How to Alter Men's Pants to Fit YOU
Today, I was inspired by a pair of men’s pants that my boyfriend was about to throw away.
Follow along to see how to alter men’s pants to fit you. This little menswear moment is just a quick alteration. Let’s get started!
Tools and materials:
- Men’s slacks
- Straight pins
- Sewing machine and thread
- Iron
- Ironing board
1. Find the correct waist and pin
Try the pants on first. While I love the low waistline, it just doesn’t look polished enough when they are this baggy.
Pull the pants up so that they sit higher, at your waist. This way, the crotch will be in the right place.
Then fold the waistband vertically so that it sits snugly at the hips. Do this on both sides.
Pin them in place. I changed the directions of the folds and I like it best this way:
2. Sew
Next, remove the pants and sew the folds down, on the space between my fingers here.
3. Iron pleats
Then, iron down the folded fabric to create a pleat on each side.
And there you have an easy way to alter a pair of men’s pants to fit you!
Altered men's pants
Do you love these flipped men’s pants? Let me know what you think in the comments below.
And check out This Super Easy Neckline Alteration Will Change Your Whole Look.
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