I went to a professional tailor where I live. I had two pairs of pants I needed let out a bit. She told me she couldn’t do it😏 little did she know I can sew just had a machine issue so I went and bought a new machine and with these instructions I’ll get it done ✅ thank you so much🥰

@DowntownTailoring

Жыл бұрын

Fantastic! Happy sewing! 😊

You possess uncanny rare talent…the ability to instruct as well as demonstrate. A win-win for viewers. Thank you for sharing…

@DowntownTailoring

2 жыл бұрын

Aweee... Thanks so much for your kind comment. I'm glad you like watching my videos 🥰

@mozu517

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, some people have the knowledge, but cannot teach. This lady has it all!

@nazish4583

Жыл бұрын

Yes I agree , one of the best demonstration and commentary, she has made it easy. Thank you ❤️

Thank you so much for this video. I've been sewing for a lot of years and do alterations for friends and family, but I've always said "No" to altering jeans. Now I feel I can tackle them after seeing this. I also have a number of pants that I need to let out the waistline and Women's pants don't usually have enough seam allowance to let out much. Like a lot of people, the pandemic has encouraged a lot of us to eat more and the resulting added pounds. LOL. I'm glad I found your channel and appreciate you taking the time to teach us.

@DowntownTailoring

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for watching. Certainly we've grown to the sides lately 😉

I love option 1 & 2. Going to try and fix a few pairs of jeans I was planning to donate because they were too tight. Thank you so much for starting this channel! I really appreciate all the advice on tailoring and garment repair that you share here! Thank you, thank you, thank you!

@DowntownTailoring

3 жыл бұрын

Ouuu you’re so kind, thank you! And good luck on your project!

@jrobrasil84

3 жыл бұрын

Could you do a tutorial similar to this one but for maternity? That would be so great to se a more professional way to adjust regular jeans for a person who is experiencing!

@DowntownTailoring

3 жыл бұрын

Yes! We'll work on it!

Not only is your sewing great--your soft melodic accent makes me feel like I could do it. Thank you so much.

@DowntownTailoring

Ай бұрын

Awe! You’re so sweet 🥹 Thanks 😊

I would use either way. I already added fabric to a couple of pants. I used very tight black underwear that I couldn't wear because the stretch material was too strong. It works, but it isn't pretty because I made it up as I did it. I only wear over blouses, so no one sees. Thanks for this.

@tinamcdonald93

2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant.

@shawnesantana575

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your suggestion 😊

@pardeepgareta

Ай бұрын

😊😊

I recently thrifted 2 pair of jeans that are so “vintage” they don’t have any spandex whatsoever. Therefore the waist needs some expansion. You’re my go-to for alterations. I have the wide elastic, but never thought to join strips to make even wider. Thanks so much for sharing your expertise

I have a few jeans I was going to give away because they don't fit. This is the perfect solution! I already have the elastic I need, and if I use technique #3 it will only take a little time. Yes yes...I know that #3 doesn't look as professional but sometimes I just want to get my sewing done and not take too much time on it!

@DowntownTailoring

3 жыл бұрын

Yes. Of course! I showed this option because I think it has value. Most of the time we wear a shirt covering this anyways. Happy sewing!!!

@nileshjirapure6716

2 жыл бұрын

GB cbc

Absolutely loved your voiceovers and the project. I listened carefully to every word. Your voice is very listenable. You are well spoken. Thanks for your time.

@DowntownTailoring

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much 🥰

@trixiebelden8197

2 жыл бұрын

Oh yes, that's good to mention. I also loved the clear articulation and that what is explained, relates to what we see...that's a natural teacher 💐

I wish I thought of this long ago I’ve lost so many jeans to weight gain and now it’s happening again . I’m going to try this and save the ones I still love :) thank u so much for this tutorial!

After watching some of your videos I have to tell you I absolutely love all of your tutorials! Thank you so much for sharing your professional techniques! I love your accent too! Reminds me of some of my aunts I haven’t been able to see for a while.

@DowntownTailoring

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for your kind comment 😊

You are absolutely right! The first one looks better, but the others look good as well. Perhaps with more practice we will do the first way too! Great job and thanks for showing us your techniques. You are a great teacher!!!

I think the second one, easy and so nicely finished. Great as always.

So helpful, don't know a thing about sewing but I am so willing to fix my jeans thanks to this video, thank you.

You are amazing!! Such good, clear instructions! Thank you for sharing. Obviously you have many years of experience.

Thank you! I have a few pairs of pants with waists I despair of ever fitting into - but the hips and thighs fit fine. This is such a great way to make them wearable! I confess I'll probably take the easiest approach, but wow, you make all three look very good!

@DowntownTailoring

Жыл бұрын

Thanks 😊 😊😊

This is a very good tutorial and one I will no doubt use. Thank you so much!

Yes yes 😅 and yes!!! That's awesome! Real Boss work!! I love ❤ all 3 ways! Thank you so very much 💖 for sharing your skill set with this online community. Yay!! 😅😅😊 May God continue to bless the work of your hands. ❤

This is exactly what I was looking for! Very useful technique, no wonder there are over 21,000 likes! Thank you

This looks so good. I’m a long way from being able to do this but this is goals

I love 💗 your videos! I only wish I knew about this sooner!! You're a great teacher... wish I lived near you, 😿I would love to watch and learn!!

@DowntownTailoring

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for your comment 😊

@dr.elizabeth9715

2 жыл бұрын

Dr.Elizabeth - I never realized how important it is to have a serger machine and chalk and a real ruler - makes the work much more professional

Excellent demonstration. Great job👍

I'm a beginner sewer and I got this video right after a friend came home asking for a repair of her pants... I got an idea from your video on how to fix the problem. Allah bless you and to you channel. Thank you

Really enjoyed this video. Wish I could sew as well as you do😊 Thank you for showing🤗

Really appreciate you making these videos (also the lovely jean modification that added patterned fabric!)

@DowntownTailoring

11 ай бұрын

Glad you liked them! Thanks so much for your support 💕

THANK YOU SOOO MUCH! Even for some of us who can sew, this is a great way to keep the clothes that you love , and clothing no longer comes with seam allowance, making alterations hard to do. Thank you.🎉

@DowntownTailoring

6 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Thanks 😊

I like the first one for the professional look but the second one would be good enough for me. Excellent work!

Great work. I would probably do the second one ,because I'm lazy, lol. Thank you for showing this.

Amazing. Very helpful. I have soo much to learn.

Perfect. Thank you so much for your tutorial.2 is my choice

Thank you for this video. You explained both steps very well...

Thanks so much for sharing this!

I loved watching you sew and your voice is so calm and reassuring! thanks :-)

@DowntownTailoring

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🥰

Love it!!! I always find something new with your videos! Thank You

@DowntownTailoring

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much 🥰

The three of them are lovely and professional! Thank you for sharing your experience and talents 😊

@DowntownTailoring

4 ай бұрын

My pleasure 😊 Thanks for watching!

Beautiful work. U make it look so easy. The “easy way” is what I was gonna do before I found you. Thanks !

@DowntownTailoring

Жыл бұрын

🥰🥰🥰

Brilliant, just great, we have all at some time had to give away a great pair of Jean's that we loved wearing because we put on weight and they didn't fit us any more, hopefully this will be the answer, for me to re love wearing those Jean's again, as a really great pair of Jean's that fits well is hard to find and best of all, your video advice can save me money, I love that, what a great channel, I love sewing, very interesting, I really liked it I subscribed, I gave it thumbs up, I commented and I saved your videos to my playlist, thank you for sharing this and for making the videos, it's so very helpful. Laura in England.

@DowntownTailoring

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Laura!!! Thank you sooooo much for all of your kind words! That's the beauty of this alteration! It's my pleasure to have helped. Cheers!!!

@luz3185

2 жыл бұрын

​@@DowntownTailoring Hello Ma'am, I enjoyed your tutorial I would like please you advise me on what kind of brand sewing machine is the best. I have a new brand SINGER heavy duty that can sews 5 layers of mezclilla and 60watts bout doesnt work. I have everything SINGER ahujas for mezclilla, strong & expensive hilo. I love your sewing machine is your tutorial. Please advise me!!! also thank you for sharing how to fix the jeans I loved & and learned the 3 easy ways cuz I love to sews heavy duty materials . Thank you so much for your time. P.S. I got suscribe in your tutorial web site.

Thank you very much for the clear and precise instructions!

@DowntownTailoring

2 жыл бұрын

My pleasure 🥰

Thank you so much for another amazing video. This looks fairly easy, but I like the one where you replace the pocket, the best. Thanks again 😊

@DowntownTailoring

11 ай бұрын

Thanks so much 😊

Wow that's awesome! I'm considering this for my work pants! Thank you for sharing!

@DowntownTailoring

2 жыл бұрын

Oh! You are very welcome 🙂

I like option 1 but I do see the advantage of saving time in option 2 and it allows me to be a lazy sewer which I am sometimes. Thanks for the tip!

@DowntownTailoring

3 жыл бұрын

My pleasure 🥰 😊

Such a helpful teaching video, well explained too - thank you!

Fantastic. Exactly what I was looking for. Thank You.

Your videos are so great! Thank you. :)

A wonderful tutorial!!! I look forward to more of your lessons!!!

@DowntownTailoring

10 ай бұрын

More to come! Thanks 💕

amazing!! thank you for the clear instructions and great video!

@DowntownTailoring

2 жыл бұрын

My pleasure 🥰

Thank you for doing this easy to follow video - very helpful!

@DowntownTailoring

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! 😊

Keep the Videos coming...I'll definitely be watching and sharing..👍👍

This video showed up in time. I needed to extend my son’s pants and wow 🤩 you done an excellent job displaying how to do this. I am now going to try it myself. Thank you for sharing. ❤

@DowntownTailoring

11 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

1 and 2 options are really nice! Thanks for sharing

@DowntownTailoring

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your input! 🥰

This was so informational and it’s so over my head 😭 I bought some very cute pants that are just way too small!! I’ll be watching this video a million times trying to learn how to fix them haha

That first one looked fabulous. The second one was good, and probably what i’d use. But that last one just didn’t have the same nice finish. You make all of them look easy 😀

@DowntownTailoring

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, and I agree with you! Cheers! 😊

@vivianboone1230

2 жыл бұрын

@@DowntownTailoring loved this thanks ove had a stroke and forgot how to do this this. Video reminded me I always e njoyed sewing ty

@DowntownTailoring

2 жыл бұрын

@@vivianboone1230 I wish you a good recovery! Sewing is a good therapy for the brain.

@aidaargueta8650

2 жыл бұрын

Muy buena explicación lástima para que fuera en español... Gracias muy buena 👌..

@passingseisins1332

2 жыл бұрын

I’m going to try the third way- the easiest way😊thank you much. Great lesson.

I want to thank you so much for your KZread channel . I am a first timer my granddaughter got me this little sewing machine for Christmas and I am learning how to sew OMG you really show me how to sew my old jeans that didn't fit . I did yours step by step and now I have 3 pairs of jeans 👖Oh I got a medium sewing machine now .. can't wait to see more of your stuff .

@DowntownTailoring

2 жыл бұрын

Aweee 🥰 I'm so glad, comment like this, inspire me so much. Thank you 💞💞💕

Your first waist is the best. You make it look easy.

@DowntownTailoring

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Gracie!!

I love your videos thank you so much for sharing your talent!

Lovely. Well done. Sewing is easy to see. Thank you!

@DowntownTailoring

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😊

Thank you. Your explanations are comletely clear and so clever!

@DowntownTailoring

Жыл бұрын

🥰🥰🥰

Thank you so much. I used your method to allow my favourite linen trousers to still fit my aging and spreading waistline. They are comfortable to wear again, I am so happy...

@DowntownTailoring

Жыл бұрын

I'm so glad you were able to fix your pants! Cheers 😊

So glad I found this video! A friend of mine asked for help to enlarge the waist of a pair of suit pants because he now has an ileostomy. He needs more room in the waist for comfort, and to allow for expansion throughout the day as the bag fills. This alteration will not show because the suit jacket will cover it. He specifically requested elastic if at all possible, so I believe this will work.Thank you so much. You are an excellent teacher!

@DowntownTailoring

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! 😊

Much thanks for this tutorial - you are an excellent tailor!

@DowntownTailoring

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much 🥰

Thank you for the demonstrations. I have 5 pair of jeans to expand the waist on and you saved me. They turned out great and were easy to do

@DowntownTailoring

Ай бұрын

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

thank you so much for these handy technics, clear and precise explanations. I will definitely try on a pair of trouser, probably the easiest way, but I feel comfortable with the other way too which is not too difficult. Thanks for your time

@DowntownTailoring

Жыл бұрын

🥰🥰🥰

I like the last way because its easier but they all look great. Thanks for sharing your techniques

@DowntownTailoring

Ай бұрын

You are so welcome! 🤗

This is what u tube is all about sharing the good stuff 😊thank you

@DowntownTailoring

5 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoy it! 🥰

Thank you so much for your great video! 👍 you have the gift for explaining very clearly step after step! I used to be a professor so I know what I am talking about! I am a very bad sewer so I will pick the easiest way to make my jeans 👖 wider. I am also relieved to know that I am not the only one to put on weight at the weast even though I am slim but in my seventies! Congratulations again 👏

@DowntownTailoring

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! 🥰🥰🥰

Both it’s good to know both ways, thank you. X

really good, tutorial is clear

Great video! I plan to use your simple method.

#2...this lady is a mathematical genius!!!

Now I don’t have to throw out my favourite jeans. Thanks so much.

This is so incredible, wow!

Excellent tutorial, I tried the second method and am very happy with the result. Thank You.

@DowntownTailoring

9 ай бұрын

Great to hear! Thanks for letting me know 😊

Both options are great. You’re awesome!!!

@DowntownTailoring

Жыл бұрын

🥰🥰🥰

Thank You!! I will do the easy one 🥰

I loved this! I think I would stick to the second [or maybe even the third shhh don’t look at me like that, I see you!]

@DowntownTailoring

3 жыл бұрын

Ha ha! We have for everybody! Third is the one 🥰

@_S0S0

2 жыл бұрын

😂

been looking for this . thank you for making this video

Perfect timing. I have some jeans I kept to hope to be able to wear again . They fit just to the zipper yet still a little snug.Your tutorial showing the addition of the elastic....thank you for sharing. New subscriber.😊

@DowntownTailoring

Жыл бұрын

You got this! 🥰🥰🥰

Thank you! I'm going to try #2. 👍🏻

Absolutely genius 😇!!! Love the accent as well!!😍🤣

Beautiful idea

Madam, u r a genius n life saver! This is ultimate!

@DowntownTailoring

5 ай бұрын

Thank you! 😊

Wow they’re both good,it’s either way,thank you,the way you explain is as clear as water,Thank you it helps a lot to me because I’m a seamstress❤😊

@DowntownTailoring

Жыл бұрын

🥰🥰🥰

Beautiful!!!!

This was a clear explanation of all the steps, so educational! When I do a job, I like to do it well, so I definitely preferred the first method - so professional and really the right way. However if I felt pressed for time, I may use the second method which was still had a reasonably clean finish. Thank you for your time, i've subscribed for more 👍

@DowntownTailoring

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for subscribing and for your kind words!!

For many years, my mom was a seamstress for Frances Brusters in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. She would take for otherwise a slim woman and alter the dress for a larger figure. She was very good at her craft. Although she wouldn't use this at Frances Brusters, she would make my clothes, shirts, pants, and jackets for school. Watching this video reminds me of just how talented mom and you are.

@DowntownTailoring

Жыл бұрын

Aweee! Thanks so much 🥰

I love all the options you are absolutely fantastic

@DowntownTailoring

9 ай бұрын

Oh thank you! 😊

@mduranduran77

9 ай бұрын

@@DowntownTailoring I don't suppose you live in Sydney Australia do you?

I’m not sure if I can say which I followed, but I got the elastic on jeans and they feel great!🤪 Thank you so much💕

@DowntownTailoring

2 жыл бұрын

Nice to hear 🥰 Thanks for letting me know!

Thank you so much I have learned a lot in your video.

@DowntownTailoring

11 күн бұрын

I'm so glad! Thank you 😊

Thank you a great tutorial. Greetings from Switzerland

Congrats.... I'm Brasilian, and I'm grateful for you.... Thanks!! 💖☺️

@DowntownTailoring

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks 🥰 Greetings from Canada 🇨🇦

Thank you. Your video was very helpful. I like both methods.

@DowntownTailoring

11 ай бұрын

So glad you liked it! Happy sewing 😊

I love both they are fine keep up the good work thankyou for sharing

It's wonderful. Thanks.

@DowntownTailoring

Жыл бұрын

Glad you like it!🥰🥰🥰

Very appealing work, really good ,

Madam, thank you so much for this tutorial. I appreciate your fine work. ❤️💕

@DowntownTailoring

Жыл бұрын

Thanks 😊

Great tutorial!!

@DowntownTailoring

3 ай бұрын

Thanks 🥰

Awesome as usual.

@DowntownTailoring

2 жыл бұрын

🥰🥰🥰

Thank you I was able to do the second one on a pair of pants. It helped a lot and made it easy and quick.

@DowntownTailoring

10 ай бұрын

Excellent! I'm glad it worked out well 😊

The first and the 2 definitely look more professional…. I’ve done the 3rd one on my jeans a few years ago and it is a little uncomfortable…. I will definitely have ago at the other two …. Thank you so much for sharing your skill and talent with us … you make things easy to understand.💖💖💖💖

@DowntownTailoring

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for watching 🥰

Thank you! I just got my son 2 new suits for church and his pants are all top tight in the waist. We were freaking out but I can do this! I'm going to go all out.

@DowntownTailoring

2 жыл бұрын

You got this mom! 💪💪💪