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Introduction

Transforming high-rise pants into low-rise ones can be a fun and creative way to update your wardrobe without the need to spend money. Whether you’re looking to follow current fashion trends or just want to give your old pants a new look, this guide will walk you through the process step-by-step. With a few simple tools and some basic sewing skills, you’ll be able to achieve a stylish and customized fit that suits your personal style!

What you need

Step 1 Transforming High-Rise Pants into Low-Rise Style by Hand

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Begin by turning pants inside out and laying flat.

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Step 2

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Line up the seams to match on both sides.
Mark where you would like the new bottom of your pants to sit.
Using a straight edge, mark a line going down from the initial mark down to the leg of the pants.

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Step 3

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After the guide lines have been drawn out, cut off the fabric marked off leaving roughly 1cm for seam allowance.

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Step 4

Line up the fabric on both sides and pin together keeping the fabric in line.

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Step 5

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Thread your needle with a thread close to the color of the pants you are altering.
Tie the ends of the thread into a knot large enough to not go through the fabric being sewn.

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Step 6

Insert the needle into the bottom of the marked line to begin your stitch.

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Step 7

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Pull thread through the fabric and reinsert leaving about 1mm in between.
Insert the needle on the back side of the fabric about 1mm away from the previous stitch.
Insert the needle back into the initial stitch to create a backstitch.