how to downsize jeans : best ways to resize waist and legs ( thrift flip XL men's jeans )

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  • In this video I'll show you how to downsize jeans to fit you perfectly, by resizing the waist and legs like a professional.
    In this tutorial I'm working with oversized XL men's jeans and turn it into a well fitted women's jeans, with frayed hem.
    So this is my brother's old jeans ( thrifted) , he no longer want it, so I decided to make good use of it! ( It's a thrift flip I guess ) .
    I will humbly say that I like the final results.
    You can apply what you will learn here on any thrifted vintage pants or thrifted jeans.
    I take in fabric from 3 places: the sides by that I mean both sides at once, the center back and by creating 2 darts that will be hidden in the back pockets.
    You will also see how you can Diy frayed hem.
    I hope this video is helpful!
    If you enjoy it leave me a big thumbs up and let me know in the comment section down below.
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  • @icecreamdude1039
    @icecreamdude1039 3 роки тому +112

    This is among the most informative videos i've ever watched about downsizing jeans! It's like all the techniques the other channels featured in their videos has been merged into one

    • @lunarsew
      @lunarsew  3 роки тому +4

      Thank you for your comment! it means a lot 🧡 and i'm glad you like the tutorial!

    • @margoakley2345
      @margoakley2345 Рік тому +1

      I agree, so easy to follow! Thank you!

  • @RubyRim
    @RubyRim 3 роки тому +44

    I bought a 3xl for $3 and I want to make it my size. Anxiety tells me I can't do it so I'm here to reassure myself lol.
    Anyway thanks for the video.

  • @KiMoKo9787
    @KiMoKo9787 6 місяців тому +3

    Thank you for this! My husband was getting rid of some old jeans that no longer fit him that I can now kidnap from the donation pile 💙

  • @bbkkkit
    @bbkkkit 2 роки тому +30

    OMG This is exactly what I've been looking for!! Just found some of my dads old jeans and I really wanted to reuse it!✨ Thanks 🌼

  • @kefirheals7383
    @kefirheals7383 11 місяців тому +7

    Great video. I wanted to see the results of the back pocket area and the dart - but your hands were in the pockets so we could not see. And on the sides, where you cut away fabric at the hips - I noticed the little rivet was still there - so I wonder how you could run the Serger along that line, since the rivet was going to be in the way - but in the final result, it seemed like it moved inward, closer to the midline. However, I really liked how you worked your magic. Your sewing skills are very, very good.

  • @karencorpron1292
    @karencorpron1292 6 місяців тому

    I've lost 44# and want to keep some of my $$ dress slacks. Your video is just what I needed. Thank you so much.

  • @EdelleBuenosAires
    @EdelleBuenosAires 2 роки тому +2

    Excellent video. I will try this on beautiful pants I thrifted but they are big for me.

  • @chrischristensen8516
    @chrischristensen8516 2 роки тому +5

    very nice video, good info. Only thing i would have done different is the waisteband i would have devided it under the middle belt latch and cut the same amount of excess on both sides :-)

  • @brianabrahambah6216
    @brianabrahambah6216 2 роки тому +1

    you are extremely great in your tutorial layout of adjusting men pant. keep it up , you are very good . i like it

  • @girbska
    @girbska 3 роки тому +5

    Thanks for this video! The best I've seen so far, I was just missing something, a good image of the final look of the darts in the back. Great job!

    • @lunarsew
      @lunarsew  3 роки тому +2

      You welcome! yes you are right! I will try to make an other thrift flip tutorial and i will male sure to show the back as well 🧡

    • @naobisku
      @naobisku 3 роки тому +1

      That's maybe because the pockets stick out after :-( I followed the tutorial for this part, but I will try to resolve the pocket problem on my own.

  • @ocelotcat
    @ocelotcat 10 місяців тому

    One of the best videos on tailoring jeans. Thank you so much 🙏💕

  • @brendabrennan6559
    @brendabrennan6559 3 роки тому +1

    Thankyou I am going to try to follow you teaching on.this Video. I will let you no how I get on. B from UK

  • @jasonspann8085
    @jasonspann8085 2 роки тому +9

    You didn’t show the backside ): not being perverted, I wanted to see how the darting looked, if it blended in well or not on the rear pockets. You showed the back but your hands were blocking the dart stitch you made ;;

  • @maringrachart
    @maringrachart Рік тому +1

    Excellent job mam, you just saved a lot of money repairing your brother’s! I might say too you have a very patience attitude!❤😊

  • @syakinasyuhada2494
    @syakinasyuhada2494 3 роки тому +5

    You better for more view compare to other tutorial..so nicely detailed

    • @lunarsew
      @lunarsew  3 роки тому

      yes you are right! thank you for the remark 🧡

  • @BellColeman
    @BellColeman 3 роки тому +7

    great video my friend! thank you! there's a lot of youtube videos on downsizing jeans, and yours is by far my favorite :)

    • @lunarsew
      @lunarsew  3 роки тому

      Thank you dear! I really appreciate your words 🧡

  • @zninz5368
    @zninz5368 2 роки тому +1

    This is extra level

  • @jojobaja
    @jojobaja Рік тому

    So far.. the best on jeans

  • @ramloganfracic5761
    @ramloganfracic5761 3 роки тому +4

    Thank you for sharing your knowledge to the world. I deeply appreciate your advice and explanation. Blessings

  • @jenifferfoster4312
    @jenifferfoster4312 Рік тому +4

    Can you show what the back of the jeans looks like with this method? I would like to see it before I attempt taking so much out.. I don’t want my pockets to sag or the middle seam to pucker. Thank you for sharing!! Jen

    • @ank6675
      @ank6675 Рік тому +1

      I wanted to see too but her hands are in the way at the end. It definitely looks as though the pockets were removed for the alterations and then replaced again at the end.

    • @chantersoncoeur
      @chantersoncoeur Рік тому

      I think you can sew the darts without removing the pockets as the large part of the dart is well above the pocket, and you fold thé fabric avoiding thé pockets

  • @abdelmoniemouadoudi7226
    @abdelmoniemouadoudi7226 2 роки тому +2

    Great work great idea 💡

  • @mohamedi7412
    @mohamedi7412 5 місяців тому

    Well done .. the pants were killed of wearing 😂😂

  • @michellewohlgemuth8847
    @michellewohlgemuth8847 10 місяців тому

    Lots of information. Thank you! I take it that the back did not work out well as I seen no pictures of the back. I won’t attempt.

  • @rosapalacios8062
    @rosapalacios8062 Рік тому

    Lunar Sew great and most informative video i've seen, you are very good and really specify everything to the point, God Bless!

  • @paulineregan8181
    @paulineregan8181 2 роки тому +2

    Amazing video. So professional explained

  • @dorothyread1564
    @dorothyread1564 2 роки тому

    You are a suoerb seamstress snd your video is foolproof. Thank you so much!

  • @harmonyhilbrand7364
    @harmonyhilbrand7364 2 роки тому +1

    I love the video and got all the way through i just dont know how to put the button back on...

  • @justindillree
    @justindillree Рік тому

    Seeing such a great outcome with the options you described, gives me a lot of confidence to try my own! :-) They look fantastic!

  • @Sangitad11
    @Sangitad11 8 місяців тому

    Thank you. I'll try it tommorow then let you know my results..m 🙏❤️

  • @sriyanshbhardawaj9290
    @sriyanshbhardawaj9290 3 місяці тому

    Hi ❤ video, so much detail cudnt find elsewhere thank you. I was wondering if you got some idea you can share about how to eliminate diagonal draglines on back of jeans,etc. Eagerly waiting for the response

  • @houdakarim-oullah8919
    @houdakarim-oullah8919 3 роки тому +1

    I loved the final result🤩😍🤩 keep sharing w us ur creativity ❤

  • @elimbecil8072
    @elimbecil8072 Рік тому

    Excelente video, un motivo más para comprarme mi propia Overlock 😍😍😍

  • @leenfrisch1591
    @leenfrisch1591 2 роки тому +8

    Great video. I did notice that the footage of the back dart showed a 6 cm width, which had been corrected in later shots. Also, you must have removed the back pockets before sewing the dart?

  • @pearlsofwisdom2006
    @pearlsofwisdom2006 Рік тому

    Thank You! Thank You! Thank You! Exactly what i was looking for 🎉❤🎉❤🎉❤

  • @icatlv7787
    @icatlv7787 3 роки тому +2

    Awesome, thanks for the great detailed info!!

  • @aeroboy002
    @aeroboy002 3 роки тому +1

    Very nice thanks and support from India

  • @joanolivermls8650
    @joanolivermls8650 2 роки тому +1

    Amazing job!!

  • @irenerigaud221
    @irenerigaud221 Рік тому +1

    Thank you for sharing 👍

  • @panair4126
    @panair4126 3 роки тому +3

    A very nice well demonstrated video on the skills & method of desizing a pair of jeans.Thank you.🙏

  • @dampira
    @dampira Рік тому +2

    What about the back pockets?

  • @clementesala9285
    @clementesala9285 3 роки тому

    Nice work and nice result

  • @TheThornOfLife
    @TheThornOfLife 4 роки тому +14

    Thank you for the tutorial! I have a question: can i take fabric from the sides only?

    • @lunarsew
      @lunarsew  4 роки тому +5

      You welcome 🧡 ofc you can take fabric from the sides without modifying the waist part if the jeans is not super baggy!

    • @TheThornOfLife
      @TheThornOfLife 4 роки тому +1

      @@lunarsew 🙏

    • @street9881
      @street9881 3 роки тому +2

      I have a lot of jeans. I want to take up the waist and hem them but scared to start because I don't want to mess them up lol. You make it look so easy.

    • @lunarsew
      @lunarsew  3 роки тому +6

      hhhh Honestly it's not that easy you really need to pay attention to the details! well may be you should start by your less favourite pair of jeans and once you are happy with the results then you can downsize the other ones!
      PS: Sorry for the late reply I didn't see your comment!

  • @dsiabdelouahab7836
    @dsiabdelouahab7836 Рік тому

    very gooooood

  • @ayeshakhalique7308
    @ayeshakhalique7308 9 місяців тому

    Very well done.

  • @stanleymakulu868
    @stanleymakulu868 3 роки тому +2

    Amazing video so helpful 🙏🏽✨

  • @S4sadhanala
    @S4sadhanala Рік тому

    superb tip

  • @SadSeraphim88
    @SadSeraphim88 Рік тому

    This was such a helpful video, thank you!!

  • @sriyanshbhardawaj9290
    @sriyanshbhardawaj9290 3 місяці тому

    ❤. Video. I was wondering if you got some idea about how to eliminate diagonal draglines on back of jeans. Is it possible on readymade jeans.

  • @hassanshalapy154
    @hassanshalapy154 2 роки тому

    Great work .

  • @victoriakladiforh-sb8rn
    @victoriakladiforh-sb8rn 9 місяців тому

    Why not, after measuring the waste, cut the band in the center back under the loop and stitch the loop in place or do withou❤t the center back loop to keep the original button hole and button placement?🎉

  • @maritzagonzalez7636
    @maritzagonzalez7636 3 роки тому +5

    Oooooo this is so good! Just one question though, I know you used 2 approaches, but is it fine is I only use the sides to adjust the pants? I only have one butt pocket and I don’t want the darts to be supper noticeable on my corduroy pants

  • @sofiasayswhat
    @sofiasayswhat 3 місяці тому

    Great tutorial! But what did you do for the top button that was cut off? 😅

  • @courtmetrage
    @courtmetrage 2 роки тому +2

    Très informative. Cependant, comment faire si le pantalon n'est pas "taille basse"?

  • @aqeelahmed2441
    @aqeelahmed2441 2 роки тому +1

    Hi, I followed this method but having issues with back pockets fist the opening got narrowed and 2nd i cant describe it with my english but its not in normal shape

  • @clothingalterations
    @clothingalterations Рік тому

    Great job

  • @user-ln6ol8yy6q
    @user-ln6ol8yy6q Рік тому

    المغاربة و المغربيات ديما حاضرين
    تحياتي اختي الكريمة
    خدمة نقية

  • @disubbidienza3530
    @disubbidienza3530 Рік тому

    Grazie ! Sei stata bravissima !

  • @estherbaptist5922
    @estherbaptist5922 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you it’s very helpful

  • @yaninallocra1112
    @yaninallocra1112 3 роки тому +1

    Me gusto mucho fácil de entender y directo

  • @monapatrick5930
    @monapatrick5930 3 роки тому +1

    Love it💕

  • @TheMinChef
    @TheMinChef 3 роки тому +1

    Hi...can you do an upsize for slim fit jeans?...specially the calves and the ankles

  • @mohammedzeco8006
    @mohammedzeco8006 3 роки тому

    U are professional, fantastic!

  • @avamarlena
    @avamarlena 3 роки тому +1

    This is super helpful and clear, thanks for sharing. What sewing machine do you use? Do you have a recommendation for brands for a beginner? I want a machine that can handle denim

    • @hotjanuary
      @hotjanuary 3 роки тому

      Singer heavy duty. Check out their website.

  • @ili1539
    @ili1539 3 роки тому

    Excelente video 🙂🙂🙂

  • @idas2304
    @idas2304 Рік тому

    I don't know if I missed something, but won't the darts at the back leave the pockets gaping?

  • @sandrajohn5415
    @sandrajohn5415 3 роки тому +1

    Thanks for sharing

  • @nancyhernandez257
    @nancyhernandez257 3 роки тому

    Hola, que bueno que comparta el video, me gustó como quedó que

  • @iv1084
    @iv1084 10 місяців тому

    Hola me gustaria saber si la tela era elasticada o si era 100% algodón?

  • @beatricelangley1922
    @beatricelangley1922 Рік тому

    Awesome

  • @DisabledNomads
    @DisabledNomads Рік тому

    After you cut off the end of the waistband that had the button on it, how did you re-attach the button to the waistband?

  • @kitty7492
    @kitty7492 Рік тому

    I should have watched this before messing up 2 pairs of trousers

  • @minalamrakki8386
    @minalamrakki8386 Рік тому

    Merci beaucoup

  • @assassinscreed6182
    @assassinscreed6182 10 місяців тому

    يعني الكتابه ماخذه كل الشاشه شلون انشوف الشغل كلشي مافتهمنه

  • @traceyburnett2150
    @traceyburnett2150 3 роки тому +1

    Wow you're good.

    • @lunarsew
      @lunarsew  3 роки тому

      Thank you ! you are nice 🧡

  • @hukamchand8898
    @hukamchand8898 2 роки тому

    lovely

  • @pranjalijambhule3907
    @pranjalijambhule3907 3 роки тому +1

    This video really looks helpful. But can I ask which sewing machine you used?

    • @lunarsew
      @lunarsew  3 роки тому +1

      thank you! I'm using Toyota Super Jeans 15 Black .

  • @kristalfashion9825
    @kristalfashion9825 Рік тому

    Ma'am just I hv a question about the pockets on the back..

  • @orlandoquirante2157
    @orlandoquirante2157 3 роки тому

    Nice one thank you

  • @stclairstclair
    @stclairstclair 3 роки тому

    Hello, I have a pair of thick cotton camo pants that are way too big,
    I want to completely tear them down and re-sew, As I think I could do the best job doing it the long way,
    These are so thick and soft I want to save them,
    I don't think it would be too hard, any videos on this?

  • @alejandramoro1689
    @alejandramoro1689 Рік тому

    Entendi q de la parte de delanterq tenías 10 cm sobrantes y luego de tu parte trasera 2 cm serían 12 cm entonces no entiendo como las pinzas traseras son de 6 cm cada una si en los costados ya tendrias 3cm de cada lado.que numero de aguja y que tipo de hilo se utiliza para este tipo de costuras gruesas

  • @AirQuotes848
    @AirQuotes848 3 роки тому

    What brand of scissors are you using?They seem sharp to cut through two layers of denim

  • @Notme811_you
    @Notme811_you Рік тому

    I want to do this on my jeans that have stretched out. Will it still work?

    • @uvisquatty
      @uvisquatty Рік тому +1

      I would first wash them to see if they come back to their original size. If they don't then proceed.

  • @josettegiacobbi1115
    @josettegiacobbi1115 3 роки тому +1

    Please use a darker chalk so we can see it

  • @mubangamulenga1704
    @mubangamulenga1704 2 роки тому +1

    tailor chalk always breaking

  • @edmeaalves9867
    @edmeaalves9867 Рік тому

    Valeu o esforço 😊

  • @ansah412
    @ansah412 Рік тому

    What sewing machine is that???

  • @ig1038
    @ig1038 Рік тому

    omg what sewing machine do you use?!

  • @veronicemaria9722
    @veronicemaria9722 Рік тому

    Achei perfeita❤

  • @priyankthakur1445
    @priyankthakur1445 3 роки тому

    I bought a pair in sale and then lost some weight now it's way too loose on me and I don't have someone as talented as you near me.

  • @adrianaborges3290
    @adrianaborges3290 3 роки тому

    Muito bom

  • @magdalenapajaro90
    @magdalenapajaro90 Рік тому

    👌👌👌👍

  • @danaranurgalieva1953
    @danaranurgalieva1953 Рік тому

    👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

  • @nates9211
    @nates9211 3 роки тому

    @Lunar Sew
    Hey good work. No judgement, But why are you hiding your face? We rock with you.

  • @joescheller6680
    @joescheller6680 Рік тому

    No no on pocket size being smaller.

  • @Bernietheoc
    @Bernietheoc 3 роки тому

    👏

  • @debbiewood3819
    @debbiewood3819 2 роки тому

    ..centimeters?...

  • @hunterd.p2718
    @hunterd.p2718 2 місяці тому

    Would have better is showed finished back….😮

  • @annemariegregoire702
    @annemariegregoire702 2 роки тому

    FRANÇAIS

  • @smolbngtn6065
    @smolbngtn6065 3 роки тому

    here i am bcs i bought jeans that are 3x bigger 😃

  • @HUAWEIY-ly6oo
    @HUAWEIY-ly6oo Рік тому

    තෙරූවණ් සරණයි 🙏