How to Get Custom Jeans and Clothing for "Free"

If you're like most women, you've spent countless hours trying on jeans, never getting quite the right fit, sacrificing one feature to get another, spending too much money, only to then have to pay more to get them hemmed or altered after you've bought them. We are all in search of that elusive "perfect" pair of jeans that fits your body in all the right places.

Did you know that you can get jeans and pants that are cut and sewn just for you, tailored to your body measurements for less than you probably have paid in the past?

Here are some amazing sources to get custom-made jeans and pants, for no additional fee. (Note: since jeans are "custom," returns are generally not allowed , shipping is sometimes extra and delivery can take 3-6 weeks).

Design Your Own Jeans

Land's End.com

Land's End offers extremely affordable custom jeans in 14-oz denim as well as chinos in 100% cotton. Your custom jeans or pants are made based on a few key measurements that you provide along with your body, seat and hip shape. You can chose from natural or relaxed fit, as well as leg style, back and front pocket style and rise.

3-4 weeks delivery

$70-$80

IndiDenim.com

This company offers jeans that are so customized and offered in so many style options, I don't really know why everyone doesn't have at least one pair. You enter all your measurements such as height, weight, waist, inseam, etc. and additional fit factors such as tummy shape, bottom shape, and waist fit. IndiDenim offers many style options, allowing you to design your own custom jeans:

Style Fabric, seven different fabrics in light to dark washes, in 100% cotton or stretch cotton lycra
Slim or relaxed fit
Rise-Choice of four rise styles, from super low to high
Fly-Zipper or Button
Leg Style-Six leg style from straight to boot cut, Capri, wide, flare, narrow
Hem Style-Five options from hemmed, cuffed or slit
Coin Pocket
Back Pocket Shape, Rounded, curved, flap?
Back Pocket Style-6 Simple, Scroll, emblem, Orchid Dash Loop
Back Pocket Embroidery-Thread color
Distressing at pockets and hem
Hand Sanding on front and back thighs
Crease down the front and back
4-6 weeks delivery

$135

makeyourownjeans.com/

This company is located in India and they ship to the U.S. While I can't personally vouch for them, according to the company, they have been included in some fashion media stories here in the U.S. and in the U.K. and there are more than 400 customer testimonials on their site. You enter your measurements and select from a variety of jean's or pant's material choices such as weight, washes and fabric color. You don't get an extreme level of detail choices (i.e. thread color choice, etc.), but the company does have a variety of jean and pant color choices (black, white, etc.). They make everything from custom jeans to men's and women's shirts, pants, shorts, men's suits and coats.

2-3 weeks delivery

$48-$72

Zafu.com

Now, if you don't have 3-6 weeks to wait for custom-made jeans, but have 3 minutes, Zafu.com will find your perfect jeans from existing brands on the market. They will recommend the designers who make jeans that fit your body and then supply the retailers to purchase them from. They will ask you a series of questions such as how your jeans typically fit in your waist, seat and thigh, and what your style preferences are. Zafu features jean's retailers from Old Navy, Gap and Levis to Citizens of Humanity and True Religion and claim more than 2 million "happy" customers. They also offer recommendations for plus-size jeans, as well as pants and bras.

Jean prices and shipping times vary (depending on retailer).

So now there is no excuse to not have jeans that fit you perfectly. Just get out that tape measure and let someone else be your personal jean's tailor so you can accept all the compliments for those great fitting jeans.