How to Sew a Professional Elastic Waistband Easily! (Step-by-Step) #sewing #sewingtutorial #خیاطی, by Easy sewing Lab on YouTube. 1 min 20 s.
- Video length
- 1 min 20 s
- Time to do it
- 20 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 8
What you need
Steps
Measure your waist and cut elastic about 2 to 5 cm shorter than the finished waist opening, so it grips without digging in.
Mark the elastic and the waistband edge into quarters with chalk or pins. Match the marks so the elastic sits evenly around the whole opening.
Pin or clip the elastic to the wrong side of the waistband edge, aligning the raw edges and matching your quarter marks.
Sew the elastic to the fabric with a zigzag stitch or a narrow straight stitch, stretching the elastic to fit the fabric as you go.
Fold the elastic and fabric to the inside of the garment, so the elastic is hidden and the seam sits at the top edge.
Press the folded edge with an iron on a low setting, keeping the elastic flat and untwisted.
Topstitch close to the fold, then add a second row of stitching 1 to 2 cm below it to hold the elastic in place.
Stretch the waistband gently as you sew the second row, so the stitches do not snap when worn.
Tips and common mistakes
Always match quarter marks before sewing, or the gathers will bunch on one side.
Use a stretch or zigzag stitch so the seam can stretch without breaking.
Do not pull the elastic too hard while stitching, or the waistband will pucker.
Keep fingers clear of the needle and press the foot pedal slowly.
Questions
Can I sew an elastic waistband without a serger?
Yes. A zigzag stitch on a normal sewing machine works well and lets the seam stretch.
How wide should the elastic be?
About 2 cm or 3/4 inch suits most pants and skirts. Wider elastic feels firmer but needs a deeper casing.
Why does my elastic twist inside the waistband?
It usually happens when the elastic is not pinned at quarter marks or is stretched unevenly while sewing.
This guide was drafted from the video's details and general task knowledge. It has not been checked against the full video. Check the video and relevant product instructions before following a procedure. Report a correction.
