Jeans Hem and Waist Take-in (full process by a professional)
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- čas přidán 5. 09. 2024
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This is a vlog of how a seamstress has mastered the art of shortening jeans and giving it a beautiful hem. The customer also wanted the waist to be taken-in so this technique was demonstrated as well.
This was a simple hem, usually customers choose this method because they simply just want a hem! However, if you're interested in seeing how we do a hem while keeping the original hem we have 2 videos! The "American Hem" is quicker and simpler yet it has a visible seam allowance on the inside. The "Eurohem" is more complex and tricky but it has no seam allowance and it looks completely untouched.
Ameran Hem:
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Eurohem:
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We just uploaded a detailed tutorial on how to take-in the waist on jeans. Don't miss out on some fantastic advice. The link is in the description box!
Great tutorial.
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This has to be one of the most helpful sewing channels I’ve ever come across.. I’ve been trying to figure out how to alter my own jeans for a while now and you make it so quick and easy to follow! No overexplaining to the point of complications and no long pauses in between anything! It’s fantastic! Thank you for sharing your knowledge 🙏🏾🙏🏾
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Wow! I was just looking at various sewing videos (I'm an old geezer with a sewing machine.. Don't judge) and after watching this, I realized that this place was less than two blocks from where I live!
She's my hero!
Hi David! Hope you are well. Thank you so much for your kind words! Cheers.
If you are old then I am ancient LOL
I'll judge away...and judge you as a very kick-butt person! Learning is fantastic, especially learning useful skills! 💜
@@LaynieFingers Wow! Thank you for your encouragement. I will forever be a student of everything and anything and always happy to find like-minded individuals. :-)
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The art of tailoring is underappreciated. You're amazingly talented!! Even just the way you handle that iron is impressive!! I would be covered in scars! Lol. Thanks for sharing!
Wow that’s so incredibly kind! Also, my daughter who films me can’t even look when I use the iron because she is scared for me lol.
Come on! It's just ordinary sewing, nothing amazing madam.
@@VRUAN Woah haha I would really love to see your work so I can learn from you.
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This is how my mom and grandma taught me. I came to CZcams to see if there are any different or better methods to try just for the sake of learning new things but I guess if it works it works. This is a perfect video btw. No long intros or obnoxious music. The speeding up of certain parts and just the right about of explaining. Perfect.
Thanks 🥰 and yes, some sewing techniques don't change! Kudos to your family!
Wheeeeeeyyyyyy👏👏👏🤜🤛
Oh boy did this bring back memories. My parents had a dry cleaners and we did alterations all the time for customers. Hemming jeans, taking in jeans, replacing zippers, resetting sleeves, all sorts of alterations. Thank goodness for Brother and Juki industrial sewing machines!
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Out of all the videos of people trying to teach us how to hem and take in this is the best! Very professional!! Thanks!!!
Wow thank you so much Melba!!
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It's not professional at all!!!!!!!
@@virgilija5859 at least is better than thousands on the internet trying to teach us and they're a disaster!
I learned alterations from watching my mom, you do it exactly how she's thought me. Great execution on final work. 👏👏
Haha thank you!!
I am new at sewing and trying to self teach with the help of videos. Your videos are very educational you explain in detail which helps those of us the need that extra detail in explaination.
Thank you so much! Good luck with your sewing journey! :)
Yesterday I did these exact alterations to a pair of thrifted jeans....and youtube is recommending me this now.
You make it look so easy but a lot of work and knowledge goes into it. Extremely talented and has given me a new appreciation for having things altered. I will never complain again about the price for alterations.
Thank you so much for the kind works Sue!
Man! I'm no where close to be called a tailor... (just started sewing 1 month ago)... but watching your videos made me realize I would some day get there... meanwhile this video made it look super doable, cause even an AMATEUR like me can get the point!!!
Now I got to find the courage to take on this WAR!!! Lol. Thank you. SUBSCRIBED
Thanks! Welcome to our community!
worth every penny paid to a professional to do this!
Thank you Lin :)
Thank you so much for this tutorial. I'm by no means a professional tailor, and I'm tremendously grateful for how accessible you make the entire process! I have a petite, hourglass figure and so both hemming and taking the waist in are typically necessary. Thank you for teaching the process so even I can do this at home because I have all the tools (just not the finances for a professional tailor such as yourself at this time). ❤️
Awww thank you so much for your extremely kind comments Alex!! Appreciate it immensely ❤️
Great tutorial. Specially on the hem. I watched many tutorials on it before but they were so confusing I gave up , now you made it so simple that I think I can do it too. Thank you !
That is so kind, thank you very much! Good luck and happy sewing :)
, I'm learning to sew clothing for myself and my family. Your channel is wonderful and so helpful. Thank you so much. Your easy to understand instructions and videos are wonderful. Thank you again, Dee
Thanks so much. I'm so glad to be able to help 💕💕
The way she is using her hands makes me go aww
How precisely and accurately she is doing
Professionality speaks
I love that we see her using a razor blade. I had no idea that in the factory seam rippers are rarely, if ever used, until I visited one. they use razor blades which are so much faster and sharper.
Yes, haha I love the razor blade, I use it all the time!
I've always used one. When they are super sharp (and properly handled), they're less likely to damage the garment. I also have these little circular plastic gadgets with a blade, which hide the blade when not in use. I've forgotten the name of them. But sooo useful, and definitely better than a seam ripper!
You must have been working on those jeans at a laundry store judging by the setup you have there and I love the way you took those jeans in and got it all correct. I worked in a prison and we had inmates who operated the sewing machines we had and it was a Juki and and older Singer model and they was great machines. I am looking to buy a Singer for use at home as I can't afford a Juki for my personal use. I thank you so much for demonstrating how to do this work and may God Bless you, your family, and coworkers.
Thank you very much! There are times where you can find older Jukis for a great price and it doesn’t matter how old they are, they will still work well. Good luck in your projects!
Nice going, this takes skill and a strong sewing machine! I don't know what you charge for this service but it's worth every penny! Well done.
Thank you so much for the kind words!!!
I'm enjoying watching a real professional at work
Omg this video has been a saving grace!!! My son(who is 6 and starting 1st grade in a week) takes after me and has short little legs. So any pants I buy him that fit the waist are absurdly long. That's actually one of the reasons I've started learning to sew in the first place. (And because I want to be a cool mom who can make him epic Halloween costumes lol)
Anyways, I have several new pants I need to hem for him. And this is super helpful!
After watching the video I'm convinced I would take my Jeans to you. Thank you.
This video brought back so much memories to me i used to love working in an alteration shop , everyday was new challenges but i would always get Jean's to take up & to tighten waist
Very talented
Thank you Joanna! It’s great you got to keep nice memories and a useful skill!
I really never comment on videos, but I just had to say, you are so talented and professional, but beyond that, you're just adorable! So fun to watch and your good humor shines throughout your video. Thanks for the instruction! I was too scared to try a waist alteration, but I think I'll give it a go now.
Thank you so much! This is so sweet I am very flattered! Yes! You should give that alteration an attempt and our tutorial on it is very detailed. Good luck! :)
Great video. Thanks for showing us how you do it. I learned to sew on an industrial machine. I miss it, especially for heavy duty sewing like this.
I'm so glad I found your video again! I need to hem my husband's pants but I lost your video! Phew! I found it!!
Welcome back! 🥰🥰🥰
Hello, i love your energy and you're so professional ! As a fashion student dropout you made me want to go right back in, than you !
You man are not lazy you did an excellent job and gave us great tips on how to shorten the Jean's. Drawing lines ironing pinning those are all parts of sewing that make the difference in weather the garment looks homemade and cheap or professional and you man are a PRO, pa pa pa pa PROFESSIONAL!
Thank you so much! That is so flattering :)
I have a pile of jeans that I’ve been wanting to fix, but it’s so intimidating! This was super helpful.
Me too but I feel so accomplished when I see the pile getting smaller and I keep getting better every time.
I love this!!!!!!
Never thought a simple waistband alterations would take this much of effort.
Respect++
Thank you!
Easy to do. I’ve altered more Levi’s then I can remember. Replacing zippers is a breeze. Just a suggestion, when you roll the hem in place tap the really thick spots with a hammer a few times. It really helps your machine handle it better.
Oh yes that is a great advice! I forgot to show it on camera in this video because it was just a quick vlog but if you check out our detailed tutorial in the description box, we give it a nice smack like some fresh meat from the grocery store lol
I have a Juki LU-1510N-7 and that does the tapping Ha. Also I use a heavy duty steamer to press them out after words.
I use a rubber mallet that I bought at Dollar Tree.
Yes! My mom taught me this! But when you say tap, its a pretty hard whack!
Expert lady 😱your sewing machine is so strong which is very rare today 👍👍👍
I'm very happy with my sewing machine ☺️
Thanks so much for sharing this very valuable way to alter length and waist! Learning so much from you.
Wow thank you Shirley, that is so kind!
Thought maybe I could pull this off myself but after watching this there's not a chance. Sending mine in to the pros like this.
Great technique to add to sewing repertoire. I always have to let the seam out for additional length. I'm tall.
Thank you! Yes you always want to be able to help yourself out a little in the future.
Excelente explicación, a pesar de que no entiendo idioma, tú video lo dice todo. Gracias por la prolijidad de tu trabajo. Yo hace 7 años que hago arreglos de ropa y trabaje mucho ( sin nada de conocimientos) para alcanzar la prolijidad de mis trabajos ya que no encontré nunca un video explicativo como el tuyo. Espero ver muchos más GRACIAS
Ohhh muchas gracias, muchas gracias! Saludos! 😘
A beautiful and extremely wonderful display. I wish you permanent happiness, success and progress in your wonderful work. Health and safety to all of you with the utmost thanks and respect. Greetings.💕💕💕💕💕
Thank you, likewise@
Your videos are so educational and professional! If I can make a request, please take a low waist jeans and make them into a mid (or high) waist jeans. I see most people take shortcuts by cutting a hole in the crotch area and just sewing it without thinking of the details. I'd like to see how you seam rip, measure and cut out properly and then sewing it back together with the flat felt stitch. Thank you!
I add a piece the same kind of material at the crotch that we call it Gussets it help ,I do that on Police pants. Ripping anything you have to clean the loose thread and press it , I always make ( a pattern) cut a paper first on what ever I am doing to make sure. I hope this help.
You mean putting "gusset on the crotch? I do that for the police pants to highten the waistlines. For myself I add a piece of material 2 or 1 1/2 inches on the waist line then put back the waist band. I never did it yet to a customer's. I don't cut a hole on the crotch I rip it nicely. There are some good seam ripper that you can but it at Fabric Store.
I like the visual, short and to the point. Easy to follow and I got just what I needed. However I will watch for your tutorial. Thank you!
Thank you for the feedback Sandy! When we post the tutorial, we would appreciate to hear what you think there too :)
This is a really good tutorial, thank you. I am making a skirt using only the part of the jeans with out the legs and adding the skirt material on the bottom. This answers my question as to how to tailor the waist because my jeans are below the waist so I need to create a waist band. This is one good idea.
This is very helpful. I be needing to add to my pants legs sometimes if i cant find the size that fits me.Thank you sweety.
Glad you liked it!
I wish I had the heavy duty/all metal construction sewing machine that you have. My mother had one, a Singer. It was durable and easy to fix. These days we have sewing machines like Brother with plastic components that easily break down when the plastic parts go through a quick wear and tear. This is how the Cabal wants our society; disposable everything and therefore nothing lasts including sewing machines. We keep buying and buying to enrich the Cabal. Even Singer's quality has severely deteriorated. The name used to mean quality. Now it is just like all the others with plastic components. Use it to hem that thick pair of pants and it will likely grind the plastic components and render the sewing machine useless. Thank you very much for sharing your expertise. You also have this wonderful, old world, calm demeanor about you which makes it pleasant to listen to you.
Yes. Heavy-duty machines are great. Sometimes we can get an old one.
LOVE this so much! Thank you! Quick, to the point, expert technique perfectly explained!
Wow thank you so much!!!!
You are so talented. I think people don't realise how skillful these things are. Subscribed and liked. Thank you for sharing your talent.
Thank you so much! That’s very kind :)
Wow! Just in time as I was about to take in my trousers. This explains everything so well. Thank you so much.
Happy sewing!!!
I have the same machine! Juki DDL-227! It was given to me by my wife’s Grandmother. It’s a great machine!
Thank you for a concise method of alteration. I've been sewing and quilting for many years and more recently I've been doing alterations for my beautiful neighbour whose husband mows my lawns. She has a petite body shape and clothes are always too long and need altering. I love being able to repay their generosity and my alterations have been successful so far but learning the exact method is very helpful. I've just found your channel. Do you have other tutorials on alterations?
That’s so thoughtful of you to alter for your neighbour! I’m very glad you have liked our videos. Stay tuned for more tutorials :)
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I rarely use my sewing machine (only for fixing things) and always use pins. You're so pro you don't consider pins for hemming. Wish I can be skilled like you one day. I love the video!
That’s so kind Sylvia! Thank you. I’m sure you can do it!
Loved watching a professional. I hope to do alterations that well one day. Thx for sharing
Awww thank you so much! I’m sure you will :))
Great talent for sewing! Not that many people these days that will do tailoring l This is much appreciated...thank you for this video.
Thank you very much!
Looks easy she is a professional, that's why. Ooh look at those colourful threads, i love it!
Haha thank you very much!
Excellent precision..I need this service.. every time I buy a new jeans..great job..mam you are talented and a thorough professional..Lord Jesus Christ bless you
Amen!
You make it look easy but it's not, especially the waist! 🤣🤣 ❤️
Haha thank you! Practice makes perfect :)
What a great gift to have especially for those who’s legs are on the short side. Even if stores would do unfinished hems that you could take up yourself or better still stores offer this to their customers for a small fee. I’m sure John Lewis, M&S and Next etc. could offer this service.
I have jeans to alter this video helped me a lot especially that waist alteration
I’m so glad to hear that! Please check out our more detailed tutorial for the waist take in! Happy sewing :)
"I'm lazy, I know"... No, you are smart and a master of your craft! Nicely done.
Thank you so much 💓
Thanks for the tutorial. I have seen others put darts on each side of the jeans. I will try it this way. I went from sz 12 to 8 and have jeans that were my favorite. Now I need to get them to fit or make them into something else.
Thank you! Hope it goes well, check out our tutorial for details and instructions :)
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I have been doing my jean hems exactly like this for decades! It’s so easy & looks very professional! The part of taking in the waist does take quite a long while! This talented lady does this a lot so it’s faster for her plus you have to know where & how to find the right thread to pull so it comes out in one long piece otherwise if you cut it from the wrong side, it wont just “zip” out & then it takes a while! I don’t like cutting out the middle seam like is exampled here! I usually make 2 smaller darts from the waistband down past the pickets, then split them so there is no lump, press them & use Stop Fray! I would rather leave the natural line of the jean seams if I can figure a way to do it! But yes! It does take a while to do this waist alteration unless you are a professional as this nice young lady is! This is not what a beginner should do on an expensive pair of jeans! Save your old, & completely, worn out jeans to practice on! That’s what I use to do! Her work is very good!
Thank you so much for those flattering words. You could not be more correct! In my case, I prefer to do it in the middle seam because you can go a bit lower in order to to hug the hips better. I use darts when the hip:waist ratio is high and it works wonders because the fabric is more distributed across the back and not just the centre. However, everything you said it true. At some point in the future, we will upload a tutorial on how to take in the waist using darts so that the alteration can be a lot more accessible to everyone! :)
Downtown Cobbler I’m going to give your method a try! If it can make the hips shape better...that’s great! I have to adjust the hips in my jeans or any trousers for that matter & I’m always looking for ways of a more flattering look! I can not wear women’s trousers or if I do I have to take in the hips from the knees up! I usually buy my jeans in the junior girls department so I don’t have as much work to do on them! As of right now, I have 4 pairs of jeans waiting to be altered & I’m going to give your method a try! Thank you again for the information! You have been very kind with your sharing! Happy Sewing!
@@catscompany735 Thank you! From what you've said, perhaps a more flattering style for your body type is low-rise jeans. Anyway, if you are going to try it out then check out our tutorial on it because we give all the details and instruction. Good luck, happy sewing! :)
Nice video. I can tell by your shop you are a professional. I always tell people I can tell a pro and his level of work by walking into the shop. And tell tale is you sewing seams with out marking lines. Your eye is right on and know what 1/2 in is. :)
Being a professional craftsman myself of 50 yrs. and seeing many other shops in my line I feel proud I'm above so many of them. I use a Juki LU-1510N 7 myself. Leather canvas and upholstery work.
Thank you very much! Congratulations for reaching that level in your craft!
Omg jeans are very hard to work on them. But you did a fabulous job.😉
Wow!!! You are the WOMAN!!!OOOH WEEE!!! THAT WAS ALOT OF WORK!
I love this comment, thank you!!
Thank you for this video ! You're so pro !!
Thank you Jolie!
So helpful!! Rarely do we get a chance to see such a complete alteration. I just don't like the camera speeding past anything. I need to see everything in real time. People who really want to learn don't care how long it takes. Excellent job. Hope you made they pay dear,y for all that skill. Jeans are extremely costly.
Thank you for the feedback and the kind comments. Cheers! :)))
You are Not lazy / You are Smart ❣
Haha thank you!
Wow, a much better process than I was following. Thaniks.
Glad you liked it!
Thank you very much for teaching us how to do the hem and waist ...
Glad you liked it! :)
Now, this is a master at work.
Wow! Thank you! :D
oddly satisfying to watch!
We are so glad to hear you say that!! Thanks for the nice comment Erica.
I've always wanted to learn the taylor's tricks! Thanks for sharing.
Thank you! Glad you liked it :)
Hi.thanks for sharing.you have showed me how reduce jeans waist line
Hi Jamila, I'm glad you liked it!
Wow! You make it look so easy!!! Beautiful work... thanks for sharing!
How I wish I had a hanging iron like that one 😂 Great video!
Thank you!! 😊
Excellent video great job showing the ins and outs taking the pants in and hemming
Glad you liked it :)
Thank you! You make it so simple and easy to understand!
This is an incredible video, such skills. Thankyou for showing us how you work.
Thank you very much!
Excellent video for intermediate ppl!! Gracias
Thank you so much!
That was amazing! Thank you!
Thank you :))
Wow this lady is wonderful what a wonderful skill to perfect she's got it down really nice to watch.
Thanks so much Chloe!
Great job! I’m too lazy to do all that, I just dart on the sides..🤷🏻♀️
Thank you! Also, I know right! Sometimes I even do darts on my own pants but shhhhhh
BRAVO!!! It's fun watching a Master at work!!!
Oh wow I’m so flattered, thank you!!!
Great job! Thanks for the tutorial!
Glad you liked it!
Thank you for sharing this wonderful informative video. May God continue to bless you and your channel. Blessings
Thanks so much for your kind words 🙏
@@DowntownTailoring You are quite welcome I admire your skills .I sew as we'll but not clothing. Also I repair the sewing machines. May God continue to bless you for sharing your knowledge to the world.
Thank you so much! Blessings to you too!
Best job mam. Very nice .
Thank you Sugandh!
Where have you been all my life? I love your work. I am your newest and biggest fan.
Thanks so much for watching our videos ☺
I love ur iron ☺☺☺
Haha thanks, my daughter is scared of it but I love it!
Gracias por traducir sus tutoriales...
Había dejado de ver pues quería entender y no podía.....gracias
Very nice work 👍
Thank you Salman, that really means a lot :)
This 👒 lady is da stitch snatcher lol! That was a work of art!!!
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Beautiful result!!
Love it
You are very profesional
Thank you so much Ana!
Grazie di esistere, non sai come mi aiuti nel mio lavore , sei anche molto simpatica.☺😍
Grazie! 🥰🥰🥰
Looks great!
Thank you Randomalina :)
Nossa!! um show de trabalho com grande qualidade parabéns!!!!!!!!
Wow... you are an absolute pro!
Thank you so much Dylan!! How kind :)
Wow!! What craftsmanship!!
Thank you.
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Thank you so much Nancy!
I love your working it’s so beautiful and professional 🌸👍🏻
That is so kind, thank you so much!
You are so good it looks easy but is hard for me cause I don't have the practice thank you for sharing your talent
Thank you for the tutorial. How long does it take in real time to alter the back and waist? Thx.
Thank you! Depends on the tailor's experience but it can take between 20 minutes to 1 hour. On average, it can be done in 40 minutes.
Downtown Cobbler It really doesn’t take long if you’ve done it before! It’s taking out the stitches to do it, is what takes up your time! They don’t always “zip” out like in the video! You have to pick the right thread that’s going in the right direction! Happy Sewing!
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Perfect solution.