The best finish for elastic waistbands

#surefitdesigns #elasticwaistband
I am making maxi skirts using my skirt pattern from my Sure-Fit Designs Dress Kit. In todays video I share tips on pattern changes needed for an elastic waistband and I show you how I sew on my elastic with my overlocker/serger.

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[Tonie-Carol]

Craftsman of elastic waist, exquisite sewing. I am very short waisted so the less bulk the better. Thank you for a splendid tutorial. Greetings from Cornwall 😊 UK

[izabellaboyd]

I wish you had shown your sewing after turning the elastic! Do you only sew at the dots? The rest is just loose? Such a great video of you explaining AND showing at the same time.

[dianakidd]

I love the top about drawing the top of the dart with the paper folded down !

[scarmeza]

most comprehensive and game-changing how-to elastic video for a sewing newbie! thank you for your clarity in explaining!

[zeehuss]

That's a brilliant and most perfect way to join elastic. I could never come up with it

[georgielewis]

I saw this finish on an insanely expensive skirt and really wanted to mimic it but couldn't find any patterns that did it. This is just an incredibly elegant and sensible way to finish a waist. Thank you so much!

[nastyvontrier]

Thank you for this great tutorial.
Before finding your video I used to do casing and never quite liked the results.
I am currently making a second skirt with your technique. 🎉 (Of course it’s a last minute project for tonight. 😅)

[daniellecharland-gruhzit]

That waistband is a game changer. Thank you so much!

I HAVE TO subscribe so I can find you and this new wonderful technique I want to try!!!

[MC-fyus]

Elsabe, You are a treasure!!! Thank you for this really informative tutorial.

[lauriechannell]

Love your technique for applying elastic, thank you for sharing!

[koalasez]

Brilliant!! And logical too. Thank you!!

[samwest]

Excellent technique with the serger. Thank you!

[celestemalec]

Brilliant video, Elsabe. I learnt such a lot just watching your explanation. I really love this way of sewing the elastic as it gives a clean neat finish. Thank you!

[lzcollins]

I've learned so much with this one video. Thanks!

[virginiaquinones-rogers]

I am short waisted and skirts with the wide waistband do not suit me. Thank you so very much for this tutorial. You have taught me a wonderful way to fix my skirts so that they look neat and more flattering on my body.
Thank you so much for this genius way to fit a skirt.

[kristi]

I love this technique! Thank you for sharing.

[Samantha-nirf]

Great new option to add to my sewing skills. Thanks from Brisbane Australia

[dianneunderwood]

A lovely finish for your skirt - like your elastic band method! I assume this is only applicable to stretch fabrics as removing any extra fabric at the waist on a woven would be next to impossible to get on or off - haha. Thank you for such an informative video - you even took the time to explain how to start and finish with your serger! Will be looking for more of your videos as even though I've been sewing a long time, there is a wealth of experience out there and love learning tips and techniques from others. Thank you very much

[marjoriemoser]

VERY helpful!
Although I do not own an overlocker.
How would I then put the elastic?

[ljwilliams]

This is brilliant, Elsabe! Thank you. I've always been dissatisfied with elastic waist applications.