How to Taper Dress Pants + Blind Stitch Hem (makes you look like a CEO!)

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Hello everyone! In today's video, we did a tutorial on how to taper dress pants. This technique is similar to our leg contouring technique that we demonstrated on jeans, however, as these are dress pants, they're not supposed to be that tight. In this method, the finished result has the illusion of being a straight line but we secretly accomplished the tapering in a curve to better flatter the natural body!
Make sure to give this video some love if you would like to see how we taper dress pants by ONLY taking in at one side and not in two like we did today.
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@supernova622 Год назад

Thank you so much for including chapter segments in your videos. It makes it really easy to come back to them later and find the exact part that I need a refresher on!

@DowntownTailoring Год назад

🥰🥰🥰

@Vb-fy4sv 3 года назад

I can’t believe I have been watching these tutorials for years now , and only just found the best ones I have seen tonight,it could be a LATE night tonight lol..you got a new subbie ...

@cminault 3 года назад

This video made everything so clear and easy to understand. Thanks!

@martharamos5625 Год назад

Almost everything was clear but I’m still not sure how to use the curve ruler!

@RandomalinaLF 3 года назад

I love this video! Great results!!

@DowntownTailoring 3 года назад

Thank you so much!

@nothingbutchaos8941 3 года назад

i’m a seamstress now too thanks to this channel lol

@DowntownTailoring 3 года назад

Yay!!! I’m so glad to hear!!

@coasterad 2 года назад

Which machine do you use?

@deidrabenson361 Год назад

Thanks sooo much for sharing your knowledge!❤️

@kerryreppel3135 2 года назад

This is very understandable and helpful! Thank you!

@peterkim77 3 года назад

Beautiful and professional !!!

@remcat3572 2 года назад

Wow - really nice video. Great skill at both the alterations and making this tutorial. Thank you!

@DowntownTailoring 2 года назад

Thanks so much 🥰

@alinal.f6004 3 года назад

I love your sewing videos. Thank you so much!

@DowntownTailoring 3 года назад

That’s so kind! Thank you!

@annroche3762 3 года назад

Another great job you are brilliant I would look at your videos all day a great teacher x

@DowntownTailoring 3 года назад

Thank you so much Ann! You’re always so kind to me :))

@lorimazzola6872 3 года назад

Thank you for sharing your gift!

@DowntownTailoring 3 года назад

Awww thank you!

@ladyslippergrove 2 года назад

Well done! I had to watch it 3 times to follow fast motion, but I think I have it now.

@princessnelson9168 3 года назад

Nice! I love these videos!

@DowntownTailoring 3 года назад

Thank you so much! :)

@alisonmabin1824 2 года назад

Wonderful professional tailoring and video.

@gmurray3616 6 месяцев назад

Great job. Easy. I wish I would have seen this video years ago. But now I know what to do. Again, thank you so much for your valuable tips.

@DowntownTailoring 6 месяцев назад

You are so welcome! 🥰

@kemeticcouturellc1181 Год назад

Great video. Thanks for sharing.

@deloresrector9122 3 года назад

I'm a second generation seamstress and I've learned so many neat little tricks to keep me current. Thank you so much

@DowntownTailoring 3 года назад

Oh my, that’s so flattering! Thank you!

@deloresrector9122 3 года назад

@@DowntownTailoring you're very welcome. You deserve the praise.

@jacks1598 2 года назад

@@deloresrector9122 I agree, this video shows true skill and technique. Very helpful.

@StormyLong 3 года назад

wonderfully done!

@DowntownTailoring 3 года назад

Thank you!! 😊😊

@designermiltonaaron_ 6 месяцев назад

Amazing. clean finish!!!

@DowntownTailoring 6 месяцев назад

Glad you like it! Thanks 😊

@DomenicoGiordanokp 3 года назад

Thank you so much for this, you saved me!

@meraladuli2171 3 года назад

oh my god an intro !!!! Love it!!

@DowntownTailoring 3 года назад

Haha thank you!!!

@sharonirons9828 2 года назад

Thanks, I think. It took me three hours to do this. I don’t have a different machine to serge, the curved ruler, a special ironing board so I had to work with limited tools. They came out ok. Thanks

@beatrizflores1057 3 года назад

Hi! Wonderful video. do you a tutorial for jackets alterations? Thank you!

@manuellebron3404 3 года назад

Great job!

@DowntownTailoring 3 года назад

I’m glad you liked it :)

@juleejames9977 3 года назад

Thank you for this information. I pull out some pants today that I need to taper. Now I'm ready to go✂

@DowntownTailoring 3 года назад

Haha yes! You can do this! 💪🏾

@amnamoazzam5284 3 года назад

I really like this method,please let me know which blind hem machine is better for home use or for alterations purpose.(portable one) not an industrial)

@annjannace6957 2 года назад

"BEAUTIFUL WORK"....Miss SPIRIT OF EXCELLENCE !!

@DowntownTailoring 2 года назад

Thanks so much for your kind words 😊

@yassisan52 3 года назад

So artistic ❤️

@viviansmaldone Год назад

You’re the best ! Love you !💕👍

@DowntownTailoring Год назад

Thanks so much! You are so kind 💕

@yanlinai1951 2 года назад

i’m a seamstress now too thanks to this channel lol. your are the best one! thank your!

@DowntownTailoring 2 года назад

Thanks so much for following us! 🥰

@clothingalterations Год назад

Very good idea

@MrDeadsk8ter 3 года назад

Great video, thank you

@DowntownTailoring 3 года назад

My pleasure!

@margaretmyles8290 2 года назад

Thank you

@vernonsantiago7321 3 года назад

very helpful thank you

@DowntownTailoring 3 года назад

Glad you liked it!

@JimSlaughterOC 2 года назад

Thanks, great video!

@DowntownTailoring 2 года назад

Thanks 🥰

@Наталья-О 3 года назад

Спасибо 😊

@mamamack4604 3 года назад

I would love to just spend a few months working in your shop and learning from you.

@DowntownTailoring 3 года назад

Haha that sounds fun!!

@armanikenneth6757 2 года назад

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@lianjavier7827 2 года назад

@Armani Kenneth instablaster =)

@ilkethewordpeople43 3 года назад

Ouuuu I want to try this!

@DowntownTailoring 3 года назад

Haha yes you should definitely give it a try!

@deliaweber9220 3 года назад

Thank you so much for this video. I would love to see a full taper on a pair of pants. I was taught a formula that has worked well for me but I would love to see how you handle it.

@DowntownTailoring 3 года назад

I’m glad you liked it!! May I ask, how is it that you currently do a full taper?

@deliaweber9220 3 года назад

@@DowntownTailoring Let’s say you have to take out 2 inches from the ankle to the top of the thigh. I take the 2 inches (or whatever the total amount is) and divide by 2. I take this number (in this case 1”) and take that amount from the outer seam and inseam each. HOWEVER, not equally. On the outer seam, I will sew a 1/2 inch seam from the original seam line (tapering towards the top of the thigh). On the inseam, I will take 1/4 inch from the front and 3/4 inch from the back. I taper right up to the crotch area - you don’t want to disturb that seam allowance unless the alteration calls for it. This formula will vary depending on each alteration. Sometimes I take more from the back depending on how the pants fall.

@mmcgartland2095 Год назад

Sizing down my son's school uniform. You answered 1 question I had. Pockets need to move in at top, do you have tutorials and tips?

@tahanyfathy3015 3 года назад

Very good 👍👍👍

@DowntownTailoring 3 года назад

Thank you Tahany!

@thehapagirl92 Год назад

Thank you! I bought nice burgundy work pants but they’re too big :(

@thatxonexguy5438 3 года назад

Would it be a good idea to taper the thigh, or is that a no-no and youre only supposed to do it at the knee and below?

@matthewmartinez8209 3 года назад

I’m new to sewing. When you’re getting measurements and pinning, are you pinning to back of pants? Thanks for the video so much information I needed.

@DowntownTailoring 3 года назад

Yes, I do. That way the customer can appreciate how the finish alteration will look!

@maryirving7502 11 месяцев назад

Love the taper! Do you notch cut on the side seam or, in the center back and front? This make the ease better, correct? Ty

@maryirving7502 11 месяцев назад

✂️

@nassimaizanoutene120 3 года назад

Bravo j'adore ton travail malgré j'ai pas compris la langue je regarde les images je ratte pas. j'ai fait déjà un peu de retouche. fait nous d'autres vidéos stp merci

@DowntownTailoring 3 года назад

Merci beaucoup Nassima!!

@ocmacman17 2 месяца назад

Which is preferred? To taper on the inside of leg or to taper both sides of each leg and why?

@magdaurbina13 3 года назад

Hola, me gustan mucho sus videos, ojalá pudiera ponerle subtítulos en español. Saludos desde Puebla, México

@DowntownTailoring 3 года назад

Vamos a ver cómo lo hacemos. Saludos!

@ladyzayleemorgan9616 2 года назад

How long is the taper?

@mohammedvaseem9516 3 года назад

Wonderful! Does this apply to men's pants too?

@DowntownTailoring 3 года назад

Oh absolutely! These were actually men’s pants :)

@mohammedvaseem9516 3 года назад

@@DowntownTailoring thank you

@Funnybelly 2 года назад

What type of machine is that at the end that you use for the hem?

@DowntownTailoring 2 года назад

It's a blind hem machine. Cheers 🙂

@1954evelyn 2 года назад

I have a question. When you have the customer try on the pants to be tapered Is this the front or back crease where you are pinning it I can't tell by the picture thank you

@DowntownTailoring 2 года назад

Hi Evelyn! I pin the back crease so my customer can appreciate the way he/she will look. Cheers 🙂

@1954evelyn 2 года назад

@@DowntownTailoring Thank you so much I will do that tomorrow.

@nancyfernandez5808 3 года назад

Very nice 😘😘❤️🙏

@DowntownTailoring 3 года назад

Thank you!

@koolkat214 2 года назад

This video is a huge life saver for me. I’ve been following Stylish Dad’s videos and was not happy with how it looked. Thanks for the videos. They are a huge help.

@rev420official5 10 месяцев назад

Same, SD's videoa are good and short but leave a lot out I find.

@billthomasjr9341 2 года назад

In interested in the French curve for pants. Where can i get one?

@DowntownTailoring 2 года назад

Try Wawak if you are in US. Cheers 🙂

@josephservellon7447 3 года назад

What if I don't have a blind stitch machine... 🥲 can I sow the length with the normal machine?

@DowntownTailoring 3 года назад

Hi! You can also do the hem by hand. Cheers 🙂

@sheilaalls4767 2 года назад

Could you recommend which French curve ruler is the best

@DowntownTailoring 2 года назад

I use the one brand Dritz. Cheers 🙂

@sheilaalls4767 2 года назад

@@DowntownTailoring thank you so much

@kaihokumui3335 8 дней назад

Not understanding why you decide by 4. Because there's 2 sides per leg isn't it just decided by 2? Is it because there are 4 sides of fabric? Ty for sharing and helping me understand in advance.

@DowntownTailoring 8 дней назад

Hi! It's because when you divide by two. Each side that you take is double because you take the same amount at the front and at the back. Therefore, you need to divide by four. Hope this helps 😊

@annemckenzie7382 3 года назад

Can you help me , I recently let out side seam on men’s dress pants but now they have a twist 😩 any suggestions on how to fix this ?

@DowntownTailoring 3 года назад

Yes. Sometimes it happens. I suggest to let out the same amount on both sides from zero on the crotch area. Sometimes the pants were twisted from the beginning and you didn't realize until the job is done. That's very common. Good luck!

@annemckenzie7382 3 года назад

@@DowntownTailoring thanks so much I will try 😘

@crystalramirezmoreno9190 3 года назад

i would love to see the final tailored garment being worn to see how the pant legs look with the curved taper. i’ve never seen this before. also, do the slacks still have a break?

@deloriesflemings7239 Год назад

Delories Flemings in Dallas Texas and I will like a little more on men's alterations

@DowntownTailoring Год назад

We'll do! 🥰

@trananhthudang9954 2 года назад

Can you do a video on jeans tapering?

@DowntownTailoring 2 года назад

Yes! We have this one: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-hRl7fuNBNlY.html

@ronnieflanniganful 3 года назад

Hi! Great video! I just had a question about marking the new seams. Why do you divide by 4 and do you divide by 4 every time or just when it's 3 inches?

@ferretygoodness6 3 года назад

From what I understand from the video: you divide by 4 because of the 2 sides of each of the 2 seams, for balance. You have to take away material evenly on each side of the seams so that your new seams still fall on the center of the outside and inside of the thigh and calf. So divide by 4 every time regardless of how many inches need taken in. But she could correct me.

@ronnieflanniganful 3 года назад

@@ferretygoodness6 Thanks so much! This really helps.

@DowntownTailoring 3 года назад

Yes! That's exactly it!

@1rahmaan 2 года назад

💖💖💖

@cathyjones3403 3 года назад

👏👏👏👏👏

@yuiyuiyu5441 3 года назад

👍👍

@donnadannessa6024 3 года назад

How would you taper for bowed legs? One side? Which?

@DowntownTailoring 3 года назад

Hi! I would probably take in the outside part and a little bit of the inside part at the knee area. The difference between both sides shouldn’t be too pronounced because you want to give the illusion that it’s straight. Just enough to avoid too many wrinkles!

@donnadannessa6024 3 года назад

Downtown Cobbler Should the new seams still equal total alteration in inches, just not divided by 4 equally?...a little more on outside, a little less on inseam? Thank you!

@DowntownTailoring 3 года назад

That's right! But this will work just with pants with no crease at the front as the crease always should be in the center and straight.

@alexlopez8922 2 года назад

Wow I have never seen a machine for hems!!! Is it too expensive?

@DowntownTailoring 2 года назад

A little bit. But if you make many hems it is worth to get it.

@frances02fr 2 года назад

How far up do u go?

@DowntownTailoring 2 года назад

Hi! Basically they are all different. It depends on how much it needs to be taken in. Cheers 🙂

@croitoriaopris4759 3 года назад

It is always sewn on the front of the pants, and the marks there are drawn, the seam line is a little steep. I hope you don't mind me!

@DowntownTailoring 3 года назад

Oh! Not at all... Everyone is entitled to their opinions. I based my job on my pattern making expertise. Cheers 🙂

@nassimaizanoutene120 3 года назад

Tu peux nous faire les vidéos en français ?

@DowntownTailoring 3 года назад

Allô Nassima! J’aimerais faire des vidéos en français mais malheureusement, mon français c’est pas très bon lol! Est-ce que les sous-titres marchent??

@jaheim8794 3 года назад

I would love to see how you taper on one side only

@DowntownTailoring 3 года назад

Thank you for letting me know :)

@joshsoorlin579 3 года назад

good tutorial except super unclear about the divide by 4 thing? are you doing the inseam our outseam? or both

@DowntownTailoring 3 года назад

I'm so sorry it isn't that clear. I'm doing both and that's why I divided by 4. The total measurement divided by two (inseam and outseam) and then divide again by two because you sew 2 pieces together. I hope this helps.

@joshsoorlin579 3 года назад

@@DowntownTailoring thanks for fast reply wow that helps im doing my pants right this moment!

@DowntownTailoring 3 года назад

Good luck! Let me know how it goes!

@NeonMods Год назад

I’m just going to go to a tailor

@DowntownTailoring Год назад

😄😄😊😊

@taniac2011able 2 года назад

😁

@katteam101 2 года назад

Soooooo this video is for professionals right?

@DowntownTailoring 2 года назад

🤔 not particularly, william

@jovontowns591 2 года назад

I literally still don't understand LOL

@petraqnati9747 Год назад

Mund te pjestohet 1.5 me 2 That’s it

@ahad4184 6 месяцев назад

The problem is on cotton, new and old creases stay on and give an ugly look

@DowntownTailoring 6 месяцев назад

Yes. That’s right. But if you make sure that you take in the same amount from each side then you won’t need a new crease. I hope this helps. 🤗

@shinosukenohara5721 Год назад

Extremely confusing

@DowntownTailoring Год назад

Yes. Sometimes, a little previous sewing knowledge is needed. Cheers! 😊

@shinosukenohara5721 Год назад

@@DowntownTailoring you don’t have to be rude about it

@DowntownTailoring Год назад

@@shinosukenohara5721 I'm so sorry you felt that way. I was trying to be sympathetic as why this alteration can be extremely confusing. Sewing is view sometimes as low trade but it really takes time and practice to master it. Again, sorry 😞

@shinosukenohara5721 Год назад

@@DowntownTailoring oh woops 😓 I suppose you weren’t being rude 😉 I WAS