Jeans Hem and Waist Take-in (full process by a professional)
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- Опубліковано 1 сер 2019
- Check out our detailed tutorial on how to take-in jeans:
• How to Take-in Waist o...
This is a vlog of how a seamstress has mastered the art of shortening jeans and giving it a beautiful hem. The customer also wanted the waist to be taken-in so this technique was demonstrated as well.
This was a simple hem, usually customers choose this method because they simply just want a hem! However, if you're interested in seeing how we do a hem while keeping the original hem we have 2 videos! The "American Hem" is quicker and simpler yet it has a visible seam allowance on the inside. The "Eurohem" is more complex and tricky but it has no seam allowance and it looks completely untouched.
Ameran Hem:
• "American Hem" on Jean...
Eurohem:
• Shorten your jeans kee...
We just uploaded a detailed tutorial on how to take-in the waist on jeans. Don't miss out on some fantastic advice. The link is in the description box!
Great tutorial.
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Wow! I was just looking at various sewing videos (I'm an old geezer with a sewing machine.. Don't judge) and after watching this, I realized that this place was less than two blocks from where I live!
She's my hero!
Hi David! Hope you are well. Thank you so much for your kind words! Cheers.
If you are old then I am ancient LOL
I'll judge away...and judge you as a very kick-butt person! Learning is fantastic, especially learning useful skills! 💜
@@LaynieFingers Wow! Thank you for your encouragement. I will forever be a student of everything and anything and always happy to find like-minded individuals. :-)
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This has to be one of the most helpful sewing channels I’ve ever come across.. I’ve been trying to figure out how to alter my own jeans for a while now and you make it so quick and easy to follow! No overexplaining to the point of complications and no long pauses in between anything! It’s fantastic! Thank you for sharing your knowledge 🙏🏾🙏🏾
Multumim,foarte mult !!!
The art of tailoring is underappreciated. You're amazingly talented!! Even just the way you handle that iron is impressive!! I would be covered in scars! Lol. Thanks for sharing!
Wow that’s so incredibly kind! Also, my daughter who films me can’t even look when I use the iron because she is scared for me lol.
Come on! It's just ordinary sewing, nothing amazing madam.
@@VRUAN Woah haha I would really love to see your work so I can learn from you.
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This is how my mom and grandma taught me. I came to UA-cam to see if there are any different or better methods to try just for the sake of learning new things but I guess if it works it works. This is a perfect video btw. No long intros or obnoxious music. The speeding up of certain parts and just the right about of explaining. Perfect.
Thanks 🥰 and yes, some sewing techniques don't change! Kudos to your family!
Wheeeeeeyyyyyy👏👏👏🤜🤛
I learned alterations from watching my mom, you do it exactly how she's thought me. Great execution on final work. 👏👏
Haha thank you!!
Oh boy did this bring back memories. My parents had a dry cleaners and we did alterations all the time for customers. Hemming jeans, taking in jeans, replacing zippers, resetting sleeves, all sorts of alterations. Thank goodness for Brother and Juki industrial sewing machines!
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Out of all the videos of people trying to teach us how to hem and take in this is the best! Very professional!! Thanks!!!
Wow thank you so much Melba!!
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It's not professional at all!!!!!!!
@@virgilija5859 at least is better than thousands on the internet trying to teach us and they're a disaster!
Man! I'm no where close to be called a tailor... (just started sewing 1 month ago)... but watching your videos made me realize I would some day get there... meanwhile this video made it look super doable, cause even an AMATEUR like me can get the point!!!
Now I got to find the courage to take on this WAR!!! Lol. Thank you. SUBSCRIBED
Thanks! Welcome to our community!
Great tutorial. Specially on the hem. I watched many tutorials on it before but they were so confusing I gave up , now you made it so simple that I think I can do it too. Thank you !
That is so kind, thank you very much! Good luck and happy sewing :)
I am new at sewing and trying to self teach with the help of videos. Your videos are very educational you explain in detail which helps those of us the need that extra detail in explaination.
Thank you so much! Good luck with your sewing journey! :)
Yesterday I did these exact alterations to a pair of thrifted jeans....and youtube is recommending me this now.
Thank you so much for this tutorial. I'm by no means a professional tailor, and I'm tremendously grateful for how accessible you make the entire process! I have a petite, hourglass figure and so both hemming and taking the waist in are typically necessary. Thank you for teaching the process so even I can do this at home because I have all the tools (just not the finances for a professional tailor such as yourself at this time). ❤️
Awww thank you so much for your extremely kind comments Alex!! Appreciate it immensely ❤️
You make it look so easy but a lot of work and knowledge goes into it. Extremely talented and has given me a new appreciation for having things altered. I will never complain again about the price for alterations.
Thank you so much for the kind works Sue!
Great video. Thanks for showing us how you do it. I learned to sew on an industrial machine. I miss it, especially for heavy duty sewing like this.
Omg this video has been a saving grace!!! My son(who is 6 and starting 1st grade in a week) takes after me and has short little legs. So any pants I buy him that fit the waist are absurdly long. That's actually one of the reasons I've started learning to sew in the first place. (And because I want to be a cool mom who can make him epic Halloween costumes lol)
Anyways, I have several new pants I need to hem for him. And this is super helpful!
The way she is using her hands makes me go aww
How precisely and accurately she is doing
Professionality speaks
, I'm learning to sew clothing for myself and my family. Your channel is wonderful and so helpful. Thank you so much. Your easy to understand instructions and videos are wonderful. Thank you again, Dee
Thanks so much. I'm so glad to be able to help 💕💕
This video brought back so much memories to me i used to love working in an alteration shop , everyday was new challenges but i would always get Jean's to take up & to tighten waist
Very talented
Thank you Joanna! It’s great you got to keep nice memories and a useful skill!
This is a really good tutorial, thank you. I am making a skirt using only the part of the jeans with out the legs and adding the skirt material on the bottom. This answers my question as to how to tailor the waist because my jeans are below the waist so I need to create a waist band. This is one good idea.
You must have been working on those jeans at a laundry store judging by the setup you have there and I love the way you took those jeans in and got it all correct. I worked in a prison and we had inmates who operated the sewing machines we had and it was a Juki and and older Singer model and they was great machines. I am looking to buy a Singer for use at home as I can't afford a Juki for my personal use. I thank you so much for demonstrating how to do this work and may God Bless you, your family, and coworkers.
Thank you very much! There are times where you can find older Jukis for a great price and it doesn’t matter how old they are, they will still work well. Good luck in your projects!
worth every penny paid to a professional to do this!
Thank you Lin :)
I really never comment on videos, but I just had to say, you are so talented and professional, but beyond that, you're just adorable! So fun to watch and your good humor shines throughout your video. Thanks for the instruction! I was too scared to try a waist alteration, but I think I'll give it a go now.
Thank you so much! This is so sweet I am very flattered! Yes! You should give that alteration an attempt and our tutorial on it is very detailed. Good luck! :)
Hello, i love your energy and you're so professional ! As a fashion student dropout you made me want to go right back in, than you !
Great technique to add to sewing repertoire. I always have to let the seam out for additional length. I'm tall.
Thank you! Yes you always want to be able to help yourself out a little in the future.
I like the visual, short and to the point. Easy to follow and I got just what I needed. However I will watch for your tutorial. Thank you!
Thank you for the feedback Sandy! When we post the tutorial, we would appreciate to hear what you think there too :)
Thanks so much for sharing this very valuable way to alter length and waist! Learning so much from you.
Wow thank you Shirley, that is so kind!
LOVE this so much! Thank you! Quick, to the point, expert technique perfectly explained!
Wow thank you so much!!!!
Wow! Just in time as I was about to take in my trousers. This explains everything so well. Thank you so much.
Happy sewing!!!
I'm enjoying watching a real professional at work
What a great gift to have especially for those who’s legs are on the short side. Even if stores would do unfinished hems that you could take up yourself or better still stores offer this to their customers for a small fee. I’m sure John Lewis, M&S and Next etc. could offer this service.
This is very helpful. I be needing to add to my pants legs sometimes if i cant find the size that fits me.Thank you sweety.
Glad you liked it!
Nice going, this takes skill and a strong sewing machine! I don't know what you charge for this service but it's worth every penny! Well done.
Thank you so much for the kind words!!!
Expert lady 😱your sewing machine is so strong which is very rare today 👍👍👍
I'm very happy with my sewing machine ☺️
You man are not lazy you did an excellent job and gave us great tips on how to shorten the Jean's. Drawing lines ironing pinning those are all parts of sewing that make the difference in weather the garment looks homemade and cheap or professional and you man are a PRO, pa pa pa pa PROFESSIONAL!
Thank you so much! That is so flattering :)
Thanks for the tutorial. I have seen others put darts on each side of the jeans. I will try it this way. I went from sz 12 to 8 and have jeans that were my favorite. Now I need to get them to fit or make them into something else.
Thank you! Hope it goes well, check out our tutorial for details and instructions :)
Easy to do. I’ve altered more Levi’s then I can remember. Replacing zippers is a breeze. Just a suggestion, when you roll the hem in place tap the really thick spots with a hammer a few times. It really helps your machine handle it better.
Oh yes that is a great advice! I forgot to show it on camera in this video because it was just a quick vlog but if you check out our detailed tutorial in the description box, we give it a nice smack like some fresh meat from the grocery store lol
I have a Juki LU-1510N-7 and that does the tapping Ha. Also I use a heavy duty steamer to press them out after words.
I use a rubber mallet that I bought at Dollar Tree.
Yes! My mom taught me this! But when you say tap, its a pretty hard whack!
Very professional معنى الإحتراف والإتقان 👌👌👌
Excelente explicación, a pesar de que no entiendo idioma, tú video lo dice todo. Gracias por la prolijidad de tu trabajo. Yo hace 7 años que hago arreglos de ropa y trabaje mucho ( sin nada de conocimientos) para alcanzar la prolijidad de mis trabajos ya que no encontré nunca un video explicativo como el tuyo. Espero ver muchos más GRACIAS
Ohhh muchas gracias, muchas gracias! Saludos! 😘
Thank you for a concise method of alteration. I've been sewing and quilting for many years and more recently I've been doing alterations for my beautiful neighbour whose husband mows my lawns. She has a petite body shape and clothes are always too long and need altering. I love being able to repay their generosity and my alterations have been successful so far but learning the exact method is very helpful. I've just found your channel. Do you have other tutorials on alterations?
That’s so thoughtful of you to alter for your neighbour! I’m very glad you have liked our videos. Stay tuned for more tutorials :)
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I have a pile of jeans that I’ve been wanting to fix, but it’s so intimidating! This was super helpful.
Me too but I feel so accomplished when I see the pile getting smaller and I keep getting better every time.
I love this!!!!!!
I'm so glad I found your video again! I need to hem my husband's pants but I lost your video! Phew! I found it!!
Welcome back! 🥰🥰🥰
Nice video. I can tell by your shop you are a professional. I always tell people I can tell a pro and his level of work by walking into the shop. And tell tale is you sewing seams with out marking lines. Your eye is right on and know what 1/2 in is. :)
Being a professional craftsman myself of 50 yrs. and seeing many other shops in my line I feel proud I'm above so many of them. I use a Juki LU-1510N 7 myself. Leather canvas and upholstery work.
Thank you very much! Congratulations for reaching that level in your craft!
I have jeans to alter this video helped me a lot especially that waist alteration
I’m so glad to hear that! Please check out our more detailed tutorial for the waist take in! Happy sewing :)
Loved watching a professional. I hope to do alterations that well one day. Thx for sharing
Awww thank you so much! I’m sure you will :))
Wow! You make it look so easy!!! Beautiful work... thanks for sharing!
You are so talented. I think people don't realise how skillful these things are. Subscribed and liked. Thank you for sharing your talent.
Thank you so much! That’s very kind :)
That was amazing! Thank you!
Thank you :))
A beautiful and extremely wonderful display. I wish you permanent happiness, success and progress in your wonderful work. Health and safety to all of you with the utmost thanks and respect. Greetings.💕💕💕💕💕
Thank you, likewise@
Nossa!! um show de trabalho com grande qualidade parabéns!!!!!!!!
Never thought a simple waistband alterations would take this much of effort.
Respect++
Thank you!
Thank you for this video ! You're so pro !!
Thank you Jolie!
Hi.thanks for sharing.you have showed me how reduce jeans waist line
Hi Jamila, I'm glad you liked it!
Thought maybe I could pull this off myself but after watching this there's not a chance. Sending mine in to the pros like this.
Great talent for sewing! Not that many people these days that will do tailoring l This is much appreciated...thank you for this video.
Thank you very much!
You make it look easy but it's not, especially the waist! 🤣🤣 ❤️
Haha thank you! Practice makes perfect :)
Great job! Thanks for the tutorial!
Glad you liked it!
After watching the video I'm convinced I would take my Jeans to you. Thank you.
Thank you! You make it so simple and easy to understand!
Omg jeans are very hard to work on them. But you did a fabulous job.😉
Thank you very much for teaching us how to do the hem and waist ...
Glad you liked it! :)
Your videos are so educational and professional! If I can make a request, please take a low waist jeans and make them into a mid (or high) waist jeans. I see most people take shortcuts by cutting a hole in the crotch area and just sewing it without thinking of the details. I'd like to see how you seam rip, measure and cut out properly and then sewing it back together with the flat felt stitch. Thank you!
I add a piece the same kind of material at the crotch that we call it Gussets it help ,I do that on Police pants. Ripping anything you have to clean the loose thread and press it , I always make ( a pattern) cut a paper first on what ever I am doing to make sure. I hope this help.
You mean putting "gusset on the crotch? I do that for the police pants to highten the waistlines. For myself I add a piece of material 2 or 1 1/2 inches on the waist line then put back the waist band. I never did it yet to a customer's. I don't cut a hole on the crotch I rip it nicely. There are some good seam ripper that you can but it at Fabric Store.
I rarely use my sewing machine (only for fixing things) and always use pins. You're so pro you don't consider pins for hemming. Wish I can be skilled like you one day. I love the video!
That’s so kind Sylvia! Thank you. I’m sure you can do it!
Looks easy she is a professional, that's why. Ooh look at those colourful threads, i love it!
Haha thank you very much!
oddly satisfying to watch!
We are so glad to hear you say that!! Thanks for the nice comment Erica.
I've always wanted to learn the taylor's tricks! Thanks for sharing.
Thank you! Glad you liked it :)
You are so good it looks easy but is hard for me cause I don't have the practice thank you for sharing your talent
This is an incredible video, such skills. Thankyou for showing us how you work.
Thank you very much!
How I wish I had a hanging iron like that one 😂 Great video!
Thank you!! 😊
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Bless you for sharing your knowledge to the world. Very good demonstration.
I have been doing my jean hems exactly like this for decades! It’s so easy & looks very professional! The part of taking in the waist does take quite a long while! This talented lady does this a lot so it’s faster for her plus you have to know where & how to find the right thread to pull so it comes out in one long piece otherwise if you cut it from the wrong side, it wont just “zip” out & then it takes a while! I don’t like cutting out the middle seam like is exampled here! I usually make 2 smaller darts from the waistband down past the pickets, then split them so there is no lump, press them & use Stop Fray! I would rather leave the natural line of the jean seams if I can figure a way to do it! But yes! It does take a while to do this waist alteration unless you are a professional as this nice young lady is! This is not what a beginner should do on an expensive pair of jeans! Save your old, & completely, worn out jeans to practice on! That’s what I use to do! Her work is very good!
Thank you so much for those flattering words. You could not be more correct! In my case, I prefer to do it in the middle seam because you can go a bit lower in order to to hug the hips better. I use darts when the hip:waist ratio is high and it works wonders because the fabric is more distributed across the back and not just the centre. However, everything you said it true. At some point in the future, we will upload a tutorial on how to take in the waist using darts so that the alteration can be a lot more accessible to everyone! :)
Downtown Cobbler I’m going to give your method a try! If it can make the hips shape better...that’s great! I have to adjust the hips in my jeans or any trousers for that matter & I’m always looking for ways of a more flattering look! I can not wear women’s trousers or if I do I have to take in the hips from the knees up! I usually buy my jeans in the junior girls department so I don’t have as much work to do on them! As of right now, I have 4 pairs of jeans waiting to be altered & I’m going to give your method a try! Thank you again for the information! You have been very kind with your sharing! Happy Sewing!
@@catscompany735 Thank you! From what you've said, perhaps a more flattering style for your body type is low-rise jeans. Anyway, if you are going to try it out then check out our tutorial on it because we give all the details and instruction. Good luck, happy sewing! :)
Great job! I’m too lazy to do all that, I just dart on the sides..🤷🏻♀️
Thank you! Also, I know right! Sometimes I even do darts on my own pants but shhhhhh
Wow this is so useful. She made it look so simple! thx
Wow this lady is wonderful what a wonderful skill to perfect she's got it down really nice to watch.
Thanks so much Chloe!
Looks great!
Thank you Randomalina :)
Love your sewing room wish I could do this with mine.
I love how you work! Thank you for this video it’s very helpful!!
Ha quedado perfecto he aprendido qué pronto se descose unos jeans por la cintura gracias
Gracias Luisa. Pero no pasa siempre, solo con las puntadas de cadena. Más adelante, voy a publicar un vídeo con una puntada difícil de abrir.
Beautiful result!!
Love it
You are very profesional
Thank you so much Ana!
Very nice work 👍
Thank you Salman, that really means a lot :)
I have the same machine! Juki DDL-227! It was given to me by my wife’s Grandmother. It’s a great machine!
Beautiful work. Thank-you for sharing your techniques!
Best job mam. Very nice .
Thank you Sugandh!
You are Not lazy / You are Smart ❣
Haha thank you!
Now, this is a master at work.
Wow! Thank you! :D
This is so much work. OMG! You're great!
That was impressive! I learned a lot. Thank you!
Thank you so much! I'm very glad you learned a lot :)
I love your working it’s so beautiful and professional 🌸👍🏻
That is so kind, thank you so much!
Perfect solution.
Wow, you make it look so easy. 😊
Wow... you are an absolute pro!
Thank you so much Dylan!! How kind :)
Thank you for the tutorial. How long does it take in real time to alter the back and waist? Thx.
Thank you! Depends on the tailor's experience but it can take between 20 minutes to 1 hour. On average, it can be done in 40 minutes.
Downtown Cobbler It really doesn’t take long if you’ve done it before! It’s taking out the stitches to do it, is what takes up your time! They don’t always “zip” out like in the video! You have to pick the right thread that’s going in the right direction! Happy Sewing!
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So helpful and a treat to watch.
BRAVO!!! It's fun watching a Master at work!!!
Oh wow I’m so flattered, thank you!!!
Thank you, was very helpful. Please tell me how much you would charge for taking in the waist. That’s a LOT of work. Thx.
Glad this was helpful! The price would depend but generally we charge around $26 Canadian dollars for this alteration. It is definitely a project but we are actually uploading a super detailed tutorial on this right now so come back to watch it in a couple of hours. Cheers!
@@DowntownTailoring That's a lot of work for $26!!! You're amazing!
@@wendystumbaugh695 Thank you for recognizing the work and for the compliment :)
@@DowntownTailoring How much do you charge for both, hemming and taking in the waist? Thx.
Hi! I was just wondering, what you are doing to prevent the stitches from opening? (the remaining ones of the original ones you rip open)
Thank you for a really great video ! :)
🇧🇷 Adorei 😍 as suas dicas. Parabens👏👏
Excellent video great job showing the ins and outs taking the pants in and hemming
Glad you liked it :)
This lady is tuff I got a lot to learn my lord I take my hat off this these type od jobs man I want get like this I been tripping..
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