I’m so confused why you guys would come on here to tell her how to do something…this is her technique and tip…sew no cares …I love this 🎉❤

this is a great idea! However, as a sewist, I would instead to face the waist with a homemade facing of another fabric, just flip it under, so the seam is hidden and you get a clean finish at the waistband plus facing will give you some stability. I’ve also stitched knit fabric or a thin elastic and flipped it over for the waistband b4.

@SewAnastasia

8 ай бұрын

Facing or bias facing would be a lovely way to finish it. I agree. I will have to try an elastic facing next time!

@elayned6147

6 ай бұрын

Yes I agree, I’m a tailor and would do that also.

If the fabric you're working with is thin and soft, the waistline will stretch out and end up being too big. I sew a narrow twill tape (5 mm) inside the seam allowance close to the waist to control this even if I'm adding a facing or bias tape to finish the waistline.

@SewAnastasia

8 ай бұрын

Yes that is a great tip for non sturdy fabrics. Thank you for sharing :)

You just made my alterations easier! What a great hack!❤

@SewAnastasia

9 ай бұрын

Woohoo 🥳 I’m so excited for your next skirt!

When I did this, I got two-for-one. Had a high-quality lined full skirt from long ago that became too tight in the waist AND was now too long, because apparently I'm shrinking (LOL). Using this hack, the waist can now fit, and the hem length problem took care of itself :)

@SewAnastasia

7 ай бұрын

Woohoo! Happy sewing. ❤️

@eddyvideostar

16 күн бұрын

Jordan White, I'm glad you took care of yourself and shrank.

Absolutely mind blown as a novice sewer

I love the reassurance you give throughout the process of re-fitting the waistline. The technique is wonderful and very useful knowledge. Still, your incredible kind reassurance, I think, truly helps people to become confident enough to try your great technique. Thanks!!!

@SewAnastasia

7 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching . I appreciate that.

I love this tutorial and it's so easy to follow! I never thought to do this much easier alteration, so I appreciate this video so much. I have a few skirts to work on that I thrifted and some I can definitely do this on. For a more advanced sewer (if you can't afford to lose length), you could make a contrasting waist band to add back the one inch removed in length and add hook and eyes to close the top above the zipper. But this is so much better for beginners and anyone who doesn't have time to do any extras. For non-picky people, who don't care what you do to their clothing as long as it fits, this will go a long way for tailors who sometimes fix things for their friends or family members too.

@SewAnastasia

8 ай бұрын

Totally! Thank you for watching.

@katjoy81

7 ай бұрын

I like this idea, as many a waistband is hidden under a blouse anyway!

I am SOooo happy to meet you! Can't wait to fix that skirt...😊

Thank you sooo much. My skirts have “shrunk” while stored away for the summer. Now I can fix that!

@SewAnastasia

7 ай бұрын

Woohoo 🥳

Love this idea. I've had a skirt hanging in the closet for years because the waist is too small. I have plenty of length so I'm excited to try this. Thanks!!

Wow!!!! This method saved plenty of skirts for me, it was fast and east to. Thank you so much for this video.

@SewAnastasia

3 ай бұрын

I'm thrilled to hear that the method worked well for you!

Great option! I would def use matching bias tape at the waistband folder-over to make up for its narrower width, (compared to the skirt). Same would be true for lowering the hem; bias tape goes a long way in maximizing most of the fabric down there once you release the original hem.

@SewAnastasia

8 ай бұрын

Totally! I love bias tape too!

Thank you SO much for this! I have a vintage J. Peterman skirt in my closet that is so gorgeous I couldn't bear to let it go. Now, I know how to make it fit again without going insane.

@SewAnastasia

8 ай бұрын

That’s awesome 👏 send pics!!!!! Happy tailoring.

@aussiemiss1442

8 ай бұрын

Remember you will have a much shorter skirt. My cousin did this and ended up with a mini skirt….. not a good look on a 60 yr old with knee replacements.

@SewAnastasia

8 ай бұрын

@@aussiemiss1442 lol yeah you need to be careful. She should probably let out her seems. This is a hack so not great for every skirt. You should be trying your skirts on before you cut off anything though so you should know if it will work on not. Here is a video on how to let out your skirts seams & replace the zipper. How To Tailor A Skirt That's Too Small And Make It Bigger With No Added Fabric! kzread.info/dash/bejne/i617lrWgppTWaNI.html

@aussiemiss1442

8 ай бұрын

@@SewAnastasia yeah I got to fix it by letting out the seams (it was a 6 gore skirt ) to make it ride down on the hips allowing me to put on a false top. Thankfully the hip length jacket and tank top underneath hid the repair. I also let down the hem and put a false hem to give stability. The skirt was of a really good gaberdine. Wonderful fabric. If she had let out the seam allowance on the first place there would not have been a problem. Her hips had not changed much but her waist has increased. Over 2 inches due to lack of mobility from knee problems and surgery. When I use wool or some other expensive fabric I usually add more seam allowance. I double what the pattern says for the side seam. Years of helping friends enlarge garments prompted this move. Sadly the allowance of purchased garments has gotten less and less. Even tailored garments.

@SewAnastasia

8 ай бұрын

@@aussiemiss1442 That’s great you helped her 🎀 There is so much to know about sewing & tailoring 🧵

You can only do this if you can afford to have a shorter skirt.

@SewAnastasia

8 ай бұрын

Correct!

@tahong59

7 ай бұрын

This is what I figured out ..

@SewAnastasia

7 ай бұрын

@@tahong59 nice. The video explains everything in detail if you watch it. It gives options for finishing details too.

@tahong59

7 ай бұрын

@@SewAnastasia Thank you...an ingenious and creative option!

@meakia9

6 ай бұрын

Add to the bottom of you like

Your skirt is gorgeous too. Well done. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻❤️🇨🇦

Thank you very much. I appreciate the way you teach and explain everything. It is very helpful. Thank you

@SewAnastasia

6 ай бұрын

You are very welcome 🤗

I found this very interesting. I have a skirt that I love and I am in the same situation. Now I can go ahead and get my skirt fix so that I'll be able to wear it with joy. Thank you so much for this important information now that I have enrolled in a sewing class which will enable me to help others with the sa w problem. ❤❤❤❤

@SewAnastasia

7 ай бұрын

Happy to help 😊

Thank you for taking the time to advise the viewing public about using a bias binding as a facing before sewing in the waistline ,as there may be more stretching especially if the fabric is a stretchy one . ❤❤❤❤❤. Peace always.

@SewAnastasia

8 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching :)

Great tutorial…your guidance and insight is superb ❤️❤️❤️

@SewAnastasia

9 ай бұрын

Thank you 😊

I just love your videos, tips and tricks and you have inspired me to not be afraid of my machine! Thank you!!!

@SewAnastasia

8 ай бұрын

Awww woohoo 🥳 This is awesome 🤩 Sewing is very rewarding :) Happy sewing.

Loved this video can’t wait to try this.

Thank you for sharing, I love how creative your methods are! I know what I’m doing this weekend 😊

@SewAnastasia

9 ай бұрын

Thank you 😊

This hack is brilliant- I love it! Thank you for showing how to do this.

@SewAnastasia

9 ай бұрын

Very welcome 🤗

Great idea. Great instruction. The only thing I would do differently is measure from the base of the waistband to where I worked want to cut as I don’t think I could draw a straight line around especially if I was wearing it. I would just mark the initial cut line while it was on me. Not sure if I’m describing this well 🤷🏼‍♀

@SewAnastasia

7 ай бұрын

Great idea!

faaaabulous. been sewing for years, never heard this simple idea! thanks so much. subscribed!

@SewAnastasia

Ай бұрын

Awesome! Thank you!

You are an excellent instructor...every word and action counts! 👏👏👏🌺

@SewAnastasia

2 ай бұрын

Wow, thank you! 🎀🎀🎀🎀🎀❤️🥳

I love your beautiful rings.

Thank you very much for taking the time to share your seeing tips with your public viewers . Wow I learnt something new. ❤❤❤❤❤❤. Peace always.

@SewAnastasia

8 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching.

When you are chalking in the new waistline, mark it at the zipper and then measure evenly from the bottom seam of the existing waistband so that when you add the 1/2" seam allowance, the waistline will be even when sewn. The way you've "guesstimated" the new waistline would create an uneven waistline seam.

What a great idea!!!!

@SewAnastasia

7 ай бұрын

Thank you! 😊

This is genius!!!! 😊😊

@SewAnastasia

9 ай бұрын

Thank you 😊

Great fix! I love your rings too!!

@SewAnastasia

8 ай бұрын

Thank you 😊

Thank you so much for this great tutorial! I have so many skirts I’m going to try this on! Genius! ❤

@SewAnastasia

8 ай бұрын

You are so welcome!

Great video. Thanks!!

Good idea and well explained.

@SewAnastasia

6 ай бұрын

Glad you liked it!

🤩 I will be using this. Great video.

What a good idea. Thank you 😊

I love this idea thank you

@SewAnastasia

Ай бұрын

You are so welcome!

What a great hack. I especially like the idea of not having to rip anything out.

@SewAnastasia

7 ай бұрын

Totally!

Great idea well done thank you..❤

Excelente!! The video that I was looking for. Thanks Anastasia!!

@SewAnastasia

3 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

The skirt is now at least 3 inches short! Because, along with the waistband you cut off about 3 inches, and then folded another half inch to finish the waist line.

@SewAnastasia

8 ай бұрын

The waistband was above the waistline. So anything above the waist will not shorten the length just what is below the waist will shorten the length. Hope that helps. Happy sewing 🧵

Love this tutorial thank you.

@SewAnastasia

8 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching :)

In the middle of doing this to some skirts. Thank you the video helped ny solve some questions I had.

This was cute. Option. If it gets too short, you can also let the hem out as far as it can go, add bias tape or hem tape on the end with a shallow seam allowance ( 1/8) -1/4,) and then turn it under and hem it again.. The end result is the hem is let out and now only turned under a 1/8 - 1/4 and the hem tape or bias is the extra fabric to either hand sew a hem or stitch.

@SewAnastasia

8 ай бұрын

Totally! Great suggestion 🎀 Thank you for watching.

🎉🎉🎉Genius!! Thank you!

@SewAnastasia

9 ай бұрын

You're welcome!! Thank you for watching.

Fantastic option! Thank you 🤩

@SewAnastasia

8 ай бұрын

You’re welcome 😊

BRILLIANT 😮

If I'm doing this, I'm also putting in side seam pockets while I'm at it - especially since they're easier to install with the side seam open at the top, and I can anchor the top of the fabric into to waistband for better weight distribution/less gaping.

@diadarling7

7 ай бұрын

Great idea!

@SewAnastasia

7 ай бұрын

That's a great idea! Side seam pockets are always a useful addition to any garment.

Loved it !! I'm going to try it You r amazing

@SewAnastasia

7 ай бұрын

Awww thanks. Happy sewing.

This is brilliant. Thank you!

@SewAnastasia

2 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching.

I love this! I’ve been looking for a way to fix a beautiful skirt I no longer fit! Thank you this looks so easy. I’d love to be able to sew better, but for now this is perfect.

@SewAnastasia

8 ай бұрын

Welcome 🤗 happy to help.

"5 stars" teacher. Thanks so much for sharing. I was desperate looking for how to fix my 2 long skirts that too small on the waist and hips 👍👍👍

@SewAnastasia

8 ай бұрын

Thank you 😊 So happy to help :)

This was helpful! Found a lovely vintage skirt at the thrift store and I’m dying to fit into it!

@SewAnastasia

2 ай бұрын

Happy sewing :) Thank you for watching.

Game changer for quick fixes and quite frankly I wonderful technique in any event i Just tried on my fancy palazzo pants to wear to a party tonight and have gained quite a bit of weight in the waist. Just finished altering them. Thank you thank you thank you. Oh how I wish I lived in Chicago.

@SewAnastasia

8 ай бұрын

Woohoo 🥳 I’m happy we where able to save your pants!!! :)

Such a smart idea! I am going to try this out in my favorite black pencil skirt which is a little too tight on the waist and have been avoided the whole year. I might revive it!

@SewAnastasia

7 ай бұрын

I'm so glad you found the idea helpful! I hope it works out for you and you can rock that pencil skirt again.

Wow. Ingenious. ❤

@SewAnastasia

7 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for your kind words! I'm glad you found the video to be ingenious.

Thank you soooo much for this video! I have high hip bones and have much trouble with fitting into this type of skirt. I am going to try this soon!

@SewAnastasia

4 ай бұрын

I'm so glad the video was helpful for you! I hope the tips work out and you're able to rock that skirt with confidence.

@sherrisyria4575

4 ай бұрын

@@SewAnastasia 😊

Thank you for an easy solution to an alteration

@SewAnastasia

8 ай бұрын

You are very welcome 🤗

Thank you for sharing!

@SewAnastasia

7 ай бұрын

Welcome 🤗

I outgrew a skirt i was saving and did not have sewing materials but i used heat bond and it worked amazingly! thank you for helping me save my Aziraphale cosplay!

@SewAnastasia

3 ай бұрын

Who knew a skirt could have a second life as a cosplay savior? Aziraphale would approve of your resourcefulness!

Your rings are gorgeous

Gracias por el video

I'll have to give this a try, thanks!

@SewAnastasia

8 ай бұрын

Do it and send me pics!

Great idea. Thanks.

@SewAnastasia

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching.

That's brilliant.💚

@SewAnastasia

7 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! I'm glad you found it brilliant.

Great idea!

@SewAnastasia

9 ай бұрын

Thanks! I hope you try it!

I love this, and I'm excited to do this! Subbed ❤

@SewAnastasia

8 ай бұрын

Woohoo 🥳

Creative solution. Especially wearing a blouse over the top....Perfect hack

@SewAnastasia

8 ай бұрын

Totally! I’m wearing this skirt in my next video. Check it out tomorrow

Brilliant 👏💕

@SewAnastasia

7 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching.

Great idea.

@SewAnastasia

8 ай бұрын

Thanks. It works great!

Love this! I have some pants that are too long in the rise, so this will work to fix that easily.

@SewAnastasia

5 ай бұрын

Perfect! That will totally work.

Great!

@SewAnastasia

7 ай бұрын

Thanks!

Thank you so much 😊❤

@SewAnastasia

7 ай бұрын

Welcome 🤗

Could you please show us how to put the old waist band on for a more finished look? ❤

@SewAnastasia

9 ай бұрын

It doesn’t work for this if you take it up a bunch. You would need to cut a new wristband & put it on. I can do some more skirt altering videos though with waistbands

@SewAnastasia

8 ай бұрын

kzread.info/dash/bejne/i617lrWgppTWaNI.htmlsi=_DSOCQSxL5sUkIb5 here is the new video for making the seams bigger.

@antoinettemitchell2888

8 ай бұрын

Yes I concur❤❤❤

@lynn858

8 ай бұрын

It's more effort, but I've done it! If you're shortening the skirt significantly, that may buy you enough fabric to extend the waistband. If not, you may be able to steal fabric from the inside side of the waist band (check directionality!) or, a deep hem. If you take a chunk from either if these places you should replace it with a structurally similar (prewashed!) fabric in terms of stretch or lack of stretch. The waistband needs unpicked. Pay attention to how it's attached. Take pics even. Flip the waistband inside out. Add the length (to the end that doesn't have a button hole if applicable). You may need to add interfacing or at least some stiff fabric inside the new section. Pressing is your friend here. And basting isn't a bad idea. If you're now thinking oh eff that... I don't blame you. I've never decided to do it again. If you can find a fabric you like that works well with the skirt, that might be simpler.

beautiful ❤

@SewAnastasia

8 ай бұрын

Thank you 😊

Thank you!

@SewAnastasia

7 ай бұрын

Welcome 🤗

Very good

@SewAnastasia

Ай бұрын

Thanks for the support, glad you enjoyed it!

Fantastic❤

@SewAnastasia

7 ай бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

Excellent

@SewAnastasia

5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much 😀

I've done this before. I usually like a shorter length anyway. Works great!

@SewAnastasia

7 ай бұрын

Woohoo 🥳

Thanks thanks .Many thanks

@SewAnastasia

7 ай бұрын

Very welcome. ❤️🥰

thank you a lot!

@SewAnastasia

7 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for your kind words and support! I appreciate you!

Thanks 😊

@SewAnastasia

7 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching and leaving a comment!

It's great solution too if you are short waisted and waistbands tend to roll.

@SewAnastasia

8 ай бұрын

Totally!!!!!

😂, gut dass ich meine alten kostüme aufgehoben habe.... nun weiß ich, wie ich sie , die Röcke, schnell ändern kann. Prima Idee!

@SewAnastasia

7 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for your kind words! I'm thrilled that you found my video helpful in giving your old costumes a fresh look. I appreciate your support!

Ten thumbs up for this tip!

@SewAnastasia

5 ай бұрын

You are very welcome.

Can you pls how you would reattach the old waist portion that you cut off? Bcs for me these type of skirts loose a lot of their character and style touch if the top portion is left out.

@SewAnastasia

9 ай бұрын

We’ll you can’t reattach it if you have made it much bigger. You won’t have enough fabric to let out in the waist but you could cut a new waist and out of a different fabric!

@charlottehogberg9855

9 ай бұрын

You could open up the waist band and use the inside of the band to lengthen the waist band if it’s lined with the same fabric. Then use another fabric to line the (long) waistband.

@SewAnastasia

9 ай бұрын

@@charlottehogberg9855 for sure !

@almaslakhani6693

2 ай бұрын

Agree without waist band skirt doesn’t look good

Great video, some Petersham waistband tape would be the best way to finish the top edge and give support at the waist to stop the fabric stretching

@SewAnastasia

7 ай бұрын

That's a great idea!

I love this ❤❤

@SewAnastasia

6 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching.

@ashleyceaser547

6 ай бұрын

@SewAnastasia absolutely love your channel. I'm new to sewing and am learning so much. I'd like to learn about empire waistlines and altering clothes

Thank you

@SewAnastasia

9 ай бұрын

Welcome 🤗 happy sewing.

very good.

@SewAnastasia

8 ай бұрын

Thank you 😊

Great idea, I make a new facing to sew into the waist, just for durability really.

@SewAnastasia

7 ай бұрын

Great idea!

people need to realize this is making the skirt MUCH SHORTER - now, unless you want to take down the hem of the skirt, which, can be tricky if it's already been folded that way for some time. Plus this skirt is seamed all the way around - I would try this only if you really like the fabric and don't mind changing the skirt look.

@SewAnastasia

7 ай бұрын

Totally! It’s a great hack!

@almaslakhani6693

2 ай бұрын

Agree

Гениально! Спасибо! ❤👍

@SewAnastasia

5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for your kind words! I'm glad you found it helpful and I appreciate your support!

Yeeeeeaaaahhhhh good to know this luv luv ✅✌️👍👍👌

@SewAnastasia

7 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! I'm glad you found the video helpful.

HOW clever!

@SewAnastasia

7 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching :)

Great

@SewAnastasia

7 ай бұрын

I appreciate your support, thank you!

❤❤❤❤❤❤ exciting

@SewAnastasia

8 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching.