Your videos are so great. Thank you for teaching these important skills to a new generation. A lot of people didn't learn how to sew in school or anything and it is a shame how much textiles we waste on boring, unoriginal fast fashion. I'm glad we are getting back to altering our things to make thing unique for us, and to make them FIT properly!
Of all the things you've taught us so far, the far best thing I have learned from you is MARKING! For some reason I've always been afraid to mark up my fabric. I have no idea why. Maybe something I was taught not to do in Home Ec classes 40 years ago. Who knows! But, you are not afraid to full on mark everything. The accuracy you get doing this teeny tiny extra tip is so worth it. I just love your videos SO much. Keep them coming please!
Thanks so much for your kind words 😊 You know, back then when I started to sew I didn't know about these heat erase chalks. So I didn't mark too much either. Just a few pins here and there and that's it. A young colleague of mine was the first person I saw marking everything and this was about 15 years ago (It sounds long but it isn’t too me) I took the habit then. Still, we need to be careful with the material. Cheers 🙂
@@DowntownTailoring Absolutely, test markings on your materials! Part of me suspected our marking tools have come a looooonnnnnggg way! Even with the new technology behind these new tools it’s been hard to break old habits. But watching you boldly mark has made me less hesitant to do the same. Yes, this slightly mature dog can learn new tricks!
Brilliant! I am blessed to stumble upon your channel. Love the fact that you mark your fabric before doing any sewing, it looks so organised and precise. Just the way I like it. Thank you.
Thank you very much for your tutorials. The video and audio quality is perfect. If you have time could you please make a tutorial on how to taper sleeves of a dress shirt and how to shorten the shoulder seam? Greetings from Germany
Greetings from Canada! We have to make a video about it. In the meantime, you can watch this one where we take in at the sides including the sleeves. ua-cam.com/video/TfBFVMw95Y0/v-deo.html
That colored fabric looks great. I think for men's pants would look great only sewn in the inside so that you can turn them around once in a while and show the fabric. I might try something like that!
Great video! I also really liked the euro hem idea with the happy bright cuff❤️. As for your request from the male viewers, I asked my son about striped hem. he is pretty conservative and thought they were too contrasting but would go for it if they were a similar colour. Hope that helps, as always, really enjoy your tips and tricks 👍🏻
Jacqui- I agree close match to the jeans being lengthened would look better and I believe that even somehow mirroring the existing top stitching so it would look like it was a planned edition. There was a time in the '70s that pieced together jeans was very popular and I believe this similar look could be achieved.
I've tried simular tricks, but instead of just a cuff, I tried something a bit different. I on several occasions shorten the jeans or pant and added a large flowing sryle ruffle/skirt to the bottom. This looks best on form fitting styles, that are shortened to between 1/4 and 1/3 of the distance between knee and floor. As always thank you.
Thank you so much for these ideas/tutorials!! My 5 year old has always been tall and skinny... For example a size 5/6 is too big around his waist but fit his leg length perfectly..a 4T waist fits him perfectly but too short. I've been turning his 4T pants into shorts but I think I'll try some of these lengthening techniques for the rest of them. :)
My son was the same way...he was like a regular sized kid that someone just stretched out until he was SOO skinny with long legs like a cartoon character. 🤭 I learned how to cuff his jeans this way and it was very cute. Luckily, all of his shirts had dinosaurs on them, so it was easy to find fabric to match. TIP: I found old navy jeans run longer and fit slimmer. They also have that adjustable elastic in them which helps a lot!
I know I’ve watched these before but I apparently completely forgot! I made some shorts for mock-ups and wear them for sleeping but I rarely sleep in shorts. I’ve thought of adding some material to make them into pants and now I might just do that since they don’t really go outside who cares if it looks funny But also Jess because I have the hardest time finding jeans that are the right length…
The second one looks good however I didn’t particularly loved the fact that is too contrasting if the color of the jeans you used to lengthen the jeans were darker or the same I would feel comfortable wearing it, I actually thought that if you put a zíper on the added piece it would look awesome 😎 thanks for the tutorial you got me going on the possibilities
Great for ladies. Did you have any luck with re lining men’s trousers? I did mine,but it was lengthy process. Hoping you could have a quicker method? Thanks for your fab tutorials. 😘❤️❤️❤️
Thanks so much. I'm a little stuck precisely because it is a lengthy process and I want to make sure to explain it in easy and relatable way. Working on it! 💪💪💪
Thank you for the video... my 12 years old is tall and skinny ... his jeans become short in just few months.. if I buy him bigger size, the waist is way too big.. I'm going to try this too safe me money lol
Mi querida maestra quiero pedirle un inmenso favor podrían traducirlo en español para entenderle mejor sus clases ya que no me quiero perder de nada y estoy segura que podrá tener mas seguidores. La admiro mucho que Dios la bendiga México
I have to admit I am spending too much time watching all of your past videos other than doing my chores, lol! You're so talented I can't stop watching and learning! Thank you!
All are great ideas for ladies, and some men might wear one of thrm. But my hubby wouldn't want that much attention drawn to his pants leg. So please design and show another idea for lengthening men's pants. Or perhaps I just like your videos.
Your videos are so great. Thank you for teaching these important skills to a new generation. A lot of people didn't learn how to sew in school or anything and it is a shame how much textiles we waste on boring, unoriginal fast fashion. I'm glad we are getting back to altering our things to make thing unique for us, and to make them FIT properly!
Thank you so much for these beautiful words! I'm so happy to be able to help people out!!! 💕💕💕
Of all the things you've taught us so far, the far best thing I have learned from you is MARKING! For some reason I've always been afraid to mark up my fabric. I have no idea why. Maybe something I was taught not to do in Home Ec classes 40 years ago. Who knows! But, you are not afraid to full on mark everything. The accuracy you get doing this teeny tiny extra tip is so worth it. I just love your videos SO much. Keep them coming please!
Thanks so much for your kind words 😊 You know, back then when I started to sew I didn't know about these heat erase chalks. So I didn't mark too much either. Just a few pins here and there and that's it. A young colleague of mine was the first person I saw marking everything and this was about 15 years ago (It sounds long but it isn’t too me) I took the habit then. Still, we need to be careful with the material. Cheers 🙂
@@DowntownTailoring Absolutely, test markings on your materials! Part of me suspected our marking tools have come a looooonnnnnggg way! Even with the new technology behind these new tools it’s been hard to break old habits. But watching you boldly mark has made me less hesitant to do the same. Yes, this slightly mature dog can learn new tricks!
@@crisheadley9100 You can also mark with soap.
The folded cuff with the euro hem looks amazing
Thanks so much 🥰
This video blew my mind, I wouldn't have thought of these ways to lengthen trousers, absolutely brilliant!
Thank you 🥰
Your skills are incredible!! Love the euro hem, I need to try it out. Thank you!!
Brilliant! I am blessed to stumble upon your channel. Love the fact that you mark your fabric before doing any sewing, it looks so organised and precise. Just the way I like it. Thank you.
Thanks so much for your kind comment 💞💞💕
Omg 😳 the second method with the eurohem!! Looks beautiful 😍
Thank you very much for your tutorials. The video and audio quality is perfect. If you have time could you please make a tutorial on how to taper sleeves of a dress shirt and how to shorten the shoulder seam? Greetings from Germany
Greetings from Canada! We have to make a video about it. In the meantime, you can watch this one where we take in at the sides including the sleeves.
ua-cam.com/video/TfBFVMw95Y0/v-deo.html
That colored fabric looks great. I think for men's pants would look great only sewn in the inside so that you can turn them around once in a while and show the fabric. I might try something like that!
Thank you so much! That’s an awesome idea :))
I love these techniques. The last one with the contrasting denim was adorable.
Thank you so much! ☺️
My mom was a seamstress in the 1950s, and she also used interfacing for lengthening pants with a cuff. Thank you for your great videos!
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Loved these! And can I just say, I could sit and listen to her talk for a long time lol I love her accent. ❤
😊 thank you! You are so kind 💕
thank you this was so helpful, i tried it yesterday and it came out so well
I'm so glad to hear! Thanks for letting me know 😊
The second was exactly what I've been searching for. Turned out looking beautiful ❤❤❤😊😊
Yay! Thank you!
These are great ideas. Thank you for showing how to do this in many ways.
My pleasure 🥰
Your tricky hem was gorgeous 😍 😁 Thank you so much for your videos 😊
Thanks for watching 😊
Great video! I also really liked the euro hem idea with the happy bright cuff❤️. As for your request from the male viewers, I asked my son about striped hem. he is pretty conservative and thought they were too contrasting but would go for it if they were a similar colour. Hope that helps, as always, really enjoy your tips and tricks 👍🏻
Thanks so much for your input 😊 I really appreciate it and I'll take it in count for my next designs 😊
Jacqui- I agree close match to the jeans being lengthened would look better and I believe that even somehow mirroring the existing top stitching so it would look like it was a planned edition. There was a time in the '70s that pieced together jeans was very popular and I believe this similar look could be achieved.
@@monaanz6754 yeah, I wore them in the 70’s lol…and would not have any problems wearing it now!
I'll try this with the top stitch. Thanks 🥰
How can I add one inch to crop pants with buttons on the bottom? I was going to do a false hem until I discovered the button holes.
All of these are great! Sew creative. I'm a guy and I'd wear those frayed ones you made at the end 🤗
Thank you sew much! I appreciate your input :)
You are a great teacher. Lovely those red cuffs 😍👍🏻
Thanks so much 🥰 I'm glad you liked it 😊
Thank you so much. I’m about to do a cuff on my jeans 👏👏👏👏👏
Nice! Happy sewing!!!
Thank you so much for showing us more ideas!
Thanks for watching Random!
I've tried simular tricks, but instead of just a cuff, I tried something a bit different. I on several occasions shorten the jeans or pant and added a large flowing sryle ruffle/skirt to the bottom. This looks best on form fitting styles, that are shortened to between 1/4 and 1/3 of the distance between knee and floor. As always thank you.
This is such a great idea! I'll try it too 🥰
La Señora... Muchas Gracias ☺️. Aprendí mucho de tus vídeos. My sewing has improved grately.
Qué bueno! Me alegro 🥰🥰🥰
Very nice. I'm a beginner sewer, and I am going to try this.
Wonderful! 🥰🥰🥰
Yours tutorials are the best ! Thank You :)
Thanks so much 🥰
Your videos are very appreciated! Love the second red one
Thank you so much for your kind words!!!
Thank you so much for these ideas/tutorials!! My 5 year old has always been tall and skinny... For example a size 5/6 is too big around his waist but fit his leg length perfectly..a 4T waist fits him perfectly but too short. I've been turning his 4T pants into shorts but I think I'll try some of these lengthening techniques for the rest of them. :)
I feel you. The same happened with my son at this age!
My son was the same way...he was like a regular sized kid that someone just stretched out until he was SOO skinny with long legs like a cartoon character. 🤭 I learned how to cuff his jeans this way and it was very cute. Luckily, all of his shirts had dinosaurs on them, so it was easy to find fabric to match.
TIP: I found old navy jeans run longer and fit slimmer. They also have that adjustable elastic in them which helps a lot!
I did cuffs for my daughter with eyelet lace a few times when she was little. That looks adorable too!
The last one is a great idea!
Thank you so much!
I love all of them, you are so amazing!!!
Thanks so much Evelyn 🥰
How do you get your chalk so nice and sharp please?
Very cute with the bright fabric. Much cuter that torn jeans with holes.
I know I’ve watched these before but I apparently completely forgot! I made some shorts for mock-ups and wear them for sleeping but I rarely sleep in shorts.
I’ve thought of adding some material to make them into pants and now I might just do that since they don’t really go outside who cares if it looks funny
But also Jess because I have the hardest time finding jeans that are the right length…
Great Tutorial. All were helpful depending on what you prefer at that time.
Thank you 🥰
Great info, great video. Your comments are adorable.
I definitely preferred the second cuff with the euro hem portion
Thank you, I love that one too!!
How does anyone not fall in love with this lady??
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The second one looks good however I didn’t particularly loved the fact that is too contrasting if the color of the jeans you used to lengthen the jeans were darker or the same I would feel comfortable wearing it, I actually thought that if you put a zíper on the added piece it would look awesome 😎 thanks for the tutorial you got me going on the possibilities
Thanks so much. Your ideas are awesome 👌. Cheers!
Oh, I like the last one. Very unique!
I'm glad you liked it. Thanks for watching 😊
Hi, Great tutorial. thanks
Thank you, kindly!
Great for ladies. Did you have any luck with re lining men’s trousers? I did mine,but it was lengthy process. Hoping you could have a quicker method? Thanks for your fab tutorials. 😘❤️❤️❤️
Thanks so much. I'm a little stuck precisely because it is a lengthy process and I want to make sure to explain it in easy and relatable way. Working on it! 💪💪💪
@@DowntownTailoring thanks so much. 🥰😘
These are so cuuuuute!!!
Thanks! 😊
I am forever shortening my pants, then make them into shorts because I didn't know how to fix it. Mucho gracias!
Por nada! Thanks for watching 😊
I prefer your voice on your videos.
Natural and easy to understand.
Thank you 🥰
Thank you… you explain so well and I believe I will be able to lengthen my jeans. So excited! 💕💃🏻
Thanks 🥰 Happy sewing!
Thank you!
Can you do a more masculine cuff?
Yes. We will! Thanks for letting me know 🥰
Omg!!! Where have you been ??? ❤❤❤
I love them all. Sorry for spamming your comments again 🥺 but I was just so happy 😁
No spam at all. Your comments are very appreciated 🥰🥰🥰
Ohh yesss my favorite
The first method is clean if you fold the excess and only trim one side, fold over and do flat stitch 😉
Could you do a video on matching plaid fabric when making a shirt? Help! Lol!
That is tricky. I'll add it to my list!
Thank you for the video... my 12 years old is tall and skinny ... his jeans become short in just few months.. if I buy him bigger size, the waist is way too big.. I'm going to try this too safe me money lol
So pretty ❤
Thanks 😊
Mi querida maestra quiero pedirle un inmenso favor podrían traducirlo en español para entenderle mejor sus clases ya que no me quiero perder de nada y estoy segura que podrá tener mas seguidores. La admiro mucho que Dios la bendiga
México
Amén. Muchas gracias 💞 Si, vamos a ver cómo eso podría hacerse.
Very nice
Thank you 🥰
Bravo!!
Спасибо
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You look beautiful today!😊
I have to admit I am spending too much time watching all of your past videos other than doing my chores, lol! You're so talented I can't stop watching and learning! Thank you!
Aweeee! Thanks so much! And thanks for commenting 😊
Lovely
All are great ideas for ladies, and some men might wear one of thrm. But my hubby wouldn't want that much attention drawn to his pants leg. So please design and show another idea for lengthening men's pants. Or perhaps I just like your videos.
Your wishes are my commands. Stay tuned 😉
Второй способ мне понравился больше 👍
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