What to do if sweatpants are too big?

In everyday life, we love and choose comfortable clothes that do not restrict movement and allow us to feel free. Therefore, it is no coincidence that the most popular thing for every day is considered to be sports pants. Largely due to their convenience, practicality and versatility.

• First, the pants fit well. Especially if they are sweatpants with an elastic waistband. These do not squeeze the stomach and provide a comfortable fit at the waist.
• Secondly, a loose cut. In any style, the trousers do not restrict movement and provide comfort during physical exercise.
• Thirdly, comfortable elastic material. Fabrics with their own characteristics are used depending on the season: for summer - weightless and breathable, for the off-season - windproof and water-repellent, and for winter - warm and vapor-permeable.
• Fourthly, high functionality. Drawstrings, adjustable cuffs, slit and patch pockets with zippers, flaps or buttons - all this provides convenience and practicality in use.

In general, sports pants provide freedom of movement, comfort and practicality, making them convenient to wear in a variety of situations, including sports, walking and everyday life. The main thing is to choose the right size. But what to do if the sweatpants are big? There is a solution to the problem, and even several options.

What to do if sweatpants are too big?

It happens that new sweatpants are not much larger than the "usual" size. But this is quite enough for the thing to start demanding constant attention, forcing you to pull it up every time. And this immediately levels out all the above-mentioned advantages of clothing. What to do?

If the sweatpants are too big, you can:

1. Return the item and get your money back.
2. Exchange it for a smaller size.
3. Winter sweatpants can be worn with thermal underwear or leggings.
4. Try to fix it by contacting a professional tailor.
5. Or try to sew it yourself if you have certain skills and tools.

The fourth and fifth points are used when you really like the item and don't want to part with it. We won't dwell on the tailor's option. Everything is clear here - we give it to the master we trust and get a guaranteed result. But let's consider how to take in large sweatpants at home.

How to take in large sweatpants at home?

The work algorithm consists of ten points. We will not describe the technique of each action, since it is assumed that you have basic knowledge of a tailor.

So.

1. Put on the pants and assess where they are too wide or too long.
2. Using a measuring tape, determine how much the pants need to be shortened or taken in, and make marks on the fabric with chalk (soap) or a special marker.
3. Take off your pants and lay them out on a flat surface to make it easier to work.
4. Draw fold lines on the fabric, following the marks you made earlier. The lines should be parallel and evenly spaced on each leg of the pants.
5. Turn the sweatpants inside out.
6. Unpick the seams on the side you plan to sew.
7. Manually apply small stitches along the drawn line, getting a rough product.
8. Try on and compare. Everything should suit you in the new size: width, length, tapering, waist and cuff volume. At this stage, you can still change the result. It will be problematic to do this later.
9. Cut off excess fabric. Process the edge with a zigzag or overlock stitch.

Done! Now you can enjoy your new, more fitting sweatpants.

What we don't recommend doing with oversized sweatpants?

There is a lot of information on the Internet about how to reduce the size of sweatpants using the shrink method. They all come down to two main options: the washing machine method and the boiling water method. If your sweatpants are made of natural fabric (which is very rare), you can use either option. You will get the result. It is difficult to say how suitable it will be for you.

These options cannot be used for synthetic sweatpants (which make up 99% of all sportswear). Any synthetic material is afraid of temperatures above 40°C. It loses its properties: density, strength, elasticity, wear resistance, color fastness, etc.

Conclusion.

Sports pants should fit comfortably and be functional. They should provide freedom of movement, but there shouldn't be too many of them (unless it's a special style). Therefore, try to choose pants of your size. In case the necessary S, M or L is not available, but the item really "fits" you - take it in. But remember, if you do not have certain skills, tools and are not confident in your abilities, it is better to contact a professional tailor.