How do I take up trousers that are too wide in the thigh?
If there's one item of clothing that's hard to standardise, it's Trousers.
There are so many different body types that it's hard to find Trousers that fit perfectly.
Here we explain how to narrow the width of your Trousers at the thighs and get a made-to-measure garment.
A few basic rules for modifying Trousers
You'll start by putting your Trousers on inside out and ironing them. It's vital that they are perfectly flat and therefore perfectly ironed, especially at the seams.
Next, you have two options. Either you have an ideal pair of trousers to use as a template, or you take your measurements and pin your trousers on.
Be aware that trousers legs don't shrink just anywhere. Sewing in the wrong place can break the fall and look of your Trousers.
If your shrinkage is no more than 3cm, you'll make the alterations only above the knees.
On the other hand, if the alterations are more significant, you'll spread them in two different places: above and below the knees.
How can I change the thigh width of my Trousers?
Unfold the hem of your Trousers, trace and pin the alteration lines.
Be very careful to catch up with the original lines of your Trousers, at the bottom and top, so that you don't end up with a "beak" of excess fabric once you've finished sewing.
You can then machine sew these lines, trim the excess fabric and finish the edges to prevent fraying.
You'll have Trousers that fit just right!
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