How to Sew Pants Step Six: Knit Waistband With right sides together, sew the short ends of your knit waistband. Fold the waistband in half with wrong sides together. Cut your elastic to size and overlap the edges by half an inch. Secure using a zig-zag stitch. I like to reinforce mine...
Elastic to keep shorts in place Fabric that will not abrade with repetitious movements High tech materials that wick sweat well in the heat of exercise A snug fit so it stays in place and won't flap in the wind Bike shorts have a foam chamois pad sewn into the saddle area. The padding...
Instead, you will simply attach your suspenders to buttons that can be sewn on the inside of your waistband. This is most commonly done with a symmetrical set of buttons sewn onto both sides of your pants. Two pairs of buttons in the front and often, one pair in the back. Those buttons...
Seersuckeris a three-dimensional weave that uses a puckered texture to facilitate airflow. It saw use throughout the 19th century for workwear, but it was in 1909 in tailor Joseph Haspel started making suits out of it. Seersucker also adds texture to your ensemble. It's a great way to br...
Remove your safety pin and let the elastic waistband slip completely within the casing. Sew the opening of the waistband closed. Be careful not to sew on the elastic. Hand sew the two openings of the casing tube closed, then use the machine to sew the casing closed at the bottom. The...
as though you’ve sewn a pocket on each knee. Then, in each pocket, place a sponge…or a substantial shoulder pad…or a piece of foam rubber. These protective pads are easy to remove and will make a big difference in your on-the-knee cleaning or gardening endurance. Pockets At the ...
Overlap the elastic by 1/2" and then sew together. Remove your safety pin and let the elastic waistband slip completely within the casing. Sew the opening of the waistband closed. Be careful not to sew on the elastic. Hand sew the two openings of the casing tube closed, then use the ...
Loose is the word:Be sure that your waistline can expand somewhat. If you go with a belt be sure that there is an extra belt hole or two so that you can adjust after your third helping of turkey. You can also opt for a pair of slacks with an elastic waistband but don’t go with...
While a bug out jacket can never replace a bug out bag it can supply survival gear in a piece of clothing that you would normally be wearing. While it is not practical to have a jacket like this as an everyday carry item it is something that can be stored in a car trunk, in a ...
OK so everything’s sewn and you’re ready to gather. Starting on the left side, gently pull the two front threads, leaving the threads on the back alone (the wrong side) and gathering up the material as you pull. When your gathers reach the middle, shift to the two front threads on...