When buying leggings, it often happens that the belt is too loose. Fortunately, there are several effective methods to reduce the lane leggings and adapt them to your figure.
Why can leggings be too loose at the waist?
Before we get to specific methods of reducing leggings at the waist, it is worth understanding why they can be too loose:
- Incorrect size: We often choose leggings by size too large.
- Silhouette change: weight loss or a change in body shape.
- Material stretching: Frequent wearing and washing can stretch the material.
How to reduce leggings at the waist?
Methods without sewing
If you do not have the ability to sew or do not want to use a needle and thread, there are other ways to reduce the leggings belt:
Hair eraser or string
- Hair eraser: Drag the elastic band through the belt belt loops and tie. This is a temporary solution, but effective in the short run.
- SCREW: Create the string through the tunnel in the leggings belt (if it exists) and tie it to match the size.
High temperature washing
- Washing: Bake leggings in a high temperature washing machine (check the label to make sure that the material will withstand it).
- Drying: Dry leggings in a high temperature drum dryer. The heat will help shrink the material.
Sewing methods
If you have basic sewing skills, you can permanently reduce the lane leggings:
Tapering the belt
- Measure and select: Put on leggings and select places where the belt is too loose.
- Sewing: Use a sewing machine to narrow the belt in marked places. Remember to sew from the inside of the leggings so that the seams are invisible.
Sewing the eraser
- Cut the eraser: Choose an eraser of the right width and length that matches your waist.
- Sewing the elastic: open the seam in the lane of leggings, insert the elastic band and sew again. The eraser will make the belt more flexible and fitted.
Professional tailoring services
If you are not sure of your skills or you want to be sure that the leggings will be perfectly matched, use the services of a professional tailor:
- Tailor: A professional can carefully measure and match leggings to your waist.
- Cost: The price of such services depends on the scope of work, but it is often an inexpensive investment in wearing comfort.
Reducing leggings at the waist is possible thanks to a few simple methods, both without sewing and using a needle and thread. Choose the right method that best suits your skills and needs. Remember to always check your leggings care labels to avoid damage to the material.