Taking in the Crotch on Jeans: A Professional's Process

[@dragonphoenix8]

If the customer didn’t believe you, you could show him the fabric you cut. This is so educational. Thank you for showing us how a professional does it. I learnt how to modify my jeans from one of your earlier videos.

[@DowntownTailoring]

Thanks so much for your kind words. I have to admit that I have mix feelings. When a customer doubts if I did the job I feel very accomplished because it means the job is well done, but in the other hand, I feel I'm accused of scamming. Then I laugh at myself for having so opposed feelings at the same time 🙂

[@jojosewist8921]

@@DowntownTailoring You have mixed emotions because you are an honest, caring, professional.

[@purplesax06]

This is exactly what I needed. I tried to adjust my dad's work pants & they came out ok but I definitely needed a better way. I'm going to try it this way next time. Edit: finally used this method with some trousers for my mom. Me & my mom have short torsos & we constantly have this problem with having a sag in the front. But this worked great & didn't take long.

[@marissawilliams1195]

It would be nice to see the before and after on an actual person so we can see the fit. Thank you for this video.

[@socorromedrano7399]

Yes... I would like to see how the garment fits on the customer/person

[@miraclethankgod9989]

Yes I quite agree with this demand please madam

[@Crystal-nm4qi]

I find the tearing out of the threads, very satisfying for some reason, lol.

[@DowntownTailoring]

Yes. Very satisfying 🙂

[@sarahcomas3674]

I must agree! 😀

[@phoebewilkie3021]

Same here - lol

[@kellidelegal4776]

Thank you for this video! I've lost nearly 30 lbs and really didn't want to try to replace my favorite pants and jeans! Thanks to you, I've altered 3 pairs of dress pants and 2 pairs of jeans this weekend and my pants will fit better than they have in a while! You are wonderful! 🤗😊

[@DowntownTailoring]

Thanks so much! I'm so glad to hear 😍 Thanks for letting me know 💞💞💕

[@msmercedescontreras]

I am going to watch and rewatch and rewatch this video because I just bought some jeans that need this exact alteration. Thank you!!!

[@DowntownTailoring]

Ohhh wow I feel flattered, thank you and good luck!!

[@cvmartinez91]

I’ve ordered so many pants sewing patterns from professional designers and didn’t solve my baggy pants problem. Thank you so very much!

[@DowntownTailoring]

That's really nice to hear! You can watch this video for more info about the crotch. Crotch is the last trick! kzbin.info/www/bejne/iobVdmtoaZl2rtE

[@manuellebron3404]

This alteration is so well explain. Thank you. I had no idea this could be done!

[@DowntownTailoring]

Thank you so much! It's a bit of a hidden gem but the results are super flattering!

[@lemagreengreen]

You're a wizard as far as I'm concerned, sewing is something that has always frustrated me since I'm so bad at it. That's amazing :)

[@DowntownTailoring]

Thanks so much 🥰 I was very, very bad at sewing when I started 😁

[@Deluxe846]

Hi i had seen your videos before about making jeans bigger they were very useful. I was trying to take in crotch before watching your video but messed up and jeans became too tight so i had to add wide elastic on sides from top to bottom to make it flexible. The way you show how to undo stitches before taking in crotch in fact everything you teach is awesome and you make it look so easier but i still have other jeans so i certainly would follow your advice. Please keep making such useful videos. Many thanks .

[@raekenz]

Thank you so much! This is wonderful! Pinning it where it's more comfortable and the fabric is less bulky is life changing. And only removing from the back to keep the original stitch! Chef's kiss! Thank you!

[@DowntownTailoring]

Glad you like it! 🥰🥰🥰

[@MariangelaPoletto]

You are a blessing! Loving to see these alteration videos, makes it much easier for us non professional to know the simplest way to go about doing these more time consuming alterations :) Loving all the videos :)

[@DowntownTailoring]

Thank you so much for your kind words!!!

[@k8notkate]

This is SO HELPFUL thank you! Ive seen other videps describing how to remove excess fabric from the rise but not how to do it with a flat felled seam. Thank you!!

[@judywells1814]

Amazing talent and able to turn it into a business, because your work is so perfect.

[@elisessewingstudio]

Thank you I do alterations but I have never opened up and adjusted a flat felled seam on jeans - I thought it couldn't really be done. Thank you for this.

[@DowntownTailoring]

I'm glad to help. Thanks 🥰

[@froggypals38]

I wouldn't have the patience, but watching you and listening to you has lulled me into a pleasant state of being.

[@dylconnaway9976]

Yeah, same here. I love her voice. I would be a different person entirely if everyone spoke like she does.

[@tjanecki]

Brilliant! Love your work. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us.

[@DowntownTailoring]

I’m glad you liked it! Thank you!!

[@panair4126]

A true demo of pro tailoring.Helpful to many. Thank you.

[@DowntownTailoring]

Thanks 🥰

[@hollymcnamara7516]

this is sooo satisfying to watch... alterations are so fascinating!

[@goodmorningjesus8579]

I love your methods! I've altered jeans before and they held up, but with your instructions they look more professionally altered! thank you thank you!

[@DowntownTailoring]

Thank you very much 😊

[@jeantaylor9440]

Thank you! I may have to try on thrift store jeans first, but now I hope I can save my daughter's jeans and make them look nice and be comfortable!

[@DowntownTailoring]

I am actually going to make a video on altering thrift store jeans soon! Stay tuned :))

[@vivianboone1230]

It. Takes a lot of patience I'll pray you can hang in there it's called custom fit I use to do this now retired when it gets on your nerves walk away

[@maryb.c.507]

That was amazing! Such craftsmanship. Thank you.

[@DowntownTailoring]

Ouuu thank you so much!

[@joankiely3614]

That was absolutely amazing! You really nailed that & it looks like you have been altering clothes for a very long time as you are indeed so good at it as jeans are very difficult to alter. Cheers 😊❤️🥰😍💕😘

[@DowntownTailoring]

Thank you! 🥰🥰🥰

[@sarahbloor1741]

Thank you SO much for your video! I had to sort out my son’s school trousers and this has saved me so much time and money!

[@kathycronick3942]

You are so gifted as a seamstress and as a teacher thank you so much. You make everything you do so professional

[@DowntownTailoring]

Thanks so much! 🥰🥰🥰

[@Brandi62]

This is great to see the professional way to do this. I have done it on my pants by just sewing up the crotch seam tighter but I didn’t take the original seam out. If I ever did then I just zigzagged or used the serger on it, but my husband has several pairs of jeans with really bad saggy butt. I may brace up and try this on his jeans.

[@macuisinesanssulfites4101]

Thank you so much for this tutorial! I was able to fix baggy pants (not jeans) that I had just ordered (size 4P, and I still had to take in over two inches!). I was a little off at the central part of the crotch, somehow I didn’t quite line up the front and back properly, but nobody can see that. My pants now fit just right. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

[@DowntownTailoring]

Aweeee! 🥺 Thanks so much. This comment makes me so glad! Sometimes I'm not sure if I'm explaining myself correctly. Cheers 🥰🥰🥰

[@jojosewist8921]

MA cuisine: If you use a small strip of wonder tape on either the front or back crotch seam, then can line up opposite crotvh seam and the seams will hold together perfectly lined up, while you sew, no pins needed in the crotch seams.. (Wonder tape has 2 sticky sides, and will wash away. Great stuff, so useful. Excuse me please, if you already know about Wonder Tape I too must alter down several inches on my clothes. I wear 00, (but not a petite) and hard to find anything that fits.

[@ramloganfracic5761]

Thank you so much. I always like your simple explanation. May God continue to bless you and your channel..I learn so much from you.

[@DowntownTailoring]

You are always so nice, thank you!!!

[@heldam1]

So helpful! Thank you!! I have been trying to figure out how to do this for my kids’ pants. Can you show a video of how you fit it on the person to figure out how much and where to take in?

[@DowntownTailoring]

Yes! I'll work on this.

[@IMOO1896]

What do you do about jeans that fit really well, except the front zipper area “hangs”? The back fits well. They’re plus size and are made for larger tummy, which I don’t have.

[@marilynwoodard7961]

Thank you so much! I took two sewing courses in college and didn't learn this!

[@RandomalinaLF]

Thank you so much for this explanation!

[@jojosewist8921]

Just what I have been looking for. Cleaners and seamstresses in my area need to hire you to hold classes where you teach them how to do this. Had 3 tell me couldn't be done. Your customer is going to think this alteration was simple, since jeans look the same as before. Customer will think price should be cheap. Haha And they will be so wrong. I will attempt this on my own pants, but no one could afford my alteration price for this job. Thank you for this awesome helpful tutorial. I would add, on the first pair I try this on since I am notnot a professonal, I am going to only baste seam together until I try pants on. Just incase I have taken in too much or too little.

[@DowntownTailoring]

Thanks so much for your comment. It is SO true! I didn't see it before from this point of view but it's so certain. Producing a job that is virtually invisible is more difficult, yet the customer will think otherwise 🤯🤯🤯🤯 Thanks to much for opening my eyes with your comment. 💞💞💕

[@GCAT01Living]

As a girl who buys men's pants (I like having functional pockets) I constantly deal with too much crotch. This is a lifesaver! Thank you!

[@popdogfool]

Would it be easier to put funtional pockets on the women's jeans instead?

[@g.p.880]

You're my favourite seamstress 😁 thank you for helping me sew my jeans.

[@elizabethrowe7262]

Thank you for sharing how you alter saggy pants. I have lost weight and have this problem with my jeans and other pants. Will have a go at doing this method and get more wear out of my jeans before buying new ones.

[@babyd755]

What a GREAT video! Informative and entertaining! The ASMR sounds of the stitches and sewing machine were cool as well! Thank you!

[@hafsafossie7074]

Mrs. out of all the videos Ive seen on all alteration, your videos are the best. thumbs up on your skills😃

[@DowntownTailoring]

Thanks so much! 🥰

[@hafsafossie7074]

Your welcome

[@cathym1257]

Such a clear and helpful tutorial. Thank you very much!

[@DowntownTailoring]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jesshothersall]

Thank you that was so helpful, I'd never in a million years have thought of doing it this way! It would have been nice to have seen the jeans on the person before and after, but I guess if they're paying customers, they might not want to :)

[@DowntownTailoring]

Yes! Not all the customers feel comfortable modeling 😁

[@peepers4763]

Another skillful alteration and enjoyable video watching the master reconstruction. 👏👏👏

[@jessicavw4067]

Great explanation... now I’ll listen 28 more times as I try to follow along step by step. I’m 6’ tall with a 36” inseam and a size 11... so I never find pants that fit correctly. Always end up with men’s jeans with the men’s crotch. Either that or I pay $300 for jeans. Gonna try this on my $7 thrift find and see how closely I can follow along.

[@michaelmixon2479]

Beautiful workmanship!

[@DowntownTailoring]

Thank you very much! 😊

[@SewingwithSessi]

Definitely loving this tutorial !!! Thank you 🎉

[@DowntownTailoring]

Awesome! Thank you! 😊

[@gdcstudiosgretchendelcarme7864]

Excellent!!! Love your skills and the way you explained them, learning to tailor, 👌😍

[@BeccaBeeMe]

Ugh, yeah I think I'm just gonna return the pants and start over again! sigh 😞 But YOU'RE AWESOME AND DID AN AMAZING JOB!! I WISH I HAD YOUR TALENT!! 💗

[@stephanieleiva8931]

You are amazing! I follow you even thought I am professional like you! Never ending learn in this industry

[@DowntownTailoring]

Thanks so much! Comming from you, your comment means a lot 🥰🥰🥰

[@keandrazz9425]

your sewing is gorgeous

[@DowntownTailoring]

Thank you! 😊

[@ms79ta]

I didn't get as technical as you down inseam but worked out great Thank you so much! 👍

[@DowntownTailoring]

Great to hear! 🥰

[@mebee4894]

Just discovered your channel I'm no sewist but these will help me to alter my cloths & make altered clothing or upcyc!ing

[@DowntownTailoring]

Welcome to my channel! You'll find precised instructions to altering/upcycling your garments!

[@JoJo-ie8sl]

THIS WAS SO HELPFUL and easy to follow. thank you!

[@DowntownTailoring]

Thanks 😊

[@SIMARSONG]

You sure have a talent! True craftmanship! Bravo!

[@DowntownTailoring]

Thanks so much 🥰

[@katekelly4141]

Very cool! Is there a way to alter a pair of jeans from high/mid waist to a low waist? I know lower waisted pants are not 'in' right now but the high waist just does not look good on me and I find it really uncomfortable.

[@majamidzor3801]

Great!! How much would be max. shortened lenght? Thanks🙋‍♀️

[@lorainejones2375]

Thank you for this tutorial! You’re helping me to go past my fear of messing up !

[@DowntownTailoring]

You can do it! 😊

[@Meg-db2ij]

LOVE the insight into the skill required to do different trades. I will pay the professionals (hehe).

[@pebbles6566]

You are so skilled!!

[@DowntownTailoring]

Thanks so much! 🥰

[@marjoriemoser3961]

You are the goddess of alterations 💜💜💜

[@jeanninej224]

Awesome! I have so many of my pants I need to take in.

[@DowntownTailoring]

My pleasure! 🥰

[@ingridjerolon4613]

Very helpful. thanks very much God bless you

[@bekauh]

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU 😭😭💖 now I feel more confident in altering my jeans

[@lindseysiwek4554]

Hiya, love this video - very useful!. Just wondering if it would work if I took it in the front instead?

[@ramloganfracic5761]

Thank you for your wonderful explanation.

[@DowntownTailoring]

Thank you for your kind words, as always! :)

[@schap562]

I just love you!!!! Thank you for sharing 🥰🥰🥰

[@TheBearsDressmaker]

Thanks for sharing, I’ll have to watch this a couple more times to get it right!

[@hotjanuary]

I wish I saw this video years ago. I gave up on wearing pants because I didn’t know how to fix them. Skirts, on the other hand, are so easy to fix. Thank you for this valuable education. 😁

[@DowntownTailoring]

It’s my pleasure! I find that this alteration is a less known one for a super common problem!

[@natashapeiyigoh3795]

This is so informative! As a person who’s just starting to learn(and has a pair of really baggy jeans to alter) this video is amazing! Just a small question, do we only take in the fabric from the back? What if it’s really baggy both in the front and back? Can this same technique be applied to the front as well?

[@DowntownTailoring]

Yes. But the problem with the front usually is the zipper. And the curve underneath the zipper is almost always of a standard size of about 2". Reducing it, might damage the pants. Anyways, you can reduce the front leg without problem, the front crotch, not so much. I hope this helps.

[@jojosewist8921]

@@DowntownTailoring Yes, because I need the crotch length but upper thigh area and area under but in back too big. And on jeans with sretch, smetimes they have been sewn leaving a pleat down one of legs. I think they stretched too much on the fabric? Great instructions for this video so good of you to share talent.

[@dylconnaway9976]

Excellent. Thank you!

[@NicoleHerrickDIY]

Ohhh! I have so much more to learn from you! New subscriber!

[@DowntownTailoring]

Thanks 🥰 Welcome to our community!

[@TheDessertPlease]

These are such helpful videos thank you!

[@victordelacruz278]

How much would you charge for this alterations? Loved your videos¡ 👌🏾

[@cameronbender8616]

Thank you for sharng your skills. I was able to follow along except I'm not sure how much seam you cut off to make the flat felt seam. Did you leave 1/2 inch larger seam allowance to turn over the seam to make the flat felt seam?????

[@philipgamboa6134]

Clear & simple, this is what I need. I get wrinkle/crumpled everytime I reach the crotch. What's the secret of not to bootle neck?Thanks

[@DuchessWillow]

This was a wonderful demo, thank you!

[@SaraVV]

Great editing and video! Thank you 🙂

[@mariannem8419]

Excellent video. Thank you.

[@BubbasChibi]

You are so professional! Thank you.

[@ZeniaRose]

I love how well your chalk marks show up on the clothes. Which supplier do you buy it from and what is the name exactly? My chalk is too much on the waxy side and doesn't show up as nice. I used to have some great stuff, but I think the manufacturer changed their recipe.

[@nickgreg8068]

Very professional, interesting and insightful.

[@DowntownTailoring]

Thanks so much 🥰

[@elias_jkp]

Great work! Would it be possible to get to know, how much a client approximatley would be paying for such alterations?

[@DowntownTailoring]

Hi! About 35 for fixing the crotch. Cheers 😊

[@darlenewegrynowski2634]

Thank you so much, worked perfectly, even on my stretchy jeans

[@DowntownTailoring]

I'm so glad 😊 Thanks for letting me know!

[@lmartinez345]

Thank you so much for this video, you are amazing. I stumbled onto your channel, so glad I did! Can you show your subscribers how you get your measurements? Thank you and God bless.

[@DowntownTailoring]

Thanks so much 🥰 I think this video might help you 😉 kzbin.info/www/bejne/iZjbg6SKeLuDaKc

[@umahmad9407]

Thanks for your work

[@mariaandress7083]

You always make it look easy 😅😅😊❤

[@DowntownTailoring]

You can do it! 🥰🥰🥰

[@kaihokumui3335]

It would've b3en nice to see on a model how we'd know if we need to take ours in. Ty for sharing.

[@Mishin108]

Thank you for the excellent video!

[@DowntownTailoring]

Glad you liked it! 🥰🥰🥰

[@cw5721]

Great teacher!

[@DowntownTailoring]

Glad you think so! 🥰

[@ethenworld2939]

Very valueable stitch.thanks

[@ladylady3992]

I really enjoy your videos ⭐ thank you

[@DowntownTailoring]

Thank you so much!! 🥰

[@blacksheep9772]

Thankyou so much for this. Very helpful 🌷

[@DowntownTailoring]

My pleasure 🥰

[@elianamattei]

Ótimo vídeo parabéns

[@kathyockaskis2949]

Is it because you are making the flat fell stitch and aligning the one seam at the edge? So the 1.5 is part of the flat fell stitch?

[@ktrayan1]

So helpful, thank you!

[@JoytoWorld]

Beautiful work!

[@DowntownTailoring]

Thank you!

[@brianm2778]

Wow so helpful!!

[@annroche3762]

Thank you for sharing a brilliant video x

[@DowntownTailoring]

I'm glad you liked it!!!

[@iBRiDGE380]

Any hints for hand sewing ?

[@DowntownTailoring]

Yes! I'm going to make a video about it. Stay tuned 😉

[@Katkatburg3223]

Wow! Wonderful teacher, thank you.

[@DowntownTailoring]

Thank you so much Kate!!

[@altestawich]

thank you! You saved me from yelling at my hubby while trying to hem his work pants 😆

[@DowntownTailoring]

Marriage counselor 😁😁😁

[@muffintop6874]

Exactly what I was looking for. Thank u