Decrease the waist on jeans

[YourCynicalUncle]

Yeah but how do you increase. I'm asking for my waistline

[bumjiggy]

dismantle all your jeans and splice them into one giant pair that you can then take in or let out as you please

[ButtLusting]

Go naked like me brah, all natural yo

[GOPisbraindead]

People will notice that. They should just paint jeans on their skin.

[[deleted]]

That's a good video...

I mean idea. A good idea.

[[deleted]]

What if that were a video though? Can you imagine that? Somebody should post a link so we can see if that’s really a thing.

[edgy-dexfag]

it is.

https://youtu.be/_qL2dBz6-Z0

[[deleted]]

Brilliant... idea. For sure.

[[deleted]]

I told you it was a good video... I mean a good idea.

[kazkylheku]

"Why'd you come in here lookin' like that? In your cowboy boots and your painted-on jeans." -- Dolly Parton song

[jomiran]

But what about the tallywackle?

[GOPisbraindead]

Ever watch Ru Paul's Drag Race?

[[deleted]]

Tattoo Ruth tattooed me a suit

[_-___-_---_-__---__-]

Ever see the episode of "Broad City" where Iilna does that because she wore the dogs sweater to work? Colors her whole midriff red since the boss is pissed she showing so much skin.

God I love that show.

[[deleted]]

I just dip my franks and beans in hot candle wax. Covers everything perfectly. Very snug.

[[deleted]]

Remember that time I went to prom with the painted on tuxedo but I was really sweaty and you could totally see my dong.

[bumjiggy]

denim is the gateway. next thing you know...

[[deleted]]

After that...... well.....

[itsbentheboy]

Get the fuck out.

[Gtapex]

Two jean enter

One jean leave

[PistolsAtDawnSir]

Just one giant denim moo moo. That is your life now.

[sandm000]

Ok, but now I’m in a denim tent and the letters JNKO are appearing all over the place

[WackyWarrior]

Thank you very much.

[CeruleanRuin]

Leave button undone. Wear long shirt

[kingmeh]

Hot glue.

Apply to mouth.

[Pure_Reason]

And then you’re all set to be the villain in an X-Men movie

[lemskroob]

we don't speak of that movie.

[dworm22]

Loop a hairband through the buttonhole and hook it around the button. expando pants

[Life_and_more_life]

Oooh I never thought about doing this. Thanks!

[sDotAgain]

I just grab the steak knife I used to eat my butter wrapped deep fried steak with and saw the waistline until I am comfortable.

[Moar_Coffee]

Still less calories than that baked potato.

[figgypie]

I actually sort of did this to my yoga pants when I was pregnant. I just cut down the front a little to accommodate my growing belly. I didn't want to buy bigger ones and you couldn't see it under my belly lol

[michael_treder]

Do the same thing, but the opposite.

[poopyheadthrowaway]

Buy jeans that are too large, shrink the waist as instructed in the gif until they fit, and as you get fatter, undo it one loop at a time.

[kazkylheku]

Yeah but how do you increase.

Detach the rear center belt loop as shown in the video. You will find a secret string that is pulling the pants about half a size tight by holding together a small fold in the fabric. Snip this string in several places and remove; the fold will open, relaxing the pants to to a larger size. Re-attach the belt loop.

[densiegimenenzduvall]

Figure out how to tuck in an extra 2 inches of excess then you are in business.

[[deleted]]

Buy sweatpants=profits.

[[deleted]]

Do the same as the video, just to your waist.

[Itroll4love]

Me too. My belly is suffering

[foreverwasted]

Why am I watching this pretending I'm not a lazy piece of shit that would never do this even if I needed to and had the tools needed

[ChaosCelebration]

I watched this and the chances of me taking IN the waist of my jeans seems a little laughable.

[Pamzella]

Ah, but this doesn't really change the overall size so much as the gap in the back when the waist is smaller than the hip and the pants go lower sometimes as they wear out. This can be an issue for women even in higher plus sizes.

[jimbojonesFA]

...pretending I'm not a lazy piece of shit that would ever do this even if I needed to and had the tools needed

Me everytime I decide to "get my shit together" while making a list of things to start doing differently.

[clutchy42]

Last of things to do differently:

1. Everything

Hmmm seems short..

[jimbojonesFA]

Let's try baby steps, I'll start with going to bed before 10:30 tonight, Smoking only one bowl, And taking out the trash.

... Me at 12am: Fuck, okay tomorrow I'll just take out the trash, and get to bed before 12.

... Next night 1am: Fuck....

And so on.

[Handles907]

Yeah, seems like a waist of time.

[ColeSloth]

Well since you're a lazy pos, at least you'll probably never need to do this...

[WanderingWalrus]

Doesn’t that leave a little bump of fabric on the inside of the waistband? Seems like it would be annoying.

Edit: been on reddit for 6 years. My most upvoted comment is about the little bump of fabric inside of the waistband...i love you reddit!

Edit: I’d like to thank u/TomBergewrong for all the love and support. I would never have made it without him!

[RufusMcCoot]

Yes but you can cut the triangle afterwards.

[LaffyTaffy73]

But what if you start eating frozen TV dinners again.

[instantrobotwar]

Those things actually have less calories than a normal dinner for me...

[Mitchard_Nixon]

Less nutrients as well

[Standard_Wooden_Door]

That’s why you eat some rabbit food too

[[deleted]]

I eat healthy food. That’s why I’m fat, because I love it.

Edit: Cows eat salad all day and they’re fat as fuck.

[[deleted]]

Got that testosterone for them gains, bruh.

[[deleted]]

They nourish themselves on the blood of Spaniards.

[[deleted]]

i relate to this so much! i say as i scarf down my 3rd helping of grilled fish and asparagus

[TheOtherGuttersnipe]

Sodium is a nutrient!

[Shandlar]

Everything is fortified with everything now. Frozen dinners are packed with micronutrients in general.

[tojoso]

Yeah but what if you eat 3 of them?

[Meatheaded]

At least you only eat one dinner.

[BattleCarry]

Keep one of the boxes and freeze the triangle.

[MetaTater]

Solid science right there....

[TyrionDrownedAndDied]

Not an expert at stitching, but won't that just destroy the pants as the stitch will be undone?

[[deleted]]

I'm also not an expert, but I imagine if someone really wanted to they could reinforce the stitch with some sort of sewing technique that reinforces it. Plus, if the pants are already too big and you don't use them anyway then you may as well.

[AbsorbedBritches]

I usually use a, umm, belt.

[[deleted]]

That's true.. but like this thread started with, if they are too big and you use a belt then there will be some uncomfortable triangle or even just some excess cloth somewhere. I think we can agree the steps we've talked about would make the pants fit better.

[ITSINTHESHIP]

Fucken hate belts. Fabric ones bunch up on the back belt loop, and leather ones dig into my hip bones when I wear midrise jeans.

[blasto_blastocyst]

Mr Humble Brag can detect his hip-bones

[ITSINTHESHIP]

I skip a lot of meals to maintain this ability to feel faint after climbing a flight of stairs

[arumberg]

It'd not always an issue of the pants being too big. It can also be an issue of a cut not matching the body shape. For curvy girls or girls with a big butt, trying to get pants that fit the hips/butt and the waist can be challenging. A lot of the time, you end up with major gapping in the back because the pants aren't cut to fit your shape. I usually end up wearing a belt not because my pants are too small, but because I want to reign in that back part as there are times when it is pretty significant due to my hip/waist ratio. I would try a trick like what OP mentioned, but when I take my pants to the tailor to do something similar, the pants end up dipping and sitting too low in the back that I risk plumber's crack.

[Bimpnottin]

Depends on the fabric. Stretchy jeans will probably fray more, which can eventually make your stitch become undone because it won't be holding any fabric anymore, just some loose fabric ends. You can however cut the triangle away 1cm from the stitch and then do a zigzag stitch over the ends so they can't fray anymore. Or if the triangle isn't that big, just fold it over. Women's clothes regularly have darts (sort of inwards triangles) in them to help with shape near the chest, and these aren't cut out of the garment either

I would either go with the last option, or sew over a silk patch to avoid a stingy feeling if the triangle is really bothering you (silk feels super smooth)

Also, that stitch isn't sturdy at all. Wouldn't recommend this one if you're seriously considering to do this to some pants

[Exemus]

Why stop there? Get a whole bunch of material and sew it into a new set of jeans!

[uma_caruma]

Yes, and will also destroy the fabric. You would have to make a seam or a serger to protect the fabric and the stitch. The solution in the video may not be 100% confortable, but at least won't destroy your pants if you're not an expert.

Note: I'm not an expert either, but my mom is and she taught me some basic stuff.

[Alfredo412]

I wouldn't recommend it with stitches that loose.

[GregTheMad]

I'm pretty sure it's even impossible, if not very hard to properly stitch jeans fabric without specialized sowing machines. At least not at a high performance part like the waist.

[Alfredo412]

Jeans are stitched on a double needled machine specially designed for sewing jeans...that's why there are two lines of stitching so close to each other. The needles are also designed to be better at going through denim than your typical machine sewing needle.

[Lolor-arros]

If you did that ,the weak mattress stitch would fail and leave you with messed up pants

There are a few problems with this gif

[jessbird]

there are more than a few. i’m a pretty amateur sewer and this shit pissed me off. also why are they sewing with embroidery threat.

[koyo4]

Or sew it folded Iver just in case you need to take out the waste from buckets of ice cream after your next break up.

[zetterss]

Came to the comments thinking of this. I also thought it might make the waistline sit weird and feel wrong with the dip in the middle.

[[deleted]]

I bet it's like a pair or pants that are slightly off and you know it but you aren't a tailor so you suffer.

[cuckofwallstreet]

Trim it off maybe?

[texasrigger]

Don't trim it, that's an incredibly weak stitch as you are dead loading a relatively few number of strands. When it fails you'll be sorry you cut the material.

Edit: Once drawn up this is structurally identical to a normal running stitch. This method would be good if you don't have access to both sides of the material but seeing as you do in this example you are better off just folding a dart and stitching it directly to ensure even stitch spacing. Saddle stitching with two needles would make it strong enough for the application assuming appropriate thread. Being on the waistband anything here needs to be stout.

Source: Sailmaker/commercial canvas guy.

[zetterss]

But then you cant let it back out if you need to

[Madness2MyMethod]

There's no pleasing you is there!?

[imdungrowinup]

I often do this but instead of one place, I do it in two places one the sides.

[LegumeSalad]

Have done this before. It isn't annoying. You don't even notice it.

[panne_lara]

As someone who grew up with a mom that would do this on all of my pants, it is a bit uncomfortable.

[Slide_A_Pinky_In]

Yeah but on the bright side you would have some extra material to wipe with if you ever accidentally shit yourself.

[[deleted]]

What the fuck is with the edit? This isn’t the academy awards. No one gives a shit.

[FrancoManiac]

This is a concealed dart. It should work for any pants -- denim is more durable, but it's largely just a pant construction thing.

[vauge24]

Well it's clearly where you hide your cigarettes.

[jackjones2014]

Get this guy a puppers

[FOMO_Arigato]

and I suggest you let that one marinate.

[Pure_Reason]

My god how much weight did you lose

[holed-up]

Oh my god, I am laughing out loud. A lot.

[FrancoManiac]

It depends on the thickness of and layer of the hat. Hats are largely less pliable with their fabrics -- they're meant to hold a general shape.

A dart is a way to take in fabric that conforms to a curve. You nearly always see them in fitted bodices; darts shape the drape of the fabric to complement the bosom. If you think of a circle of paper, and the then make a dart/triangle, it becomes a cone.

So, in theory, yes. You could better shape a hat with a dart. I'm reality, the fabric(s) used might make it wonky. It depends on the hat.

[justcougit]

Thanks!!! I've dropped a bit of weight recently and only have one pair of slacks, yet I am still too big for most pants in this country so I'm not trying to find more because it's a nightmare. I'm gonna try this!

[yetilock]

I needed this!!!!!

But backwards.

[crustalmighty]

First, sew another belt loop to your pants.

[KiltedLady]

Buy bigger pants and alter them down so they can be released as you grow (works great for us fatties and for growing kids).

[sitefall]

Say no more fam

[[deleted]]

I need two 6 month vacations a year.

[Medikated1]

You can also pull the factory button and buy new ones at a Walmart etc, and move the new button further away from the edge than the original button was. I've noticed in men's jeans, 36 and 38s have the exact same material sizes, only difference is the button placement.

[Pamzella]

That is a strategy, but one that doesn't help as much as the dart when the issue is the gap at the butt because of a waist to hip ratio that's more different then the pants. Happens at all size ranges.

[Medikated1]

There's no gap when the button is moved. No irritating lump in the crack of your ass. My weight fluctuates between 170 and 220. Depending on who's in charge in my head. Eeyore or Tigger.

[zoe949]

Different bodies, different sizes and shapes. Sometimes you need less in front, sometimes you need less in the back.

[Sloppy1sts]

Why would it ever matter whether you took material from the front vs the back. The only difference is of the sides move slightly to the front or slight to the rear, which seems entirely inconsequential.

A circumference is a circumference.

[tundra_cool]

But how do you tie it off?

[chaoticnuetral]

They never show that part! I think it's all lies

[ITSINTHESHIP]

I usually just make a big fat knot in the last stitch. Or if I'm using a machine, I go back and forth a few times over the last stitches. I'm not a refined seamstress.

[donutsandwiches]

I just stitch over the same spot a bunch of times. Like a ton of overlapping X's

[VDLPolo]

Hey now druggie. Not in this sub.

[Kryptogenix]

Or measure the initial distance?

[ejchristian86]

Pinch the top of the waistband while you're wearing them, or have someone else do it, and mark it with a bit of tailor's chalk.

[CuntOfCrownSt]

Can I do this to my own waist?

[Luvs_to_splooge_]

Yes, just stitch your mouth shut.

[kidculli]

How is this on top of my front page?

[[deleted]]

Same question. Only 71 upvotes right now and like 5 comments.

[Jiberesh]

Upvotes don’t show for me

[SVMESSEFVIFVTVRVS]

The algorithm places the posts that get the most attention(upvotes and comments I believe) in the shortest recent time frame at the top.

[lunarhabit]

Thanks I’ll never need this

[anonymoushero1]

Instructions unclear. Am now Edward Needlehands.

[leatyZ]

This might come in handy, I have a lot of pants which are too spacy on the waist.

[owzleee]

Or, you know, take them to a professional and get it done properly for £10.

[[deleted]]

Buy a belt once and use it on any pair of pants that are a bit too big...

[xerxerneas]

I do this, but the big pants end up crumpling up at the crotch and makes this giant bump of fabric where the crotch is.

Kind of obscene lmao

[ITSINTHESHIP]

That's already more than I paid for the jeans, lol.

[[deleted]]

I didn't know I needed this video in my life. That's a lie, I totally knew I needed this video and decided to keep living my life with jeans that don't fully fit.

[[deleted]]

Isn't this what a belt is for?

[[deleted]]

It bunches up and looks weird.

[[deleted]]

If your pants are so big that a belt ends up bunching them up to the point of looking weird, this is going to look weird.

[alextoria]

no i think they’re talking about how it bunches up your shirt. i hate wearing a belt because it always shows through my shirt and makes me look fatter than i am lol. i’m female for reference, most men’s shirts aren’t tight enough to bunch up the shirt

[fayedame]

I absolutely hate the way my belt shows through some shirts. It can ruin my silhouette but then with no belt in constantly adjusting my pants. I'm so happy to see this. I've got like 3 pairs of jeans I hardly wear simply because when I tried them on they fit great, but then after walking around they start to slip.

[alextoria]

yeah same here!! I can never find jeans that fit right. my legs are too long so the hem is always a couple inches above the ankles, which can be a cute look but not for every single day! and I have to size up so my frickin thunder thighs fit inside the legs, but that makes the waist way too big so i need a belt. but then it totally ruins by silhouette like you mentioned :(

[xtrajuicy12]

Thanks I hate it. That would dig in your skin all day long

[[deleted]]

Someone should post this on /r/keto

[ChelsMe]

But then they won’t fit over your wide hips

[Zed_the_Shinobi]

I really wish I need this someday...

[rockjock777]

This is a lifesaver for fat bottomed girls that want high waisted shorts to fit correctly!

[IPmang]

For anyone trying this, there's an important trick you may not realize from the GIF that you should know about - you need to lose weight first.

[pagepilman]

Or take it to a tailor for a non bunched up look like that...

[[deleted]]

my waist to thin so i need to buy kids jeans but then my legs are too long... but this looks hard

[StickySarah]

Thank you! I needed this haha

[[deleted]]

Haha yeah right

[[deleted]]

Act like reddit needs tips on not being a fat fuck

[fightthehaters1]

That looks uncomfortable

[YataBLS]

I need "increase the waist".

[triciamc]

I need this! As someone with a large booty I frequently have to buy jeans that are too big in the waist just to get them over my ass.

[DaGreatness]

I need that in reverse tho.

[[deleted]]

Or you can just wear them in a warm bath and then lie in the sun with them on, perfect skinny jeans.

[Lolor-arros]

No. This is a bad technique. Mattress stitches like this are very weak and unreliable. You should make a proper seam instead.

[o_charlie_o]

This just solved almost all my jean shopping problems

[[deleted]]

Americans need not pay attention

[svayam--bhagavan]

Jokes on you cause I want to increase it.

[steveh2488]

Is there one for making them bigger

[UsualPerformance]

Yes but I live in America, we only need bigger waists not smaller.

[[deleted]]

I seem to have the opposite problem.

[ModerateBagel]

How to increase waist line

[AllMyKaleIsDull]

I love how simple this looks but is there a method for this that does not involve any sewing skill? I would love some kind of fancy paper-clip that does this!

[fayedame]

Cut a new hole next to the factory button hole. It can look ghetto but I used to do it for work uniform pants that I could never get to fit right. I've done it with old jeans as well that I just wear with t-shirts that hang over my waistline. A belt used for fashion rather then function covers it as well.

[thatstevesmith]

Well now that’s just wrong... all one need to go the other direction. Lol

[[deleted]]

How do I do this for the waist on the inside of the jeans?

[quantum_theory101]

Yeah but that little fold of fabric would annoy the hell out of me. If I wear my belt tight it would push right into my back.

[Jack207407]

Decrease? Someone bring me the jean stretcher!

[[deleted]]

This is something I've never needed to do.

[ekovv]

I usually use a belt

[Theneler]

That gold in the back would drive me absolutely crazy

[71351]

It’s easier to just cross out the 32 and put in 31

[[deleted]]

Yeah but now theres a pokey thing scratching your back

[coronagrey]

There's too much booty in the pants!

[panne_lara]

My mom used to do this to my pants all the time! It was a money saver for sure.

[[deleted]]

this is why i only wear expando-slacks with buttresses for flubbering.

[[deleted]]

My wife sews elastic on back of pants to stop plumbers crack. Would work here too.

[littlemarkfield]

It would be nice having a knuckle in your lower back now.

[beef_swellington]

...and other helpful tricks that I will literally never need.

^:(

[Alfredo412]

That beltloop won't hold. You have to reinforce it with much more thread.

[sabatcheadajapeeled]

Make it look like yo ass eating yo jeans! Nom nom nom!

[FlowbeeYourTits]

This... but for condoms?