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If you struggle to find jeans that fit perfectly on the waist, use this guide to alter the waist of jeans with a simple sewing method.
In step 4 of this guide, you will need to use a needle threader. For more detailed information on using a needle threader, follow the instructions on How to Use a Needle Threader.
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Put on the jeans and pinch the extra fabric at the centre back of the waistband.
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Mark both sides of the pinched fabric with chalk on the outside of the jeans.
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Draw a diagonal line from each marked spot to the centre back seam.
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Pass the thread through the loop on the needle threader.
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Pull the needle threader out of the eye of the needle and create a knot at the end.
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Begin sewing from the inside out, starting beside the belt loop.
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Bring the needle across the marked spot and sew it inside out.
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Move the needle horizontally, then insert and thread it through the fabric a short distance below the starting point.
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Repeat this process until the thread reaches the centre back seam.
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Pull the thread to conceal the stitches.
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Bring the thread back to the inside of the jeans, tie a knot, and cut the excess thread.
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