Making pants longer

This video will show you how to make the most from the fabric in the hem area, extending it as much as possible so you can make those garments longer for a better fit. This demonstration was done with a pair of pants but can apply to many other articles of clothing as well, the only stipulation is having a hem that has extra fabric in it. #sew #sewing #clothingalteration #diyfashion #sewingalteration

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Instead of getting rid of a pair of jeans that is too small in the waist, make them comfortable again by altering the waistband to fit.

Have you ever wanted to know how to make pants longer than the original hem. It is challenging but not impossible with a little ingenuity.

Tutorial for how to lengthen jeans using the existing hem fabric

Pants too short? Extend their length by dropping the hem! Click for a full video & photo tutorial.

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You can make your pants bigger around the waist using either stretching or sewing techniques. The easiest way to widen the waistband of your pants is to stretch the fabric to make it looser. You can also make more permanent alterations with scissors and a sewing machine.