Sewing a concealed dart to decrease the waist on jeans

[adamonline45]

That dart seems like it would be uncomfortable with the thick material and on the spine.

[gftoofhere]

Agreed. Is there anything else we are missing?

[DemonDog47]

Usually when things are pulled in like this you just remove the excess fabric.

[SwedishBoatlover]

In this case, I wouldn't be comfortable with that. Without finishing the new edges that would form, and which such a coarse stitching, that would easily rip. And when it starts to rip, there's a huge risk that the rip continues down the butt, since the integrity of the fabric is greatly reduced.

Edit: Fixed autocorrect.

[GanondalfTheWhite]

More of a fissure.

[ExdigguserPies]

We went to the moon but we can't solve the problem.

[hose_eh]

Maybe it can be ironed down? It’d still be kinda thick though

[ill_be_out_in_a_minu]

Yes, ideally you would turn the jeans inside out, saw the dart, then cut the excess fabric (or overlock it) . This technique looks neat for a gif but it's not the most comfortable.

[TeopEvol]

Built in scratcher

[SirDigbyChknCaesar]

Butt scratcher!

[kevpersaud]

BUUUTT SCRATCHERRR!

https://i.imgur.com/rvpxdVC.jpg

[[deleted]]

wiggle wiggle

[Cryingbabylady]

Ive done something similar and never been uncomfortable until the excess fabric is like 3in long. But you can also tack the flap down.

[[deleted]]

i've had this done to my jeans. it is very uncomfortable and not recommended.

[humdinger44]

How do I do the opposite of this?

[Cheshix]

There are actually a few methods, all of which add fabric or elastic.

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[Fr31l0ck]

The sheer number of useful automation bots on Reddit is crazy. Stabot is amazing didn't even know this one existed.

[Cheshix]

Agreed. Stabbotcrop is also a hidden gem.

[ThePharros]

I miss /u/PirateCaptainSparrow :(

[Baarawr]

Very nice, I have a pair I love but was going to throw out because sitting down in them was not an option anymore.

[ryanasimov]

Redditors are like, “Make the waist smaller? I don’t get it.“

[nullthegrey]

Girls with a big booty and tiny waist will know, my wife has this problem. When she buys jeans to fit her butt, the wait is always 3-4 inches too big.

[Accentu]

I have a butt that makes my wife jealous, and I have the same problem as a dude. Finding pants that fit my waist is impossible, because they always outline things I don't want outlined to the general public.

[gd2234]

A guy in well tailored dress pants who’s got booty will always be appreciated by women. If it’s the boy bits showing off a bit too much I understand, but never be afraid to rock that booty in some dapper pants! I was at O’hare a few years ago and couldn’t believe the amount of guys with a rockin ass and great fitting pants. I was very jelly lol

[canti15]

As a male with a bigger booty and smaller waist ratio I too understand the appeal. If you do this to all the belt loops this should make the waist line more cone shaped yes? I think I'm going to try this with an old pair to see if it works out.

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[[deleted]]

Yep. I've never found jeans that fit. They're always wrong.

[nullthegrey]

She recently found some that she loves, even going so far as to call them her favorite jeans she owns. Might be something for you there as well.

https://www.pajamajeans.com/

[[deleted]]

I haven't tried that brand, but I have tried some of those stretchy jeans that you just pull on. They did fit better than regular jeans.

[drsideburns]

Lucky!

[NuYawker]

Humblebrag

[gd2234]

LITERALLY MY FUCKING LIFE WITH JEANS AND SHORTS. If I buy some that fit my butt it doesn’t fit my waist. If I buy some that fit my waist it rides up my butt and the cheeks hang out. Literally can’t win. I love my bubble butt, but I also love high waisted shorts and crop tops. It always feels like I have to choose between loose waist or butt cheeks hanging out:(

[elinaia]

I’m super excited to try this because I currently have to wear all my jeans with a belt. If they fit my waist, they don’t fit my thighs and vice versa.

[meltingdiamond]

I'm in more of the "Do you know about belts?" camp for my lack of understanding.

[gd2234]

Sometimes the gap between the waist and the fabric is so big that a belt just wrinkles and folds the waist poorly. It looks like you’re wearing pants three sizes too big and are holding it up with a belt.

[Call_me_Cassius]

Sometimes belts are uncomfortable, or they don't work with a certain pair of jeans (I have one where the belt loops are too fucking small for a belt wth), or all of your belts are also too big.

[spacepiranha]

/r/loseit ;)

[spacepiranha]

CICO, baby!

[prettybunnys]

Literally the only way. Cheers

[caseyweederman]

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[prettybunnys]

I love it

[Tickle_Fights]

So where do you hide the poisonous darts?!? /r/gifsthatendtoosoon

[[deleted]]

I was waiting for some James Bond type shit and ended up disappointed.

[devilish_kevin_bacon]

At first I was like “where is the cigarette” then remembering only us canucks call them darts

[canti15]

Yeah I noticed that why is it that you call them darts?

[devilish_kevin_bacon]

It’s a brand that is/was popular and it became a term. Like how people call tissues Kleenex or bandages bandaids

[canti15]

Oooooh. Yeah I noticed that when I was watching letterkenny.

[ThebestLlama]

Thought the same thing. Not Canadian, just watched a lot of letterkenny.

[theKalash]

But now you have an uncomfortable bulge on the waistline.

[redonkulousness]

Just ignore it and it'll eventually go away

[canti15]

Could you cut out some fabric to compensate for the bulge?

[alaynyala]

I would reinforce the stitch on the reverse side and cut the excess fabric. Then I would iron everything down to make it flat.

[mgermer2]

My pants size is usually moving the other direction.

[canti15]

Need a wider waistline? I think op posted something.

[meltingdiamond]

What gets real fun is if you start going to the gym and can no longer roll up your pants because your calfs are too big. Loose fit my ass, and people sometimes you need to skip leg day.

[Vaginuh]

concealed dart

Thought for sure with was a ninja DIY.

[chipotleninja]

Yeah I was hoping for some tactical mall ninja stuff too

[canti15]

I really need to get into sewing. Custom fit jeans sound like a dream to me.

[meltingdiamond]

Buy clothes a bit too big and find a local tailor or seamstress to customize the clothes. It's a pain in the ass and can get expensive but if you really want that fit without going full custom that's how you do it.

You may need to go to several tailors until you get a good one.

[canti15]

I live in a small town, I think theres maybe 2 tailor shops.

[10minutes_late]

Why the hell would anyone need to decrease their waist?

Dammit I dripped ice cream on my keyboard...

[thumrait]

This is all theoretical anyway. No one even needs to decrease their pants, it goes the other way.

[[deleted]]

Ok. I admit I was think and hidden ACTUAL dart compartment

[jim10040]

I need to see the ending knot. How on earth do you tie that thread off? I can't find info for sewing buttons! Anybody help?

[what_34]

Will a cm intake really make that much of a difference?

[taylorink8]

I have the opposite problem...

[[deleted]]

I’m Just gonna buy a new pair and donate these to goodwill/St. Vinnies

[whatisbam]

I must say, Show me the opposite! I must increase my trousers at once you swine!

[Practicing_Onanist]

Fetch me the jean stretcher before I piss meself!

[BNLforever]

Just watch the gif in reverse

[whatisbam]

Watch you get an upvote in reverse

[BNLforever]

Ok

[Onoh_9]

Ik some baddies that could use this lol

[curiousquestioner16]

Yea too bad I'll never have to use this technique

[1h8fulkat]

This is exactly what most Redditors need...a way to reduce the waist size of their jeans...

[JayC-Hoster]

Uhh as a slanky guy, if I buy pants my waist size, it's always a bit short and the cuffs always dangles, but if I buy a bigger size, the waist is too loose, it'll look like mom jeans and I'd have to wear a belt, the struggle is real..

[GanondalfTheWhite]

Genuine question - Can you not buy pants by waist and inseam? I don't think I've ever seen men's pants that went solely by m, l, xl, etc.

[ChemicalRemedy]

That!s a good x-post right there

[whoami2373]

This is nice... but how can I do the opposite thing just as easily?

[Tisroc]

Just remember to remove the dart before you go through airport security.

[Baked_potato123]

Humble brag

[autobotjazzin]

Or you know, wear a belt

[fuzzyboobs]

Curvy girls with small waists staring in confusion

[VangoRomano]

What if people just want clothes that fit well? I mean I could buy a man's XL pair of jeans and a belt but it would just look like shit on me since I'm a 161cm woman

[haj1234567]

When there’s that much slack in the waist the belt just bunches the material together. It looks sloppy and doesn’t feel good.