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Alterations 101: How to add a gusset to a pair of shorts, pants, overalls, or jumper
This video offers a complete step by step tutorial on how to add a gusset to a garment.
The tools you’ll need for this project are:
Single needle lock stitch sewing machine
Serger or safety stitch sewing machine
Ruler and Tape measure
French Curve
Seam ripper
Tailor’s Chalk
Scissors or rotary cutter
Iron
Extra fabric
Garment
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Komentáře

  • @joshuastoychoff6957
    @joshuastoychoff6957 Před 17 dny

    Looking for a way to replace the crotch on my carhartt double knee pants. Any help would be appreciated

  • @nikolai4828
    @nikolai4828 Před 21 dnem

    Thanks from New Zealand! I’m making my first pair of jeans and this was just the guidance I needed!

  • @lisasharp9083
    @lisasharp9083 Před měsícem

    I always wanted to know how to increase the back rise, this helped so much. Keep making helpful videos for us home sewers. ❤

  • @janeteholmes
    @janeteholmes Před měsícem

    I’d love to see the folder in action, and the construction generally. Cheers!

  • @janeteholmes
    @janeteholmes Před měsícem

    Love the pocket watch info!

  • @janeteholmes
    @janeteholmes Před měsícem

    I guess your enthusiasm for YT ran out pretty quickly huh. Oh well. Thx for this one.

  • @sarawelder1
    @sarawelder1 Před měsícem

    Why did you need to totally decontruct the hems and legs... Can you add the insert just by opening the crotch up?

  • @heinsmit6206
    @heinsmit6206 Před měsícem

    Just what I was looking for ! Great tutorial thank you.🙌

  • @kathyclawson5146
    @kathyclawson5146 Před 2 měsíci

    There is a need for overweight men to have pants and shorts just like a pregnant woman. A stretchy panel they can pull up over their gut and not always have their pants falling down and their butt crack showing or belts poking into it. Wish there was something like that available. Either they could be made that way or altered.

  • @josephmcarthur6510
    @josephmcarthur6510 Před 3 měsíci

    Can you do a Sewing Machine Shakedown?

  • @user-vb3ly7ib4r
    @user-vb3ly7ib4r Před 4 měsíci

    What do suit pants have? seems like none come with a gusset, is this more of a jean only feature?

  • @laurar0dd
    @laurar0dd Před 6 měsíci

    Thank you for this!! My husband is having me make his work pants out of duck canvas and I think he needs a little more give…. Hopefully this helps!!!

  • @darknessfierce4209
    @darknessfierce4209 Před 7 měsíci

    What are your ideas for finishing the seams on a gusset? Thank you

  • @oliverk191
    @oliverk191 Před 9 měsíci

    Thanks for this, I always wondered why that didn't put gussets in trousers as standard. All my climbing trousers have a gusset and it's brilliant

  • @shortsweettoo
    @shortsweettoo Před 9 měsíci

    Just found you now. What a great tutorial. So sorry to see you never continued the series, but know it was a well done video.

  • @failuretosew
    @failuretosew Před 9 měsíci

    How do you know what size/ shape the gusset needs to be?

    • @whiskeystitched
      @whiskeystitched Před 8 měsíci

      That’s totally up to you. It depends on how much rise/room you’re trying to add to your garment. I usually find 3-4 inches plus seam allowance is more than enough width and the length depends on how you want to blend it into your inseam, and whether or not your trying to maximize thigh room with the gusset.

  • @aximila123
    @aximila123 Před 10 měsíci

    Question- how do you determine the size of a pant gusset? (general basic gusset as shown in the video) Do they not need to be perfectly tailored? Do you guess and check?

    • @whiskeystitched
      @whiskeystitched Před 9 měsíci

      The size is somewhat subjective. I generally build mine for each garment or garment style based on how much room I want to add and where. I’ll make much longer gussets if I need more room in the thigh or shorter ones like in the video if I only need additional rise.

  • @mohammedabidi2232
    @mohammedabidi2232 Před 10 měsíci

    Why doesn't the selvedge go all the way up the side? I see that the pattern tapers away from the selvedge line at the top of the block, what's the purpose of this? Great video.

  • @aletabilladeau8494
    @aletabilladeau8494 Před 11 měsíci

    This is just what I needed! Thank you for your explanations.

  • @istaywired
    @istaywired Před 11 měsíci

    Very well done. I now feel confident about dropping the crotch in my Adidas jogger pants. They are pretty tight all the way down to the thigh so i will have to make adjustments. Thank you for sharing your skills. Blessings and Peace.

  • @franceskushner188
    @franceskushner188 Před 11 měsíci

    Thanks for this video! I’m making a pattern from a pair of tai chi pants. Baggy, loose with elastic at ankles and has a gusset. Great info on construction.

  • @panioloprep8126
    @panioloprep8126 Před 11 měsíci

    Great tutorial. Bummer that you dont have much other content. I hope you will post more.

  • @janwall3575
    @janwall3575 Před rokem

    Great video, thank you. Are you in Farmington, NH? I'm in Rochester.

  • @PageThompson-tt6vg
    @PageThompson-tt6vg Před rokem

    Hemming shorts with gusset now almost to the hem. Not enough fabric to turn up and make a hem at the gusset seam. Any suggestions?

    • @whiskeystitched
      @whiskeystitched Před 8 měsíci

      I’d have to see a photo. I’m not sure I understand the dilemma

  • @mrenormouscroc
    @mrenormouscroc Před rokem

    You obviously know exactly what you are doing but you don't really explain the principles of construction, i.e., why you add a gusset, the importance of size/shape and the asymmetrical nature of the shape,... you gloss over all this and this is what I would like to know otherwise I wouldn't be watching. Thanks anyway, clear in as much as you do with no drama and no annoying background music, thanks for that.

  • @hikesystem7721
    @hikesystem7721 Před rokem

    I guess the hard part is figuring out the correct size and shape to make the gusset.

  • @c.d.decker
    @c.d.decker Před rokem

    thank you! my working man is constantly busting out the crotch in his pants and I knew a gusset would fix that! perfect!

    • @KittyChimera
      @KittyChimera Před 8 měsíci

      Just curious if you tried it and if it helped. My husband has that issue with his work pants too so I wondered.

  • @user-mh4ru4zv8d
    @user-mh4ru4zv8d Před rokem

    Nice

  • @shawnroulac4494
    @shawnroulac4494 Před rokem

    Where can I order card stock that size?

  • @alonzoramon704
    @alonzoramon704 Před rokem

    For putting one in pants do you have to rip all the way down the legs or can you rip down to the thigh?

    • @whiskeystitched
      @whiskeystitched Před rokem

      It depends on how the pants are constructed. If they have a felled seam it will ultimately be easiest and cleanest to pull the inseam and hem completely out, but if they are safety stitched or topstitched at the inseam then you should be able to do just a partial disassembly.

  • @turbo3478
    @turbo3478 Před rokem

    Great info. Forgot how to do this and needed to get more room in the seat of my husband workout shorts. Most patterns are NOT made for muscular men's so I am always having to tweak them. Thanks again!!

  • @rcrowbar5625
    @rcrowbar5625 Před rokem

    You should buy the razor blade seam ripper. Life changing.

  • @archangelvalentine
    @archangelvalentine Před rokem

    Really glad I found this. The dog made me jump! I have a similar hip curve ruler and it really is a life saver. Thank you for this demonstration!

  • @cherryshockk
    @cherryshockk Před rokem

    Do you sell your selvedge denim pattern ? Also can you please name the store that has fabrics I believe billy jeans ??

  • @jennidall1550
    @jennidall1550 Před rokem

    Brilliant!! I've searched and searched for a pattern for bloomers with gusset, but nary a one to be found :-( They have fallen out of fashion, despite being so practical/comfortable. So have been wondering how I can add one myself. Thank you thank you thank you!!❤

  • @Bravemeister
    @Bravemeister Před rokem

    That's beautiful man.

  • @vickichisholm931
    @vickichisholm931 Před rokem

    Could you use this method to also make the legs wider? My son want me to make shorts out of his skinny jeans but the legs are too tight? Thanks

    • @whiskeystitched
      @whiskeystitched Před rokem

      Absolutely! You would just want to make a rectangular gusset the width you want and the full length of the new inseam.

    • @vickichisholm931
      @vickichisholm931 Před rokem

      @@whiskeystitched Thank you.

  • @rangerroor
    @rangerroor Před rokem

    If you want to add the gusset to the original pattern would you do it the same way? It’s a pattern from my measurements but my original draft doesnt have a gusset

    • @whiskeystitched
      @whiskeystitched Před rokem

      Absolutely. You can do this same thing to an existing garment or just add it to a pattern that you're working on.

  • @deniseoverbey6258
    @deniseoverbey6258 Před rokem

    This was a great tutorial! So helpful!

  • @catsmeow5566
    @catsmeow5566 Před rokem

    Thank you for explaining how you draft the shape of the gusset. For a moment It thought one of my dogs barked. LOL. Sounds a lot like one of my dogs. I wish I could work out of my barn but a tree fell on it and destroyed it. Workshop is too full of stuff right now.

  • @homealtitudetrainingoxyhoo3484

    your camera angle could be direct above the Yeild/Lay , then we can see your pattern lay , nice video tho

  • @clubmidnightsun
    @clubmidnightsun Před rokem

    wow wow wow!!! I am so excited to have found you. I am a short guy so everything I buy has to be adjusted. It is getting so expensive and the work is not that great. Finding your tutorials not only is going to help with my clothes I think I would like to spend one day a week work for a business and getting experienced under my belt. Thank you so much Austin

  • @anthonyjones8076
    @anthonyjones8076 Před rokem

    Please do more videos. You have a gift.

  • @kintrap5376
    @kintrap5376 Před rokem

    Hey! Love your videos. What kind of clothes iron is that? Looks like a beast

    • @whiskeystitched
      @whiskeystitched Před rokem

      Right now we’re using a Hi-Steam mini boiler industrial iron. It’s amazing! It has a pressurized water tank so you always have steam when you need it. Wawak.com sells them.

  • @juliecouperthwaite5913

    i would really like to see you add an elastic piece into men's work overalls waist - to make it easier to bend and move.

  • @Sonam-nd5vy
    @Sonam-nd5vy Před rokem

    Nice 👌

  • @GMO--ge4ir
    @GMO--ge4ir Před rokem

    Which is exactly why I will *nevva* use 'em‼😵

  • @rufio813
    @rufio813 Před rokem

    awesome please make more brother

  • @starredout685
    @starredout685 Před rokem

    is selvedge denim stiff?

    • @ktkrogstad
      @ktkrogstad Před rokem

      I would assume it’s less stiff since it’s less bulky (you don’t need to add a zigzag stitch or serge it), and it lays pretty flat.

  • @meermehrajmeermehraj2618

    Aslam aliqum