Written Instructions with accompanying video for anyone who wants to make a basic pant exactly to your measurements! Please get your correct measurements before you begin from How to Take Your Measurements. Video: . Note: Solid lines are the final cutting lines. Dotted lines a ...more
Pants are here to stay. Women of all ages love wearing pants. Jeans, trousers, slacks, corduroys… whatever. Everyone wants them to look and fit great, while being comfortable. But when buying commercial patterns or ready-to-wear garnets, fitting problems arise. They will neve ...more
Tailors can be expensive, but you can be your own tailor! This tutorial shows you how to take a pair of pants that might be a bit too big around the waist and take them in using professional tailoring techniques.
In honor of the recent proposed ban in Italy on miniskirts, this tutorial shows you instead how to make a fun, basic jumpsuit! All you'll need is a basic torso pattern and a pant pattern without any pockets. And voila, your own sexy jumpsuit!
A basic block is the simplest, most fitted style for a garment. This tutorial shows you how to draft a basic block pattern for a pair of pants. Once you get this down, you can start adding flared legs and belt loops and other embellishments.
Dollar bill origami is fun, simple & cute. All you need is a dollar bill and some origami folding skills. Spend your spare dollar on some creativity... and you will end up with a cute origami figurine. Watch this origami dollar bill tutorial to learn how to fold a shirt and pa ...more
If you don't have hangers with clips, hanging up jeans and dress pants can be frustrating. They never stay straight and constantly slide off the hangers. You can always MacGyver your own pants hangers by using clothespins, but if you don't have any, there's another way. Brian ...more
In this three-part sewing tutorial, learn how to make a pair of pants that fit like a glove! In the first video, you will learn to take measurements and calculate measurements to plan out your pattern. In the second video, learn how to draw the pant pattern based on your measu ...more
Improv Everywhere's 10th annual no-pants subway ride gave 10,000 New Yorkers an excuse to ride the tubes in their skivvies this month. Good, but not as good as last year's April Fools faux-genital baring ride. Scroll below the video of the NYC ride to see other participating c ...more
Hemming a pair of dress pants is no longer a mystery. Karen Schmidt demonstrates step-by-step what is needed to get professional looking results. Measure the length that you would like to trim and pin the new hemline in place. Use an iron to mark the new pant length with a cre ...more
I found this great strip while browsing. I know Henry's a big fan of Calvin & Hobbes, as am I. Pants Are Overrated is a webcomic; the artist decided to do a few strips that re-envision Calvin & Hobbes, when Calvin's all grown up, married to Susie, with a daughter named Bacon! ...more
Pay attention to these ironing tips to iron your pants perfectly. Crisply ironed pants help create a pulled-together look. Follow these simple steps for a quick, flawless press?with creases or without. Learn how to iron pants with the folks from Martha Stewart's REAL SIMPLE. ...more
How to sucker your friend into getting his shorts wet all for a penny (and the cost of a funnel). Use this as inspiration for one of your April Fools Day pranks!
This how to video is a good general reference for anyone making their own pants, trousers, or jeans; basically any article of clothing with a fly front. The example uses a Suitability pants pattern, and can also be used to substitute a button fly. Watch and learn how to sew on ...more
Fashion doesn't have to be restrictive or uncomfortable, we swear. Thanks to the recent high fashion runway trend of harem pants seen at multiple shows in Paris, Milan, and New York, we now have a fashionable clothing item that doesn't (literally) take our breath away or suffo ...more
Do you have an old pair of jeans hanging around? Maybe they don't fit anymore, or perhaps they are out of style? With a few stitches, you can turn that ugly old pair of pants into a stylish corset top. All you need is the pants and a sewing machine, with a couple buttons or st ...more
You have read How to Draft a Basic Pant Pattern. It's a most useful guide, but the image is hard to read and the steps many and complex. That's why I wrote a little software program to do the hard work for you. Just enter your measurements and click the button. Once you're sa ...more
In this tutorial, Don McCunn teaches us how to draft a pants sloper. First, measure out the center line of the leg and then draw the center line onto a piece of paper. Now, measure from the waist and mark the measurements along with where you drew the center line. Now, measure ...more
So you've been pulled over and you need an out. Well, if you're prepared with a water bottle and some skills chances are you may just freak out the cop and he'll let you go!
With two different and popular styles of belts, we'll show you how to create 4 flattering and fashionable looks. Created by Katherine Power and Hillary Kerr.
Want to make a pair of Renaissance pants? You can make a really cool pair of Renaissance pants or fantasy costume pants out of a pair of sweatpants. This tutorial shows you how to pull off this look using the thrift store.
Now this is a funny prank that you can pull on children or some of your more gullible friends. All you do is demonstrate for them that you can stick a funnel in the front of your pants and a coin on your chin, wait ten seconds, then dump the coin into the funnel. When they try ...more
Pants too long or too short? Skip the cost of a tailor – hemming your own pants is "sew" easy. You Will Need * A pair of pants * Scissors or a seam ripper * Shoes * A friend * Pins * An ironing board * Measuring tape * An iron * Thread * A needle * A dry or damp cloth (optiona ...more
The origami master can fold himself anything he may need. This demonstrational origami video will show you how you can even fold your own origami pants. (Disclaimer: WonderHowTo is not responsible for any papercuts received while wearing origami pants.)
Bleach is one of the most popular manga and anime series of recent years, and the cast of teenage characters make great cosplay fodder. Watch this video to learn how to sew DIY Hakama pants for your next cosplay convention. Part 1 of 3 - How to Sew cosplay costume pants for Ha ...more
Here's how to hem up a pair of pants so they keep the original look but are the right length. By cutting the pant leg above the original hem line, you can keep the original hem of the jeans you bought. Measure carefullly to remove the excess length of pant that you will not ne ...more
How to hem pants; get professional tips and advice on methods and techniques on sewing and altering clothing in this free instructional video series. Part 1 of 13 - How to Hem pants. Hem pants - Part 2 of 13. Click through to watch this video on expertvillage.com Hem pants - P ...more
Love the high waisted look but not sure if you can pull it off? It's easier than you think and we'll show you why.
This video shows you how to hem pants to your desired length. First, try on pants and roll up cuff of legs to height you desire. Remove pants and use a pen to mark what will become the new cuff line. Then use tailor chalk to draw a line to be cut with scissors. Cut line with s ...more
If you're an avid camper or hiker, you've probably been in a situation where you've needed a backpack and not had one. Maybe you brought one and it got broken or lost, or maybe your day trip turned into an overnighter. Whatever the reason, if you're in a pinch and have an extr ...more
Alazzo Clothing demonstrates how to measure pant length. Measuring pant length is important when ordering clothing online or ordering custom made clothing to ensure a good fit. To measure the length of pants, place a tape measure at the top of the pants waist. Hold the tape se ...more
This singing lesson is designed to develop the diaphragm muscle. The diaphragm controls breathing for singing & speech. Learn how to do the dog pant exercise so you can improve your singing.
Here at WonderHowTo, we are often presented with morally questionable HowTo's. When it comes to stocking our library, we have to weigh in the community value of indexing tutorials with potentially negative repercussions. Where is the line when it comes to areas like weapons, s ...more
In this video tutorial from The Graff Tube, learn how to draw graffiti baggy pants. First, draw a u-shape. On each side of that draw two vertical lines. Connect these lines on each side to your u shape creating a box on each side that you will need to shade in and darken. This ...more
Watch this series of videos and Marti Swanson will teach you how to iron pleated pants. Part 1 of 9 - How to Iron pleated pants. Iron pleated pants - Part 2 of 9. Click through to watch this video on expertvillage.com Iron pleated pants - Part 3 of 9. Click through to watch th ...more
Sleep is one of the most important things in a person's life. So why not make it one of the most comfortable things, too? Having the right sleeping attire is great for comfort, especially when you make them custom yourself. See how to make pajama pants in this video from Giann ...more
You just bought a laptop, but how to do you protect it? Buy a laptop case! No wait... make your own laptop case out of household items. Watch this how-to video from Gianny L and learn how to make a simple laptop or notebook case out of old pants or jeans and a piece of plastic ...more
Got some old pants lying around? Need a new Hat? Well In this tutorial video from Threadbanger, you get an in depth lesson from Liz Tilley who shows you how to make a cool summer cap out of an old pair of pants. This summer hat idea is totally cute, and it can help you get rid ...more
You will need marking pencils or chalk, scissors, seam ripper, pins and good quality matching thread. Mark desired length on each pant leg. Option 1: Stand on pants and place a pin where fabric hits the floor. Option 2: Fold pants up to desired length & pin. Take pants off; tu ...more
You need to escalate the relationship, excite her mind and tease her. You don't want to be too pushy or too confident. You also shouldn't fall in the other extreme, of becoming too quiet and just listening to her. Make sure you remember what she says, so you can latch onto any ...more
We know how hard it is to buy a present for a woman during the holidays. 99% of the time she's not going to wear what you buy her, and giving her a practical gift like a blender or a new microwave - despite your best intentions - is just cause for a good talkin' to. So how do ...more
Are you frustrated with the way your clothes look when you take them out of your suitcase after you arrive at your hotel? Learn how to fold clothes quickly and properly in this free clothing care video series, including tips for folding shirts, sweatshirts, blouses, pants, jea ...more
While some parents like to spoil their little babies with the highest quality (and most expensive) items from Dior, most of us know that babies and toddlers grow out of their clothes faster than weeds overgrow a garden. While their clothes should be appropriately cute, there's ...more
In a pinch for a button? A soda or beer can tab will work just as well, and you're bound to have one of those in an easy to find place. Watch this video sewing tutorial and learn how to make an emergency aluminum can pull tab button for your pants.
Compression pants, or compression shorts, are good for managing hamstring injuries without restricting motion. There are many styles of compression pants, which are also known as compression pants. Learn how to use compression pants and stay fit in this sports medicine how-to ...more
Sure, there's lots of bicycling clothing out there, but most of it doesn't work too well for everyday wear, leaving you a bit out of place when you've reached your destination. You know what we're talking about, guys: those too tight, super contouring bike pants that facilitat ...more
Marti Swanson will demonstrate how to iron inside pockets, how to deal with fabric stains when ironing, how to iron khaki pants inside out, how to iron the leg cuffs, how to iron the outside of khaki pants, how to iron the pleats of khaki pants, how to iron the waist of khaki ...more
It looks like streamlined skinny jeans are here to stay, at least for a few years more, so if your collection of these skinnies has gotten quite large and all your jeans are beginning to look the same, why not try out a fun personalization project to make one pair unique? The ...more
If you are consistently finding that the cuffs of your jeans and pants are too long, you can use this tutorial series, which will show you how to professionally alter your pants. Cut off the excess, and then resew a stylish new hem. Part 1 of 9 - How to Give your jeans and oth ...more
Artist Craig Browder walks you through step-by-step, from nose and eyes, to hands and feet. If you practice the techniques found in these free art videos, drawing SpongeBob should be a piece of cake. Part 1 of 12 - How to Draw SpongeBob Square Pants. Draw SpongeBob Square Pant ...more
In this video series, watch as professional homemaker Marti Swanson teaches how to iron khakis pants without pleats. Part 1 of 7 - How to Iron khaki pants. Iron khaki pants - Part 2 of 7. Click through to watch this video on expertvillage.com Iron khaki pants - Part 3 of 7. Cl ...more
This is a very useful instructional video on how to measure yourself for a custom fit pant. This is a very simple process that is explained very clearly in this video visually. You need a measuring tape to measure yourself. The three important points of measurement are waist, ...more
No idea how to re-purpose your trousers? Here's an idea. Turn them into a jogger. Watch this video to find out how. Video: .
Watch this video and learn how to hem pants on your own. No more need for alteration lady or man.
Because some pants are just too long, Perna from Watch Mojo teaches you how to hem, or shorten your pants for that perfect fit.
Think only tall thin women can wear wide leg trousers? Think again. This how to video shows you petite women how you can pull off flared or wide legged pants. This streamlined silhouette is perfect for the office—especially when paired with sleek platform shoes, and a chic men ...more
Sailor pants for the office? This look can be tricky, but with some careful styling you can pull together a sleek and professional look. In this video, we show you how to do just that. Proper Fit Pick sailor pants with a mid- or high-rise. The whole point is to make you legs ...more
In this video, Andrew explains the basics of what materials and supplies you need to get started in hemming your pants. Then he goes over choosing thread, the right size needle and finally hemming the pants. Part 1 of 15 - How to Hem pants. Hem pants - Part 2 of 15. Click thro ...more
Often, the double draw string in gi pants tend to "un thread". Here is a quick way to fix and re thread them.
Tips for fashion design and illustration, including flare legs, jumpsuits, skirts, skinny legs, and city shorts. Design fashion for pants and bottoms in this fashion illustration video series with a fashion designer. Part 1 of 18 - How to Design for pants and bottoms. Design f ...more