Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Learn how to alter pants correctly in this live fitting guide, covering everything from waist adjustments to fixing the "sock stick" issue on heavy corduroy trousers. https://gentl.mn/pants-alteration-step-by-step-guide
SPECIAL THANKS to Elin Estelle! youtube.com/user/elinestelle
SHOP THE VIDEO:
→ Dark Brown Stancliffe Corduroy Trousers: https://gentl.mn/best-seller-stancliffe-cords
→ Dark Brown & Beige Shadow Stripe Cotton Socks: https://gentl.mn/beige-brown-shadow
→ White Boxcalf & Undyed Natural Veg-Tan Leather Belt: https://gentl.mn/white-boxcalf-belt
→ Burgundy Silk Knit Tie: https://gentl.mn/solid-burgundy-knit-tie
→ Flat Bordeaux Waxed Cotton Shoelaces: https://gentl.mn/bordeaux-men-shoelaces
→ Navy & Light Blue Two-Tone Silk Knit Tie: https://gentl.mn/navy-light-blue-tie
→ White & Pink Marguerite Boutonnière Flower: https://gentl.mn/marguerite-flower
→ Navy & Blue Shadow Stripe Midweight Cotton Socks: https://gentl.mn/navy-blue-new-midweight
GUIDES YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS:
→ Features of a Pair of Pants: https://gentl.mn/mens-pants-parts
→ Should You Wear High-Waisted Pants?: https://gentl.mn/men-should-wear-high-waist
→ Top 7 Tailoring Tips for Menswear – Advice on Alterations: https://gentl.mn/alterations-advice
→ How to Iron Dress Pants – Part III The Complete Guide to Ironing: https://gentl.mn/ironing-trousers-guide
→ Should You Wear Cuffed Pants? A Guide to Trouser Cuffs: https://gentl.mn/pants-cuffs-or-no
→ Proper Pants Break & Length – How To Hem Suit Trousers & Slacks: Full Break, Half Break or No Break?: https://gentl.mn/full-vs-no-break
→ Corduroy Guide: Pants (Trousers), Jackets, Shirts & More: https://gentl.mn/mens-corduroy-guide
→ How to Buy Pants That Fit You Well: https://gentl.mn/trouser-buying-men-s-guide
Discover a world of knowledge and learn with our curated playlist!
→ youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwC33qrNZRbA-BgogAzucmpljhkZUw9qj
→ youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwC33qrNZRbAOXfBJ3AXq--fsIiMVmDOH
Gentleman's Gazette - Join Us!
→ Website: https://gentl.mn/gentsgazette-website-03
→ A Shop for Gentlemen: https://gentl.mn/accessories-clothing-fragrance01
→ Support us on Patreon: https://gentl.mn/patron - be a part of the community!
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CREDITS:
→ Camera: Graham Zima & Chris Dummer
→ Editing: Chris Dummer
→ Visual Supervision: Jack Collins & Jonathan Oster
What Kind of Gentleman Are You? Quiz: https://gentl.mn/type-gentleman-quiz
Want to join our team? Take a look at our open positions!: https://gentl.mn/work-with-us
00:00 Introduction
00:36 The Pants
01:13 Waist Alterations
03:05 Seat & Crotch
03:50 Leg Width
06:00 Problems With Legs
08:31 Pant Length
10:26 Hem Shape
12:19 Cuffs Or Not
12:57 Trouser Break
14:04 The Sit Test
14:40 The Results
#notsponsored #tailoringtips #mensalterations
Learn how to alter pants correctly in this live fitting guide, covering everything from waist adjustments to fixing the "sock stick" issue on heavy corduroy trousers. https://gentl.mn/pants-alteration-step-by-step-guide
SPECIAL THANKS to Elin Estelle! youtube.com/user/elinestelle
SHOP THE VIDEO:
→ Dark Brown Stancliffe Corduroy Trousers: https://gentl.mn/best-seller-stancliffe-cords
→ Dark Brown & Beige Shadow Stripe Cotton Socks: https://gentl.mn/beige-brown-shadow
→ White Boxcalf & Undyed Natural Veg-Tan Leather Belt: https://gentl.mn/white-boxcalf-belt
→ Burgundy Silk Knit Tie: https://gentl.mn/solid-burgundy-knit-tie
→ Flat Bordeaux Waxed Cotton Shoelaces: https://gentl.mn/bordeaux-men-shoelaces
→ Navy & Light Blue Two-Tone Silk Knit Tie: https://gentl.mn/navy-light-blue-tie
→ White & Pink Marguerite Boutonnière Flower: https://gentl.mn/marguerite-flower
→ Navy & Blue Shadow Stripe Midweight Cotton Socks: https://gentl.mn/navy-blue-new-midweight
GUIDES YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS:
→ Features of a Pair of Pants: https://gentl.mn/mens-pants-parts
→ Should You Wear High-Waisted Pants?: https://gentl.mn/men-should-wear-high-waist
→ Top 7 Tailoring Tips for Menswear – Advice on Alterations: https://gentl.mn/alterations-advice
→ How to Iron Dress Pants – Part III The Complete Guide to Ironing: https://gentl.mn/ironing-trousers-guide
→ Should You Wear Cuffed Pants? A Guide to Trouser Cuffs: https://gentl.mn/pants-cuffs-or-no
→ Proper Pants Break & Length – How To Hem Suit Trousers & Slacks: Full Break, Half Break or No Break?: https://gentl.mn/full-vs-no-break
→ Corduroy Guide: Pants (Trousers), Jackets, Shirts & More: https://gentl.mn/mens-corduroy-guide
→ How to Buy Pants That Fit You Well: https://gentl.mn/trouser-buying-men-s-guide
Discover a world of knowledge and learn with our curated playlist!
→ youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwC33qrNZRbA-BgogAzucmpljhkZUw9qj
→ youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwC33qrNZRbAOXfBJ3AXq--fsIiMVmDOH
Gentleman's Gazette - Join Us!
→ Website: https://gentl.mn/gentsgazette-website-03
→ A Shop for Gentlemen: https://gentl.mn/accessories-clothing-fragrance01
→ Support us on Patreon: https://gentl.mn/patron - be a part of the community!
→ Instagram: instagram.com/gentlemansgazette
→ Facebook: fb.com/gentlemansgazette
CREDITS:
→ Camera: Graham Zima & Chris Dummer
→ Editing: Chris Dummer
→ Visual Supervision: Jack Collins & Jonathan Oster
What Kind of Gentleman Are You? Quiz: https://gentl.mn/type-gentleman-quiz
Want to join our team? Take a look at our open positions!: https://gentl.mn/work-with-us
00:00 Introduction
00:36 The Pants
01:13 Waist Alterations
03:05 Seat & Crotch
03:50 Leg Width
06:00 Problems With Legs
08:31 Pant Length
10:26 Hem Shape
12:19 Cuffs Or Not
12:57 Trouser Break
14:04 The Sit Test
14:40 The Results
#notsponsored #tailoringtips #mensalterations
