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 ...
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, sew a lining fabric to...
How to Sew Pants | Getting Started with the Classic Chinos Classic chinos pattern from Peek-A-Boo Bottom-weight fabric such as linen, corduroy, suiting etc. 1″ elastic and 1/8 yard of knit fabric for knit waistband Sewing machine, thread, needle, scissors, iron, clips or pins, 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...
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 that’s already ...
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.
First things first: If you’re making a skirt with an elastic waistband (see previous question), you don’t need to subtract from the waist measurement to account for bias. And by elastic, I mean ELASTIC. The stuff that comes in a width of 1″ or 2″ or 3″, etc. If you’re ma...
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.
I did a pretty wide hem here (ahem, not intentionally) so it ended up a little on the short side, but a rolled hem would be perfect for this skirt. I also decided to do a foldover waistband for the dolly version, and I like the finished look. I cut my waistband for this version...
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...