Sewing a waistband

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…

The more you sew elastic waistbands, the easier the task becomes. Learning how to sew an elastic waistband isn’t complicated, but it does need to be done a certain way if you want it to come out just right.

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....

Learn how to lower the waistband on knit garments like lounge pants or shorts. If you’re short waisted or don’t like high waisted pants, this simple video sewing tutorial will teach you how to alter a too high waistband! Even if you just prefer mid rise or need to replace elastic in a waistband, thi

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…