For a Circle Skirt: Place the elastic waistband on top of the tulle doughnut’s inner circle and pin it in place. Sew the tulle to the elastic, stretching the elastic slightly as you go for even gathering. Add the Lining (Optional) If you prefer your skirt to be less see-through, se...
Sew the elastic together with a wide zigzag stitch. Image Credit:Debbie Williams Cut a piece of elastic the same width as the elastic in the garment and the length you want to extend the waist, usually between 1 1/2 and 2 inches. Set the sewing machine to a wide zigzag stitch and a ...
They may likely get distracted halfway and need to watch a movie, or eat a snack. Emily stuck at it because she was motivated by her desire to wear it to school that day. I must be prepared to watch them sew crooked seams, draw thick ugly sewing lines all over the fabric, have the...
1″ elastic and 1/8 yard of knit fabric for knit waistband Sewing machine, thread, needle, scissors, iron, clips or pins, and a fabric marking pen or pencil For today’s article, I will show you how to sew pants with the straight version of the classic chions with an elastic knit wa...
Waistband Expander When your favorite skirt has gotten a bit too tight around the waist, get a piece of oneinch-wide elastic. Determine how many inches you need to extend the waistband and cut the length of the elastic accordingly. Then using a button that’s the same size as the button...
Sew a stitch line to 5/8″ on both side and iron. You will have a strip of fabric as a waistband that is 1″ wide. This step although tedious will save you a lot of time and help you be accurate when sewing the waistband.
How To Sew Spandex Fabric Using polyurethane research, DuPont sought to create a new polymer fabric with high elasticity. During the development process, scientists at DuPont referred to this fabric as "spandex;" once this fabric was completed, it was sold under the brand name Lycra, but consu...
The non-elastic yoga-style waistband is nice and stretchy so the size doesn't have to be an exact match to the wearer's waist size, and if it's a little too short she can just wear leggings or shorts underneath. (One of the first skirts that I made like this was a gift for one...
Step-by-step directions on how to make a pair of pants that'll fit you perfectly. Learn how to draft this easy pants pattern and sew a pair of pants.
–How to draft and sew an A-line skirt –Ideas for customizing –How to slash and spread a pattern –How to add a cutaway pocket and a patch pocket –How to add a waistband –How to make a gathered interior yoke seam –How to add elasticMore ...