for watching😊

[@janicestoodley936]

Excellent video as always! You do a wonderful job of explaining how to do things so clearly. The jeans look so professionally done, you cannot tell anything has been done.

[@NotchesSewing]

Thank you so much! Appreciate that. I really do try to give clients 100%. Have a great day😊

[@clearspacefengshui]

I was nervous to take on what seemed like a daunting task. With the help of your video, I tailored new jeans to perfectly fit, and it made me happy to accomplish something that seemed out of my skill level. Your tutorial was so clear and easy to follow! Thank you!

[@NotchesSewing]

WOW Great job! This is not a beginner project for sure but great to know it was clear enough to follow. Cheers!

[@lizzies9307]

I came to YT looking for a completely different alteration to try to learn, but found this and your soothing voice made me watch it all the way through. The simple but careful instruction has made me scrap my other idea and decide I’ll try this instead! Thanks for the inspiration!

[@NotchesSewing]

Thank you. You can do it!! Let me know how you go😀

[@grammashar9478]

I’m sure I will watch this several times, your instructions are so good and thorough. Thanks for sharing, I think you are awesome!

[@NotchesSewing]

Thanks so much! Best to use th pause button and follow along when you are ready. Cheers!

[@dianadavidson8283]

Has to be one of the absolute best videos I've ever watched. You not only know what you are doing but are an excellent teacher. I appreciate the helpful tips as well as the rationales that explain what you are doing and why. I can apply them to other projects. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge.

[@NotchesSewing]

You are very welcome! I'm so glad you found it helpful.😊

[@cloudsrpretty168]

Like everyone else, I never comment on videos, but my jaw was literally on the floor. Thanks for this extremely clear tutorial! It's (echoing everyone) the best one I've ever seen!

[@NotchesSewing]

Thanks for your kind words. Glad you found it helpful.😊

[@whiplash_cat]

Seriously great tutorial! I love how concise you are yet your explain things just enough. I've sewed for decades but just now starting to alter my clothes. Thank you so much for making this video!!❤

[@NotchesSewing]

Thank you so much! Alterations are a different ballgame but with your background, it should be a breeze. Thanks for watching😊

[@panair4126]

Wonderful to watch your professional approach to the job.The passion for perfection is obvious to all.Thank you Ma'am 🎉

[@NotchesSewing]

Thank you. I appreciate that😊

[@panair4126]

@@NotchesSewing Welcome 👍

[@gabrielrivero9962]

I've saw several tutorials for downsize jeans, but the final result was not completely satisfying to me, until now. Thank you so much, you got a new subscriber.

[@NotchesSewing]

I'm so glad!

[@f.t.3043]

Wow! Finally a tutorial that makes sense through the whole process AND keeps the flat fell seam! I rarely comment but bravo on giving such wonderful instructions.

[@NotchesSewing]

Thank you so much😊🙏

[@johannek4076]

Wow. I'm actually kind of mindblown. I see myself as quite capable at handling the sowing needs in my home and am satisfied with the level I'm at. Primarily self-taught since I usually don't have the patience for sowing videos that often just focusses on the things, that I already know. But wow. You mention a lot of things I already know, but you do it in a perfect way, where it just becomes a reminder of the proper basics. And then you just continuously spill out all this amazingly helpful information that comes from being a master of one's craft - and even more importantly knowing how to teach it. And now I just want to learn more! What an incredible teacher. You just made my day 🥳

[@NotchesSewing]

You’ve made MY day!!😊.Thank you for your kind words. I really appreciate it.🙏

[@momtomany]

Wow, you did a beautiful job!!! Machines are not all created equally. If only I sewed enough to justify a better machine. Thanks for sharing your skills.

[@NotchesSewing]

Thanks for watching. You should be able to do this with a basic machine.

[@annaelvirasvensson1659]

I’ve watched thousands of tutorials throughout several topics. This is probably the best I’ve seen. You’re so clear, logical and pedagogical. Along with your tricks and simple way of showing what you’re doing (with just the right speed between the critical parts) I have to applaud you 🎩 Followed, and I hope to see more of those tutorials. Especially for every day items like jeans. Thank you!

[@NotchesSewing]

Wow, thank you for your kind words. It has made my day!🙂

[@annaelvirasvensson1659]

@@NotchesSewing And I’m glad for that, the magic of sharing ☺️ Keep up your fantastic work 💃

[@NotchesSewing]

Thanks again. Please have a look at some of my latest videos.🙂

[@shannonelldrege4124]

By far the most intricately explained tutorial available on the entire internet! You're the best teacher and the most helpful I've ever seen! Thank you!!!!

[@NotchesSewing]

Thanks Shannon😊

[@AM-dm1pl]

This was an amazing step by step tutorial! Calm voice, great directions, and superb videoing. Love that you included a before and after. 👏 👏 👏

[@NotchesSewing]

Glad it was helpful!

[@elisabethquarto7091]

Extremely helpful!! I’ve been so intimidated by flat felled seams on jeans that I’ve been doing terrible bunched whip stitched seems to try to take in my jeans. Thanks for sharing this!

[@NotchesSewing]

Glad it was helpful! Please subscribe and share😊

[@MariaLopez-hc2nm]

Me too 😅😅

[@tolushittu3663]

I'm speechless from relieve, gratitude and satisfaction!!! This is the best video everrrrrr!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thank you so much. I'm very new to upcycling, but this kind of video is exactly right for me.

[@NotchesSewing]

I'm glad you like it. Pinning accurately in the beginning is very important. Have fun!

[@trinitywright7122]

Holy crap Batman!!! I'm amazed! You know I can sew a little bit but I have never seen anybody do this and done perfectly as well. What an amazing video! Just astounded😊 Thank you!!

[@NotchesSewing]

Thank you! 😊

[@HotDoom]

This is exactly the tutorial I needed and have been searching for! I’ve had a growing death pile of jeans I need to take in, and knew I wanted a professional-looking flat felled finish, but none of the tutorials that came up showed what I needed until the algorithm finally led me here. While I had a general idea of what I needed to do, I finally feel ready to tackle the job from your clear instructions and measuring guidelines. Thank you so much!

[@NotchesSewing]

So glad you found me! Have fun!

[@snuubs]

Your voice is extremely relaxing! I don't have pants that need doing this even, but I still watched it just to get sleepy (:D) and educated, and saved it for when I will need it!

[@NotchesSewing]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@cutterY]

Angela ---- THANK YOU!!!! I just took in the waist of my thrift store jeans, and they fit great now. All the steps you showed were easy to follow, and all the extra tips you provided were perfect. All the other videos I viewed before yours seemed to gloss over important steps or not provide enough detail or close-ups. Your video was perfect. Thank you!

[@NotchesSewing]

So happy to hear this!! Good on you😀👍

[@djtblizzle]

You’re a genius. A sewing genius!!!! It’s on my bucket list to sew with you in person someday! 😊😊 Thank you for the awesome instructional!

[@NotchesSewing]

You are so welcome! Cheers!😊

[@7wabbyo]

Thank you!! I’ve always been intimidated by alterations but I just tried it and your instructions made it so clear! Saving so much $$ on pants now

[@NotchesSewing]

That’s wonderful!! Thanks for watching😊

[@user-22-]

Wow❣️ So perfect…. I don’t think *my* repair would ever look as flawless as this. Beautiful work. 😁

[@NotchesSewing]

You can do it!

[@emmahood5530]

An incredibly detailed, in-depth tutorial. Thank you for explaining every step!

[@NotchesSewing]

Glad it was helpful!

[@hmh3808]

I could watch your videos all day….! I would love to see more on the professional ways /tricks to alter clothing especially. Thnk you!

[@NotchesSewing]

Aw thank you! Noted😊

[@jeriji6592]

i have my dad's hand-me-down button fly jeans that i love the fit in for my legs but the waist is 2-3 inches big. i have been using a belt but hate how bunched it looks. im so excited to do this alteration. i've done hemming and tapering only before so its a bit of a step up but i think i can do it. you explained everything so clearly!

[@NotchesSewing]

Thanks so much. Have fun!🙂

[@yottardfourie]

Literally the BEST tutorial for tailoring jeans I've ever seen. And the tips you give are so helpful. Thank you for sharing this🤩

[@NotchesSewing]

You're so welcome! Glad you found this helpful.😊

[@juanayjohnson1669]

Wow you are brilliant, u know what u are doing. not many ppl work the way you do

[@NotchesSewing]

Thank you😀

[@shauntaem5678]

By far, by faaaar the best video in that of explanation of the process w/ tips & (my favorite) SYMMETRY! I cannot wait to try this method! I feel like I should have to pay to watch this video. By the goodness of God, it was free!

[@NotchesSewing]

Glad it was helpful! This is exactly how I do it as a professional service. Hope you try it. Just test out the flat fell seam on some scrap first if you are not familiar with it. Have fun!

[@adora6282]

this was such an amazing tutorial thank you so much u are my saviour !! I have put off altering my denim shorts for so long because I wasn’t sure how to start and am very much a beginner at using my sewing machine but this was so easy to follow and thorough

[@NotchesSewing]

I'm so glad!

[@husseinmsi3800]

Amazing method ,never seen such a flawless way to taper waist of jeans ,thank u

[@NotchesSewing]

Glad you liked it

[@valerialakotish8494]

The best instructions I have found! Oh, and I love your voice, it's very calming.😊

[@NotchesSewing]

Thank you! 😊

[@andreal1235]

Wow, Very Impressive Tutorial! I've wanted to do this for years on my jeans and your tutorial gave me the confidence to do it. Thank you!

[@NotchesSewing]

Thank you!

[@talhaayub6504]

OMG! You are the Guru. While looking at your video I don't think so I can do it myself. But I will show your video to my Mum hopefully she can do it. But again your are amazing. Keep it up!!! 👍👍 👏 👏

[@NotchesSewing]

Thank you😊. Hope your mum likes it too.

[@wumi691827]

this is like THE MOST professional jeans alteration tutorials I've ever seen on youtube😭exactly what I'm looking for. Thank you so so much, god bless you!

[@NotchesSewing]

Fantastic! Glad it’s helpful😊

[@annalim1099]

This is an amazing tutorial! Thank you and well done. I love how thoroughly everything was explained, as someone who's practical above all else but still wants to know how the construction of the clothing works.

[@NotchesSewing]

Thank you😊

[@vivian9803]

Excellent tutorial - concise, easy to follow and well-illustrated. You are a wonderful teacher and a terrific seamstress.

[@NotchesSewing]

Thank you! 😊

[@irv8369]

Hi Angela I think I’ve gone insane trying to do this😁 still haven’t got it been up all night I’m losing my mind that’s all!❤

[@irv8369]

ps: I ruined 3 pairs of pants I’m gonna end it

[@NotchesSewing]

Things are always better after a good sleep…. Make sure to follow each step😊

[@MsLowRain]

Hammer down the edges! 😅 Wow! I learned something today. This will save me on needles for sure. Thank you for this very informative lesson. So nice to find someone who knows proper sewing techniques. I was beginning to think it was a lost art.

[@NotchesSewing]

Thanks for watching and the kind words😊🙏

[@rachelmcquality1017]

Best example I have ever watched of doing this type of alteration!! Thank you!

[@NotchesSewing]

You're very welcome!

[@lindabartlett7257]

I'm viewing from Australia. After watching your tutorial I also have managed to take in a pair of heavy cotton trousers for a friends husband, he was thrilled with the result. I did struggle a bit with the thickness in some parts.

[@NotchesSewing]

Hi from Down Under as well! So glad you accomplished this. Yes it can be very thick, so slowly and carefully hand wheel over those areas. Thanks for watching.😊

[@profitlikeroyalty]

This video was beautifully put together. Your video has reignited my desire to sew 💕 Thank you

[@NotchesSewing]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@barbjansen6683]

Great tutorial! You are gifted at clearly explaining (and showing) all steps. Thank you!

[@NotchesSewing]

Glad it was helpful! There are other methods that aren’t as involved ( without flat fell seam) but never look as nice inside.

[@HiYaCeeShabob]

I tried your method on a pair of jeans I thrifted. Worked like a charm! Thanks so much!

[@NotchesSewing]

Good on ya! You’ve just completed a professional alteration😊

[@mochipjamas]

While I don't have the equipment or skills to do this fine of a job, I am fascinated with your video anyway! It's actually very informative fir my sloppily, more juryrigged technique, because I can better understand how jeans are put together originally. This will really informative my own work. Thank you so much! 💜

[@NotchesSewing]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@ummm8511]

Never thought of hammering the thickness, what a great idea. Old dog learning new tricks again!! Awesome tutorial, Thanks!!!!

[@NotchesSewing]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@julesmburg6267]

Wow this is very comprehensive. Thank you for showing everything in detail. Now i understand what the books tried to teach me xD I thrifted some beautiful jeans last week, just the waist is too big. Now i feel confident to tackle them to fit me for spring time! Thank you, I'll probably come back for other tutorials :)

[@NotchesSewing]

Glad you found this helpful. Let me know how you go!

[@jennybutler9135]

Easiest tutorial to follow - clear, good explanation thank you so much. I'm off to now face my jeans with confidence.

[@NotchesSewing]

Thank you Jenny 🙏 😊

[@adrianavalerio7155]

This is such a nice finishing! So well explained! Beautiful work❤

[@NotchesSewing]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@Wochenendmaedchen]

This is just a perfect turtorial and excatly what I was looking for. Thank you!

[@NotchesSewing]

thank you so much!🥰

[@rejoicemorgan3397]

That was a truly professional alteration, and I like your voice, 😊. I'm saving this video for later.

[@NotchesSewing]

Please do! Thanks for watching😊

[@ryanbarnett7493]

That's the best tutorial I have seen for taking in the back seam of jeans. Thank you so much for sharing ☺️

[@NotchesSewing]

You are so welcome! Thanks for watching😊

[@cindylam9450]

I’ve been looking for this tutorial for a long time, just don’t know what this double stitch seam call . Thank you so much 😊

[@NotchesSewing]

You’re welcome 😊. It is called a flat fell seam. Please have a look at my other tutorial. kzbin.info/www/bejne/e2LZe62MjJefgs0

[@izabeau1953]

ThT is the best way I have seen to alter the back seams , and you explained it so well ...❤️🌹❤️🌹

[@NotchesSewing]

Glad it was helpful! Been using this method professionally for over 35 yrs now. Thanks for watching. Cheers!

[@maryhutto]

Excellent tutorial! I never knew how to handle this alteration before. You made it look so simple! Thanks!

[@NotchesSewing]

Glad it was helpful! I’ve been doing this professionally for many years. I never put darts in back of jeans. You end up with a very ugly uncomfortable lump in your back. Thanks for watching.😊

[@cindyloomis-torvi3396]

Thank you! I’m an unusual shape due to medical issues and I’m so happy to find your video!

[@NotchesSewing]

Great I hope it helps. Just make sure the fitting is very accurate and you should be good😊

[@kevinh5024]

Wow. You are very skilled. Im impressed. Excellent teaching video. Cheers!

[@NotchesSewing]

Thank you very much!

[@AlainaMajiros]

Thank you for this fabulous tutorial. I sew as a hobby and this is the best one I have found to tailor for a custom fit. Especially if there is embroidery on the sides of the pants. I am now a subsciber!

[@NotchesSewing]

Wonderful! Thanks so much😊

[@MichellesHandmadeCreations]

I have had this done to nearly every pair of pants I've ever owned as an adult and my hipbone expended. As a pear-shaped woman, the waist in my pants is always too big, sometime just a couple inches, but usually by quite a lot. I've never done it myself, but as a seamstress, I know how it's done. I just never seem to have the time to do it myself. Really great demo! Thanks

[@NotchesSewing]

Thanks for watching. Hope you try it.🪡😊

[@heathermacdonald7854]

That was brilliant! Very clear & concise. Would you like to show us how to set in sleeves?

[@NotchesSewing]

Thank you. Will put on the list of requests😊

[@AhriOfAstora]

Wow Im so glad I found this before freehanding, you saved my jeans!

[@NotchesSewing]

Glad I could help!

[@Iris-zr1rf]

Life changing. I treated myself and bought 3 PAIRS of brand new Levi’s last year, and have lost a bunch of weight since then. I’ve been so sad that I have so many beautiful quality jeans that I just can’t wear

[@NotchesSewing]

Glad to help. Thanks for watching!

[@marysinclair804]

I am an intermediate sewer, i have 4 pairs of jeans and several pairs of trousers to alter having lost weight, i have been watching your video multiple times to get the jist of what to do, i took my jeans to the dry cleaners for alteration, he said it would cost £40 per pair, could not afford that, i could have bought 2 pairs in ASDA GEORGE for that price. But i will learn something by doing it with your video. Wish me luck, Mary

[@NotchesSewing]

Maybe try out that seam on some scrap first and you'll get the hang of it first. You can do it!😊

[@dianacortes3978]

Thank you for this great tutorial. I was able to alter a pair of jeans for my daughter and they fit so much better now.

[@NotchesSewing]

Fantastic!! I’m so glad to hear this😊. Thanks so much for watching.

[@CarissaBarker-qu2hc]

Thank you! This works great despite my beginner tailoring skills.

[@NotchesSewing]

Wonderful!

[@AllisonThotz]

you are a magician!! I bow to your skills

[@NotchesSewing]

Thank you!😊

[@louisecurran1267]

Excellent tutorial. Instructions are very clear. Thank you

[@NotchesSewing]

Glad it was helpful!

[@arvettadelashmit9337]

You did a great job. I just hope she doesn't gain weight. My weight is up and down. I would have ran some no roll elastic through the waist band to make them fit better (or used a belt). I have never tried to do this; because, none of my machines are strong enough to sew through so many layers of denim. Thank you for this video.

[@NotchesSewing]

Using a belt or adding elastic will not give you a fitted look. The extra fabric will still be there either gathered or pleated over. That's ok if you want that look or you wear a top to cover it. Most jeans these days have stretch and so a little weight gain won't be too bad. Thanks again for watching.🙂

[@3catmom844]

I need to do this. I have been putting it off because I didn't know how to make the seam look right. Now I do! Thank you!

[@NotchesSewing]

You are so welcome! You can do it

[@vidhyarajagopal1434]

Awesome tutorial!! Very beautifully taught!! Altering jeans used to be very tricky for me all these days!! Thanks for explaining it so well😊😊

[@NotchesSewing]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching and please have a look at some of my other videos. Cheers!

[@zehraqr]

that was honestly a great tutorial. since it takes a lot of effort to do it I will probably not gonna go it myself but since it was a great video I wanted to comment and support you!

[@NotchesSewing]

Aww that’s so sweet of you. Us creators need all the support possible😊. Hope you give it a try one day.

[@cassandraleexo]

Can’t wait to try this out, very detailed and so helpful, by far one of the best tutorials 💖

[@NotchesSewing]

Thanks so much 😊

[@thedarthflagger]

I wish i would have watched this video rather than another professional tailoring video to alter my jean shorts. 30 dollars later and a scolding from my tailor taught me a lesson. I should have done more research before taking on a detailed alteration such as this one. Thank you for the wonderful tutorial!

[@NotchesSewing]

Sorry about the scolding… which video method did you follow?

[@emilywoods6164]

You are a gifted teacher. Thank you for the video! So helpful!

[@NotchesSewing]

Thanks so much! Glad you think so😊

[@consolw]

Thank you so much for this, it was so well done. I like my alterations to look professional and this video was a big help. I have saved it and subscribed, thanks again!👍💕

[@NotchesSewing]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks so much for watching😊