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If the back of your pants feels a bit tight, you can quickly adjust it for a better fit. Luckily we can do this without using sewing machines. You can stretch the back of your pants enough to fit comfortably, or completely remove the elastic.

Steps

Method 1 of 3: Warm up the elastic back

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   Turn on the iron and moisten a towel. You need to turn on the iron at full setting. Soak the water of a washcloth or handkerchief that is wet, not soaked.

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   Get your pants ready. You can staple each side of the pants to the iron and stretch to the desired length. Or just slide the pants on the table to stay on until the right width is right.

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   Place a damp cloth on the back of your pants so that it completely covers the stretch of the fabric you are stretching. If necessary, use two towels.

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   As the elastic back. Turn on the iron on the hottest setting, then on a damp cloth spread over the elastic. Is for 10 seconds, then leave the iron on the back of the pants for about 10 seconds. Continue doing this for 5-10 minutes. This will help the pants fit you as the elastic will increase its elasticity as it heats up and possibly stretch more before reaching the limit.

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   Repeat as needed. If the elastic is not stretching enough, try turning the back of the pants back and start the process again. Continue until the pants fit you. advertisement

Method 2 of 3: Stretch the elastic back

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   Find a chair. A chair size enough to stretch the back of your pants is perfect. If you don't have a chair like that, you can try a narrow table edge, drawer or empty picture frame.

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   Stretch your pants and cover the chair. If possible, adjust the side seams to coincide with the seat edges. This will stretch the fabric evenly.

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   Leave it alone. Let the fabric stretch for 24 hours. If you still have not reached the desired stretch, cover the back of the pants in the frame and leave for a few more days in a warm temperature for the elastic to relax quickly. advertisement

Method 3 of 3: Take out the elastic

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   Turn the inside of the pants out. This will be easier to do. Besides, you will limit cut off if you can see what you are doing with the scissors.

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   Find the inner outline. Sometimes, the elastic is sewn into the pants. In this case, you will not be able to pull out the elastic without cutting the seam. To determine whether the elastic band is sewn fixed or threaded, hold one side of the tension seam on the other. If it feels elastic, you can cut it anywhere. If you feel the elastic as anchored to the seam, you need to cut the sewing thread.

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   Make a small cut on the inside back of the pants. To remove the elastic, make an incision (about 1.2 cm). If the elastic part is sewn fixed, you need to cut the seam to the size of the elastic.

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   Cut the elastic. Slide the scissors into the slit and cut the elastic. Cut across the elastic without affecting the fabric.

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   Pull out the elastic. If you still want to tie the back of your pants neatly, attach a shoelace or long ribbon to the end of the elastic with a ribbon needle, then pull the end of the elastic without the ribbon. This way, a new strap will be inserted into the back of the pants. If you don't need a lanyard, just slowly pull the elastic, but be careful not to grab the excess thread and cause the fabric to cluster. Once the elastic has been pulled out / replaced, the pants will fit again.
   • Before you put on your pants, you can patch the previously opened opening, but this is not necessary because it is inside.
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Advice

• If you are not confident about stretching your elastic pants at home, you can look to a tailor or tailor shop.