Sewing

Waistband casings, most often used on sweatpants, skirts or other bottoms made from stretchy materials, are created to contain an elastic waistband. These casings, made from the same fabric as the...

If you need to adjust the leg length on a pair of men's pants, you should know how to create a blind stitch hem. This sewing technique creates an invisible, neat hem that will give your men's...

Making a leg hole with an elastic casing to wear over a cast or amputated limb is a project that you can complete if you have a few necessary sewing skills and a sewing machine. Because you cannot...

Comfortable yoga pants are a great way to practice sewing knits. Whether you wear them to work out or just lounge about, easy-to-wear and flattering low-rise yoga pants are an ideal addition to...

Ice skating is an excellent sport to develop body strength and flexibility. However, adequate skate pants can be exceedingly expensive, causing issues for those who wish to frequently practice....

Wool is a wonderful material for cloth diaper covers. It is natural, absorbent and water-resistant. A wool cover over a prefolded or fitted diaper will absorb a great deal without leaking. Wool...

Making your own pants suspenders allows you to customize your suspenders any way you like. There are a variety of clips, elastics and fabrics to choose from and it is relatively inexpensive....

Why walk around with your hem dragging on the ground or folded up? You can shorten your own casual pants or jeans - it doesn't take that long, looks professional and saves money.

Blue jean purses have been popular since the 1960s, and will probably never go totally out of style. Casual and simple to make, these bags are a quick gift to make for a friend, or a simple...

So your kid is going back to school this year and he/she destroyed the one you bought last year and you don't have the money to buy a new one? Or you would just like the challenge of making your...

Kids love to dress up in costumes and pretend to be someone else. Around Thanksgiving, kids often need Indian costumes to take part in a school play. Indian costumes are also great for Halloween....

Do you have pants that need to be hemmed? Are you paying a tailor to shorten your pants? Here is how to hem pants by hand. I have three sewing machines and a serger, but I still hem pants by...

Hi! I am definitely not a talented tailor by any means so when I sewed a hole in my pants pocket I thought I'd fail miserably since I don't know how to sew. Low and behold though the pocket has...

Are you tired of paying the high price for belly dancing costumes? Why not try making your own for 1/2 the price.

Alter your tried-and-true pants pattern to make a pair of lovely and fluid wide-leg pants. Depending upon the fabric, wide-leg pants can be casual and comfortable or dressy and elegant. You can...

"Hang it in the closet long enough and it will come back in style" is a saying that is especially true when talking about bellbottoms. A pant style that became quite popular in the 1960s and 70s...

Saggy britches are officially out. This means you have to go buy a whole new wardrobe or extract some more mileage out of your old pants. You need a partner to help you measure and pin your seam...

Shopping for pants can be a nuisance because the generalized sizing used by most retailers does not always offer a proper fit for every individual. Many people hold on tight to a few perfect pairs...

Stop---Hammer Time! MC Hammer ruled the late '80s and early '90s with his hit songs and one-of-a-kind fashion sense. His parachute pants hit the world by storm, and suddenly everyone was trying to...

Pajama bottoms are an ideal beginner sewing project. They are easy to make, can use recycled or inexpensive fabrics, and are quite wearable even if they are not perfect. Make several pairs in an...

Pajama pants or lounge pants are extremely popular and fashionable with many different groups of people. Along with this popularity, unfortunately, comes high prices for these pajama pants if you...

You can sew these simple pajamas, which include wrap-style pants and a button-down top, without buying a pattern. You will need an old, comfortable t-shirt that you don't mind cutting up to use as...

If you know how to hem your own pants, you have more pants to choose from at the store. You can get a perfect fit on top, and not worry about length.

Sewing with vintage textiles has become a very popular craft for seamstresses of all levels. Making kids clothes from pillowcases just seems like a natural progression. These instructions will...

To sew a hem on pants, turn up the cuff about an inch or two, do a zig-zag stitch over the raw edge of the fabric and do a whip stitch, catching just the smallest amount of pant leg fabric in the...

Picking the right hemline for pants depends on the cut and style of the garments, as skinny jeans should be hemmed above the foot and slacks can be hemmed shorter in the front for a more seamless...

When measuring pants for hemming, consider the width of the pant leg, as skinner pants can be hemmed shorter and wide-legged pants look better longer. Measure pants for hemming, making sure each...

Hemming pants that are too long involves measuring them for the right length, marking them with tailor's chalk and stitching the raw edges before hemming the cuff to the right length. Hem a pair...

Altering a pair of pants requires putting them on inside out, pinning the excess fabric to fit and stitching along the new seam, being sure to blend it out nicely from the original hem. Make a...

Many people have experienced the frustrating problem of having to buy their jeans and other pants too long, as commercial clothing is not made to fit specific bodies. This generalized sizing has...

Alterations on a suit include tailoring the pants to fit at the back seam, hemming the pants to be the right length and taking up or letting out the sleeves for a great fit. Make simple suit...

Fleece pants are popular for their comfort and style. These pants are an especially popular clothing choice for infants because they are comfortable for the child and they coordinate with many...

Outdoors enthusiasts often have to buy a great deal of specialized gear for their hobbies, which can be lot of money to pay out all at once. Rather than spending excessively on every item for your...

Cargo pants, a heavyweight style of trouser designed to withstand rough outdoor activities, are also popular today as casual wear for men and women. Easily identified by the many pockets and...

Playing dress up has always been a favorite pastime for kids, regardless of whether Halloween is anywhere nearby on the calendar. Adding costumes to kids' games increases the fun, and it helps...

Hemming double-knit pants is not difficult, however, the technique is slightly different from the technique for hemming pants made from other kinds of fabric. The reason knit pants must be treated...

You found a pair of men's dress pants at a terrific price. They fit your husband perfectly in the waist; however, they are about 2 1/2 inches too long. Sure, you can hem the pants; but instead of...

You can spend more than $20 for a pair of flannel pajama pants at your favorite store, or you can craft a pair of simple flannel pajama pants yourself for around $10. You might even be able to get...

If you want to sew sexy clothes, use your imagination. You can copy existing fashions or dream up some of your own. Here you will learn how to make sexy pants and a dress as well as add sex appeal...

Don't fool around with a safety pin if a button has popped off a pair of your pants. In a few minutes, you can sew on a button that will look good, be convenient and stay attached for the life of...

A pair of sweat pants is one of the most popular leisure pants around. Perfect for sports and fitness, they are comfortable and non-binding. The sweat pants available in most stores are a little...

Giving an old pair of pants or jeans a new life is fun, easy and addictive. By simply removing pieces of fabric and replacing them with colorful, patterned scraps and remnants, you can recreate a...

Perhaps the most simple trouser-style sewing project, pajama pants are a perfect starting point for those just beginning to sew. Pajama pants leave plenty of room for fitting errors, as the fit is...

Lots of clothing has decorative or fake pockets that can be turned into the real thing. If you look at your jeans or other thing s with pockets you'll see how they do it.

Like any other trouser project, capris are made by stitching together four mirroring pieces to make the legs and waistband. Capri construction is not just about cutting a pair of pants off at the...

Barbie dolls have been a favorite of little girls for generations. They have evolved over the years, but the essence of Barbie remains unchanged. Much of the entertainment has always been...

Hemming knit pants differs from hemming other types of pants because the fabric is stretchy, so an initial zigzag stitch is required to stabilize the fabric. Hem a pair of knit pants with...

Hemming dress pants requires taking apart the existing hem, pinning it at the proper length, stitching a single fold, folding the hem one more time and stitching the second fold. Hem dress pants...

Making fashion clothes, or having a wardrobe that's up-to-the-minute in style doesn't have to be frustrating or even cause all-day shopping marathons. Start with the clothes you already have and...

Want a pair of tough-looking punk plaid pants, but are on a budget? No problem. This step-by-step tutorial with help you turn a pair of thrift store trousers (or simple pants sewn from a pattern)...