Cut a small vertical slit at the side seam or back waistband.
Sew a new seam closer to the raw edge of the fabric. 3. Creative Transformations Altered Clothing: Hip Fixes and Transformations...
If a garment is far too small or damaged, simple tailoring won’t work. This is where "transformations" come in. The Side Panel Insertion If a pair of jeans is 2-3 inches too small at the hip: Cut a small vertical slit at the side seam or back waistband
Always sit down while pinning. Your hips expand when seated; if you fit them perfectly while standing, you might pop a seam later. Creative Transformations If a garment is far too
Sew the final line and trim the excess fabric, finishing the edge with a zigzag stitch or serger. Letting Out the Hips (Adding Room)
In trousers, tightness at the hips often causes the fabric to pull toward the crotch seam. 2. Structural Fixes: Step-by-Step Taking In the Hips (Reducing Volume)