Skirt waistband ideas

Okay, this is almost ridiculous! These photos are like a year old but luckily sewing techniques don't expire overnight and a skirt with (...

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…

In this patternmaking tutorial I'm showing how to draft different kinds of waistband and yoke styles for skirt and pant patterns.

This lesson will teach you how to drape a short, full, gathered skirt. You will learn how to prepare your muslin for draping and then how to balance the skirt grain, so that your skirt hangs perfectly. In addition, we share secrets on how to make better gathers and then how to finish off the skirt by drafting a waistband. This timeless skirt is easy and quick to drape.

Skirt detail

Learn how to make a simple summer skirt with pockets with this step-by-step tutorial. To make it you only need 1 measurement.

I love a big-volume skirt but an elasticated waistband does me no favours, so I drafted this one with all the comfort of elastic, but a more flattering waistband. With an elasticated back and a fla…

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

Meet Zinnia ✨ Zinnia is our corset-skirt with sewn-in boning accentuated by a flared skirt - such an elegant vintage classic! Decide if you want to sew a classic rounded (+ lacing) corset waistband, a rounded-down style or the pointed-up style, for very different corset looks. Either way, Zinnia’s silhouette will always be truly flattering to accentuate your waist. As always, side seam pockets are included to add modern practicality. A few more reasons why we love Zinnia: PATTERN FEATURE...