As a true petite, I really appreciate seeing how to shorten the crotch length of knit pants. It never occurred to me to take a bit off the waistband as well as the pants. It can be hard to find moderately priced clothes in petite, especially shopping online. I have a question about the seam where you removed the zipper. You finished the edge with the serger but mentioned that it could also be done on a regular machine, just finishing the edge with a zigzag. With a knit fabric, can you zigzag right at the edge. I've seen instructions to zigzag a narrower seam allowance, then trim off just outside the zigzag. Knowing me, I'd probably get too close and clip a few zigzag points.
Fun friend, that suit takes a certain kind of man to wear, I loved it! And the metallic accent might be just the solution to not wanting full on faux leather pants, but could put that down the side of a pair of pants. Inspiration always, thanks.
My husband is a shorter guy and has several pairs of super soft bamboo pajama pants. He currently rolls the waist about 6 times (it's skinnier than the elastic of Ben's track pants), but the legs are still too long, so he tucks the excess fabric into his house slippers! I knew it was going to take more effort than just shortening the leg length, so thanks for showing me what to do! 🎉
The size of the needle, and perhaps the thread, was what caused me to ask what you are using. You already anticipated my concerns by using a 'test' run. However, your voice was so low I am not certain what "universal" needle size you recommended?
Those old Kenmores are awesome! I don’t know about the overlockers (sergers in the US), but Janome made the Kenmore sewing machines from the 60’s to ‘13. I’ve been wondering if Catherine’s Kenmore serger is also a Janome make, which would explain the quality. Yup, a Google search confirms it’s a Janome in disguise! 🎉
Baby Locks sewing machines are made by Brother, and the sergers are made by Suzuki, btw, according to Google. (I am really weird and find the history of what company makes which sewing machine lines fascinating. 🤷♀️)
Hi Catherine, I have a serger question for you. I am clipping a seam, it's a band on the neck. Can I surge it after I clipped it for ease? Hope you can help thanks
@@cheryl3366 On a T-shirt or other knit garment? that’s confusing. We generally don’t clip a neckband. But yes, if you’ve already clipped it, you can probably still serge.
I want to order the wax marker that you frequently use but I 'm not sure which one you recommended to order from Amazon. Would you please reference it again? Thank you.
I keep a dollar store mesh cup from office supplies in my bathroom so when my soap bar gets to that scrap size, I drop it in the cup to dry. That way I always have a ready supply of marking “wax” when I need it! If you don’t use bar soap in the shower you can always shave off a piece to use for fabric marking!
That was brilliant! I never would have thought of splitting it top and bottom!! Also your friend has a great sense of humour
😂 Your friend is such a good sport!
I love the sweat pants material. You did a great job.
I would have been afraid to try an alteration like that, but watching you do it, was so helpful. I think I'm over the fear. Thank you.🤗🤗🤗
When you use a double needle what setting do you use on the sewing machine? Is it just a straight stitch?
Yes, just a straight stitch. Make sure you have a zigzag foot in though so both needles can fit through the hole in the foot!
Ben looks cute in his fancy duds and smile. You fixed him right up!
Your friend must have a great sense of humor. Great alteration!
Agreed. Not so sure about his sense of fashion though ... 😁😁😁
Excellent tutorial - excellent model 🤩
We recently attended a track suit party for my daughter's boyfriend's birthday. Your friend would have fit right in.
Haha, that’s so cute 🤣
I need to do this on so many things!! I'm 5' and always roll the top.
Oh, yeah, that was as SMOOTH!! 😂❤👍. Good job, C.
Haha, I agree! So glad you liked it!
As a true petite, I really appreciate seeing how to shorten the crotch length of knit pants. It never occurred to me to take a bit off the waistband as well as the pants. It can be hard to find moderately priced clothes in petite, especially shopping online.
I have a question about the seam where you removed the zipper. You finished the edge with the serger but mentioned that it could also be done on a regular machine, just finishing the edge with a zigzag. With a knit fabric, can you zigzag right at the edge. I've seen instructions to zigzag a narrower seam allowance, then trim off just outside the zigzag. Knowing me, I'd probably get too close and clip a few zigzag points.
Awesome fix to that spectacular outfit! 🐯🐯🐯
Soooo styling’! And love how you tackled that job.
Men are so much fun 😂
Fun friend, that suit takes a certain kind of man to wear, I loved it! And the metallic accent might be just the solution to not wanting full on faux leather pants, but could put that down the side of a pair of pants. Inspiration always, thanks.
Very knowledgeable as always. Great demonstration.
The dude modelling these track pants is one handsome, confident guy! So impressed with your amazing sewing skills!
My husband is a shorter guy and has several pairs of super soft bamboo pajama pants. He currently rolls the waist about 6 times (it's skinnier than the elastic of Ben's track pants), but the legs are still too long, so he tucks the excess fabric into his house slippers! I knew it was going to take more effort than just shortening the leg length, so thanks for showing me what to do! 🎉
Thank you for explaining about which needle to use. I thought skipped stitches were a tension problem. Please continue to educate me about needles!
It takes a certain kind of man to pull off a style choice like that. Your friend has what it takes!
Ben is so lucky to have such a skilled personal tailor!!
"Dinner" Ha ha. I love the sense of humor.
The slow turn made me giggle!
Haha, me too!
The alternation came out perfect!
That was fun !😅
Nice!!
The size of the needle, and perhaps the thread, was what caused me to ask what you are using. You already anticipated my concerns by using a 'test' run. However, your voice was so low I am not certain what "universal" needle size you recommended?
There is no way my baby lock overlocker would go through all those layers at the waist band, what settings would you use. Many thanks
Those old Kenmores are awesome! I don’t know about the overlockers (sergers in the US), but Janome made the Kenmore sewing machines from the 60’s to ‘13. I’ve been wondering if Catherine’s Kenmore serger is also a Janome make, which would explain the quality. Yup, a Google search confirms it’s a Janome in disguise! 🎉
Baby Locks sewing machines are made by Brother, and the sergers are made by Suzuki, btw, according to Google. (I am really weird and find the history of what company makes which sewing machine lines fascinating. 🤷♀️)
Woooooot!!
Hi Catherine, I have a serger question for you. I am clipping a seam, it's a band on the neck. Can I surge it after I clipped it for ease? Hope you can help thanks
Is it a neckband as on a T-shirt, or a neckline with a facing?
@@CatherineSews neck band
@@cheryl3366 On a T-shirt or other knit garment? that’s confusing. We generally don’t clip a neckband. But yes, if you’ve already clipped it, you can probably still serge.
@@CatherineSews yes I agree, I will try putting the under stitching in and see if it lays flat. Not impressed with the pattern. Thanks for the help
Too cute!
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I want to order the wax marker that you frequently use but I 'm not sure which one you recommended to order from Amazon. Would you please reference it again? Thank you.
Good news! It's just a scrap of soap!
I keep a dollar store mesh cup from office supplies in my bathroom so when my soap bar gets to that scrap size, I drop it in the cup to dry. That way I always have a ready supply of marking “wax” when I need it! If you don’t use bar soap in the shower you can always shave off a piece to use for fabric marking!
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Oh they are some ugly track pants 😆
Oh no! Don't tell Ben that, lol.
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Thanks.
'Promo sm' 😚
Is there any reason i couldn’t raise the crotch instead of lowering the waist? There are pocket details I don’t want to mess with.
No, unfortunately, raising the crotch means adding fabric. You can always drop the crotch, but raising it means pulling it up at the waist.
This was the same question I had as I was imagining it in my head.