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😊

[@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:)

[@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🙂

[@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

[@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 !!! ❤

[@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 😂

[@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.

[@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!!

[@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….

[@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😊

[@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😊

[@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!

[@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!

[@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😊

[@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😊🙏🙏🙏☺️

[@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!!❤️

[@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!

[@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😊

[@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!

[@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…😊

[@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😊

[@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😊

[@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.😊

[@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.😊

[@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!

[@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😀

[@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.😊

[@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😊

[@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😊🙏

[@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😀👍

[@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😊

[@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!

[@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 😅😅

[@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! 😊

[@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.🙂

[@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.🙏

[@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!

[@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😊

[@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 👍

[@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!

[@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!

[@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!

[@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!😊

[@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!

[@Breezy-Sunset]

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.

[@rachelmcquality1017]

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

[@NotchesSewing]

You're very welcome!

[@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.😊

[@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

[@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!

[@rajawalisoars251]

Finally I found the best jeans alteration tutorial.

[@NotchesSewing]

Happy to hear that!

[@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!🙂

[@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.

[@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😊

[@husseinmsi3800]

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

[@NotchesSewing]

Glad you liked it

[@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😊

[@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😊

[@emmahood5530]

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

[@NotchesSewing]

Glad it was helpful!

[@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😊🙏

[@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 🙏 😊

[@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!

[@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😊

[@jilllazdane8861]

Lol I have to comment - that hammer gave me a laugh lol. But seriously, this is the best tutorial I've ever seen....and oh so timely. How did u know I just now put my jeans down to take in and had no idea how to do it. I had just watched your felled seam video and came to see what other tutes you have and voila the best video ever on how to take in jeans! Thank you thank you.

[@NotchesSewing]

Must be my sixth sense🤣. Thanks for watching. Make sure the pinning is very accurate for a great fit!

[@vivian9803]

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

[@NotchesSewing]

Thank you! 😊

[@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.😊

[@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!

[@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😊

[@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

[@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.

[@AhriOfAstora]

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

[@NotchesSewing]

Glad I could help!

[@valerialakotish8494]

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

[@NotchesSewing]

Thank you! 😊

[@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!

[@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.😊

[@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😊

[@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!

[@GiveMeCoffee]

Thank you so much, I was able to adjust several old pants with this method. Once I was confident about the method, we bought new clothes without worrying about flaws since I knew they were easy to modify :)

[@NotchesSewing]

Excellent! If you have mastered this, simpler seams with be a breeze for you. Pinning it accurately is the most important first step😊

[@zninz5368]

By far the best instructions online, thank you

[@NotchesSewing]

You're very welcome! thanks so much

[@Wochenendmaedchen]

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

[@NotchesSewing]

thank you so much!🥰

[@juanayjohnson1669]

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

[@NotchesSewing]

Thank you😀

[@IMOO1896]

How many videos have I watched, and this is the only one explaining this seam!

[@NotchesSewing]

Thanks for watching😊

[@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😊

[@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.🪡😊

[@profitlikeroyalty]

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

[@NotchesSewing]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@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!

[@cynthiacatnott9012]

Yes.I have tried.I do so by making tucks on the he waist.Thanks for this method.

[@NotchesSewing]

You’re welcome 😊. Hope you try it.

[@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!

[@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.🙂

[@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

[@cassandraleexo]

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

[@NotchesSewing]

Thanks so much 😊

[@AL-mb1zi]

That has been the best explained video on how to take in jeans. Thank you so much!

[@NotchesSewing]

Thank you. You are so welcome! Please check out some other videos on my channel😊

[@nkosinathilinda1879]

I don't sew nor do I own a sewing machine but this was very therapeutic to watch...but it also made me wanna start altering my own clothes.

[@NotchesSewing]

Thanks for watching.😊

[@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.

[@thenonameguy7756]

I dont even know why i am watching a sewing tutorial but i do know that you are amazingly good at what you are doing

[@NotchesSewing]

Thanks so much!

[@AllisonThotz]

you are a magician!! I bow to your skills

[@NotchesSewing]

Thank you!😊

[@BEAR-247MA]

Best instructions on how to do this ever.

[@NotchesSewing]

Thanks so much😊

[@CarissaBarker-qu2hc]

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

[@NotchesSewing]

Wonderful!

[@reallifelove]

A wonderful, clear, professional tutorial. Thank you!