How To UPSIZE Too Small Clothes Tutorial

[@shoogasweet5847]

I have purchased a few denim pieces from the thrift store that I really liked, that were too small. I have made a few of them larger, but used the side seam. I'm going to try it with the front addition.

[@illestj3990]

what did you add to the side seam?

[@maryy8162]

I have to go at english class and my jeans don't fit me😫😫

[@shoogasweet5847]

@@illestj3990 take the seam at the side out add denim or camouflage or a tie from the waist to wherever you need the added material. You can add it all the way down if you want. Also elastic waist bands from old clothes like skirts to the sides so that I have more stretch in the waist.

[@Chopetychop]

SAME

[@AbimbolaOrimoloye]

​@@illestj3990 😅009999

[@rebeccajones9757]

As a plus sized person, I am frequently adding fabric when I want to upcycle.

[@incanada83]

Rebecca Jones, I am in the opposite direction but tired of the "taking in seams" LOL. Now I can "downscale" using one of the methods in this video and have something different :-)

[@cynthiaribay4082]

I love how you teach step by step and you talk through it. That’s how my mind works too.

[@BlueprintDIY]

Yayyy! I'm so glad!! Thanks!

[@saal0]

I love this! This period has left many of us with a bigger body shape. Glad you’re so down to earth and practical about it!

[@BlueprintDIY]

Thank you!! 💕

[@Jaded6911]

This outfit is everything. I want the shirt you're wearing. I like the breakaway look. Might have to attempt this.

[@BlueprintDIY]

Thanks!

[@karenhess619]

I like the breakaway look too! Normally this would be out of my comfort zone, but I can see from the knee down (for me). Now I understand the use of the snap fabric. Very creative!

[@helvyrah]

WOW WOW WOW came out amazing!!!!!!!!!

[@audreyevans6660]

I ABSOLUTELY LOVE HER STYLE!

[@BlueprintDIY]

Thank you!! 😊

[@cheshkat6321]

I wish I could give you a dozen likes for this upcycle! I can't tell you how often people have given me their kids old clothes "...because you are so tiny!" I'm petite, but haven't been THAT tiny since I was a kid myself! If I like the fabric, or want to snatch the buttons, I keep it. Otherwise, I donate what I don't want for scraps. I have shorts I have had many years that are so comfortable but don't fit my waste. They are striped but I don't like side stripes. Thought I was going to make an exception with these shorts and have a stripe on the side. Haven't been able to convince myself that I would actually wear them with side stripes so I just stare at them on the shelf. Thanks to your video, I am going to be wearing those shorts again this week! Yesss!

[@BlueprintDIY]

Yayyy! I'm so glad!! 🙌🏾

[@Leslie-wb8cb]

I will be completely honest, I watched the whole video because I thought there was NO WAY the pants would look cool... BUT YOU DID IT! Those look so high end and fancy! What a great idea!

[@BlueprintDIY]

😆 Sometimes I don't know if it will work out either.

[@ASMRA33]

Can I just say...you're a gem! I feel like you're the hardest working woman on you tube!!! I don't sew but I'm gonna start cause you inspire me!! God Bless You!

[@BlueprintDIY]

Thank you for saying that! I appreciate you! 💕

[@lesliethomas6229]

LOVE the jeans.

[@tamarabooker1033]

Love the way they turned out

[@JB-fd6gr]

Oh yes!!! Turtleneck & Doc Martin's! Thank you Angelina! Another on design 💕👏🔥

[@BlueprintDIY]

Thank you!! 😊💕

[@tasharaeconley7274]

I really like it when they’re open because they look like fly away pants!! They’re fun for sure!

[@insertnamehere9154]

Hands dwn my favorite upcycle. Loved that u left the pieces long and un-hemmed.

[@BlueprintDIY]

Thanks 💕

[@brendaholmes72]

I love this idea. the fabric down the front of pants to go with top to make a really cute outfit that... lol... people would not guess it is because the pants were too small... LOVE IT! And a vertical stripe always is slimming

[@BlueprintDIY]

Yes, I was pleasantly surprised at how slimming the stripe was. 😆

[@charlasmanning3079]

Thank you thank you Angelina. Your videos are amazing and any sewing level can understand and follow. I use your videos and ideas to transform my kids clothes. I am single mom of 2 sets of twins and I was blessed with my sisters daughter. With times being hard due to covid I saw one of your upcycles and decided to just transform my kids clothes instead of tossing them out and stressing over shopping for them. I love your videos and your sense for fashion and style is on point. Thank you again.

[@BlueprintDIY]

I'm so glad that they are helpful! Blessings to you from one mom to another! 💕

[@Samantha-dl6kr]

Amazing, I'm so excited to try this. You got skills 👏. I have been sewing for years longer than you have been alive and I am so fascinated with what you make every time. Thank you 😊 and God bless

[@BlueprintDIY]

Thanks so much!! 😁💕

[@jemrawc]

Omgosh I’m feeling incredibly blessed and excited to have found you and your amazing channel! In Canada we’ve lived through pretty much 2 years of lockdown with brief breaks sporadically. Locked at home with 3 kids (who I love beyond words to explain) no possible escape or personal/social interactions and no income during this period I have gained an obscene amount of weight! No longer had money to buy healthy nutritious fresh ingredients so had to rely on cheap prepackaged everything paired with new mental health struggles when I somehow decided to eat my feelings. Now things are definitely improving, in I hazard to say post pandemic Canada, but still need to deal with all the issues that time period caused. Although now back to having income the debt is soul crushing and literally no clothing I own comes close to being able to be pulled up let alone fitting. Due to massive pandemic debt I can’t even afford donation or thrift store items of clothing. After watching this awesome video my eyes are opened for the first time to possibilities I could never have dreamed of before! Wish I had better words than to thank you. I sincerely and wholeheartedly appreciate your personality, vision,skillset, thoughtfulness, kindness and willingness to show the world all of this. Thank you. ❤️ from Shannon in Canada 🇨🇦

[@StarLight-sx4qf]

I love them!

[@by_sha]

Damn, what a gorgeous flip!

[@BlueprintDIY]

Thank you!! 😊

[@IMOO1896]

You’ve designed a whole new style, they’re gorgeous!

[@Maxhazel]

From all the tutorials I watch, I always come back to yours!! You rock! You make the coolest clothes and even if I’m not copying yours, it gives me so much inspiration to come up with new ideas !!! Love love love your style !!!

[@BlueprintDIY]

Aww, that makes me so happy! Thanks!!

[@Maxhazel]

@@BlueprintDIY oh and I forgot to mention your personality is as beautiful as the garments, you create!! 💕💞💖

[@elleh.3235]

They are incredible, super cool and elegant

[@Corinaab]

here almost a year later, sitting in my room not wanting to throw away good jeans. so glad i found you. this video gave me so many different idea. thank you for sharing

[@BlueprintDIY]

Yayyy, I’m so glad!

[@sleepygrle6738]

I thrifted a pair of really cute shorts last winter but they were a tad too small, but they had a back design that I had never seen before so I had to have them. If I get around to altering them I can finally wear them out next summer, thank you for the tutorial!

[@znycelondon5313]

You did that darn thing again……and I loooooooved it. The transformation actually looks like it was originally made that way ! Once again……the Whisperer whispered to the textile……..” you better act right up in here”……… And it did! 🥰

[@BlueprintDIY]

😆 Yesss!

[@maria_casuscelli]

Oh, this is so necessary! For most of us the problem is that clothes are too small.

[@DebbieOre]

ANGELINNAAAAAAA! HONESTLY YOUR MIND! YOUR CREATIVITY AMAZES MEEE! THIS IS SIIICKKK

[@BlueprintDIY]

Thank you!!

[@cwiggins7416]

These are incredible! I love how you show what you like and dislike and remedy that as well!

[@BlueprintDIY]

Thank you!! 😊

[@aff77141]

Super cool idea! I have a dress from my childhood that's really special to me and I've been wondering if there was any way to make it fit again, this could be an interesting solution

[@joleenphillips2415]

I've done this with the side seam but instead put just enough denim scraps to make the side panels long enough to be short shorts and then added some lace I love that I extended to the hem. I really like them but now I want to try this front panel add in. ❤❤❤

[@carrie9716]

Sounds so cute! I love lace insertion ♥️

[@jazzysingle95]

Im amazed. I have so many pants which need upsizing and so glad to see ideas on how to make them fit better. Thank you.

[@pamelaapplebee1474]

I love how that came out. Thank you. I have a pair of jeans that are too small and I am going to try that.

[@marylbb6264]

Ok, I was TOTALLY skeptical in the beginning, but these actually turned out super cute. Especially when the snaps are open. Love it!

[@BlueprintDIY]

Thank you 💕

[@softfishy]

They look so cool. I love them open.

[@dancan2513]

First of all-I’ve been making this exact up cycle of yours so this video is RIGHT on time. I love that this one is slower and goes more in depth (I’ve watched the same 6 mins of your old video like 100x)! Definitely will be pinning this one to watch again while I’m sewing. Don’t know if you were feeling some way about this maybe coming off as redundant but TRUST ME-this is helpful and different from the other track pant video ❤️

[@BlueprintDIY]

Thank you for saying this because I do feel redundant, but I'm realizing how helpful it can be to reiterate things from time to time. 👍🏾💕

[@taylormcdonald5093]

You just earned a new subscriber, Miss Angelina! I absolutely love you and your flow. I also like the fact that you don't internalize your thought process while you're working on each step. Those little bits of wisdom often go overlooked during the various steps and processes but I think they're important to help us understand the "what if's" and "why's" we might encounter when working on our own pieces. I also like that you've got some flavor to your style! I was thinking you were gonna be rockin them like that when you decided to only sew down so far down in the front. They turned out to be a classy casual that can fit whatever mood you're aiming for. Very nice, thank you! Can't wait to watch more!

[@BlueprintDIY]

Hi Taylor! Welcome to the BlueprintDIY family! 🤗 Thanks so much for the feedback! It helps me as I plan new content.

[@cherylharris2895]

Fantastic work thanks for helping me out with this covid belly

[@peppaskiwi3296]

YES thank you for this🙏😩 My weight change like a rollercoaster haha, and since I started with my meds I have gained alot and basically all my bottoms are too small. But now I’ll try to make some of them bigger and more exclusive and more creative😊

[@bpreston7091]

Love! Love! Love this idea!

[@idareandevers9211]

You are good I'm glad I ran upon your tutorial for these jeans I always have problems it's good to know what to know what you have to do to make them fix. Thanks

[@NaeNaeW]

Yeeesssss love them!! They look amazing!! Love it with the black top 😃❤❤❤🌺🌺🌺

[@BlueprintDIY]

Thanks 💕

[@brummelbar]

I cut pieces for a pair of pants two years ago but never got to sewing them, since then I gained a few pounds and my morphology kind of changed so I don’t think they would fit me if I sew them now, I’m happy I found an alternative !

[@valerieberesford1407]

I have a pair of cords I need to let out. An idea just came to me as I watched you cut and prepare the jeans. I will be looking for a black piece of fabric to add to cords.

[@Qochemist]

Thank you for sharing this new way of upsizing with us and also for being fully transparent about the way the fit was altered. I have few pair of jeans I have been keeping for a large patchwork project I want to do but now a few pairs may get a second life.

[@BlueprintDIY]

Yayyy! I'm so glad!! 😁 Thanks!

[@debrajacobson6544]

a great solution to a problem we all have had at one time! i would love this in tone on tone!

[@senoje]

Wow! what a useful and great skill to have. Fortunately, I have a great person that does a great job at my alterations because this is not my forte. It does, however, make me want to take a class on sewing to learn the basics, if nothing else.

[@evrydayppl2]

Thanks for the tips on a really stylish way to resize. I love how there is now elastic in the waist as well! But one thing I really want to know is about the top you’re wearing…did I miss a video on this or will this be an upcoming video??

[@BlueprintDIY]

I thrifted the top I'm wearing as is, no upcycling. I believe it's by Victoria Secret which means it's probably not supposed to be a top. 😆

[@evrydayppl2]

Well you rocked it just the same. Maybe an upcycling idea for the future, who knows? 💜

[@reereet782]

Love! Love! Love!!!!

[@lori-annmckinnon6556]

I love these! I wished U shown us a better look of the end result tho, felt it was kinda rushed. Maybe shown how they looked with a few more clips done up. Still amazing luv ur work gurl

[@carlalewis4803]

Omg! These came out perfect 🥰 .I love watching you sew. it makes me think of my mom she was a great semesters she showed me how to sew when I was 5years old. However I'm not as good as she was.thank you so much for your video. You have great ideas keep up the great work...

[@BlueprintDIY]

Thank you! I'm not as good as my mom either. She does all the things. 😅

[@kiuakakirstine8257]

7:27 instead of using pins, you can sew with a long stitch. It's easy to remove and will give you a better feeling about the fit - especially with a heavy fabric like denim. 😊

[@BlueprintDIY]

Thanks 👍🏾

[@Tarkusine]

Just posting to say I like your videos. After watching some of your review videos I ordered a semi-decent sewing machine and am going try my hand at making some stuff. I'm not really a fashion or clothing guy but I think manufacturing with textiles is highly underrated as a skill. A great deal of experience and skill goes into this field. I'm excited to learn it.

[@BlueprintDIY]

Yayyy 🎉. Happy sewing!

[@J_Isak]

I found some jeans at the thrift store that had the cutest pattern that was 1 size too small but I couldn't leave behind. This is so helpful im excited to be able to have the chance to wear them after I fix them

[@sonyaj66]

Way to save the shrunken jeans!!! I can also see this being used to create a pair of the on-trend wide-legged jeans that I'm seeing everywhere, but using another pair of jeans (including waistband section). Maybe even with seam edges showing, which is a detail I remember from some of your jeans upcycling videos from years past 😀. So. Many. Options! I bought a fabulous pair of button-up Levi's from the thrift store sometime earlier this year, and last week, tried them on...yeah, not happening 😂. It did inspire me to re-asses my diet and exercise routine, so I'm going to try that first before I either get rid of them or do something more drastic. You are such a great source of inspiration, Angelina 💕 - stay safe!

[@BlueprintDIY]

OH MY GOSH! I have been trying to figure out how to do those wide leg jeans and the solution was right in front of me. You made me see it! Thank you 💕

[@sonyaj66]

@@BlueprintDIY 😀 - That's maybe what we can call "ideas coming full circle" 😂 🙌🏼!

[@taimatsuko]

This is such a great Idea! I was trying to think of a way to upcycle some of my pajama pants, this helps so much!

[@angelavestlee1]

I love your frankenpants, but I will have to use something else to add on but I have several ideas now. Thanks for the idea.

[@saminamirza5094]

Chic. Love this fitting upcycle - jeans look like they were designed that way.👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@hersheyphillips5084]

You just go girl, in my Martin Lawrence voice 😍❤️💞💞

[@BlueprintDIY]

😆 Thank you 💕

[@lucky0n3]

These are COOL.. you get an amazing 2-for-1 with this!! The black down the front is **chef's 💋**

[@BlueprintDIY]

Thank you!! 😊

[@lucky0n3]

@@BlueprintDIY I finally started my upcype / sewing journey this past Monday.. thanks much in part to you!! I can't thank you enough for ALL of your inspiration. 🖤

[@MelCarter9]

They look really good on you with that black top. Great job.

[@BlueprintDIY]

Thank you 💕

[@judychapman1868]

Angelina, I was looking for a tutorial to upsize a denim jacket that’s too tight and I think this idea will work!!! My jacket is dark blue with red piping so I’m going to look for red snap pants and enlarge it on the top of the sleeves and down the side seams…. I’ll figure it out somehow but now I’m inspired!!! I don’t know how I missed this video, I’ll just blame it on Covid (my “go to” excuse for everything)…. ❤❤Judy❤❤

[@BlueprintDIY]

Oooh that’s going to be so nice!

[@sapitgirl]

Really liked it. It reminds of a take on the Ivy Park snap up jeans from the Rodeo drop. The good thing about your jeans the sides are not out and it didn't cost $130. Yea... giving me ideas...

[@jollyhaobijam8917]

Wow ....I am actually liking the result..

[@claudiamund-cooper8595]

Great result. You simply look beautiful! So chic!!!!

[@BlueprintDIY]

Thank you 💕

[@Fashionfiend]

THEY ARE A STATEMENT!! love ❣ ❤

[@obiaraemekalam6520]

Thank you so much for doing this video. I just got gifted a very pretty dress everything fits perfectly but the bust area wont even close... been wondering what to do about it cos I really love this dress and then the lord spoke to you 😁😁😁 now I know exactly what to do... thanks Angelina 🤗🤗🤗

[@BlueprintDIY]

Yayyy! I'm so glad!! 🙌🏾

[@cjbfire95]

Too frickin cute, you are so naturally gorgeous in so many ways which I love and you’re very creative!!! Thank you for sharing.

[@raquelkutsch5600]

Great idea thanks for sharing!

[@dorib.3367]

Hi love this is a cute way to upgrade your wardrobe love it. Thanks for being so detailed.

[@RocketSquirrel915]

I love your videos! You have inspired me a lot! I have been learning to sew the past few years and this is pretty much all I do re-size my clothes and upcycle them! I love your channel! I just did a project where I sewed bigger pockets on the inside of my jeans, using a bandana. Its actually not hard! great job on this video, I will definitely do this!

[@chevas1youtubization]

It looks slimming as well!

[@hausofhearts2916]

Love this upcycle ! Really cool results I was thinking once I saw the finished product that I might be cool do attach the snap closure with a curved edge resembling a slimmer leg . The black would act like a silhouette on the denim then which I think would be a really cool aesthetics and contrast . Just to add a little spice !

[@Bald2INFINITY]

Girl....i just stumbled upon your channel while recuperating from surgery...thanks SURGERY CREATIVE AND LOGICAL AND OF COURSE FASHIONED...IS THAT A WORD....YES IT IS ANYWAY....SUBCRIBED!!!!!

[@BlueprintDIY]

Speedy recovery! 🙏🏾 And welcome to the BlueprintDIY family! 🤗

[@Bald2INFINITY]

@@BlueprintDIY thank you....today will be spent binge 👀 watching your channel!!!

[@aleciahansen7859]

You look so cute in them! Very creative. Love your vids - you’re a doll!

[@dekorinlove7817]

I enjoy watching your videos. Absolutely love the jeans.

[@incanada83]

This is GREAT! Thank you!!!! Oh my, the possibilities.....!!!!

[@dianadivadiamond]

I absolutely love it and the black top really brought out the Wowwwwwwww Factor in the pants. ❤❤❤❤👏👏👏👏👏

[@BlueprintDIY]

Thank you!! 😊💕

[@valeriecoopet9897]

I my jeans were too tight in the waist. I took off the waistband and added 1 1/2” to the waistband and the fabric stretched enough that it went back on nicely. Perfecto!

[@monachinn1576]

I want to try this. I'm living how you made them

[@jaloneynorwood4306]

Love this ideal super cute ❣️👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 I’ve watch you for a few good years and my skills have truly grew into now I wear and sew for my F&F. Also Your nails and hair look healthy with growth. Please one day due tell what your doing to keep them with strength 🥰

[@BlueprintDIY]

Yayyy! I'm so glad!! 😁 I sure will 👍🏾

[@kennaharrison603]

Those are fabulous!! I have a pair of jeans I love that I need to do these to thanks so much!!

[@marydavenport2241]

YES YES YES!!! I LOVE IT❤❤❤❤❤👍👍👍

[@richey12022]

My apologies if this question has already been answered (!), but where did you find the black piece with the snaps? This transformation is everything!

[@AmyDeo378]

Wow, so incredibly creative! Amazing work :)

[@merrilew]

Fantastic as usual. Why don’t have your own tv show already?????

[@judychapman1868]

Angelina, this was so interesting! I remember when you used the track pants and ran the snaps down the side, I really loved the look. I’m wondering what caused the bunching and how you will fix that. Loved the video, thank you for sharing!!! Judy

[@BlueprintDIY]

Thanks Judy! I need to do more research on the bunching because a I've had a number of jeans do that over the years. Maybe it has to do with the cut of the jeans.

[@fotolocmomluv]

I needed this video. I do not know how to sew but I'm going to try this!

[@erickajstevens5737]

Fabulous job!!! They look like you bought them with that design!!! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👍🏾💯💖❤👑

[@elucidatelixir]

Hella fly!!! What else can be said? Ya kill it every time Angelina!

[@BlueprintDIY]

Thank you!! 😊💕

[@SneakersLibrary]

I love the black additional detail in front better, good job 😘

[@carlarichee2535]

They look fantastic... Love them. 🧡

[@tinacadybender1412]

I LOVE these!! Thank you for sharing your talent & artistic twist!

[@Vinladybugmug]

Your editing is amazing!

[@ceocharlene1668]

I LOVE LOVE LOVE this rework. I have a pair of red and black basketball pants like these and I want to do something dope with them because they have to be altered anyway. This is definitely an option to consider. ☮️n🙏🏾s

[@Lumica68]

Pero que maravilla!!!! Me encanto la idea, espectacular. Gracias

[@BlueprintDIY]

Muchas gracias!!

[@msnikki3665]

I over love these pants

[@tintamanengu]

Love love it!!!!!

[@WinterBorn_1]

Whaaat, how fab you are! I love how they turned out.