How to properly sew men's trousers?

The ability to “fit clothes” according to your figure, or alter them, adapting to a new fashion trend, has always been and will be very useful. When changing sizes, you will no longer need to change your entire wardrobe. And an out-of-fashion pair of good quality trousers can be given a second life.

If the trousers are new and a washing machine is recommended for care, they need to be tried on after washing. Most often, in new men's trousers, only the length of the trousers needs to be changed. You need to try on a suitable pair of shoes and a belt.

The easiest ways step by step

We sew in the belt within the same size:

• First you need to note how narrow the belt is. It needs to be ripped off (you don’t have to tear it off only in the area of ​​the fastener, this will simplify further processing);
• we remove the excess fabric in the upper part into additional darts, or into folds if the trousers have pleats at the waist;
• we sew the belt. The seam in which we remove the “excess” of the belt can be hidden under the belt loop or combined with the middle seam of the back halves.

How to reduce your pants a couple sizes

1. First you need to mark the lines of future seams. To do this, we put on the trousers inside out and mark all changes with pins.
2. Next you should lay them out on the table. Use tailor's chalk or soap to mark the lines of future seams and sew them manually with the seam forward using a needle.
3. Carefully turn it inside out and try it on. If you are satisfied with the result, you can flog.
4. This must be done along all seams except the fly. The middle seam of the front halves in this part does not change much from size to size, and the processing of a zipper, especially a button fastener, cannot be called simple.
5. The middle seam of the back halves is sewn down first. You can overcast this seam either on an overlocker or on a household sewing machine with a narrow zigzag seam, having previously cut off all excess.
6. Sew the side and step vertical seams. These sections can be sewn together if the allowances are ironed on one side. Or separately, if the processing is “iron seam”.
7. The belt is also sharpened taking into account the change in width in the belt. Often the level of the bottom line with such an adjustment also needs to be changed.

Removing the “sides”

• when put on, use pins or soap to mark how much the trouser leg needs to be sewn in this area;
• turn the trousers inside out and mark the position of the stitching on the table. If the new stitch is long, use a ruler to mark the new seam line;
• we sew along the marked line, we cut off the allowance on the overlocker only if it will interfere with the sock.

Sew along the middle seam

To do this, just open the middle seam on the back halves and sew in a straight line from the mark on the belt to the rounding of the middle seam. The line on the waistband is laid parallel to the middle cut. In this place the stitching should be very strong, You can stitch twice strictly along the same line. The seam is ironed. The work is completed by the stitching of the inner part of the belt. This change is recommended within the same size.

Features of working with trousers with arrows

The creases on the legs bisect the front and back halves to about the level where the center seam begins to curve. All changes should be made so as not to upset this balance. To do this, the side and step sections need to be sutured slightly and equally on both sides. If there is a larger change in volume, the arrows will have to be re-ironed.

How to sew pants at the bottom? Eliminating flares

• to recut this part, you first need to open the hem seam;
• As a rule, the expansion in this style begins at the knee level or slightly above. We choose the width at the bottom: by trying on or by measuring another pair of trousers;
• on the table, from the reverse side, mark the line of the future seam with soap. It will connect the mark along the bottom line and the point where the flare begins at knee level;
• Having stitched the seam, excess fabric should be cut off and overcast;
• As a rule, the hemline with such a change in cut also needs adjustment.

How to make pants skinny

You can narrow it along the side cuts or along the side and internal step ones, depending on the size of the narrowing. The narrowing line should be positioned from the bottom line to the knee line parallel to the seam, reduced to nothing at the top at the level of the hips, if the volume in this part is satisfactory, or reduced to nothing at the waist level. Before you start stitching, it’s better to sit down in your trousers to check whether they will continue to be comfortable to wear.

When is the best time to redraw them?

It is better to completely recut your trousers if you need to change more than two sizes. Such a cut is possible if a suitable pattern is available.Your favorite trousers, ripped open, can serve as it. But you need to take into account that when worn, these clothes, especially those made from natural materials, are significantly deformed.

When is the best time to do this in the studio?

In the case where there is no proven pattern, and significant changes are to be made, it is better to seek help from a professional tailor. Such an investment will save time, and most importantly, it will save you from disappointment if your attempt to alter your trousers is unsuccessful. An experienced tailor will not only adjust trousers to your figure, these “wizards” can use clothing to hide figure flaws.

It is especially worth resorting to the help of a master when the figure has individual characteristics, and finished clothes often need changes.

You should choose a studio close to home on the recommendation of friends; in difficult cases, you may need several fittings. But the result is worth it.