How to Change Waistbands from Curved to Straight to Curved

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[@amysheridan4496]

Thanks for answering all my questions! I am learning so much from these Let’s Make May tips. Sewing waistbands has always been mind twisting for me and now I am finally figuring out how to sew them so they are neat inside and outside and fit me! Thanks to you 👍

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That’s awesome Amy! You’re going to be an all around pants expert!

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[@michelleholden2888]

I’m learning so much watching these videos. Just the first few minutes has been a real insight as to why we do things. I now understand more about waistbands for my jeans which I’m still to perfect but this will really help me so thank you ❤. And knowing to change from the seam line not the cut line if making adjustments like you’ve shown - wow. Still so much to learn. 😮

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Nice! I’m really glad the information is useful! I know some of these topics seem basic-but they’re not! They’re foundational. And all things build upon a good foundation! Thanks for watching!

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Great video! Your information is clear and informative!🌹

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Merci beaucoup pour vos vidéos très claires et très pédagogiques j’adore !!! Merci pour votre travail et vos partages. Veronica ( France) même si c’est en anglais!!

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Thank you Veronica! Yes my French is terrible. I hope the captions are helping the translation. And thank you for watching!

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Excellent video! Thank you!

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Thank you:)😊

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[@norakathleenbertoglio4414]

Let’s say that you are going to sew a pair of shorts that have a straight waistband, they also have elastic inside. Could a person still make a curved waistband as demonstrated in the video? Or does this only work for zip up pants/shorts? The pattern appears to have a flat front, but elastic back however it’s one long waistband. Just wondering…

[@SewSewLive]

Well, yes and no. The elastic inside is not curved. But at least it can stretch more along one edge and the inner curve can rein it in a bit. I think a curved waistband is very side useful for those who need it and it’ll still help when it’s elastic.