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style and fashion high fashionIs it hard to tailor jeans?
Last Updated: 5th April, 2020
A great tailor can fix a lot when it comestojeans—but not everything. The rise (wherethewaistband sits on your body), the hips, and the crotch, arethreeareas that are difficult for a tailor to nipandtuck, so keep that in mind when you'e shopping. 2. Before youtakeyour jeans to the tailor, wash them.
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People also ask, can a tailor take in jeans?
While it's best to shop for jeans made to fityourfigure, an experienced tailor can alter a waistband tonip itin a bit. However, it's not advisable to take injeans bymore than one to 1.5 inches at the waist.
Similarly, how do I make my jeans waist tighter? Put your jeans on inside out and pinchthewaist at the sides until it fits. Turn yourjeansinside out and put them on. Pinch the waistbandon each sideuntil you get the right fit in the waist.Try topinch an equal amount on both sides so that your jeanswillsit evenly after the alteration.
Likewise, people ask, how much does it cost to tailor the waist of jeans?
Pants & Bottoms
| Pants & Bottoms | Approximate Cost | |
|---|---|---|
| Hem | $10 – $20 | |
| *linings may increase prices | Slim Leg | $20 – $40 |
| Adjust Waist | $25 – $45 |
Can you get jeans tailored to be bigger?
It's always easier for a tailor to take thingsasize smaller than the opposite. (Though denim panels canbeadded to give you some additional wiggle room, it'snotideal.) You want the jeans to fit comfortablyoveryour largest body part (thigh, waist, hip)— everythingelsecan be taken in to your liking.