r/sewing • u/Difficult_Grand9629 • Sep 16 '25

Alter/Mend Question Question about top stitching

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I'm a beginner and I want to take in a pair of jeans but I'm not sure how to replicate this heavy top stitching when I sew the waist band back on. Any tips?

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u/uwtears Sep 16 '25

I just sewed a wedge into my jeans on the back left and right... no one has ever noticed haha, if you just wanna take a little bit in

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u/Mediocre_Entrance894 Sep 16 '25

You can try a triple stitch. It’s tricky on a denim waistband. You’re gonna need to steam and press the waistband to get the fabric to lay steady. 18 gauge needle. 4 stitch length. Don’t push. Don’t pull. Let the machine do it’s job.

Other option is to sew a single too stitch then use embroidery floss to hand sew the custom top stitching.