Super EASY Elastic Waistband - 3 ways!

Hello friends! In today's video, I wanted to show you three easy ways to add an elastic waistband to a pair of pants. I was brought some pyjamas and soft pants to which I inserted an elastic waistband to make them more practical. I also wanted to make a video on this because this is a basic skill that comes extremely handy in this sewing life!

Link to my twin-needle video (2:01):

Music:
Bossa Antigua by Kevin MacLeod

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License

[jemtebelle]

Someone give this lady a tv show! I would totally watch an hour long program of Downtown Tailoring.

[hafsafossie]

Yes TV show would be excellent. I'd be looking at her show all day. She has mad skills. Love all her videos

[sarahbruck]

I agree. Please, give this woman a show! The instructions are so clear and concise, the situations for use of each method are easy to incorporate into each and every project. This was so helpful. Thank you!

[karenbridges]

I have seen at least 5 videos on how to do waist band, THIS IS THE would use all three . I have at least 10 pair of pants i need to replace the waist band THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU

[Fiiscreativemoods]

Omg i just came across this lady & subscribed immediately....why? She has an amazing personality!

[memaperm]

The elastic that I sewed to scrub pants three months ago has twisted and now I know why! I will have to use a new piece of elastic and then stitch in the ditch at the seams. This video is great! Thank You!

[chilipeprsandi]

I like all three, but I was really excited about the third pair because I have a long rise and all pants are uncomfortable for me. I never thought about extending the top of pant, so can’t wait to try. Thank you for all three methods! 💕💃🏻

[lindapeets]

It has been so long like years since I have sewn anything. I have so many alterations to do, and i thank you my dear for bringing back what I forgot to do. You are a great teacher. Keep up the good work.

[floatinglotuswomenswellness]

I use the second technique (with some variations) on PJ pants, yoga pants and other stretch fabrics. I use a casing on woven fabric with one additional step—rather than sewing the elastic ends together, I cut it at the correct waist measurement and use a small piece of woven fabric to butt the raw ends together and sew a small box the width of the elastic and about 3/4" wide. This eliminates the bulk of 2 layers of elastic at the closure.

[general]

I remember watching my Mother, sewing, making our clothes. She had bought a cam-type Neckie. I know I spelled that wrong. She made a double-breasted suit-coat for me, that looked professional. Pants, shirts, I have a picture where all three of us are wearing the same material. Same style shirts, different sizes, of course. Mom, Dad, and me, about 15 years old. That was over half a century ago. She did everything like a pro. Yup, I miss her, but I remember her using a big safety-pin, to put in the elastic or the tie-cords.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR VIDEO. I SUBBED.
Bill, from Tn. 🇺🇸

[GoldenDIY]

Great video! I like your sense of humor.

[Sewlady]

I absolutely love our videos. Not only are you incredibly talented but you always make me laugh!!! I agree. Give this lady a tv show!

[rubyguy]

Thanks for sharing. Very clear tutorial. I prefer the orange technique.

[truthdaisy]

Thank you! I like the first two and am working towards learning how to do the second one - the orange pants. Appreciate you!

[agoogleuseragoogleuser]

Thank you for the easy video on sewing elastic waistbands. I used the first instruction, worked out perfectly and I even sewed the label back in place so I could tell the back from the front of the pants.

[bwilks]

The best tutorial for elastic. Thank you!

[royalcoachclassics]

Thanks for another great and easy-to-understand video. It's easy to see that you are THE professional!

[Jannetto]

I do use these methods but find it interesting to see a professional do them properly, having said that I had a skirt which is very old but perfect and I cut off the original waist and did an exterior wide elasticated waist and my family were very impressed with the result and now I can wear it again because it fit's 🎉

[rachaelharman]

I tend to use the first technique, but i have tried 2 and 3, never used twin needle though to sew it but i will from now on gives such a neeter finish, i always love your videos you really explain everything so well and its nice to know i am doing it corect aswell. Thank you again you are the best.

[chefjojo]

Thank you. I always wondered how to sew an elastic waist band. I am going to use your tutorials. 😊