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Introduction

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Step 1

              How to Make Jeans Fitted
  • Lay jeans out on a table.
  • Table must have enough space to lay out jeans.

Lay jeans out on a table.

Table must have enough space to lay out jeans.

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Step 2

  • Flip jeans inside out.

Flip jeans inside out.

Step 3

  • Identify the outer seam on both right and left sides.

Identify the outer seam on both right and left sides.

Step 4

  • Put on the jeans inside out.

Put on the jeans inside out.

Step 5

  • Pin the amount of fabric you would like taken in on the outer sides. Mark where the pins are using a marker/pen.
  • Pins should be about an inch apart for an accurate measurement.

Pin the amount of fabric you would like taken in on the outer sides. Mark where the pins are using a marker/pen.

Pins should be about an inch apart for an accurate measurement.

Step 6

  • Connect the dots to make a clear guide to cut off.
  • Double check if you are satisfied with the amount that will be taken off.

Connect the dots to make a clear guide to cut off.

Double check if you are satisfied with the amount that will be taken off.

Step 7

  • Take a pair and scissors and cut along the guide (or markings) that you made on both sides.
  • When cutting your jeans it is always better to cut less as opposed to too much as you can always go back and make it smaller.

Take a pair and scissors and cut along the guide (or markings) that you made on both sides.

When cutting your jeans it is always better to cut less as opposed to too much as you can always go back and make it smaller.

Step 8

  • Align edges, and make sure they are even before you start sewing.

Align edges, and make sure they are even before you start sewing.

Step 9

  • Hold the edges together and sew.
  • Sew the seam about 1/4-1/2 of an inch away from the edge. This will ensure that that the seam will not unravel if there is any fringe
  • Your stitches should be 1/2 cm in length or less to ensure a strong seam.

Hold the edges together and sew.

Sew the seam about 1/4-1/2 of an inch away from the edge. This will ensure that that the seam will not unravel if there is any fringe

Your stitches should be 1/2 cm in length or less to ensure a strong seam.

Step 10

  • Put on jeans, enjoy your new fit.

Put on jeans, enjoy your new fit.

Your big jeans will now be fitted into your personal size.

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