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If you're new to Sure-Fit Designs, then this post may be new to you. Here I'll show you how to sew a quick and decorative way to identify the center back of any pull on elastic waistband. I have primarily used this technique on my yoga pants, but you could apply this to any pull-on skirt or pants.
You'll use one of the decorative embroidery stitch patterns that your sewing machine offers (if you have this capability on your machine).
In order to stitch this without letting the knit fabric stretch, make sure to stabilize with a small rectangle of interfacing.
Here's a short video showing you the entire process.
The beige example above is part of my latest rendition of the Yoga/Travel/Comfort Pants, which you'll find directions for from the designing book 'Pants that Mix 'n Multiply'. This particular style is the Bonus Style given on pages 14 & 15.
Here is the waistband attached to the pants.
And since my photographer wasn't available at the time I needed this photo, I'm showing the finished garment to you on the mannequin.
These are the most comfortable pants. Sewn from a knit fabric (I often use bottom weight Ponte Roma) with this elastic waist application comfort is definitely #1. This is the 8th pair I've made...I wear them so many places, not just to the gym. I know you'll love them if you give them a try.
Happy Sewing!
If you're new to Sure-Fit Designs, then this post may be new to you. Here I'll show you how to sew a quick and decorative way to identify the center back of any pull on elastic waistband. I have primarily used this technique on my yoga pants, but you could apply this to any pull-on skirt or pants.
You'll use one of the decorative embroidery stitch patterns that your sewing machine offers (if you have this capability on your machine).
In order to stitch this without letting the knit fabric stretch, make sure to stabilize with a small rectangle of interfacing.
Here's a short video showing you the entire process.
The beige example above is part of my latest rendition of the Yoga/Travel/Comfort Pants, which you'll find directions for from the designing book 'Pants that Mix 'n Multiply'. This particular style is the Bonus Style given on pages 14 & 15.
Here is the waistband attached to the pants.
And since my photographer wasn't available at the time I needed this photo, I'm showing the finished garment to you on the mannequin.
Happy Sewing!
What a good idea! I have been removing labels from clothing headed to the thrift store & recycling them in my makes but this would probably be faster to do.
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