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I posted a while back about taking in pants at the waist. And I had no idea how bad of an epidemic droopy drawers were until over 21,000 people read my post and pinned, and repinned, and repinned a…
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While working at a menswear shop in the Atlanta area in the 1980s, I learned many techniques for altering ready-to-wear garments, including one for removing excess fabric from the back trouser legs. I continue to use this knowledge today when altering ladies’ clothing. If poorly fitting pants are an issue with your ready-to-wear or me-made clothing, consider this way to get your pants to fit at the back leg and below the seat.
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Welcome to today’s thrift flip tutorial on how to alter pants that are too big. Here's how to resize pants that are too large.
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How do you take in or alter or tailor a pair of pants at the waist that are too big at the waist the easy way? Sewing educator Anastasia Chatzka shows you ho...
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Take in or let out the waist at the center-back seam using steps detailed by alterations expert Pamela Howard.
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Tips to alter and achieve the perfect fit for your garments, from trousers that are loose to blouse necklines that gape
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clothes | It's too wide. How to repair it? @lvbagpurse | Instagram
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This technique for altering pants pattern pieces isn’t difficult, but because there are so many measurements in the mix, it’s a bit fiddly. BUT — because there ARE so many measurements in the mix, I think you can supremely fine tune the fit. There’s potential here to sew the best-fitting pants of your life. | fitting pants sewing | how to fit pants when sewing | sewing alterations pants fit | sewing pants to fit | sewing pants tutorial | sewing pants for women | how to make pants | pants…
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Finding pants that fit your body can sometimes be a challenge. It's unlikely that store-bought pants will fit you perfectly, even if they are your size. Fortunately, it's easy to adjust the waist, take in the pant legs, or hem the pants to...
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So, as you already know, I am self taught…so I honestly just try things and hope for the best :) I won these awesome Abercrombie & Fitch corduroy pants on eBay recently…have I menti…
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Need to take in the waist on your husband's pants? Step-by-step tutorial on how to alter the waist on mens pants. I took in the waist of some mens chinos...
First, I'd like to thank all who commented on the fitting issues for my pants. I did look at Debbie's site and somehow thought it would not ...
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Greetings my friends and a big Aussie hello to you all today. I hope that you learnt a new fitting technique from the previous post How to Lengthen Your Back Rise in relation to the new Harper Pants Pattern. For today’s post I am going to share with you the method on shortening your front [...]
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Well ladies, I am about to show you a fix for one of the most annoying fitting problems ever. You ready? Pants that feel like they're crotching you to death. You know what I'm talking about. You make a new pair of pants, excitedly try them on, and find that they pull in the front, or you can't sit in them. Grrr!! It's the one thing that can really keep you from getting any fashion mileage out of your newly-sewn creation. I can tell you that there are two possible reasons for this. One: The…
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When it comes to tailoring your wardrobe, mastering how to take in pants can be a game-changer. From ill-fitting jeans to wide-legged trousers, our guide offers practical advice for achieving that perfect fit. Tailoring not only saves money but also ensures your clothes highlight your personal style. Dive into our tutorials, and you'll learn the art of altering various types of pants with confidence. Creating a custom fit is simpler than you might think. Our step-by-step guide empowers you…
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Before and after tailoring of a pair of pants. Alteration tips and price estimates. Includes taking in the waist and slimming the leg of J.Crew café capri.
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The Clothes Alteration does save you money but it also gives you more clothing options! Knowing how to alter clothes is important for every sewer.
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A Saturday greetings to you my lovelies and I hope you are well and happy today. I write this post as a further extension of my 2 very detailed posts on Fitting Pants that can be found here. 1. How to Lengthen Your Back Rise 2. How to Shorten Your Front Rise Today we released [...]
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