How Easily To Tailor A Jacket | DIY Tailoring
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- Опубліковано 15 жов 2024
- I picked up this jacket at Target on clearance for $4 but it needs some work. Let's tailor it to make it look expensive together!
First thing we need to do is measure it. I'm taking off an inch and a quarter off of the side seams, and I'm taking off an inch on the sleeves. I have to take off so much that it runs really close to the pockets, but that's okay, most of you won't have this problem at all.
Now it's time to sew it, and we just need to follow along where our sewing pins are. I ended up having my thread break, which is ok, just start off where you left off before, it happens. We're also using a denim needle for the first time because this is a thicker jacket so we want to make sure that we use the right needle for it.
I usually finish my seams with a zigzag stitch, but this time we will be using some pinking shears. They're great because they cut a zigzag pattern in our seam to prevent it from fraying.
And that's it! This jacket looks better than every other jacket that I own, and it was only $4!!
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The pins only stabbed me about 17 times during the flex test...so there's that!
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SD!!! Your subscribers!! I subscribed 2 months ago...finally. Your getting so many. Congrats boss. Keep up the great work 😎
I know right?? It honestly kinda boggles my mind some days too Haha! Hope you're doing well!
Dude I dig you. I loved the flex test. Just being yourself, it's awesome!
The final product looks great! For future flex tests I would suggest basting the jacket (sewing together with large stitches that can be easily torn out if further adjustment is needed.)
There are also small clips that you can use instead of pins.
THIS is what UA-cam was made for
Heck yeah!!!!
Not really but ok
YES
This channel deserves waaaaay more subs.
Thank you!
I just told him the other day! Seriously, he's gonna up to 200k+ subs in no time! We just gotta keep supporting him!
I appreciate your guys' support!
piperxy he will definitely get there . Keep up the good work stylish dad .
People have to share his videos.
This guy rocks. I never would have thought I could actually enjoy sewing videos.
Most of the time I don't like UA-cam's algorithms but they put yours up and I love your format...can't wait to see more.
Nice tutorial! I'm the sort of person that would buy $40 pinking shears to work on a $4 jacket
Welcome to the world of DIY's!! 💜😉
Make friends in the sewing community so you can borrow and share tools! There are sewing clubs and tool libraries all over where you can borrow great supplies.
That's not a bad $44 jacket then :D
It's a solid investment
buy once cry once
Wow, I finally can wear the clothing my grandparents got me😂 thank you!
I went to do the flex test by doing what I normally do...
After about an hour of Netflix I forgot I was covered in pins.
🤣🤣🤣
This man has mighty dad vibes
Also I learned to tailor my jacket with this video!! Thank you!
2:40 you can do a basting stitch for the flex test: lowest tension, biggest distance straight stitch, don't cut after sewing. this stitch isn't durable, but it doesn't stab you and it's super easy to take out. you can sew over them when finishing, or take them out.
you seem to know your stuff so I would appreciate your help... im confused as to how that's finished, like after you cut with the pinking sheers the fabric is all split in half? am I missing something. please help. thanks
jord b The seem is functionally finished- the pinking sheers will prevent the fabric from fraying, ensuring that the seem will stay intact. For a nicer looking seem, you can cut a straight seem and sew along the edge with a zigzag stitch (as he mentioned), use a serger, which is what you see on most store bought garments), or, on lighter weight fabrics, use a French seem, which encapsulates the raw edge of the fabric inside another seem. Pinked edges are common on homemade garments.
@@jordb6122 this basting stitch is a temporary seam, so the pins don't poke you while you figure out if the garment fits. if you find they are good, go over them in normal settings, take out the bating stitch and cut off the excess.
Thank you to both responses, both helped a lot and I appreciate your time
As far as basting, some machines will chain stitch with is much easier to remove than a lock stitch.
I just love how you include your failures in your videos and just tell everyone it’s okay. I love the attitude towards failure. I ordered a cheap sewing machine because of you and I will be learning how to do things with your videos! Wish you had more subscribers
Good luck! Failing is a part of the process, might as well get used to it...
Just discovered your channel and I love, love, love it! Telling all every male organism I know about it😁😁 They may not all be able to make these changes themselves, but at least they'll know what's possible and be able to give a tailor better direction to get the results they want. Brilliant!
Best sewing tutorials on UA-cam. And I’ve watched all the lady channels. This detail is perfect.
i love how he didnt edit out him talking to his kids. it really makes it feel like hes just a dad on the facetube
Lol!
I love that your videos are straight to the point and use humour ! A lot of tutorials are so long and dry !
Thanks! No one likes long tutorials!
ive been teaching myself how to alter clothes through youtube for a while now and every video is either too slow or too fast, you're at the perfect speed. Love it!
Imagine that. A single Dad teaching a single Mom how to sew. Your DIYs help me with getting my 10 yr old's wardrobe, purchased by the grandparents, up to speed.
Thank You!!!
I like how you present the easiest trimming option. I stumbled over enough people who talk others out of tailoring clothes themselves emphasizing how much work it would take to recreate original seams and the original stitching.
I appreciate that! Some people make it way more complicated than it needs to be that's for sure.
Love your energy, you make learning to tailor clothes fun. Videos are so easy to follow and very well edited. Thanks!
You are so welcome!
You are so adorable, I love watching your videos, very informative and entertaining, this off grid west Texas grandma loves watching your channel 😁😁😁
Thank you my dear, I appreciate you being here and the awesome comment! If you have any peach cobbler...I'll eat it...I'm just saying...
HONEY WHERES MY SUPER SUIT
He forgot to tailor it
Perfect tutorial for my grand daughters. They want to sew and I don’t want to teach them. Lol
thank you for sharing such an inspiring, informative, realistic tutorial. i'm really really inspired by you. i need to tailor a new down jacket and feel like i probably can now. just measure/measure again, pin, flex test, adjust if needed, breathe, sew, breathe deeper, cut, finish edges. then just admire my work and myself... got it. this is the first vid i've seen of yours and am sooo happy to have found you, as another guide in my sewing projects. you're funny, excellet and, again, really inspiring.
You can do it! I love that! "measure/measure again, pin, flex test, adjust if needed, breathe, sew, breathe deeper, cut, finish edges."
Spend one night watching tailoring videos... And now it's all I see recommended...
Wth . I've only been searching music, general crafting, video games, etc for 20 years... Spent all night watching this man's vids... I don't need to see the repeats from 4 years ago.. they were repetitive watching only the past few months of uploads.
Why did I just subscribe to this great channel? I'm a senior Asian lady who doesn't alter men's clothes and I have no kids. Yet somehow, I love this guy! His videos are so well done.
Thanks for the kind words! Glad to have you here!
And of course he delivered great quality content as always.
Thank you I appreciate that!
Why was this so damn captivating? 1) this guy is entertaining. 2) So empowering to know how easy it is to fix clothes that don't fit!
I appreciate that Ryan!
Although I’m cringing at almost everything you are suggesting, I think your awesome for showing young men that they can take care of themselves. Since you have broad shoulders and a narrow waist you could also stop the side seam at the arm pit. That fabric won’t fray as much as denim so a zig zag stitch. Canvas has a tighter weave. I’ve been sewing for decades.
Wowowoowww I’m SO glad UA-cam recommended your channel to me!
Glad to see you back and looking forward to your collaboration with 40 Over Fashion.
I taught myself to sew because of your videos. I’ve always had a tough time finding clothes that fit well, and now it’s no problem! Thanks so much
I'm so glad! I love getting comments like these!!
youve earned a sub, hopefully more people will find this gem of a channel
i dont know why youtube recommended this to me
but i like it hhe
also you sir almost sound like anthony mackie, and i feel like falcon is lecturing me
haha
No idea why this video was recommended, but I'm glad it was. I never really did any sewing until I made some super easy wine bags a few years back. Watching this I might need to try to make a jacket that doesn't look like crap.
Thanks!
You're welcome John, thanks for watching! This jacket actually became my favorite jacket that I own now! It's still chilly in MN so it works great.
I love watching your videos. Its awesome to see a dad care enough about the way he looks to actually do something about it. Oh, and Its "right side out" not "right side in." I think.😏I hope😌lol
I love my serger too, I have more difficulty with zig zag on my machine than with the serger. Thanks for this it helps a lot in my alterations.!
You are my hero!!! I love the simplicity of your videos is perfect. You rock 💖💖💖
Glad you like them!
So I have a Free People jacket that was $150 and its HUGE on me. I love it though, so Im going to attempt to remake the whole thing, I think I will make a video too because if I can pull this off it will be a sewing miracle. I learned what I need from your video so thank you, only thing is that this coat is super long and thick and some type of fur style fabric. It will be an adventure...
Have you attempted it yet? I'm excited to hear how it went!
Bahahaha! somebody come get their goofy ass dad! honestly, I love it!
Another way to avoid the breaking thread is buy the little more expensive thread. The cheap thread has those nothces and breaks more often
or check which way the notch is when you put it on your machine. I have a vertical thread holder so I put the notch on the top. If you have a horizontal put the notch to the right so it stays out of the thread path.
I'm a barrel chested, large shoulder, large hipped, strong, large man. Basically what I'm saying is there is not a piece of clothing that fits like it should. I think I am going to try and get a sewing machine. Thanks for the knowledge.
This channel is awesome!
This guy is so genuine and wholesome.
Great video and awesome channel 💪🏾💯
I absolutely ♥️♥️♥️ your content!! Im not even doing anything clothes related!! I just enjoy watching u!! Your so down to earth!! XOXO
Yo my man!!!!!! This is the first day of the rest of my life. I've wanted to do stuff like this so now you're inspiring me to FINALLY start!!! Thanks bro.
Awesome to hear! How is it going? Have you started trying this stuff out yet?
Wow! I love everything about this channel! Especially since you ask and answer those ‘why?’questions I always have. (Why are we doing it that way? Etc)
You are so personable and at-ease with the camera and I love that you make sewing approachable to the beginner and show that sewing isn’t just for women.
Great content!
This is easily becoming my favorite UA-cam channels of all the UA-cam channels. Keep it up SD!!!
Thanks bro!
Lol love the flex test!)
I don’t have that courage to endure that much pins poking me thou agree try to on before sewing!
And everyone who sews needs a seam ripping tool to be able to unpick any thread lines no longer wanted. The tool will be your best friend helping you with seams unwanted on purpose or by mistake. And when you use it you’ll realize although can solve most seam mistakes on fabrics you’ll want to avoid if possible making them. Sew definitely try on often when sewing garments.
Also pins & sewing needles for different fabric weights help with process n results.
I love sewing!
Thanks for sharing
I’m a total beginner, love your detailed explanation, even though this is not really a project for beginners. Thank you! :)
SD you just added a fan! The talk aloud is everything! From another dude who is still learning, found that pliers (with some tape around the ends) are your friends...press the super thick seam with em and you machine will not even hiccup! Next time your at Joann Fabrics, take a look at something called double fold bias tape...it covers seams AND provides a third row of secure stitching... Cheers man. I'm inspired!
This is the first of your videos I've seen. It won't be the last. Informative and entertaining. I love it!
Thanks for the kind words, glad to have you here!
As someone who didn’t know what the flex test was, this video was very helpful!
yooo somebody come get frozone,he wilding out here.....still liked the vid though
you're so charismatic and your videos are super well-made and informative! good method of making this info accessible :)
Thanks for the kind words!
You really ramped up the production quality, amazing! :D
Thanks I appreciate that! Things that I never thought I could do I now can it's kinda cool
How have I never stumbled on this channel? This is great
OML! A single dad that sews! I’m a seamstress, drive a big rig and all mine are above 22yrs....wanna get married 🤣🤣🤣🤣! No just kidding, but you did a good job taking in that jacket. Subbed/🛎
LOL! Glad to have you here my dear!
Stylish Dad glad to be here, thanks!
All I can say is…thanks for existing! You have truly inspired me to start tailoring my own clothing, rather than spending hundreds of $$’s taking them to a tailor. I’ll be on vacation next week and as soon as I come back, I’ll start tailoring. I’ll let you know how it goes. Blessings to you and your loved ones.
Good luck and definitely keep me posted on your tailoring journey!
@@StylishDTailors Absolutely! Hello from Columbus, Ohio.
How it went?
@@twintyara6330 Just started this week, learning from my mistakes. But better than expected. Thanks for asking!
@@abrahamrosa8142 That's good, keep it up, don't let the fire run out
When you are working on a medium to dark fabric, it helps to mark where you want to stitch with a sliver of soap. It is easy to see where you should sew and you can remove the marks with a damp rag. I find you get a finer line than when you use chalk.
Excellent video, and I love that you didn't edit out your kid interaction.
He explained everything very clearly!
Glad you think so!
Love your channel, subscribed instantly after intro! Stay stylish!
About time I find a channel for dads that sew.
Boom! Welcome Dylan!
You inspire me. After watching you fit a dress shirt. I tried it and over did it. The shirt was fully fitted. I am a convert to fitted shirts. Thanks >:)
So glad your video came up on my recommended :) cool channel!
I don't know why this was recommended. But the UA-cam algorithm knows my preferences better than I do. Interesting video man!
Boom! Thanks Ethan!
Videos are getting better and better
Was super stoked at the notification of a new video! Custom tailored my first shirt last night 👍🏻
Heck yeah!! It was pretty easy huh??
Stylish Dad totally!
@@StylishDTailors by
omg dad jokes+ sewing= my new fav thanks for the video!
He's so cute this just lit up my entire day
Someone get this man a surger.
You're hilarious! My 7 yo and I were laughing so much! We are trying to learn to sow. New sub!!
Wondering if you've tried finishing the stitch by stitching the down the extra fabric (i.e how the side seams are usually finished when manufactured) and what that would look/how difficult it would be
Not a bad idea and definitely doable.
“Just like everything in life, you just gotta push through it. Or… drink a lot I guess, I don’t know” 😂 great video man, I’m all about it!
Yes! Thank you!
Thank you for sharing your knowledge. One question about reaching the cuff. I’m do you stitch the corner of the cuff or not at all ?
I would yes, but it isn't mandatory!
Subscribed! Clear and concise info, presented in a fun and engaging way! :-)
I love the standout fact of Dad-ness; your style is good too 😃
it's apparent you're a parent 🤗
Thanks Lorraine!
This was Highly Educational
Definitely gonna do this to my jacket at home, thanks SD!
You totally should, if you can sew in a straight line you can tailor a jacket!
I donät know why UA-cam recommended this video to me, Iäm not thinking of tailoring any of my clothes but this was a well made instructional video
Thank you. I've learned so much from your videos!
I'm so glad! I know what its like to want to learn but not have time for a 30 minute tutorial that's for sure...
Great real world run through! Loved the dad moment when the kid wants outside! ❤👏👏👍
thank you thank you thank you. So well produced!
Yep, your channel is gonna be huge in no time!
I dunno, we will see haha! Thanks for watching Chris!
Fellow Minnesotan, woo!
Love the channel, tailored a few shirts so far and theyve worked out pretty well!
This video was recommended to me and at a minute in i subscribed. Your channel is awesome and its helping me tailor my brother’s clothes because he’s in between sizes. He’s going to love his new shirts ^-^ keep positive and thanks for the videos!
Thanks for being here and that's SUPER dope of you to do that for your brother! He's lucky to have you!
Thanks to your videos i have learned to stich and fix mine and my sons clothers 😁😁 good work and thanks.
That's awesome! It's pretty easy once you get the hang of it huh?
instead of a sewing pin, can i just use sewing needles? they worked fine when i make darts on my shirts
Really nice. You should, if possible, highly recommended, to lock the seam with serger/overlock. But I understand no many will have it at home. Any kind of locking stich is still recommended, like zig-zag.
I usually use the zigzag stitch, but I always do that so I wanted to do something different for a change.
@@StylishDTailors yes, I just stated the obvious, because You already mentioned that You're not going to use zig-zag stitch this time, but in general, it's a good idea to secure such stitches. Anyways, if it holds together like this, there is no need for a locking stitch.
oh my gosh i came here to learn something and ended up hitting pause getting popcorn and
coming back to watch the rest and laugh and learn something
your style is perfect love how you do your videos
keep up the awesome work love your videos oh and you have a new subscriber
Welcome to the fam!
Another thing to use instead of pinking sheers is a surge. I love Surgers, they make a wonderful clean seam.
True, but they're kinda spendy and definitely not for beginners!
Thank you for being interesting and making the best tutorial you can, and for explaining everything extensively!! immediate subscription! I look forward to learning more in order to make the clothing I want to wear!
S D : Glad I found your tutorials. You're a true inspiration !! Now - I need to shorten the sleeves of my much treasured Billy Jack Wrangler zipper type denim jacket . BUT - I don't want to muck it up ( they're very rare ) Very close to taking it to a tailor , but you're so positive and cover everything so well , I'm considering shortening the sleeves myself . Spent the week end poking through DAVs for any jean jackets to practice on . No dice . Will go out again . Can you do a video on denim sleeve shortening ? Thanks for all your hard work .
Thanks for the awesome comment! And yes I will look into that for ya!
@@StylishDTailors your a true pal !
No clue why UA-cam suggested this to me, but i now have a new skill i want to learn, thank you.
You're welcome!
You are so adorable in a manly kind of way. It takes a real man to learn all the ins and outs of using a sewing machine.
This was the very video I needed.
I wonder if I could do same on my cheapo motorcycle jacket to make it fit better. Would have to use strong thread and make double or triple sewing runs, but I guess it should work. Thanks for the video!
I'd be more worried about your machine being able to handle it to be honest.
I discovered this guy last night. I love this channel! Thanks for the great content!
You sir are my new internet hero
just found your channel. and damn! what a huge inspiration and great personality you got! :D thats an instant sub right there! cannot wait to see what els you got :D white boy loving! great respect man!
Stylish D, what do we do if we want to taper the sleeves like you did in this video but also shorten the sleeves by perhaps an inch?
I would shorten first then taper!