Waistband sewing

Step by step written tutorial on how to easily sew a waistband. This technique is perfect for beginners, and goes well on skirts, pants, and shorts.

Adding the waistbands to the Sandbridge Skirt

Use this fail-proof method to construct a curved waistband that looks as beautiful on the inside as on the outside. And it’s all done on the machine, apart from one tiny area where I recommend hand-sewing for an extra beautiful finish. Notions for sewing a curved waistband Preparing the pattern Seam allowances To make shaping and sewing easier use a narrower seam allowance on both the waistband and waistline on the pant pieces. You might also need to add some extra length at the front…

Simple Half Elastic Waistband Sewing Tutorial | DIY Joy Projects and Crafts Ideas

Tutorial: Sewing an applied elastic waistband.

For many people, elastic waistband is a synonym of comfort. Most commonly seen on skirts, pants and dresses, a garment with elasticized waist is easy to pull on, will stay in place all day and live with your body. Elastic waistbands also allow for small variations in fit and work great for most body types....

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, […]

It happened again. Lined wool pants just in time for ... spring. Doh! Oh well, maybe we will have some more unseasonable cool weather before summer hits. Otherwise, these will wait quietly for cooler weather, and in October or so, the Sewing Lawyer will be glad to have them. These are the same fabric as the last project: a sheath dress. I should finish a top to wear with them before turning to summer sewing. (I believe the legs are both the same length despite the evidence in the photo of…

This post will show you How to Sew Elastic Waistband two ways. showing the methods without a casing or with a casing. Photo and video tutorial

Back in the seventies when I was working for one of "The London Designers" the lady who ran the sample garments section showed me this method for attaching a waistband with edge stitching on the top. It changed my sewing life as a perfect waistband ended up taking minutes! This tutorial shows the quick…

This alternative method for sewing a jeans waistband helps reduce the bulk of the seam allowances around the corners where the waistband is attached to the fly front and makes a really clean finish both on the inside and the outside. #sewjeans #sewdenim #sewingtutiorial

Learn to Sew a Drawstring Waistband - Jogger Pants Waistband How To

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…

FIT AND SEW CONTOUR WAISTBANDS – Palmer Pletsch Sewing Blog

Use this adjustable waistband tutorial to add a waistband that can adjust. Tips for an easy button elastic waistband for any bottoms pattern.

Day 3 in a jeans sewalong - how to sew jeans belt loops and waistband.

How to Sew and Topstitch an Elastic Waistband » Helen's Closet Patterns

Although the waistband is the last piece you sew, it should be the first area you fit

In today’s sewalong post, we are sharing a video that takes you step by step through the process of sewing the elastic waistband of the Lela Skirt pattern. This skirt is very beginner friendly because it’s easy to sew and easy to fit due to the forgiving elastic waistband. If you haven’t read it y