Good news and bad news
 

I have good news and bad news.....the good news is that I have lost 25 pounds, but the bad news is now my clothes do not fit. Can anyone tell me (or direct me elsewhere) as to how to take up pants with pockets? I would really appreciate it. I plan to serge the seams, but would rather not have to close up the pockets.
Thank you,
Jo Ann

You can take some up in the back seam and in the side Sean's from the back side you don't hurt the pocket.

Congrats on the loss

Take it up on the front and back and see if that works.

You deserve new pants!

Thank you.
Jo Ann

Are we talking about jeans? If so, you can cut a slit on the inside of the waistband just behind where the side seams meet at each side. Insert waistband elastic that is about three inches shorter than you measure around the back, (side seam to side seam). Using a safety pin or bodkin, slide the elastic in one side until the elastic is all inside except for about 1/4". Using thread to match jeans, zigzag heavily to keep elastic in place and close the slit. Pull the rest of the elastic to the slit on the other side and pin with 1/4" showing repeat zigzag on the second side, remove the pin. Now your pants will stay up until you find the new you-size and begin to buy smaller pants.
If we are talking slacks, you can put small darts in the waistband extending down at least an inch from the waistband seam in several places to keep them up, and keep the pockets to use.

I use to weigh over 500 lbs so I had to figure out how to reduce my clothing sizes, and not go broke. Congratulations on you weight loss. I am proud of your accomplishment. I know how hard it was for me.

Thank you, but congratulations to you.........your loss was so much greater. No, these are corduroy pants that actually fit okay in the waist, but through the hip and leg areas is where the problem is.

once I actually had this dilemma! I was able to take in the excess in the front and back(seat) seam and along the legs. But seriously--dump those too bigs at a consignment shop and hit the consignment shops or thrift shops for some new, sleek pants! Congrats on your loss!

Congratulations on your weight loss. Hopefully you will reach your goal weight in the very near future and be blessed with a new wardrobe.

I agree with the folks who say go buy new pants! The thrill of slipping into a smaller size is one you deserve! You've worked hard to lose the weight, why keep your oldies around?