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!
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@icecreamdude1039 3 года назад

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 3 года назад

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

@margoakley2345 Год назад

I agree, so easy to follow! Thank you!

@bbkkkit 2 года назад

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 🌼

@RubyRim 3 года назад

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.

@MissPhoenixLili 3 года назад

So how did it go? 💜

@kefirheals7383 10 месяцев назад

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.

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@ramloganfracic5761 3 года назад

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

@ocelotcat 9 месяцев назад

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

@KiMoKo9787 5 месяцев назад

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 💙

@houdakarim-oullah8919 3 года назад

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

@paulineregan8181 2 года назад

Amazing video. So professional explained

@justindillree 11 месяцев назад

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

@rosapalacios8062 Год назад

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

@icatlv7787 2 года назад

Awesome, thanks for the great detailed info!!

@stanleymakulu868 3 года назад

Amazing video so helpful 🙏🏽✨

@elimbecil8072 Год назад

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

@SadSeraphim88 Год назад

This was such a helpful video, thank you!!

@EdelleBuenosAires 2 года назад

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

@brianabrahambah6216 2 года назад

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

@joanolivermls8650 2 года назад

Amazing job!!

@girbska 3 года назад

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 3 года назад

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 3 года назад

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.

@clementesala9285 3 года назад

Nice work and nice result

@pearlsofwisdom2006 Год назад

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

@abdelmoniemouadoudi7226 2 года назад

Great work great idea 💡

@panair4126 3 года назад

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

@karencorpron1292 5 месяцев назад

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

@S4sadhanala Год назад

superb tip

@hassanshalapy154 2 года назад

Great work .

@monapatrick5930 3 года назад

Love it💕

@brendabrennan6559 2 года назад

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

@jojobaja Год назад

So far.. the best on jeans

@Sangitad11 7 месяцев назад

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

@zninz5368 2 года назад

This is extra level

@BellColeman 3 года назад

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

@lunarsew 3 года назад

Thank you dear! I really appreciate your words 🧡

@irenerigaud221 Год назад

Thank you for sharing 👍

@yaninallocra1112 3 года назад

Me gusto mucho fácil de entender y directo

@ayeshakhalique7308 8 месяцев назад

Very well done.

@estherbaptist5922 3 года назад

Thank you it’s very helpful

@lunarsew 3 года назад

My pleasure😁

@sriyanshbhardawaj9290 2 месяца назад

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

@chrischristensen8516 2 года назад

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 :-)

@ili1539 3 года назад

Excelente video 🙂🙂🙂

@dsiabdelouahab7836 Год назад

very gooooood

@sriyanshbhardawaj9290 2 месяца назад

❤. 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.

@clothingalterations Год назад

Great job

@harmonyhilbrand7364 2 года назад

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

@dorothyread1564 2 года назад

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

@orlandoquirante2157 3 года назад

Nice one thank you

@sofiasayswhat 2 месяца назад

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

@maritzagonzalez7636 3 года назад

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

@syakinasyuhada2494 3 года назад

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

@lunarsew 3 года назад

yes you are right! thank you for the remark 🧡

@maringrachart Год назад

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

@aeroboy002 3 года назад

Very nice thanks and support from India

@disubbidienza3530 Год назад

Grazie ! Sei stata bravissima !

@sandrajohn5415 3 года назад

Thanks for sharing

@lunarsew 3 года назад

My pleasure 🧡

@jasonspann8085 2 года назад

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 ;;

@mohamedi7412 4 месяца назад

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

@michellewohlgemuth8847 9 месяцев назад

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.

@hukamchand8898 2 года назад

lovely

@nancyhernandez257 3 года назад

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

@veronicemaria9722 Год назад

Achei perfeita❤

@beatricelangley1922 Год назад

Awesome

@TheMinChef 3 года назад

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

@adrianaborges3290 3 года назад

Muito bom

@mohammedzeco8006 3 года назад

U are professional, fantastic!

@AirQuotes848 2 года назад

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

@avamarlena 3 года назад

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 3 года назад

Singer heavy duty. Check out their website.

@edmeaalves9867 Год назад

Valeu o esforço 😊

@DisabledNomads Год назад

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?

@leenfrisch1591 2 года назад

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?

@chantersoncoeur Год назад

I do not think she did

@minalamrakki8386 Год назад

Merci beaucoup

@aqeelahmed2441 2 года назад

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

@courtmetrage 2 года назад

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

@kristalfashion9825 Год назад

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

@stclairstclair 3 года назад

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?

@TheThornOfLife 4 года назад

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

@lunarsew 4 года назад

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

@TheThornOfLife 4 года назад

@@lunarsew 🙏

@street9881 3 года назад

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 3 года назад

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!

@jenifferfoster4312 Год назад

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 Год назад

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 Год назад

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

@iv1084 9 месяцев назад

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

@traceyburnett2150 3 года назад

Wow you're good.

@lunarsew 3 года назад

Thank you ! you are nice 🧡

@user-ln6ol8yy6q Год назад

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@pranjalijambhule3907 3 года назад

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

@lunarsew 3 года назад

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

@dampira Год назад

What about the back pockets?

@idas2304 Год назад

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

@magdalenapajaro90 Год назад

👌👌👌👍

@ig1038 Год назад

omg what sewing machine do you use?!

@victoriakladiforh-sb8rn 8 месяцев назад

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?🎉

@Bernietheoc 2 года назад

👏

@alejandramoro1689 Год назад

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