How to take in the waist of jeans | How to take in pant waist | Sewing Alterations & Clothing Hacks

[@jadziyadax1073]

It is nice to see videos about hand sewing instead of machine sewing since not everyone has a machine

[@cawiltu]

Thanks for getting into the instructions at once without any long intro. I’ve got plenty of embroidery thread. 👍👍

[@SewingatHomeMom]

I value everybody's time! Thanks for your feedback ☺️☺️

[@bobbijackson9544]

thank you so much- this is such a quick fix rather than removing the entire waistband!

[@SewingatHomeMom]

Glad it helped!

[@slay_queen4589]

It actually worked ❤ and I was afraid since I don't know anything about sewing ...very useful video

[@SewingatHomeMom]

Great 👍

[@kemidash7904]

First timer here✋🏾and I must say your instructions were spot on! Managed to take in one side of my jeans. It took less than 10 mins to do. I used normal sewing thread but doubled it up and just took my time when pulling it all in. Thank you 👍🏾

[@SewingatHomeMom]

Wonderful!

[@paulinebladen925]

I did the same only my sewing needle snapped 😂

[@briannelee9551]

Thank you!! I have tons of shorts and jeans that need taking in. I’m excited to try this! Yours is the best tutorial I’ve seen

[@SewingatHomeMom]

You're very welcome!! 😊 Thank you for your nice feedback! Please, let me know how it goes for you. Also, I have few different sewing tutorials on taking in waist on jeans. They are sew along alterations - professionally done and more in depth. Here is a link to one of them if you'd like to check it out: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qnmTiHtshq-Xqa8 Enjoy!

[@kafifi]

Best tutorial so far for someone who doesn't have sewing machine

[@schnoozs]

Such an great idea. Losing weight and not going to buy new clothes. Thanks!!!

[@SewingatHomeMom]

Glad it was helpful!

[@nisebiggs6572]

Wow! I'm going to try this. Hope it works.

[@fauzianalwoga]

My now late mum loved sewing 😢. Today marks one year without her and am watching everything she loved❤❤

[@SewingatHomeMom]

I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. Wishing you peace during this healing time ❤️‍🩹

[@fauzianalwoga]

@@SewingatHomeMom thanks😊

[@LauraKasson]

😢

[@sunnydays1110]

This is the tailoring I needed on 2 pairs of jeans! Thank you.

[@SewingatHomeMom]

Perfect!

[@kriskyleanthony]

Thank you for making this! I lost weight after baby and I’m so excited to do this to my skirts 🫶🏻

[@SewingatHomeMom]

Congratulations on having a baby! Yes, this take in waist alteration is simple and easy to do. Let me know how it works for you. You got this!😊

[@suzanebaxter6170]

Thank you so much for such an instructive lesson. and without a bunch of extra talk. you have really helped

[@SewingatHomeMom]

Glad to hear that!

[@medieval7libran]

Omgosh!!! What an amazing video!!! I've been searching for a tutorial like this!!! Thank you so much for doing this video!!!

[@earlenesawyer-m1w]

do you divide the 1 1/2 inch in half and take up on both sides to equal that amount or do you do the whole 1 1/2 on just the one side.

[@SewingatHomeMom]

Yes, I divide the 1 1/2 inch in half and take up on both sides to equal that amount. This way the jean alteration, after it's done will look nice, symmetrical and fit properly. That is the best practice when taking in waist on jeans at the side seams area. If you want to take in waist on jeans in one place only, than it's often best to take in at the center back. Hope this helps! 🙂

[@TheSocogo]

Thank you for the tutorial. ✅

[@tchx337]

Damn, this was really helpful!! Thank you very much!

[@SewingatHomeMom]

You're welcome!

[@thutonnena3092]

This is amazing. Thank you so much for sharing. ❤❤❤

[@FinleyKaviti]

Thank you..

[@CarrieConn]

This is a huge huge help to me! Thank you!!!!!

[@SewingatHomeMom]

I'm so glad!

[@margotswanson844]

Do you do anything to "finish" the inside? is that chunk of fabric irritating to wear?

[@SewingatHomeMom]

This is a very good question🙂 Simply, I don't. Mainly because I use this method only when I'm in time squeeze and I need to temporarily and fast take in the waist on jeans, skirt, etc. I like to alter my clothes permanently and for that reason I would do a professional jeans take in waist alterations as you can see it in this in-depth video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qnmTiHtshq-Xqa8

[@viol5700]

thank u!! It worked so well and I’m so happy with the results :)

[@SewingatHomeMom]

Great to hear!

[@ChrysGonz]

are you using all 6 strands of embroidery floss? thank you!

[@SewingatHomeMom]

Yes, you got that right. I don't separate the strands. I find it to work better and last longer 🙂

[@lauralee5226]

Thank you so much. I am new to all of this and had a really easy time following along

[@SewingatHomeMom]

I'm glad you found this easy to follow along! Thank you for your feedback!🫶

[@Karen-br5xh]

Love this. Genius

[@DeannaDLH]

thanks for sharing! I really wanted to take in my pants without going through all the work of taking off belt loops, waistband, etc

[@SewingatHomeMom]

You bet! With this method, the alteration isn't permanent as with the one you mentioned. Glad it worked for you!

[@hnajee]

Thanks a million. This is the best. Have many jeans that need to be adjusted 💐🌹🙌

[@SewingatHomeMom]

You’re welcome 😊

[@saminaehani570]

You are best to explain i need your help I am beginner when I do jeans lenght short the stitching is not good please help me thanks

[@mariaportas5401]

Thank you! You are wonderful😊

[@Mystique-lu8ed]

Thank you so much! My mom is a seamstress but i never learned to sew. During covid she came to see me and we found a wonderful Singer sewing machine (with the original sewing kit, with bobbins, dethreader, feet)at the goodwill for $20. I learned to make masks, and have taken in clothes. Attempted a quilt for grandaughter, etc. However, although my mom is a pro she never taught me this way of taking in pants. Makes me wonder if she knows how. Maybe ill show her something when she visits me again. She is 93. So God willing we have many more visits. Ty once again!

[@SURYAM2024]

thank you maam

[@clairmarriott2441]

That's amazing! Thanks so much for that easy tip

[@SewingatHomeMom]

Happy to help!

[@Myriel67]

Super!!! Hvala! Bom poizkusila! 😀

[@gayatrimaravi1548]

Very helpful hack😊

[@SewingatHomeMom]

Glad you think so!

[@LivingProsperously]

If I want to take in athletic shorts, do I do the same with the same thickness of thread?

[@eliekhoury8527]

From lebanon ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@WildBison74]

This was amazing, thank you! I saw one where they took off the waist band and I was like umm no 😅😂

[@KimPham-z3y]

thanks so much for the advice

[@kathyjohnson4914]

That's awsome! Thank you!❤

[@SewingatHomeMom]

You're welcome 😊

[@Phatdaddybud]

Thanks so much!! Exactly what I was looking for.

[@ItsSimplyZoe]

What about the side with the tiny pocket? There isnt as much room.

[@buhlekomape4124]

Exactly my question! Do we alter one side only and leave the side with small pocket?

[@SewingatHomeMom]

If the small side pocket is very close to the side seam or the amount of fabric that needs to be taken in is greater than the small space between the side seam and the small pocket, alternatively taking in waist on the side seams, is taking in waist at the back centre seam on each side of the double stitch with same stitch technique. Hope this helps! 🙂

[@ybalkind]

This would work for chino's too presumably?

[@KimPham-z3y]

Hello, I tried the embroidery thread but it shredded and got tangled, please provide which brand of thread or how to prevent thread from tangled ? thx so much

[@SewingatHomeMom]

Try to pull the thread as you sew instead of just pulling at the end. Alternatively you can try to use waxed dental floss for sewing. Also, waxing the embroidery floss helps to prevent the thread from tangling. Hope this helps🙂

[@winnepeterson6570]

Wow😳! Thank you!

[@turodre9899]

Can you do the same thing around the thigh area of jeans? Is there a specific video on that? I have some jeans that I want to make tighter around the thigh area because I have really skinny thighs. The jeans I have fit me good but I want them to be tighter around the thighs… Any help would be much appreciated!

[@TheMssiobhan]

Thank you so much!❤

[@birdsandbutterflies-uu5wf]

Can I cut away the fabric that's inside then?

[@K.B9764]

Thanks for the vedio.

[@SewingatHomeMom]

Most welcome

[@imogenholli7519]

I’m struggling to pull the thread closed, the top is right but the rest is just not closing at all. Is there anything I can do to close it??

[@SewingatHomeMom]

You might want to try puling the thread few stitches at a time as you are sewing. Sometimes the fabric is too thick and it's hard to pull the thread closed in one try.

[@tag5504]

Hey!...how do you deal with that little 5th pocket that jeans have? Do you cut out, work around it, etc? THANKS!!!

[@SewingatHomeMom]

I would work around it - if possible - but that's me. Usually there are few factors to consider beforehand, for example: by how many inches you need to decrease the waist, are you taking the waist in temporarily or permanently. How thick is the fabric that you're working on. How much the inside bulk of the excess fabric bothers you after you take the pants waist in - things like that. As you see, it REALLY depends on each piece.Hope this helps 🙂

[@tag5504]

@@SewingatHomeMom THANK YOU for taking the time to reach out! 🙂And yes, I see what you're saying. Have a blessed day!

[@ConnieRudis]

How would one do this on jeans that have no pockets?

[@kimberlypruszynski1122]

Are the jeans comfortable like this? I might try this, but I am concerned that the crimped part of the denim will be uncomfortable. Has anyone tried it?

[@jbjalexander1440]

I did it a few years ago and they were my favorite jeans! By far the most comfortable because of how well they fit me. I was only 13 at the time so I sadly grew out of them and I’m just now doing it again

[@zohra2702]

hi does this works on nylon pants as well?

[@camilasantos229]

Dude I have low rise jeans will this work too?

[@sthakur5421]

What if I use elastic?

[@SewingatHomeMom]

That should work too 😊 If you want to watch my video tutorial how to adjust waist of jeans with an elastic here is the link; kzbin.info/www/bejne/mmKzgoNqpLylepI

[@gloriabayley6671]

Both sides or maybe just middle back?

[@luisamendes802]

I find very difficult to sew the upper part where the belt loops are, and when I try to pull the thread in the end it breaks anyway, and I am using embroidery thread. What am I doing wrong 😢 it is very difficult to sew this thicker part of the belt loops area 😭😭😭

[@juliecollman1629]

Use dental floss. Also pull as you sew instead of just at the end.

[@gloriabayley6671]

Don't you have to take it in on both sides?

[@eileengowlak1883]

looks easy. but I had to watch 4 xs you went very fast with that stitch

[@leeannalovestherain]

Beautiful

[@SewingatHomeMom]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@HektorVektor-zt6bh]

Amazing. 😮

[@SewingatHomeMom]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@khanhlytran]

Would this work on trousers as well?

[@SewingatHomeMom]

Yes, it should. But keep in mind this sewing technique is suggested more for a temporary and easy-quick fix. If you're interested in more tailored look for your trousers, it's suggested to do the take in waist at the centre back of the trousers. The alteration does look complicated but with step by step tutorial, it can be done. It's suggested (in sewing) always try the garment on to see if it fits properly before you decide to cut any fabric off.

[@mobinakarami-fb3cw]

parfait

[@NgocTran-dw8xz]

Thank you ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@SewingatHomeMom]

Most welcome 😊

[@brandonpropterhoc]

Wait so you dont cut that extra you took in off?

[@SewingatHomeMom]

No. It's a quick fix (that usually lasts as long as you need it). If for any reason you need that extra inch back in your waistband, all you'd have to do is cut the thread and pull it out.

[@brandonpropterhoc]

@@SewingatHomeMom what if you dont?

[@sohaamin1134]

Which thread is used here

[@kathyjohnson4914]

Embroidery thread.

[@SsroseL]

I guess I need to start with a tutorial on how to do the needle and thread. I do not understand how you only put a knot on one side of the thread and the needle pulls through without detaching from the thread if only one end is tied🤔

[@SewingatHomeMom]

Sounds like you might benefit from my recently uploaded tutorial about this topic. It's about making a sewing starting knot and ending knot, plus I talk about the single and 2 string thread and the needle , hand sewing and stitching. Here is the link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mnfIlIVqr5p5ack /Starting sewing knot for hand stitch - Sewing tips!

[@josephineo.b3599]

Hi, can you do a video on how to adjust the saggy crotch of jeans as well

[@helldi2blo]

well explained 👍

[@SewingatHomeMom]

Thank you 🙂

[@keithyoung7]

Brilliant - so simple - thanks.

[@SewingatHomeMom]

You're welcome!

[@mtlsi]

Thank you, really great tutorial.

[@SewingatHomeMom]

Glad you enjoyed it!