How to Resize Baggy Overalls

Written By: Emily Le

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Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

Time Required

30 minutes - 1 hour

Introduction

It can be frustrating to find the perfect pair of overalls that just don’t fit right. Instead of spending money on an easy fix at the tailors, learn how to alter your own overalls at home! This guide gives a step-by-step tutorial on how to resize your overalls.

Before beginning your repair, check out How to Use A Sewing Machine and Different Parts of Jeans Pant.

Tools

Step 1

Try on the overalls.
Take your ruler and measure from the bottom of the crotch up to the desired crotch point.
Take note of your measurements.

Step 2

Flip the overalls inside out and lay them flat.
Use the ruler to place the recorded intake length measured in Step 1.
Mark the top of this measurement on the center seam of the overalls.

Step 3

Using your fabric chalk, draw an angled line from the top of your crotch point to blend seamlessly with the bottom of your inseam.
Measure the line just marked.
Repeat measurements on the other side.

Step 4

Take your pins and pin them downwards along both lines.
Make sure to pin on both sides of the fabric and leave about 3" of spacing between each pin.
Be careful not to prod your fingers when pinning the fabric.

Step 5

Try on the pinned overalls to ensure a comfortable fit.
If the measurements still need adjustment, head to Step 6.
If the measurements are perfect, head to Step 7.
Be careful when trying on the overalls. Wear a pair of long pants under to protect from being poked.

Step 6

Lay your overalls back on a flat surface.
Take your fabric chalk and redraw your new measurements
Re-pin your new measurements.

Step 7

Sewing machine set up will vary with each machine. Refer to the article in the introduction on How to Use a Sewing Machine as needed.
Bring your overalls under the sewing needle and line the needle to the top of the crotch marker.
Gently press the foot pedal below to slowly start moving your fabric along your chalk line.
When you reach a pin, pause machine before removing.
Run the machine through the end of your marker point.
Cut the excess thread after the pass.