Draw a nice chalk line on both sides of the pinned triangle. If you have a true hourglass shape, look for curvy fit jeans. Next time you come across a pair of jeans that fits in your legs and hips but bags a bit at the waist, you dont have to pass on them! Original Price 25.67 From shop peneloppevintage, 75.90 Set where you live, what language you speak, and the currency you use. FREE shipping, ad by DovimaBCN
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From shop ZvezdanaVintage, Sale Price 38.51 31.58, 42.10 Itll add a slightly cropped look, and draw the eye down to your fresh kicks. Allow the wet jeans to cool enough to touch. 
Carefully drain the hot water. Some styles of jeans like skinny and boot cut are designed to fit closely at the waist through the thighs, but there is such a thing as too tight around the butt and thighs. (25% off), Sale Price 30.81
50.83, 67.78 From shop DailyDoseOfVintage, ad by PiccobelloVintage You can move the pin-on button to whatever spot on the waistband that you like. Repeat this process, with your large stitches getting smaller as you reach the narrow point of the triangle.
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Finally, try them on and smooth out the pinned sides as much as you can! fluorescent lights, squeezing myself into yet another pair of womens jeans that fall somewhere in the too-tight/too-long/too-baggy/too-revealing category. Ad from shop BlueBlueIndigo Saying no will not stop you from seeing Etsy ads or impact Etsy's own personalization technologies, but it may make the ads you see less relevant or more repetitive. From shop LuckyGirlVNTG, ad by WeChooseVintage
Sew along this line with the right side of the denim together, meaning that you will sew on the inside of the jeans. Fortunately, you can super easily alter an elastic waist using nothing but a piece of elastic, scissors, and a couple of small safety pins! Skater jeans use ahigh 11.25 rise to createcomfort you know and love, and a wide leg and long inseam make for a cool, slouchy fit we just cant get enough of lately. AberyApparelClothing Ad from shop BunnysVintageFrance Some take more time or equipment. Now, find another beltloop equally distant from the center back of your pants on the other side. GrandmotherVtgRoom Original Price 42.00 Oh, and to top it all off Im probably starving because I tend not to eat too much (anything) before jean shopping. 
Now make a giant stitch across the triangle to the right chalk line. Pull-on vs. mid-rise jeans: Which one is best for you. You can make your pants or jeans waist smaller by using any of these twelve handy methods. (20% off), If you don't want others to see this collection, make it private. Methods to make pants smaller at the waist without sewing include adding a strip of elastic inside the waistband and using safety pins or a folding method.
If you have these tools and a bit of patience, you can master this method and then feel prepared to handle any baggy pants that come your way in life! Ad from shop PiccobelloVintage BlueBlueIndigo Shopping for jeans doesnt have to be something to dread. 49.29, 61.61 44.45, 52.29 For the triangle stitch option, all you need is a needle and thread that matches your pants! For the most professional finish, you can add topstitching that matches the original design on your jeans after you finish the alteration. Ad from shop BarbaraJacobsVintage If youre in a hurry or have limited supplies at hand, you may want to scroll down to the hacks and quick fixes provided later in this article. The best way to make pants waist smaller is to sew a dart at the center of the back or at both side seams. Original Price 41.08 Original Price 100.00
From shop dasfundstueck, Sale Price 85.00 Your browser's Javascript functionality is turned off. Measure the circumference directly under your bust. (50% off), ad by dasfundstueck In order to give you the best experience, we use cookies and similar technologies for performance, analytics, personalization, advertising, and to help our site function.
It may be an indication youre a curvy fit.
From shop BoBoVintage, ad by DailyDoseOfVintage Sew along both chalk lines, starting at the bottom of the dart, where your tapered point meets the old sideseam. You can approach the sideseam method in two different ways.
Ad from shop DailyDoseOfVintage Learn more. Take the jeans off and use a needle and thread to sew the button back on at the new location. AuthentiqueSeventies From shop bemydear, ad by mijumaju 85.00, 100.00
Original Price 54.43 Take your pants off and turn them right side out. From shop katapultstorevintage, 90.00 28.50, 38.00
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Locate the top line of stitching on this portion of the waistband, and use your seam ripper to remove that as well. Keep the tape level. From shop VintageByParis, 169.00
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This neatly takes up excess fabric from the waist and does not leave a trace once the tailor sews the waistband back on. LettersInMyPocket Turn the water down to a simmering heat and allow the pants to soak for twenty minutes. What method did you use? Push the needle through at the right chalk line at the very top of the waistband, from the inside of the jeans to the outside (so the knot will hide inside the waist). (30% off), ad by BlackPaganVintage Turn off the burner on your stove and carry the pot to your kitchen sink. The extra room in the hips and butt area allow you to wear the size you need without having your womens jeans feel big in the waist. Pinch this up at the center of your back, and then pin all the loose fabric in a triangle down to where the skinny end of the triangle meets the old seat seam. From shop StaghoundLeather, ad by OldTimeQueen Now, look at the inside of the waistband. Finally, you will find strategies to find the right waist fit for your body. Read on for 8 ways you can tell when your jeans just dont fit and get yourself one step closer to finding the ones that do. First, you can remove the waistband as described in the previous section and sew two darts, one at each side of the waist. From shop ReuseVintageRecycle, Sale Price 13.50 However, regardless of how much work I put in to getting dressed, I guarantee my zipper worked harder just trying to stay shut. Everything you need to know about different jean fits, Your guide to choosing the right pair of jeans this fall, How to pick the right jeans for your body type.
Believe me when I tell you that suffering for fashion is not a thing and you dont have to squeeze yourself into a pair of jeans that are too small just because some fashion magazine (or teenage sales associate) told you theyd fit like a glove after you broke them in. Being comfortable in your jeans is the ultimate goal and if that means you have to go up a size to find a pair that sits well on your waist then so be it. Ad from shop StaghoundLeather Have you ever tried to make too-big pants fit you? Attach one end of the elastic beside the slit in the waistband with a safety pin. As a pro tip, try laying your jeans on a tough surface and hammering at the seams to flatten them out. From shop AberyApparelClothing, ad by LARELIGIEUSE Low-rise & roomy, with extra length to stack at the ankle. From shop OldTimeQueen, Sale Price 41.59
If you want a slightly less wide leg look, go for Tomgirl jeans that sit low on the hips with a relaxed thigh and cropped, tapered leg. From shop PiccobelloVintage, Sale Price 46.28 Trade your too-tight-for-comfort jeans in for a pair made with a generous amount of stretch.
Original Price 38.00 Mid-rise or high-rise jean cuts are also a great choice for eliminating back-gap potential and tend to offer a flattering silhouette on almost every body type. From shop mijumaju, Sale Price 29.50 Tip: if you want to show off your shoes, try a shorter inseam length! Due to COVID-19, we're experiencing delays of 1-2 business days, Orders received before 2pm PST weekdays shipped same day, Standard: $7 or FREE on orders $60+ Elopement First, put on the pants and pinch the extra material at the back of the waistband.
This way, when you button your jeans, the circumference of the waist will be a little smaller! Ad from shop AuthentiqueSeventies
This method is so simple its not even a technique, just a last-minute solution! You should not try this on leggings or stretchy pants, as the boiling water will damage the elastic fibers inside the fabric! ad by StaghoundLeather Sporting excess denim at the ankle isnt a good look either. From shop OldTimeQueenRetro, ad by ForkVintage Once you master these sewing methods, you can easily make any waist smaller and it will look like you bought it that way! Use a fabric marker or tailors chalk to draw a straight line from the top pin to the bottom pin. (25% off), ad by ANEWvintageboutique Theyre specifically designed for an hourglass figure. 26.19, 34.91 (40% off), ad by LivePastVintage Use large safety pins or binder clips to hold the pinched waistband in place. It looks like we are experiencing a technical problem, please try again later. (25% off), ad by BoBoVintage That said, taking the waistband off, adding two darts, and resewing the waistband takes quite a lot of work. From shop MarmaladeVintageCo, Sale Price 40.82 This emergency fix will keep your pants up but will look pretty obvious unless you can hide it under a baggy shirt! 56.22, 74.96 In this article, you will learn twelve basic methods to make your pants smaller at the waist, plus a couple of hacks for good measure! You can fold the inside of the waistband to the outside, which feels more comfortable but does not look as nice. bemydear FrayedWithLove Original Price 61.61 Ad from shop VintageByParis LuckyGirlVNTG
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PiccobelloVintage Personalised products, underwear, earrings, cosmetics, smile maker products, seconds, samples, charity items or gift cards cannot be returned unless faulty. Then wiggle the pinned elastic back inside the waistband. From shop AuthentiqueSeventies, 120.00 18.90, 23.62 All too often we compromise for a pair that we think fit us well, only to wear them in everyday life and realize that somethings just not right. Otherwise youll need to try a shorter inseam measurement. This method works especially well if you plan to wear a sweater or blazer that can hang down over your waistband, hiding the little emergency rescue mission going on down there!
Original Price 34.91 From shop LettersInMyPocket, ad by katapultstorevintage OldTimeQueen WoodhouseStudios Mark this point on the button side of the waistband. Take full advantage of our site features by enabling JavaScript. Simply button the waist closed and then fold over two to three inches of the waistband. If your machine makes a loud grinding noise or the needle freezes while stuck in denim, you may have to give up and try another method!