Half elastic waistband

I’ve wanted to try out this method of sewing half-elastic waistbands with one continuous piece ever since theosakakoneko shared her amazing results on sew_loli. And boy, I’m never going back. It’s so much easier and cleaner than trying to do the flat section and the elastic section in two pieces,…

This simple sewing tutorial by Thuy sewing on YouTube will teach you how to easily and quickly sew a half elastic waistband on pants, skirts, or shorts! You can do this in just a few

This one is so exciting! I can barely contain myself. I made these pants in, wait for it... an hour!! Can you believe it? I found this basic tutorial and decided to try it and came up with my own improvements. It is easy to convert this tutorial into a fully elastic waist pant. See the comments in steps 9 and 10. What you'll need: A pair of pants that fits well (to make the pattern) Pattern paper, large tissue paper or a roll of wrapping paper A pen Fabric scissors (and scissors to cut the…

I have been using this method to sew elastic waistband for many projects. I have seen this in many mass produced garments and must admit it is the quickest and easiest way to sew elastic waistband. It is not only easy but also a great way to keep the elastic from being twisted when you pull it up (my 4 year old son does this all the time with inserted, not sewn in elastic). The only downside of this is you cannot adjust the length of elastic without ripping the whole thing off. This tutorial…

Day four of the Allegro Sew Along is the day that we tackle the waistband. I love the style of the Allegro waistband. Topstitching and a drawstring add nice little details that really create a finished look. The waistband is constructed with a front piece and a back piece. You will cut 2 of each, […]

Sew Elastic Waistbands Like a Pro + Pattern Sneak Peek 🤫

Elastic back waistband sewing tutorial, how to sew half elastic waistband

In my last post, we went over how to choose an appropriate elastic for a skirt waistband, as well as tips on calculating the quantity of elastic you'll need, based on your measurements and the amount of stretch in the elastic. Now we'll get on with the actual sewing of one way to apply an…

I'm finally sharing the tutorial for my favorite skirt! Almost all my skirts are made from this tutorial, it's pretty simple and it turns out great every time. It has a flat waistband in the front and elastic in the back so no zippers or buttons are needed! There are no complicated patterns to cut out, just four rectangles. There are also lots of fun ways to mix up this pattern by add a contrasting band at the hem, pockets, or a bow around the waist, etc. You can see a lot of other skirts I…

Today I will walk you how to sew the elastic waistband on the Arden Pants, including inserting the elastic, and topstitching the waistband.

Okay, I'm about to expose a flaw. I think I'm a little thicker around the waist than most people my size, because I often run into the too-t...

In this tutorial, I'm going to show you how I replace the elastic band on the waistline that is too loose. I've created a video tutorial that you can watch.

Your Sewing Pattern Destination on Instagram: "How to sew an elastic waistband: 📍leave an opening on the side seam of the waistband 📍fold it in half wrong sides together and baste 📍attach it to your skirt or pants 📍add 2 rows of stitches (use a seam gauge if needed) 📍insert your elastic into the opening 📍stitch closed Pattern used in this reel: McCall’s #M8452 📸: @ravenmaureen_ #learntosew #sewingtutorial #mccallspatterns #beginnersewing"

An easy step-by-step tutorial on how to sew a classic waistband with interfacing and an overlap. My trick to getting the waistband looking sharp and neat is to use washable glue or an iron-on adhes…

Hello👋😀, in this thrift flip video I sew Pleated straight leg Pants with side pockets and Half Elastic Waistband. In my ealier vid...

There are many ways to do a waistband and a particular favourite of mine is the elastic back with a flat front. I find Miss 13 like...

Sara SJ Kim | 📽 Sewing Therapy on Instagram: "✨How to Topstitch an Elastic Waistband ✨ I had to unpick the waistband of my Winslow to shorten it! And I had the opportunity to film and show you how to topstitch an elastic waistband. #elasticwaistband #SewingTherapy #SaraMadeInCanada #SewingYouTuber #GarmentSewing #SlowFashion #ISew #HandmadeWardrobe #MeMade #Sewcialist #WeLoveToSew #MakeItSewcial #MakersGonnaMake #SewingLove #MeMadeEveryday #IMakeMyOwnClothes #SewistsOfInstagram…