20+ ORIGINAL TIPS from a professional tailor! - Downtown Tailoring

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Hello friends! In this video, I share over 20 alterations tips. From jeans hems to jeans patches to take in the waist on jeans, to shortening straps, sewing leather, using a leather stitcher machine, bias tape hems to lengthen the hem, and sooo much more! Please let me know in the comments which tip was your favourite. If you found this video useful, please don't forget to like, comment, share, and SUBSCRIBE! Your support means the world to me.
Eurohem tutorial:
• STEP-BY-STEP tutorial ...
Jeans patch tutorial:
• Ripped Ripped-Jeans Ho...
Taking in waist tutorial:
• How to Take-in Waist o...
Taking in waist - Steep curve edition:
• Avoid THIS Mistake whe...
Music:
Bossa Antigua by Kevin MacLeod
Link: incompetech.filmmusic.io/song...
License: creativecommons.org/licenses/b...

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  • @DowntownTailoring
    @DowntownTailoring5 ай бұрын

    Hey guys! I’ve been made aware of the technical issues at the end of the 19th tip. So sorry about that. Not sure exactly what happened as it is perfect on my computer. I’m going to be making a short with the 19-20 tips. My apologies! 😅

  • @MsMonikaBar

    @MsMonikaBar

    5 ай бұрын

    ❤thankyou so much

  • @miracle.edits.lyngdoh

    @miracle.edits.lyngdoh

    5 ай бұрын

    🤗❤️

  • @madeleineschwarrtz7433

    @madeleineschwarrtz7433

    5 ай бұрын

    No worriea...tye video.was.still.very good!

  • @maryhammond6959

    @maryhammond6959

    5 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much, I need to hear your jacket sleeve tip!

  • @gmashands

    @gmashands

    17 күн бұрын

    No need to apologize, you are a true blessing to all 💕

  • @michellesmith3657
    @michellesmith3657Ай бұрын

    I truly appreciate your videos! I learned the very basics in 3rd grade 4H. I was a nurse for many years. I made a change. I love it but it can be overwhelming! You are so helpful! I wish I could spend a day sewing with you! Thank you.

  • @DowntownTailoring

    @DowntownTailoring

    Ай бұрын

    Thank you so much! Maybe one day. Who knows 🥰

  • @gmurray3616
    @gmurray36165 ай бұрын

    I like the technique used for patching jeans, i.e. matching thread, sewing in direction of weave, etc. Very helpful. I'm so glad you are back and truly enjoying the e-course.

  • @DowntownTailoring

    @DowntownTailoring

    5 ай бұрын

    I’m so glad! Thanks for letting me know 🥰

  • @lizziehough8396
    @lizziehough83965 ай бұрын

    I have learned so much from your videos and I have been a seamstress since I was a young teenager...and am 70 now! Yes, you can keep learning. Thank you!

  • @DowntownTailoring

    @DowntownTailoring

    5 ай бұрын

    Wonderful! Thanks for sharing! 🥰

  • @craftscor
    @craftscor5 ай бұрын

    I always love your Blue jean tips because they are the hardest alterations for me. Keep up the excellent work and videos.

  • @DowntownTailoring

    @DowntownTailoring

    5 ай бұрын

    Glad you like them! Thank you! Will do 🥰🥰🥰

  • @sadiehopkins7984
    @sadiehopkins79845 ай бұрын

    I use your tips for dealing with denim all the time. Hammering bulky seams is a life saver!

  • @DowntownTailoring

    @DowntownTailoring

    5 ай бұрын

    🥰🥰🥰

  • @bonnierobbins4230
    @bonnierobbins42305 ай бұрын

    I use going with grain patches! Using color matching thread.. I've also used shades of gray thread to give a shadow effect! Save scraps "Golden Rules" for sewing! Following existing needle holds! My sweetheart bought me a clap on light/ magnifying light! It's ringside next to machine! Love Your Work Bonnie Ohio

  • @maryb.c.507

    @maryb.c.507

    5 ай бұрын

    Me too, learned it all from you! Even ironed some topstitiching thread (from hem) to fix the fly topstitching on my son's thrifted jeans! Thanks.

  • @DowntownTailoring

    @DowntownTailoring

    5 ай бұрын

    I love this! 🥰

  • @DowntownTailoring

    @DowntownTailoring

    5 ай бұрын

    I’m so glad! 🥰

  • @lorrainedempsey3320
    @lorrainedempsey33205 ай бұрын

    Luv luv luv, all of your tips. When I watch your sewing techniques, I loose all track of time, because I get totally engrossed with what you are demonstrating. I love your channel so much. Please don't ever stop making videos. Thank you so much.😘😘😘👏👏👏

  • @Rs-rq9fd
    @Rs-rq9fd3 ай бұрын

    Take in count = “tomar en cuenta” 💞 i love being a Spanish speaker and learning from you!

  • @DowntownTailoring

    @DowntownTailoring

    3 ай бұрын

    😂😂😂 I don’t even realize until I see the video!!! Saludos!!! 🤗

  • @cindyhappel7376
    @cindyhappel73765 ай бұрын

    Awesome tips! You do incredible work!!😊

  • @nicolasmith1460
    @nicolasmith14605 ай бұрын

    Brilliant! Love this lady. Talented and funny!

  • @Mishin108
    @Mishin1085 ай бұрын

    You are so skilled!

  • @maryhutto
    @maryhutto5 ай бұрын

    Love this video of tips and tricks from you!❤ These are so useful. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and expertise. 😅

  • @coffeebeforemascara
    @coffeebeforemascara5 ай бұрын

    Wow! Some seriously deep professional tips

  • @tjthreegreenbananas155
    @tjthreegreenbananas1555 ай бұрын

    Great tips! Thank you.

  • @doudou53d44
    @doudou53d445 ай бұрын

    Always learning from your videos 👍😎👌

  • @DowntownTailoring

    @DowntownTailoring

    5 ай бұрын

    Glad to hear it 🥰

  • @legacybuilder9664
    @legacybuilder96644 ай бұрын

    I'm new to sewing and to your channel. Thank you for your vibrancy and tips.

  • @bonnierobbins4230
    @bonnierobbins42305 ай бұрын

    I love your encouragements! Best wishes happy to see you!😊 Bonnie (Unipress Operation!) Warren Ohio USA

  • @CathyMartin-xv7kn
    @CathyMartin-xv7kn5 ай бұрын

    Love your tips! So useful. Thank you!😊❤️

  • @DowntownTailoring

    @DowntownTailoring

    5 ай бұрын

    Glad you like them! Thanks for watching 😊

  • @vickipatridge5094
    @vickipatridge50945 ай бұрын

    Thanks for all tips.

  • @m.b.ortega544
    @m.b.ortega5445 ай бұрын

    Great tips! Many I didn't know. Keep them coming! Gracias!!!

  • @DowntownTailoring

    @DowntownTailoring

    5 ай бұрын

    Thank you! Will do! Saludos 🥰

  • @lucilledaub5991
    @lucilledaub59915 ай бұрын

    I learned a lot.Thank you.

  • @manuellebron3404
    @manuellebron34045 ай бұрын

    Thanks so much for so many wonderful tips!

  • @DowntownTailoring

    @DowntownTailoring

    5 ай бұрын

    Glad you like them! 🥰🥰🥰

  • @melterpstra8999
    @melterpstra89995 ай бұрын

    Amazing video. Lots of practical hints and techniques. Thanks for sharing your knowledge

  • @DowntownTailoring

    @DowntownTailoring

    5 ай бұрын

    Glad it was helpful! 🥰

  • @creativitybycarilyn6634
    @creativitybycarilyn66345 ай бұрын

    Very nice tips!! Reusing thread is a great tip that I could have benefitted from many times over. I also really like the idea of saving your hem scraps to repair hems. I recently had to extend the length of a pants and used flannel material to make a contrasting cuff on the edge of the pants. It came out nice, but not everyone wants a contrast color on their hem and having some hem scraps would have been nice. I've been buying clothes from Temu lately and I am finding that some of the items seem to be sewing mistakes or they are not finished very well. I had to fix a swimsuit from the crotch taking out 5 inches very similar to how you take up shoulder straps. Once that was taken out, the butt of the swimsuit was in the proper position with proper coverage, instead of looking like a thong.

  • @DowntownTailoring

    @DowntownTailoring

    5 ай бұрын

    Agreed! Today’s clothes require a lot of alterations. Thanks for sharing! 🥰

  • @anthonyyoung3826
    @anthonyyoung38265 ай бұрын

    Beautiful and smart. I really enjoyed your video. Lots of great tips. ❤

  • @DowntownTailoring

    @DowntownTailoring

    5 ай бұрын

    Thanks so much!

  • @rosejacks8662
    @rosejacks86625 ай бұрын

    Wonderful tips! Thank you ❤

  • @DowntownTailoring

    @DowntownTailoring

    5 ай бұрын

    Glad you like them! Thanks for watching! 🥰

  • @elementgypsy
    @elementgypsy5 ай бұрын

    #4 is excellent. Also the stitching with the grain tip is magic!

  • @DowntownTailoring

    @DowntownTailoring

    5 ай бұрын

    Totally agree! Thanks

  • @mariadjordjevic9146
    @mariadjordjevic91465 ай бұрын

    Fabulous tips.

  • @DowntownTailoring

    @DowntownTailoring

    5 ай бұрын

    Glad you like them! ☺️

  • @edwardbrown7571
    @edwardbrown75715 ай бұрын

    What a wealth of things I would never ever have thought of on my own... Thank for sharing~!!!

  • @DowntownTailoring

    @DowntownTailoring

    5 ай бұрын

    Awe! 🥹 Thanks so much for watching! 🥰

  • @mimihaines2891
    @mimihaines28915 ай бұрын

    You are so talented

  • @Flamenco1313
    @Flamenco13135 ай бұрын

    You are the best!!!🎉

  • @kathleenogilvie617
    @kathleenogilvie6175 ай бұрын

    Thank you for the hammer the seams technique. awesome

  • @DowntownTailoring

    @DowntownTailoring

    5 ай бұрын

    You are so welcome! 🥰

  • @constancegarcia8053
    @constancegarcia80535 ай бұрын

    Thank you for all you do! ❤

  • @DowntownTailoring

    @DowntownTailoring

    5 ай бұрын

    Thanks so much for your support! 🥰

  • @RandomalinaLF
    @RandomalinaLF5 ай бұрын

    Awesome tips! Thanks! ❤

  • @DowntownTailoring

    @DowntownTailoring

    5 ай бұрын

    Glad you like them! 🥰

  • @eilenepatrick9319
    @eilenepatrick93195 ай бұрын

    I love your hair.

  • @vickyreynolds1109
    @vickyreynolds11095 ай бұрын

    Thank you I use all your suggestions

  • @DowntownTailoring

    @DowntownTailoring

    5 ай бұрын

    Great! I’m so glad to hear 🥰🥰🥰

  • @robynwilliams460
    @robynwilliams4605 ай бұрын

    So good, thank you!

  • @DowntownTailoring

    @DowntownTailoring

    5 ай бұрын

    Glad you liked it! 🥰

  • @christinegooddy1573
    @christinegooddy15735 ай бұрын

    I love your videos, you’re not just a lovely lady but an expert up-cycler.. GO GIRL 🤩🤩🤩. Thanks so very much for sharing ❤️

  • @DowntownTailoring

    @DowntownTailoring

    5 ай бұрын

    Glad you like them! 🥰

  • @leslietascoff9784
    @leslietascoff97845 ай бұрын

    Great tips!🥳🎉

  • @DowntownTailoring

    @DowntownTailoring

    5 ай бұрын

    Glad you like them! 🥰

  • @SisterWide
    @SisterWide5 ай бұрын

    I learn a lot from you, thank you❤

  • @DowntownTailoring

    @DowntownTailoring

    5 ай бұрын

    I'm so glad! Thanks for watching 😊

  • @tokyorosa
    @tokyorosa5 ай бұрын

    Always so good!

  • @DowntownTailoring

    @DowntownTailoring

    5 ай бұрын

    Thanks 😊

  • @rachelcasarez4364
    @rachelcasarez43645 ай бұрын

    I love the way you patched a hole.thank you

  • @DowntownTailoring

    @DowntownTailoring

    5 ай бұрын

    You’re welcome 😊 Thanks!

  • @maryenos91
    @maryenos915 ай бұрын

    Thank you for showing that tip on the man's jacket, because I do that when measuring my sleeve on the things I sew...just a novice...but it works. I enjoy your shows. You are a very clever, smart gal. Love that long handle machine...Wow..It would be fun to have you as a neighbor. You sound alamost like my mom did. She was a beautiful seamstress as you are.Can that thread trick you did on those jeans be done on any machine? I wish I had a Juki like yours by my Juki is one of those inexpensive computer ones. Like yours a lot.

  • @janetwilliams7705
    @janetwilliams77055 ай бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @DowntownTailoring

    @DowntownTailoring

    5 ай бұрын

    Thanks for watching! 🥰

  • @Broken_robot1986
    @Broken_robot19865 ай бұрын

    Damn, you just lengthen them pants nice with that ribbon. I'm always finding pants that are good but too short. Imma have to try that. That's the scariest pin cushion I've ever seen.

  • @annrubino6252
    @annrubino62525 ай бұрын

    Thank you for showing a tank top strap shortening.

  • @DowntownTailoring

    @DowntownTailoring

    5 ай бұрын

    No problem 👍

  • @trudi1962
    @trudi19625 ай бұрын

    Ah.. a bobbin to change the foot. What a clever idea!

  • @DowntownTailoring

    @DowntownTailoring

    5 ай бұрын

    😂😂😂 The sewibg machine mechanic will be very mad at us if new! 😆😆😆

  • @majsmarken118
    @majsmarken1185 ай бұрын

    Hi, I have really missed you in my feed. I love sewing ❤

  • @DowntownTailoring

    @DowntownTailoring

    5 ай бұрын

    Oh thank you! 😊

  • @DarleenAPerry
    @DarleenAPerry5 ай бұрын

    Haven’t seen you in awhile! Happy New Year🎉

  • @DowntownTailoring

    @DowntownTailoring

    5 ай бұрын

    Happy new year!! Welcome back! 🥰

  • @aribella6913
    @aribella69135 ай бұрын

    I love this channel

  • @DowntownTailoring

    @DowntownTailoring

    5 ай бұрын

    🥰🥰🥰

  • @erniejofo
    @erniejofo5 ай бұрын

    I learn something new every time I watch. I thought I knew everything 😅

  • @DowntownTailoring

    @DowntownTailoring

    5 ай бұрын

    😊😊😊

  • @vrccim5930
    @vrccim59305 ай бұрын

    Thanks.

  • @DowntownTailoring

    @DowntownTailoring

    5 ай бұрын

    🥰🥰🥰

  • @fadiesber6172
    @fadiesber61725 ай бұрын

    Very Very Good.

  • @DowntownTailoring

    @DowntownTailoring

    5 ай бұрын

    Many many thanks 😊

  • @AVisionInFur
    @AVisionInFur5 ай бұрын

    #6: I save my pins with red heads to use like that; it’s like a stop sign. 😂

  • @DowntownTailoring

    @DowntownTailoring

    5 ай бұрын

    Yessss! 👌👌👌📍📍📍

  • @gmurray3616
    @gmurray36164 ай бұрын

    This video has answered questions for me regarding past hem jobs. I see your chalk markings but I need to know if you are aligning your ruler parallel to the seam? If so, is that the reason for the back chalk line sightly slanted down?

  • @rhurley2439
    @rhurley24395 ай бұрын

    Thank you! Great video. Question, where do you get the variety of biased tape? You had many colors and different widths but I have not come across a source that has that variety... thank you!

  • @chilipeprsandi
    @chilipeprsandi5 ай бұрын

    I love all your tips, especially to keep the cut off portion on the jean legs. I have a problem with hemming skirts, dresses and pants. If I hem say one inch all away around, my garment will be shorter on one side. Any tips on how best to handle my situation…lol Thank you for all your tips and videos! 💕💃🏻

  • @DowntownTailoring

    @DowntownTailoring

    5 ай бұрын

    Hi! You might have a leg shorter than the other. It is important that you mesure both legs for your pants. And for your dress you should measure as it’s shown on the video from the floor and up. Cheers 🥰

  • @deehill6266
    @deehill62665 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the tips, I need to make a better fit for a second hand skin that looks like was made from two camel colored jeans pants.

  • @len0k79
    @len0k795 ай бұрын

    Спасибо

  • @DowntownTailoring

    @DowntownTailoring

    5 ай бұрын

    My pleasure! 🥰

  • @madeleineschwarrtz7433
    @madeleineschwarrtz74335 ай бұрын

    I like the idea.of.pinning the flat feld.seam as soon.as you take.out the thread...it prevents it.from.sifting!

  • @DowntownTailoring

    @DowntownTailoring

    5 ай бұрын

    Yes! I feel it’s so important 🥰

  • @gurjapbansal9724
    @gurjapbansal97245 ай бұрын

    Hello Ma’am, what is the best way to measure a pant for length when we are going shorten another pair. Should we measure the sample pant from inseam or outseam?

  • @1rahmaan
    @1rahmaan5 ай бұрын

    ❤❤❤

  • @crownedcreation555
    @crownedcreation5553 ай бұрын

  • @rhurley2439
    @rhurley24395 ай бұрын

    Another comment/request. I make a lot of my shirts and tshirts into v-necks. But I struggle with the "V", it gets winky, crooked, all kinds of stuff. Any tips would be greatly appreciated!

  • @lyndadwyer352
    @lyndadwyer3525 ай бұрын

    i love all your videos, i always use the bobbin to change the foot too 😛

  • @DowntownTailoring

    @DowntownTailoring

    5 ай бұрын

    Love that! 😝🤭

  • @kimtran4889
    @kimtran48895 ай бұрын

    I love you ❤️

  • @DowntownTailoring

    @DowntownTailoring

    5 ай бұрын

    🥰🥰🥰

  • @JoJo-ie8sl
    @JoJo-ie8sl2 ай бұрын

    The most important tip---PRACTICE

  • @DowntownTailoring

    @DowntownTailoring

    2 ай бұрын

    I think so! 🥰

  • @pfritts3111
    @pfritts31115 ай бұрын

    Have you seen that company Untuckit where they make guy dress shirts short enough to be worn out? Can you show a video on how to turn a dress shirt into one of those? Love the videos!

  • @DowntownTailoring

    @DowntownTailoring

    5 ай бұрын

    I will! 🥰

  • @pfritts3111

    @pfritts3111

    5 ай бұрын

    @@DowntownTailoring Awesome!

  • @achaley4186
    @achaley41865 ай бұрын

    hammer to beat down a thick seam! 🙂🙂🙂❤⭐🍇

  • @DowntownTailoring

    @DowntownTailoring

    5 ай бұрын

    🥰🥰🥰

  • @JohannesJunkJournalLife
    @JohannesJunkJournalLifeАй бұрын

    Ty what is the best serger thread? I do not like maxi.

  • @joyfuljoy5711
    @joyfuljoy57115 ай бұрын

    thank you for sharing ,glad to see you back,,🙂🥰🪡🪡🪡💞💞

  • @DowntownTailoring

    @DowntownTailoring

    5 ай бұрын

    Thank you too! 🥰🥰🥰

  • @ellenfrazer7581
    @ellenfrazer75815 ай бұрын

    🌞🌞🌞

  • @mformee7691
    @mformee76915 ай бұрын

    I am your avid follower- for sewing machines, do you have any store that can recommend on its maintenance? :-)

  • @DowntownTailoring

    @DowntownTailoring

    5 ай бұрын

    For this, you can try to find a local mechanic. It isn't a good idea to ship your sewing machine. Good luck!

  • @mformee7691

    @mformee7691

    5 ай бұрын

    @@DowntownTailoring thank You..I found a Singer exclusive technician based in Ajax

  • @DowntownTailoring

    @DowntownTailoring

    5 ай бұрын

    @@mformee7691 good luck :))

  • @susanbanack4855
    @susanbanack48555 ай бұрын

    B❤

  • @user-tr5wi4dz4m
    @user-tr5wi4dz4m2 ай бұрын

    Would you give me information jeans thread where I can buy ( brand, where, number of threads 🧵) Thank You.

  • @chanaberger6776
    @chanaberger67765 ай бұрын

    What’s the name of the long arm sewing machine please?

  • @DowntownTailoring

    @DowntownTailoring

    5 ай бұрын

    It’s a leather stitcher machine :)

  • @norma6743
    @norma67435 ай бұрын

    Lovely tips , but why mark the suit sleeve inside? The video lost the audio. Thanks ❤

  • @DowntownTailoring

    @DowntownTailoring

    5 ай бұрын

    Sorry for that! Something technical happened during the export. I’ll make it up with shorts 😞

  • @norma6743

    @norma6743

    5 ай бұрын

    @@DowntownTailoringthanks 😊

  • @mbz4626
    @mbz46265 ай бұрын

    How to tapered jean İNside sewing?

  • @DowntownTailoring

    @DowntownTailoring

    5 ай бұрын

    I precisely didn’t include a great tip I have for it. Anyway the following video will help you. kzread.info/dash/bejne/moagmciufqW0nLw.htmlsi=4PeznXDtmVUODOcz Cheers 🥰

  • @miracle.edits.lyngdoh
    @miracle.edits.lyngdoh5 ай бұрын

    The part where the blazer was shown to shorten it by using the pins on the inside is missing dear point 19

  • @miracle.edits.lyngdoh

    @miracle.edits.lyngdoh

    5 ай бұрын

    Also point no 20

  • @DowntownTailoring

    @DowntownTailoring

    5 ай бұрын

    Sorry about that. I’m not exactly sure what happened as our video seems good. Anyway, I’m going to post a short with both tips. Cheers 🥰

  • @miracle.edits.lyngdoh

    @miracle.edits.lyngdoh

    5 ай бұрын

    @@DowntownTailoring no worries . I just wanted to let you know as I enjoyed watching it 🤗❤️

  • @viviansmith8036
    @viviansmith80364 ай бұрын

    at minute 3:10 and 12:16 it needs editing really bad the info for the suit is silent and at 3:10 all you see is a weird picture

  • @len0k79
    @len0k795 ай бұрын

    Российские женщины, учимся! При наличии денег на хорошую швейную машинку и нежными красивыми руками можно "Оп оп оп"

  • @DowntownTailoring

    @DowntownTailoring

    5 ай бұрын

    🥰🥰🥰

  • @dawnsalois
    @dawnsalois4 ай бұрын

    when the legs are uneven. its not normal, its cheap manufacturing.

  • @DowntownTailoring

    @DowntownTailoring

    4 ай бұрын

    That’s right. Fast fashion has translated into poor quality. Unfortunately 😔

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