Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
🪡 In this video, Jo shows you how to decrease the waist on a pair of jeans, a really useful alteration for giving your favourite jeans a better, more comfortable fit.
Whether your jeans are gaping at the back or simply feel a little too loose around the waist, Jo takes you through the process step by step, showing you how to make the adjustment while keeping the original look and finish of the jeans.
🧵 In this video, Jo covers:
✔️ How to assess how much the waist needs to be reduced
✔️ Where to make the alteration for the best fit
✔️ Working with the waistband
✔️ Tips for maintaining the original shape and finish
✔️ How to achieve a neat, professional result
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🪡 In this video, Jo shows you how to decrease the waist on a pair of jeans, a really useful alteration for giving your favourite jeans a better, more comfortable fit.
Whether your jeans are gaping at the back or simply feel a little too loose around the waist, Jo takes you through the process step by step, showing you how to make the adjustment while keeping the original look and finish of the jeans.
🧵 In this video, Jo covers:
✔️ How to assess how much the waist needs to be reduced
✔️ Where to make the alteration for the best fit
✔️ Working with the waistband
✔️ Tips for maintaining the original shape and finish
✔️ How to achieve a neat, professional result
🧵 Follow along with Jo:
You can find everything mentioned in this video here: minerva.com/post/274918
🔔 Subscribe and Turn on Notifications:
Don't miss a single stitch! Subscribe to our channel and turn on notifications to stay updated on each new video in the series.
👀 Want to browse our new fabric arrivals? Click here: minerva.com/mp?sort=latest&new-arrivals=yes
✨ Minerva Craft Club:
Don't forget, you can save 10% on all orders for a year when you join the Minerva Craft Club - For more information you can follow the link here: minerva.com/craft-club
🌍 Also, did you know we offer worldwide shipping? That's right! Wherever you are, we'll deliver your favourite fabrics and patterns straight to your doorstep. Find out more here: minerva.com/help?id=3
📚 Additional Resources:
If you're new to sewing or need a refresher on certain techniques, check out our Learn to Sew series here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlIwtAy1pUoR94iI0Q_T9xlwck-0516_h&si=BLd-hI0EoZ8f8d4A for step-by-step guidance.
👉 Connect With Us:
Instagram: instagram.com/minervadotcom
Facebook: facebook.com/minervadotcom
Website: minerva.com
#SewingTutorial
#JeansAlterations
#DenimSewing
#SewingTechniques
#ClothingAlterations
#SewingInspiration
#MinervaMakes
