Alteration HACK for Beginner Sewers! (How To Alter Your Pants) DIY with Orly Shani
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- Опубліковано 4 сер 2024
- Join me, Orly Shani, as I show you my favorite hack to alter my pants!!
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In this video I show you a super simple hack for altering pants that are either too big on you or not the right shape. It started with a pair of Army Surplus Cargo Pants which fit me great on top, but were a little too baggy on the bottom.
I know baggy pants are in! But to me, these werent baggy ENOUGH... they were sort of in no man's land. So I decided to taper them! I did the full DIY on IG stories which obviously expired. But I'm doing a ton more LIVE DIY's on Stories so be sure to follow me there.
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I decided re-created this in order to show you in more detail.
1) Tan Cargo Pants - I taper the leg, take in the waist and the seat.
2) Blue Camos - I only taper the leg.
Hopefully this hack will help you save some money on alterations. Is it the most proper alteration? Nope, but I never claimed to be a seamstress lol.
Have fun!
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I’ve been sewing for 50+ years and looove and teach shortcuts. Great video 👍
aw thank you! I appreciate that!
Ditto 50 yrs sewing and teaching, and I love how other people approach sewing challenges!
I did this back in high school about 30 years ago with an old pair of Levi's my male cousin was going to throw out. I got so many compliments from ppl asking where I bought them! Great hack!
That is awesome!
How would I tailor the seat on Levi's to get the same Levi's seam look? Any help is appreciated. 😊
@@michelleschleis3095 My suggestion is to use the brown thread for denim, lay the seam down like she did and sew it flat very close to the seam, then sew again about a quarter inch from the seam so you get that double line of stitching.
I’ve been sewing for many years yet I couldn’t figure out how to alter pants and not lose the side pockets in the process. Thank you so much! Gotta run! I have so many of my pants to alter now!
Oh... This has me remembering all if the super oversized combat pants I wore in the nineties, and how I wish I knew this hack!
I'm a professional seamstress. My philosophy is whatever gets the job done. If you like it, I love it. I'm not mad at your technique.
EDIT w/ TIPS: I’d add only two things… (1) some folks might want to wait to adjust the length until all the other alterations are done since they’ll change how the pants hang and might end up too short (2) if the original pants are more than 1-2” too large at the waistband and seat, be aware that taking material out at the center back will move the side seams further and further back, so the pockets will be moving further back and the side seams might end up in a weird place, so don’t buy too oversized to start with
I’m only a few minutes in and as a ‘professional seamstress’ wanted to say that as long as it doesn’t fall apart while you’re wearing it, there is no right way!! If it works for you, there’s no sewing police to tell you otherwise! Creativity is at the ❤️ of sewing - and paint splattering! First time here and excited to see what you actually do… 😁
10 outta 10! Thank you ! The styling at the end is my favorite part!
Lol. You sew and shape just like I do! :) Love it. They look great on you. My mum has formally studied tailoring and freaks out whenever she sees my methods, plus the fact that they still work. V liberating that you're passing on these skills in your videos so that women get into reshaping clothes. One thing I'd add is make sure you use a denim needle for these tough fabrics, so your machine lasts longer :)
You are wonderfully creative!! I sewn all my life and appreciate anyone that does - I’m also in to all things DIY. Great hip styling ideas. Never too old to inject something new and fresh into our wardrobe (I’m 72!). Thank you for sharing. I’m a huge fan.
OMG!! LOVE YOU FOR THIS!!! Needed this tutorial so badly. Have seen others but your way is the smartest and most effective so thank you thank you! Lost about 1/2 my body weight and hoped to be able to just alter my clothes to fit my new size. New to DIY and sewing. Am in love with upcycling what I already have. Now I can save my coins for cute shoes!😁🤩
I’d definately have to agree! The smartest and most effective I’ve seen thus Far!
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Oh my gosh!! I have been tapering my pants and just sewing up the sides. Thank you for this tutorial. It makes so much sense and it takes the same amount of time but actually ensures a beautiful fit.
😭😭😭😭😭 I can do this! You are the only one who show that altering clothes is really easy. ❤️❤️❤️😘
I'm so glad!!
Fun! I remember getting pants altered "quick and dirty" by the ladies in the back of the army/navy store. They could cut pants down quickly and for low cost. Sadly, they are long gone. Glad you're here with this tip!
Your hacks are always so amazing! I especially love the dress-up version with heels. Love the blue too.
Thank you so much!
You may not be a seamstress but you are an engineer, a natural talent at that. You have a strong feeling for how things work together in 3D. I'm so glad and thankful that you share that with us. I will use this! (being small waisted with hips and tiny legs)
Orly, I am so glad I started following you on Instagram after H&F ended - I loved your segments on there too. I was shocked when you showed this hack on IG stories. I have been sewing forever and have never thought about doing that. Now I want to go thrift shopping and find a pair of pants that are loose in the legs so I can try it. Great job!
Orly, it's a great day when you find someone with practical creative ideas with fabric and clothing, AND it's such a fluent presentation. Thank you!
This hack is amazing and I love this!!! Thank you for all of your awesome diy’s Orly! 🥰
Love, love, love what you did! I’ve been waiting for your tips on how to taper/resize pants. You’re so helpful and inspiring, oh and fun! thank you 🙏 💖
So fun and creative!! Loved the trench coat look with these! 😍
I’ve watched three or four other videos on this process and yours is by far my favorite! You make this look so easy BRB going to fix my pants
I love the cigarette leg pants and I never knew you are supposed to cut off the entire inseam! This is a great hack Orly and one that can will come into a lot of use. Thank you!
thanks Orly! been sewing for over 50+ years and have used this technique in the past -- it is great!
Wow, both the light colored and the blue pants are SO awesome on you! All the styling outfits were great. This video is so valuable. Thank you Orly.
You are seriously the best ! I’m 60 and learn so many fun and practical things from you . Been subscribed for years !
The iridescent top is fab - yes too cropped but almost perfect . Bet you could add a sheer layer to camouflage the open space . Love the way you made grunge go professional. I’m a realtor and comfort is key but so is style and this is fabulous.
I love this! And I love that you show all the style options!
Love it!!!! They look great on you, they actually look cute folded. Thank you for giving us an option to taper them and take them in!! Some are complicated for me and you made it easier!! ❤ Thank you. Blessing!!!
Best one yet.....I loved the simplicity of the hack and the wide variety of styling that you showed.....each outfit got better and better....and the one with the trench coat ....boom 💥
thank you!! so glad you liked !!
I'm a grandmother but you mesmerise me. You have great ideas and have a charming way of showing how to do them.
Yessss!!! Thank you Jesus! You are so clearly very competent!! I’m going through a major weight-loss journey, I’ve got not interest in spending more money and time shopping because I love the items I have. Plus I’ve always wanted to learn how to sew and alter! This channel is perfect for meeeee. Thanks for posting!
🤗rly, I'm not the least bit angry at this hack... My profession was design through to complete pattern & garment making... You are giving tips that help develop this ability in your community... Custom Clothing in the era of fast fashions is a "Very Good Thing" 😘💕
So happy I just stopped by today! I have 4 pairs of jeans that I've been putting off for at least six months! Now, with this little nugget, I will be sure to get them done this weekend!!! Thanks 😉😊👍
This hack is fanTAStic! Have some vintage cargos I've been wanting to do exactly this to...but you made it so SO much easier. Bravo!👏👏👏
Love the idea. Spent 10 hrs wearing camouflage daily so I tend to stay away now 😆. Those lite ones are 90’s era Desert camouflage( not faded woodland)
My daughter would say the same! 😂😂
Thanks for your service ❤️
haha I can't imagine. But just apply these technique to any pants that you want to taper a bit. Jeans, trousers, etc.
You make perfect sense when you explain what you're doing. If I can follow you, anyone can, and that's more impressive than your sewing skills lol! Great hack to know for when I want something that isn't available in my size. Very cute styling ideas too. I would wear them all.
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Very inspiring! Makes me want to run out right now to look for some to taper and alter.
You are awesome! I love your attitude, honesty, efficient and creative ways and options you give. Whether good or bad, you show them and let us decide what works for ourselves. It’s all about the options! 😉💕
Orly, you are a genius! I just tapered the legs below the crotch seam. I never thought to cut the whole inseam off and adjust the rise of pants too. This is brilliant! So glad I didn't toss all my old clothes, I can't wait to sew another pair of my old jeans.
Love, love, love what you just did. Both the tapering and styling. Thanks so much for sharing this hack. You are saving me ton by showing me how to taper my pants! No need to pay someone to alter my pants! I just wear my pants that don’t fit me right to sabe on alteration cost. Thanks so much and God bless.❤️
This is perhaps the most useful video I’ve seen - my shape requires this type of alteration that I usually get a tailor to do!
I am so happy to hear this!!!
I sew all the time and honestly, I think this is the best hack I've seen yet. You did an amazing job. Well done you.
LOVE the pale green silk top with the faded camos. Fab combo!
I actually did this like 2 weeks ago on a pair of pants!! I came up with the idea on my own. Can't believe this is actually the right way to make too big pants the right size! I did it this way because the other (outer) parts had nice trim I didn't want to touch!!
Thank you so much for this!!! I have some pants that I want to adjust and this video is perfect. You always come to my DIY rescue. Thank you so much!!
This was such a great tutorial. I love you showed us how to wear them at work!
haha yes! I wear my camps everywhere. my favorite!
Awesome ideas! I just came upon my son's old military style pants that miraculously fit me, sort of but tapering them is a great idea. Thanks for a great video!
I love how you brave to completely cut out the entire seam & alter it to your fitting this was awesome! Now I won’t be so afraid to cut up & alter some pants that I have. I had to subscribe thanks for sharing! 😊
Wow, this was so helpful! I've always tried to taper from the outside seam, and well...
no bueno! Thanks, Orly!!
Love this video! I have so many pants that I could use this for. Thanks Orly!
I’ve watched a few vids. For downsizing pants and up cycling clothes. By far the easiest. This vid definitely speaks to my personality. Thanks ❤
Okay that sequin crop with the camo pants is AHmazing!!
I sew everything from drapery to clothing. This is the best hack for tailoring pants that I have ever seen. Thanks!!!!!
ABSOLUTELY THEE BEST Pants altering video I’ve seen thus far! The way you matched up the different outfits with the camoflauge pants…🙌🏽❤️ definitely a new subscriber!
Very cool diy! Love the great styling ideas!
THANK YOU!
I work in IT and I'm always stuck trying to find pants that look business casual but femme with practicality like cargo pockets. This may be exactly what I needed!
A lot of my office wears khakis but as a pear shaped lady that is a recipe for panty lines and, as the IT grunt, a lot of stains from crawling around on floors and wiring closets.
Tailoring a good pair of cargos might just be my holy grail of pants. THANK YOU!
Great tutorial!
Definitely going to try this method.
I liked all your styling ideas.
I love all creative ideas!
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So fun and an approachable technique!!! Looks great
Your styling was great. Loved the camo desert pants. I do sew and that double seam is actually made wrong sides together & folded over, it's a lot of work & called a flat felled seam. Your hack is a perfect faux flat felled!!!! I'm impressed!!!
I'm 70 year old and I LOVE how you just GO FOR it!
Ohhh love love love this.. as it work so well with whatever you had pair them with… the blue one is so cute as well.. thanks
Wow...this makes me so much less intimidated to do something like this. You make it look so easy...or at least easier than I would think something like this would be. Thanks for sharing your creativity.
Yes!! that's my goal! Things don't always have to be done "properly" in order to work really well. It's a great way to learn
Loved this. It was perfect timing...just thinking of adjusting a pair of linen trousers. Thank you. 💕
Love. Love. Love. Thank you for showing this hack! I have to alter EVERYthing because I am 5'0' tall...sleeves, pants, hems and more. As a result, when I cut 2" from a sleeve or 4" from a pant or skirt, they need to be re-tapered so as not to appear "chopped" or too wide at the finished length. I've been blundering around and managing the taper myself, but this makes it so much easier--it's a wonderful, easy, method!
Thank you! This hack is so easy and definitely works. I have been wanting to alter some pants like those for a while!😄❤
meant to be :)
Perfect. This is EXACTLY what I needed.
This is EXACTLY what I was looking for. Thank you so much!!
Love it! That sequin top is bomb with those pants.
This is such a useful hack! THANK YOU!!! Now I'm going shopping at hubby's closet!
Hey Orly! Great DIY! The sequin top is my fav outfit! Looks soooo pretty!💜
omg really!!? haha I'm so glad I wasn't crazy lol
Great job!!! Love the sequence top with the tan cama floug pants!!
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For one you look fabulous! And I am like you, I prefer to keep it simple and effective. I have lost a lot of weight and I have come down three sizes. And before I start making new pants, I wanted to adjust the ones I have already sewn. You just help me out greatly. Awesome, thank you!
The best! Thank you, I have two pairs of pants which need to be tapered but I did not know how to go about it. I feel confident now!
I can’t wait to try this! I have seen so many inadequate tutorials that simply run a tapered seam up the inseam which makes a weird, amateur-looking rolling of the final seam result. I am a crusty, old, self-taught sewer, so I speak your sewing language, but I would suggest using less technical terms like crotch seam instead of “rise” and perhaps briefly putting garment on wrong side out to orient the viewer about why you do what you do??? Love everything about your style/attitude/tempo, and really approachable videos!
great tips! thank you
A *TRUE* hack, thank you! For those of us who would not wear camo....the pale greenish pair is a great way to integrate camo into a wardrobe.
And the styling is to die for!!!!
Cool hack and the results are amazing 🤩 thanks.
Wow, loved it all, Orly you are the best !!
Orly stop!!! Your getting too good now honestly. Also please do some blouse DIY or just style outfits I love your ideas and I’m obsessed with blouses
Oh man, thank you!!!
@@TheDIYDesigner you are most welcome. You are such an inspiration and you motivate me so much to try and create your ideas and it mentally helps me so much so Thankyou x
Loved the styling as much as the tutorial. Thanks.
Love love super helpful I’m gonna do this your awesome thanks for sharing 🙌🏼
Awesome! This is so much better than the way I've been tapering pants!!!! Wow, THANK YOU!
You’re a genius Orly!!!
When the camera wasn't recording I could totally relate! I've done that so many times!! Funny, but frustrating 😑
The pants look amazing.
Loved them when I saw them on TikTok!! Thanks for the tutorial 😀 ❤❤❤💟🙌
Perfect video for me today as I was wondering how to taper trousers and now I know how to do it x
I'm so glad!! it was meant to be :)
I love this!!! You made it so easy!!!
I really love it. Great job! 👍🏼
Even your rug matches the colors in your pants!! Great tips :)
hahah omg it does!
Thank you so much for this video, Orly! This hack is great and I definitely think I can put it to good use. I've lost weight and all of my pants are too big! ❤❤❤
jeeeeezzzzeeeee okay, you gave me the confidence to just order big on a few pieces , and fix them where I know where I need to fix them. I have a smaller waist and bigger bottom, so it fits in the hips and I know im going to be swimming in the waist, im excited !!! so thank you so much!!!!!
Mind blown! Love that styling!
BONKERS!! I just followed these instructions for a pair of GIANT pants that have been sitting in the donation bag. Great video. Thanks so much!
I love this vid: your alteration instructions are awesome! I also love your hair.
This was a great video, these are definitely my favorite diys! Thank you so much
I'm so glad! thanks for watching :)
I did this in high school too. Everyone that was in high school in the 80's knows about the super tapered leg. Thanks to Olivia Newton John and the movie Grease. Love the was you explained the different ways to taper and take out volume in the back side. Love your videos Orly!!!😱😘
Loving your vlogs. So glad I found you.
Excited to try this with some slouchy pants that I would never wear but love the fabric for
I wish I could find more tutorials that do it like this
Omg yes I've been waiting for this vid all my life! I have some many trousers to take in and dint want to kill the wait band, Thankyou.
They look amazing. That top stitching is close to a flat felled seam, looked great. LOVE them. PS, you could make a potato sack look good.
Love your vibe and styling. Do lots of tapering myself it’s very helpful.
Really fun video just the right amount of seeing it all and getting on with it. 👍🏻
New subscriber for sure.