Skinny jeans have been out of style for a long time, so much so that they were no longer seen. However, a new style seems to be making a comeback. Looking for the right pair of skinny jeans can be time-consuming, frustrating, and can be quite expensive at times. If you are not a patient person, get irritated quickly and have no money, don't give up. You can still have your own pair of jeans to suit you! You can save time and money by sewing your jeans yourself to turn them into a second skin.
Steps
Method 1 of 2: Making the Jeans starting from the Seams
Step 1. Put on your jeans to get an idea of the shape you want to achieve
Better to start with a pair that are comfortable around the hips. Stretch ones are fine too.
- Wear them inside out. Take some seamstress chalk or a marker and draw a line on both legs to show how tight to tighten. Remember to make them on the inside so that when you wear them the seams are not visible from the outside. Be sure to draw the line on the opposite side of the original seams.
- You can use pins to draw the lines, but you risk getting pricked or lost.
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As an alternative, grab a pair of skinny jeans you already own to use as a guide. Turn over the ones you want to fix, place the reference ones on them making the horse match. Make sure the seam is right on the edges (of both) and trace down with chalk starting from mid-thigh and following the seams of the ones you use as a template.
Iron your jeans first. Smooth, wrinkle-free fabric works best
Step 2. Get needle And wire.
Choose a threadThread the needle and start sewing jeans. Trace the line you drew with each point.
Start with the seam already there and backstitch a couple of stitches, then follow your line down making sure the edge of the fabric stays flat - the pins do this. If you are using your sewing machine and are concerned that the first round will not turn out well, program it for large stitches
Step 3. Put on your jeans to try them on
Walk in it a bit to see if your legs are comfortable and try running too - sometimes jeans can give way when you move and in that case you need to squeeze them.
If the result still doesn't satisfy you, go ahead. If the jeans are tight, short and the stitches neatly tucked in so that they don't crease and don't come off during the wash, then you're good to go. Make every stitch right because there is nothing worse than a new pair of jeans that only fit one day, and the next the stitches come off. Sewing will be a chore, but it's essential
Step 4. Trace the seams with a second round of shorter stitches
Trim away excess fabric if necessary (use zigzag stitches first) or use a seamer, which will seal the edge of the fabric as you cut it.
Remember that you will need to wear and wash your jeans at least once before you start cutting, in case you want to make any further changes
Method 2 of 2: Making Jeans with Fabric Cuffs
Step 1. Use the fabric you cut (if possible) to make new cuffs for the jeans
You've probably already sewn the width of your new jeans. Mark the seam inside and use a thread scraper to remove the stitches.
While you're at it, split an inch outside. It takes about a minute to get it right
Step 2. Fold the flaps so that the new lines match
Pin the bottom of the flap. The two bottom edges must line up or the cuffs will be shorter in front and back!
Point the pins along the seam and remove the final one. Turn the flap around so you can pin it in place
Step 3. Sew a straight line over the markings, going down
Follow the pins by removing them as you sew.
- Trim the excess fabric and fold the cuff again. Check that the edges are open or the jeans will crease.
- Pin the cuff to the leg. Adjust the sewing machine so that the needle rests to the left and use the zipper foot. You need to be as close to the seam as possible.
- Keep the inside seam open and sew as close to the original seam as possible. Try on jeans often at this point, you may find them too short or too long and you will need to fix them.
- If there is too much fabric at the bottom, sew in a zigzag and trim the excess or use a cut and sew.
- Iron the leg of the jeans. Use the hot iron and turn the jeans so that the excess fabric is facing the crotch. Go over it several times.
Step 4. Sew a little beyond the seam you just made
Keep the jeans as flat as possible. Repeat for both sides, constantly making sure that each leg is aligned with the other.
Advice
- Better to choose a color similar to jeans; the contrast one is not recommended because the stitches would show and people would be able to understand that you made your jeans tight by yourself.
- Repeat steps two and three until you get the shape you want. Be patient while you work and do not skip any steps or work briefly or you will see the results.
- You must have a minimum of experience in sewing; if not, you will probably end up ruining the jeans. See if anyone you know knows how to sew in a way that helps you not end up with throwaway jeans.
- Alternatively, if you don't have time to sew your jeans, you can take them to a tailor who will do the work for you.
- If you don't use a sewing machine, remember to go over the sewing line once and twice.
Warnings
- Don't make them so snug that you can't wear them!
- If you have some stained jeans that you want to tighten, remember that the stained part might look weird and messy if you don't plan where to cut - try to make the same cuts on both sides of the fabric. Check the decorative seams, there may also be some inside.
