HOW TO TAPER YOUR PANTS

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This is a step-by-step tutorial on how to taper your pants. Most people don't even realize that this is an easy alteration that everyone can master. One of the top 3 and most needed alteration, learning how to taper your pants will leave you with a nice tailored look.
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[@NostalgicLink]

Damn, I wish you would have shown the last steps too. Everything else was a great explanation.

[@toebe5789]

You are a smart young man. This is a great tip!

[@NorrisDantaFord]

Toe Be yo I appreciate you!

[@cade_olson]

As a skinny dude who put on a lot of muscle and cant find pants to fit correctly throughout the whole leg this is an absolute life saver. Great vid man this is sick

[@2024istheyear.]

Taking in my sons dress pants for homecoming with no experience. Your video is by far the best and you helped us get him to homecoming looking 👌 Thanks 😊

[@Moegames]

Just got my first sewing machine. I remember in High School i purposely took sewing class to be around all the chicks but actually started liking sewing ..little did i know that one day I'd really need those skills to taper some older jeans and pants that were wider back in the day, umm MUCH WIDER...fast forward 20 years and now days I'd look like a clown wearing some of the jeans and pants i saved from the early 2000s Lol but fortunately..I found this channel to help refresh myself on how to taper. PS: Anyone remember that FAD where we'd roll up & tuck the bottom of the pants around the ankle? Lol

[@alejan1977]

I used this video today to take in a pair of shorts that I really love but were too wide in the legs, and BAM!! my shorts turned out amazing. Thank you for publishing this video. Gaining some skills while saving some cash. Ty!!

[@diasporaman5419]

That was brilliant brother ....I love the old/new slim 60s jazz look

[@joshuawinslow8812]

This is DOPE! Thank you brother, I have been dying for a video like this.

[@vivmomsews4962]

I should have commented before, Norris, because not only did this video help me, it helped my daughter too. Such a great resource! And congratulations to the newlyweds!!😄💕

[@josiahowen5408]

I am loving these videos! Thanks so much! I have a pair of pants that I always just pinch and cuff to give them a tapered albeit baggy look. But I'm definitely going to try this on them soon. The video of the bowling shirt was great too. Awesome fabric choices!

[@KIKAALEGRIA]

Thank you for that tutorial, I think I can do this !

[@Ransom1963]

You explained this very well, thank you for taking the time and sharing!

[@GregSwish]

Thank you so much for this vid! I’ve recently got into sewing and this helps so much ✊🏾

[@NorrisDantaFord]

Greg Swish appreciate it! You should checkout our online school sewitacademy.com made for true beginners!

[@hollymacfadyen6171]

Very helpful. I'm a beginner and I found this easy to follow. Thank you!

[@yakoubdahmane107]

Amazing thank you, i hate when pants are tight in the knee this helps a lot.

[@NorrisDantaFord]

Yakoub Dahmane I’m glad this helps bro!

[@llamattude]

I have a degree in tailoring, but it was so long ago if we covered this I forgot. I rarely do men's wear. I had a gentleman that needed his whole suit altered. Waist down to legs and hem. I done this for the legs and hoped I done the right thing. This helped ease my mind so much, that I done the alterations correctly.

[@Craftychica44]

Excellent instruction, explanation, and sew along. Thanks so much.!

[@howardtoob]

Great video - thanks. If taking in just the inside how do you deal with the crease? The crease will be moved to the inside no? Thank you for the advice.

[@mariapapa992]

Thank you

[@kidbucktutingmaster]

Thank you! best example and explanation I’ve seen so far!

[@space_raven5082]

I don't have a sewing machine, or much hand sewing expirence, so I'm hoping I can do good work. This is my first time needing to sew something, but the work pants I just bought myself were too wide to look good, so I decided to taper it. Wish me luck.

[@mikepowers9580]

Just one pass down the leg? Would a second make it more secure? Sorry, very new to sewing things! Great video though man. Clear, well shot and edited.

[@jesshothersall]

It's usual to do one pass, using a shortish stitch which is firmer. Then zigzag edges, which stops fraying and reinforces strength at the same time.

[@erindorn3745]

Excellent video! Clear and concise and easy to follow! Thank you!

[@marvlsp71]

That was tight bro....Thanks!!!

[@Angofar]

IGood demonstration but it's better to divide the amount to be taken in onto both inside and outside leg seams Especially for adults. Will hang better.

[@cmariep06]

This seems a lot easier than how complicated I made it in my head. Thank you!!!!!

[@randyroller]

Thank you! This is the best step by step tapering video... I would like to see the cutting & surging next time.... or possibly a video showing how to zig zag to protect the stitch... thx again!!! ☮️ from NYC..

[@NorrisDantaFord]

randyroller for sure bro! I’ll do a part two with even more details

[@maphutisomo6791]

That's an eye opening video,thank you for the lesson

[@shelleylarose]

Thanks you made it look so easy, my work pants are so wide they look ridiculous., I am going to try to take them in.

[@MillzSzn]

U can either cut this or surge it???? 😐😐😐 ok what does that mean/look like???

[@leighmessick174]

Thank you! Explained in clear terms. Easy to understand and to the point!

[@protoman2260]

Should I I get slim fit pants tampered from the crotch down or from the knee down.

[@VucJay]

Your voice sounded a lot like the late King of Wakanda Chad' Bozeman here.

[@CosplayApprentice]

Best pant taper tutorial I’ve found!! Excellent work, super easy to follow!! Thank you!!

[@leylasantacruz]

I already LIKE you!!!!🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@ramloganfracic5761]

Thank you for sharing. Interesting. Blessings

[@NGinuity]

I have a pair of pants that are horribly sized that I bought for my scout uniform. When I hemmed them, I must have taken about 12 inches out of the legs, which seems excessive because I'm 5'10. Anyhow, I don't want to taper them because they're activity pants, but the hem I put in them has left them pretty big at the bottom and they look like bells around my hiking boots. Do you have a suggestion on how I can leave the majority of the legs straight and just taper in the bottom of them around my shoes so they lay better? I need a fair bit of movement in them still but I'm not experienced with alterations enough to know where to start the taper from without sacrificing leg room.

[@NorrisDantaFord]

NGinuity hey thanks for watching first and foremost. I would start at the hem and pin exactly how much I would need to take in then continue pinning until I get to where I wouldn’t need it anymore. After that take a ruler and chalk to create a guild for you to use when you take it in. Basically grade out from your original seam line all the way to your new hem. This should definitely do the trick for you.

[@jhardty]

use a drawstring type thing at the bottom so the pant stays relatively straight but can be adjusted at the ankle

[@jhardty]

or fade the stitch to the outside almost like a bootcut, if you want them to sit on top of ur shoe

[@vivianasagrero-guenzler8797]

So helpful! Thank you!!

[@gabs1554]

nice! i would be nervous to be pinning myself!

[@vic7623]

Super helpful, thanks my guy!

[@glendadickerson8210]

I like your very clear direction ❤

[@kjf_3527]

Thank you! This was very helpful.

[@arlenefarrell1962]

Omg!!! thank you for sharing I'm a beginner and about to sew a few pants. This is the best video so far👍👍

[@arlenefarrell1962]

@nikola zazzoslki lol

[@ThisIsHustleCentral]

Thank you my G! Black man, black man, yea dats me!

[@cherre2008]

Where did you get your chalk from.

[@mattclarke1937]

Probably the best taper video on the tube!

[@paecpc]

Thanks for sharing, I have learned something

[@paulwilson4158]

Brilliant thanks 👍 brother

[@marycarroll3990]

Thank you great instructions

[@jon780249]

If you are taking in anything more than half an inch, unless you take the seams in from both from the inner and outer sides you are going to end up with the material not hanging properly and the outer seam being slanted forward. It won’t look right.

[@NorrisDantaFord]

jon780249 this is true. Not sure if I mentioned that…thank you for adding a key piece of info.

[@TheCynedd]

Great video, Norris. I, personally would also serge the new inside but for those who do not have a serger I would tell them to either use pinking shears or finish with an over-edge stitch if their machine has that built in. Much love to you, buddy.

[@NorrisDantaFord]

TheCynedd thank you sir. And yes that’s great advice for those that don’t have sergers! I appreciate you watching.

[@jasonstevenson2312]

Love it, thanks for the demo

[@theartteacherdaniel5096]

Are uou using straight stich?

[@melissamateo317]

Show the last step and end results

[@diysimpleartsncrafts5617]

Norris, Thank You... I love this example of tapering pants...a DIY... Now I don't have to purchase more pants . :-)

[@Ysctp]

Dawg !!!!!! Thank you 😮🎉

[@solo5682]

so why not show the end product

[@isokane9726]

Good video my brotha what type of sowing machine you recommend for beginners

[@insanejoker972]

Ay bro really appreciate this video. Even tho it's 5 years old it's still helping people today.

[@babeage]

Thank you My Brother for this tutorial. Am BIG fans of you and your lovely Bride. Would love to know how you keep the side seams balanced and not rotating towards the front, but for now, this will get me through my son's prom! Peace.

[@r__and__r]

Top tips. Many thanks! The results from our local tailor have been expensive disappointments, so I'm going to give it a go myself.

[@shamaaara8056]

Nicely Explained

[@scott83]

What’s up Norris! Dope channel! I’m headed to LA next week... Do you have any vintage or thrift store recommendations? I want to start altering/tailoring clothes. Also, I am strongly considering joining “The See It Academy”. You and your lady are doing incredible things.

[@andydavidson2793]

Every word is useful. Also to practice on a few spares before the important garment. Great 👍

[@PODMTHC]

How come everytime that I stick the pins the pants look so weird and not as straight as yours, I'm feeling a bit frustrated as I have to keep redoing. Please help these pants are extremely baggy lol.

[@vim1471]

What's the maximum would take in if you're working from the outside leg and how do you deal with top stitching along leg like on chinos running it through a home sewing machine ?

[@NorrisDantaFord]

Vim I wouldn’t take in no more than about an inch on the out seam b/c it equals out to be 2 inches after you figure in the front & back. I would always take in from both sides split the amount you take in evenly from the inseam & out-seam. As far as the top stitching I would take it all out if you want to do it right, then take it in and redo the top stitching.

[@vim1471]

@@NorrisDantaFord I tried tapering a straight fit jeans. I steamed and pinned from the out seam only as inseam has double top stitching. Am taking in approx 2 inch (4inch) from mid thigh to hem. When I put them on, a few inches from ankle to hem it is twisted. Kinda like am wearing them old levis twisted jeans. Why is it doing this ? Is the cut of jeans different ?

[@GloriaWuhoo]

Thanks for posting! Very helpful clarification especially regarding how to stitch the crotch region. Some videos have glossed over it, so yours was helpful.

[@DarronSmithBahamianMillionaire]

Bro that was amazing since I bought some pants on sale for $7 bucks and the tailor I found charged me $15 per pants and still cut them too short, and I now hate the four pants he messed up!! I will now get a serger and start doing my own pants. Can you use a serger alone without a sewing machine like I saw a woman do?

[@MS-ni3ll]

Well done vid. Great visibility, no wasted time, clear instructions. Thank you!

[@BeanShawna]

Great tutorial!

[@jamesmey7824]

Thanks handsome

[@fornman]

Thanks! I’m working on a pair of khaki pants right now. They are a little too blousy in the leg. What diameter cuff do you like?

[@nataliechapman4112]

Amazing tutorial, thank you. All in the preparation 👌🏻👍🏻

[@haroonshariff1045]

Bad comments

[@richardtaylor7519]

Great video. Thank you. Just did my own pair of cords and only ended up with the needle through my finger once 😂

[@willieclark2256]

I just took ~3in. off the inseam and it worked great! Thanks so much for this excellent tutorial

[@PrSK-ml4py]

So helpful!

[@sherriejacobs7163]

Awesome!! I just started seeing and this video was extremely helpful

[@miriamurie7530]

Wow! Not only are you good at taioring, you're great at expaining! you made this so simple and clear.

[@aidanoliver8209]

Baller.

[@kathleenturowski1631]

Perfect but I’ve come to expect nothing less from you Mr. Ford 🎉

[@edoero9729]

Where can you get affordable sewing machines?

[@atlma2]

I'm guessing you are using a single stitch and should you overcast if you don't have a serger?

[@buhattipapi0807]

where u get them fire rings, i love gold with crystals in them, shiddd any jewels with gold n crystals

[@NorrisDantaFord]

mauricio white i got them from a small shop in Downtown LA.

[@buhattipapi0807]

Norris Danta Ford U got a name for store ? i be everywhere ?

[@alexandranash3947]

So SIMPLE! thank you for this video! very clear instructions and easy to follow :)

[@morganovercash498]

Tapering pants and this tutorial is beautiful. Thank you!

[@serenebmore]

Thank you

[@kerrihoneysett]

I've been looking for a way to taper my work trousers for ages! I'm so short and even when I buy petite tapered trousers, but the time I've take those up they're still too wide! This is a game changer - thank you :)

[@TheTimutube]

Why does not one of you show the video from start to finish.always skipping the last bit

[@NorrisDantaFord]

Tim Smith hello sir. What steps are you suggesting I skipped and didn’t show?

[@TheTimutube]

Norris Danta Ford hi Norris you talk about finishing the seam with ironing and serging etc but then the video skips to you playing with the hem but you didn’t show us at all.have looked at loads and they are all the same.can you please tell us why.very kindest but frustrated regards tim

[@highendtrends3508]

Super informative! Thanks

[@jamieborg4953]

Any chance I could sew it by hand or is the machine necessary? Great video!

[@taluba671]

Thanks!

[@stephaniekayla6587]

Oooooh looks so simple can’t wait to try this thank you!

[@soniaafish7849]

Great job thank you so much for all your information.

[@nilroy5168]

Good

[@nicholaswalker3200]

very helpful video, i'm gonna give this a go!

[@3sha214]

I wish you showed the results.. this is exactly what I need.

[@AlphaBrokeringCompanyLLC]

Why did you take out bottom hem? It won’t work without doing that?

[@davidmacdonald1579]

Excellent tutorial. Best to practice on old trousers first.

[@sailingseaofstars]

I’m So glad I found your channel!