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!
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[@jemtebelle]

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

[@DowntownTailoring]

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[@donnahostasch6439]

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[@hafsafossie7074]

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

[@memaperm9553]

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!

[@DowntownTailoring]

Thanks so much 🥰 I'm glad you liked it!

[@karenbridges3928]

I have seen at least 5 videos on how to do waist band ,THIS IS THE BEST!!!!!!I 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

[@sarahbruck7538]

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!

[@DowntownTailoring]

Thank you so much! You are so kind 💕

[@Fiiscreativemoods]

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

[@DowntownTailoring]

Thanks so much 🥰 You are so kind 💕

[@sulin.hborba1947]

Agreed! I did the same.

[@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.

[@DowntownTailoring]

This way is great! Thanks for sharing 😊

[@lindapeets1486]

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.

[@DowntownTailoring]

Thanks 😊

[@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! 💕💃🏻

[@DowntownTailoring]

I'm so glad 😊 And you can use even a wider elastic!

[@GoldenDIY]

Great video! I like your sense of humor.

[@general5104]

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. 🇺🇸

[@DowntownTailoring]

Beautiful memories! Thanks for sharing 😊

[@truthdaisy2098]

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

[@Sewlady718]

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!

[@DowntownTailoring]

Thank you so much! 😊

[@Jannetto28]

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 🎉

[@DowntownTailoring]

It sounds like you’re better than you give yourself credit for! 🥰

[@Jannetto28]

@DowntownTailoring Thank you 😊

[@agoogleuseragoogleuser9349]

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.

[@DowntownTailoring]

I'm so glad! Thanks for letting me know 😊

[@rubyguy8288]

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

[@DowntownTailoring]

Thanks for watching! 😊

[@bwilks3056]

The best tutorial for elastic. Thank you!

[@DowntownTailoring]

Thank you so much!! 😊

[@royalcoachclassics7818]

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

[@rachaelharman5529]

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.

[@DowntownTailoring]

Thanks so much for your support! 💕

[@elizabethrowe7262]

I mostly do the 1st example and 2nd one. Only done the 3rd example on 1 or 2 items of clothing. Thank you for your tutorial!

[@DowntownTailoring]

Thanks so much for watching 🥰

[@karenboyd6293]

I woud do the all, and I have done them all! And IMHO, you did it exactly right. But I know you do have a lot more experience than I do.

[@maryb.c.507]

Thank you for the instruction and entertainment! I find that elastic stretches out over the life of a garment so I always use the first technique so I can open and cinch up a bit at a later date. That soft elastic in the third option is really nice but very hard to source.

[@DowntownTailoring]

Yes! I agree with you. The first one is my way to go! The last elastic can be found at bra suppliers. Thanks for sharing your experience! 😊

[@carolekus1715]

Oh my where have you been all my sewing life, so glad I have found your channel excellent now to binge watch thank you so very much for sharing entertaining to watch with simple steps❤

[@DowntownTailoring]

Thank you so much! 💓

[@AngeVPV]

Great technique! I just love it. Oh and the intro of the video! I love how funny you are! Keep shining! You are a star!

[@1949chefjojo]

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

[@DowntownTailoring]

My pleasure! Have fun 🥰

[@mungbean345]

Thanks! I'm going to turn a bunch of ill-fitting dresses into skirts, which I find easier to mix and match anyway, so I will probably be using all three of these techniques today!

[@DowntownTailoring]

Sounds great! 😊

[@Ackesha100]

You make them all look so easy, your video was absolutely great and your voice so lovely. I immediately subscribed

[@alwaysjiji7198]

this video is really entertaining and educational! loved it! thank you!

[@DowntownTailoring]

Thanks so much 🥰

[@deidrabenson361]

Thanks sooo much for sharing your knowledge!❤️❤️❤️

[@DowntownTailoring]

It’s my pleasure!! 🥰

[@monasixtyfive4962]

love watching you- so charismatic

[@DowntownTailoring]

Thanks so much! You are so sweet 🥰

[@marjoriemoser3961]

YOU are a great teacher! You explained so clearly each step for the three different ways! Thank you!!! Now, what if I don’t own a serger??? How do I put in the elastic as you did, NOT using a serger

[@DowntownTailoring]

Thanks! 💕 if you don't have a serger, you can use the overcast stitch on your regular sewing machine. Zigzag works also. Cheers 😊 kzbin.info/www/bejne/iXbYloSZjZaMbLc

[@justanerdykat]

So smart! Such great tips! Thank you!

[@bbk2601]

Thank you so much for this! I’m just about to start sewing a pair of pants and I want to use the elastic like in the third example. Perfect timing! 😊

[@DowntownTailoring]

That's so nice! Good luck with your project 🥰

[@sampleworks9432]

Thanks, as always, for sharing your methods…giggled at the sponge Bob antics 😉

[@DowntownTailoring]

😁😁😁 Thanks Jacqui!

[@1954evelyn]

I like and use all three of these. Thank you for all you teach us. I have learned so much from you.

[@DowntownTailoring]

Thanks so much Evelyn! Your support means a lot to us 💞💞💕

[@bonnierobbins4230]

Hi! I will do all.. I just finished 5 pair of pants for a friend. She bought a 1/4 inch waistband. She's 45 in waistband...So i told her it would be better with wider band... She said no. So i sewed them to her instructions... I pray its ok..Time will tell😮😮 Bonnie Ohio USA

[@lindaportney4577]

What a perfect video!! The first one is exactly what I was looking for. Thank you soooo much.

[@DowntownTailoring]

Glad it was helpful! 🥰

[@evelynferrer1322]

Hello. Great tutorial as always. I liked the two with the wider elastic. Thank you

[@DowntownTailoring]

Thank you! 😊

[@evelynferrer1322]

@@DowntownTailoring I will use all the techniques

[@raraavis7782]

Very nice. The second is new to me. I do like a wide elastic at the top of pants, as I'm tall and long legged, with narrow hips and have constant issues with pants slowly sliding down while walking. Waist high pants make me look oddly proportined and anything low rise won't stay in place with a regular waistband. Thank God for elastic 😅 The double row of stitching from the twin needle makes it look very neat and professional.

[@DowntownTailoring]

I think fashion and trends should be more diverse. Not every rise will fit the same to all women. Cheers 😊

[@urbanistic5]

Dear Downtown Taylor ❤ thank You Love your films 😊

[@DowntownTailoring]

Thanks so much for watching 🥰 😘 💕

[@kathyburt3294]

I could actually do all of these!!! It's a miracle. I have only done the first one and tried the 2nd one but it didn't work because I cut my elastic way shorter than the top of the pants!! I see you did it about the same. and I loved adding the elastic to the top and making it the top of the pants. I have to try that also!!

[@DowntownTailoring]

Ouuu that’s great yes it’s good to give them a try. Thank you for watching and commenting as always! 🥰

[@carleithaprice222]

Thank you for your tutorial very helpful information. ❤

[@DowntownTailoring]

Glad it was helpful! 🥰

[@mollycat6]

I will be trying the third tomorrow! Thanks!

[@charlenemcgill2961]

I've done methods 1 and 2, but my preference is one. Thanks for sharing, your vids. are amazing !!!

[@DowntownTailoring]

Thanks for watching 🥰🥰🥰

[@mariaandress7083]

Love it great way to place elastic ❤

[@DowntownTailoring]

Thanks 😊

[@mirjanbouma]

Your videos always the right place and amount of explanation. And I enjoy the little personal notes ❤️ elastic looks a lot less scary now

[@lorainejones2375]

Example #1 I have found to be easier for me. Thank you! I can practice the others.

[@DowntownTailoring]

Excellent! Thanks for watching 🥰

[@RandomalinaLF]

Love this! Thank you!!!! ❤

[@DowntownTailoring]

I’m so glad to hear that! ❤️❤️

[@norma6743]

Excellent, thanks ❤

[@DowntownTailoring]

Thank you 😊 💓 ☺️

[@XatxiFly]

very helpful and masterfully done!

[@DowntownTailoring]

Great to hear! Thanks 🥰

[@AfreensCreations]

Thankx for the tips

[@DowntownTailoring]

Always welcome 🥰

[@Aljobritt]

Just like yourself I would use all three methods where it applies! Thank you for the video

[@DowntownTailoring]

Thanks 🥰

[@angelacorsetto6790]

Thanks! I love your videos. I like to cut up old yoga pants and reuse the waistbands.

[@DowntownTailoring]

That's a wonderful idea! 💞💞💕

[@vndetta3770]

You are so fun! Great watch. Thanks for the tutorial!

[@DowntownTailoring]

You are so welcome! 😊

[@daraharper2003]

My. Goodness! You are sew Amazing!! Thank you!😀😀😀

[@DowntownTailoring]

Thanks so much 🥰

[@nedawilmhoff3599]

I make my casing wide enough so the elastic is easy to move around. After then I do your trick of stiching in the ditch for the same reason. Also can smooth the front and leave gathers in the back.

[@DowntownTailoring]

You got it! 😊

[@jojosewist8921]

Thanks for all 3 methods, I have used #1 and #2 but want to try the third method. Will you do a video for applying elastic on the back only and leaving front waistband flat. I have seen videos of this method but still confused. I am sure you will do a better job explaining and demonstrating sewing this type waistband! Then I can finally understand and can try it out. Thank you for all your outstanding videos.

[@DowntownTailoring]

Thanks so much! I'm going to make this video soon. Cheers 😊

[@crazylittlepartytifs]

Excellent thanks 🙌🏼🙌🏼💝💝

[@DowntownTailoring]

Glad to help!!!

[@SparkyOne549]

Thank you! I have some pjs that need new waistbands, I can’t use the existing casing, this really helps.

[@DowntownTailoring]

Yesss exactly that’s a perfect scenario!

[@ZaraEmenike-tb5xn]

Thank you ma I love ur teaching ❤

[@DowntownTailoring]

Glad to hear that! Thanks 💕

[@ebp445]

Thanks, there will be times I will use them all.

[@DowntownTailoring]

Exactly! I’m glad to help :))

[@bonnierobbins4230]

I love your ways!!❤

[@annahackman2539]

I love the intro to this video. My favorite elastic is the plush elastic. My second favorite is encasing the elastic like you showed at the beginning. I'm curious if you've ever zigzagged the elastic edges down when you sew it into a loop.

[@DowntownTailoring]

Yes! I do. I zigzag them sometimes.

[@justicedumlao6937]

Thanks! Super helpful!

[@richmadrid9563]

Very nice tutorial ma'am! I was led to your video, as five of my shorts needs their elastic waistband replaced. lol

[@DowntownTailoring]

Glad it was helpful! 🥰

[@queenoftherivernile6614]

I Love your Energy!!!

[@DowntownTailoring]

Thank you! 😊

[@HailEmpress]

Such an informative video! Thank you

[@DowntownTailoring]

Glad it was helpful! 😊

[@stuka6671]

the first trick is what I need the most........All the while I was wondering how best I can sew the elastic band ....and mostly I did it all wrong.....thanks teacher...

[@DowntownTailoring]

I’m glad to help!!

[@doloresw]

I have made garments using the 1st one but I think the last one looks the easiest of the 3. I have used the twin needle to finish off the hem of knit tops and it's good if you don't have a cover stitch machine.

[@DowntownTailoring]

🥰🥰🥰

[@jojosewist8921]

Enjoyed another of your delightful and educational videos. I use #1 mostly, #2 is for special need to look very professional pants. I have never tried the third option, but will use to solve the rise too short problem. Thank you. Have you done a video for only putting elastic in back of pants?

[@DowntownTailoring]

Hi JoJo! I definitely have to do this video. Cheers 😊

[@dread30329]

Thank you. I've learned so much today about elastic. I have a question. When you use the serger, are you stretching the elastic as you serge?

[@DowntownTailoring]

Yes! But it's just a little bit. Remember that the serger stitch is very flexible, so you technically don't need to. Cheers 😊

[@JohannaMotsamai]

Thank you so much , now i know how to measure elastic. 😊

[@DowntownTailoring]

Happy to help! 😊

[@JohannaMotsamai]

@@DowntownTailoring please keep on doing more videos

[@rashidavally2562]

Thank you sweet lady you are amazing ❤❤❤

[@DowntownTailoring]

You are! Thank you 😊

[@1cachoo]

I like the last one best. Looks the way I would want it to. Would this work with jeans if I cut off the waistband?

[@DowntownTailoring]

Yes! Although a knit waistband will work better. Cheers 😊

[@Crolskie]

love this❤❤❤

[@DowntownTailoring]

🥰🥰🥰

[@shaliamaddox8689]

Seriously so entertaining ... I forgot that I came here to learn lol

[@DowntownTailoring]

🥰🥰🥰

[@clothingalterations]

Great tutorial 👌

[@DowntownTailoring]

🥰🥰🥰

[@rvnlcks]

Thank you for this! The last technique is really helpful. I make a lot of boxers and I've been playing with methods for attaching the waistband elastic. I have a coverstitch machine that I would love to be using, but keeping the fabric and elastic lined up consistently is challenging. I feel better about it after watching lots of commercial sewing videos and seeing the specialized machines they have for this exact thing, but if you have any tips I'd love to. hear them!

[@SewcraftymeT]

Thank you ❤

[@DowntownTailoring]

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[@skipopidid]

A lot of times when i am just sewing for myself, i do the 1st technique but i dont sew the gap closed, that way its easier for me to do adjustments later and i dont really notice a difference in comfort. Maybe i am just lazy.

[@DowntownTailoring]

You aren't lazy... You are smart! 😊😊😊

[@ivybichon8582]

Thank you

[@sewsooze68]

🥰Gorgeous 🥰

[@marugarcia0129]

omg this is awesome!

[@DowntownTailoring]

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[@avalandrogers7700]

hello DownTown.I love the lessen can you do Replace winder coat zipper? thank you do you have a sewing class on you tube too.

[@DowntownTailoring]

Hello 👋 This video will help you kzbin.info/www/bejne/iX-VoZx3q8eohbs Cheers 😊

[@eddyvideostar]

Dear Downtown, Good video. A Question, Will a too-thin ropey waistband for sweatpants feel more uncomfortable (dig into the waist) than a thicker 1 to 1.5 inches?

[@user-qv8pt6gf7f]

Wow, so helpful video thanks 😊 Where do get the elastic from?

[@DowntownTailoring]

Hi! You can get it from Wawak. Cheers 😊

[@littlecravings]

The 1st one is the one I’d use. It’s easy!!? ❤

[@DowntownTailoring]

Thanks 😊

[@lindsaysidwell2130]

Hi, I love your videos and could do with some guidance on a waistband method that you don't show in this video. The elastic is joined at each end, before sewing to the top edge of the skirt on the inside with a server. Then you roll it over once, to the inside, which covers the elastic. I then seal the bottom edge closed with a coverstitch machine. This works great with knit fabrics, but with a satin bias cut skirt I get horrible twisting/roping along the top when I've finished. How do I stop this please? X

[@DeArieshasDesigns]

best video ive found

[@DowntownTailoring]

Thank you! 😊

[@wandaparker6183]

Now, I see why my waist bands are awful 🤭.. Thank you for sharing the correct way to do elastic waist bands 😊

[@DowntownTailoring]

My pleasure 🥰 Thanks for watching!

[@Dashzap]

I have a few pants that could use #3. Can you recommend the softest, plushest wide elastic? Off to check Wawak...

[@BrooklynNYC777]

The last one is for me

[@Fiiscreativemoods]

Correct me if im wrong. But i have a big belly. If i used the thicker elastic, would it help to flatten tummy a bit. I find with the thin elastic, it sit in my fat rolls and makes my belly stand out more. How do i create a slimming effect with elastic?

[@Therapeuticsounds.]

Yes a thicker elastic will help

[@Godisamazing7]

Helpful

[@terryweister9577]

What if the fabric is pj bottoms and stretchy? Do I stretch the elastic as I sew on top and then turn under and sew?

[@RitaDartebea]

Woow thanks mum you really help me

[@DowntownTailoring]

You are most welcome! 🥰

[@salmamirza9261]

I like all three of them I am new learner

[@DowntownTailoring]

🥰🥰🥰

[@marilynmiddleton9088]

I think the 2nd one is the easiest ❤️

[@ssergeant9682]

how did you measure the waist elastic for the wide version? I have a serger coverstitch machine. would I use that for the top stitch but sew the elastic into it? I have made pajama pants before and just put elastic in the back and then a drawstring in the front. that seemed to work OK, but I'm not very good at any of it.

[@barefacedquestions]

When sewing the two ends of the elastic, am I supposed to use a different stitch, or is straight stitch enough?

[@DowntownTailoring]

Hi! Zigzag is better but you can use straight stitch too. Cheers! 🥰