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Without Sewing Hacks

Guide on How to Make Your Pants Waist Bigger Without Sewing

Anna SmithBy Anna SmithNovember 28, 202314 Mins Read
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Are you tired of pants that just won’t stay in place on your waist? But don’t want to replace it because it’s your favorite one then don’t worry, we will explain some methods by which you can make pants waist bigger without sewing in this blog. 

Sounds Interesting right? Let’s begin! 

1. How to make your pant waist fit without sewing? 

Ladies, here are some methods that you can try:

1.1. Adding Elastic

If you’ve elastic in your hands then you can try this hack. Here’s how to use it:

Okay, You wanna begin by measuring the difference between your waist and pant waist. After that, start cutting and sewing the elastic band.

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2.1 Bathtub Method

Personal favorite of many, the bathtub method  is one of the most popular hacks that you can try. Here is how to do it:

Okay, for this you wanna begin by filling up your bathtub with water and put the pants back on that you want to make bigger. 

After that, sit in the bathtub until the pants are wet. Leave it for some time to get it dry but don’t take it off yet. You need to perform exercises like lunges and squats to stretch the fabric for maximum comfort.

This will help to stretch the fabric to desired size. 

1.3 Ironing Board Hacks

Another method that you can try is the Ironing hack. Here is how to use it:

You need to set your iron to the correct temperature. After that, lay your your pants on ironing board and steam the waistband while pulling on it.

Repeat the ironing process until your soaked pants dry. This will help in stretching the pants waist to your desired size. 

1.4 Spraying Stretch Methods

Nextup, you can rely on spraying stretch method. This particular method is very easy to perform. The reason behind this is simply require much materials compare to other methods. Here is how you can perform it:

You gonna begin by gathering a spray bottle to dampen the waistline of your pants. After that, you gonna to pull the pants as much as you can while spraying warm water on the pants waistline. 

Also, make sure to be gentle to avoid tearing of the fabric. You need to wear your pants until they are fully dry. 

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1.5 Hanger Hack

Alright, let move to the famous hanger hack method. This is a great solution if you want more fast result. Here’s how to use it properly:

Firstly, you gonna start with soaking your pants in warm water over the hanger. This will help in stretching the waist of your pants. Once done, then you can leave it for sometime and let it air dry. 

1.6. Stretching Method

Moving on the stretching method. Well known for effectiveness, in this method you just wanna need to wrap the elastic of your pants over a chair to stretch it out. Make sure to leave it for 24 hours to stretch it.

1.7 Exercise Hack 

Last but not the least comes the exercise hack. This particular hack is super easy and doesn’t require any tools and materials. Here is how you can perform it:

Firstly, you gonna to put your pants on then start exercising. You need to perform squats and leg lifts to stretch the fabric of your pants

Congratulations, ladies! With this, you have successfully altered your pants waist on your own. 

2. Frequently Asked Questions on How to Make Your Pants Waist Bigger Without Sewing

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2.1 What is the estimated cost of alternation? 

The average cost of altering pants at home can range from  $10 to $100.

2.2 How to Make Shorts Bigger? 

To make your pants waist bigger, you can try the hacks mentioned above. These methods are time tested and can help you out. 

2.3 How Can I Make My pants bigger in the hips?

You can stitch  a small piece of elastic to the old one helps achieve a bigger fit.

2.4 Does Cotton Pants Stretch Over Time? 

Yes, cotton pants over time stretch with every wear.

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Closing Thoughts

To sum up, one can achieve a perfect fit of their pants even without any sewing. However, these solutions are not permanent and provide temporary relief

But, if you need an instant solution then these above mentioned hacks are best for you. These methods are reversible and don’t require much materials.

Have you tried any method before? Share your experience with us in the comment section.

 

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  1. Winnie Muriuki on January 17, 2024 12:46 pm

    I am not a fan of sewing which explains my frustrations with the pants whose waists get bigger over time. However, I now have a reason to smile. Thanks to this blog, I now have several ways of fixing the problem without sewing. For instance, I can use a hanger and fix the issue.

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