Tailoring Clothes for Men & Women: Video Series

To alter a blouse, flip the garment inside out, pin the shirt to fit and stitch along the new seam with either a serger machine or a zig-zag stitch on a regular machine. Make simple alterations to a blouse with a demonstration from a self-taught seamstress in this free video on sewing.

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 pair of pants fit nicely, taking in each side of the leg for a balanced appearance, with a demonstration from a self-taught seamstress in this free video on sewing.

Adding holes to a belt requires first marking where the new hole will be before using a rotary hole punch, a drill or an icepick to pierce the leather. Tailor a belt to fit properly by adding new holes with a demonstration from a self-taught seamstress in this free video on sewing.

To get the perfect fit from jeans, make sure the waist and other difficult areas fit well, as the leg width and length are the simplest to alter. Pin the jeans to fit and sew along the seam seam with a demonstration from a self-taught seamstress in this free video on sewing.

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 of pants creating a flawless seam with a demonstration from a self-taught seamstress in this free video on sewing.

To hem suit jacket sleeves, mark the proper length, remove the buttons on the side, tack up the hem and replace the buttons for a polished look. Hem up suit jacket sleeves for the right fit with a demonstration from a self-taught seamstress in this free video on sewing.

To measure an inseam, measure from the bottom of the crotch all the way to the tip of the hem, using a measuring tape or a yardstick. Get an accurate measurement of an inseam with a demonstration from a self-taught seamstress in this free video on sewing.

When hemming jeans with a decorative hem, either add the decoration onto the finished hem or create a fold above the hem to shorten the length. Take up a pair of jeans with decorative ends with a demonstration from a self-taught seamstress in this free video on sewing.

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 look. Choose the right hemline for pants with a demonstration from a self-taught seamstress in this free video on sewing.

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 side is equal, with a demonstration from a self-taught seamstress in this free video on sewing.

Measuring a bust size requires wrapping a tape measure around the fullest part of the bust for the initial size and measuring just above and just below the bust makes for a more accurate measurement. Measure a bust size for fitted clothing with a demonstration from a self-taught seamstress in this free video on sewing.

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 process. Hem a pair of pants seamlessly with a demonstration from a self-taught seamstress in this free video on sewing.