How to Sew an Exposed Elastic Waistband

[@djtblizzle]

Nice!!! Your teaching style is A-1!!! You explain ALL of the steps, and you don’t zoom through your tutorials without silly music and pointing to things. It’s nice to see videos without the “tiktok/Instagram” type editing. Thank you!!!!

[@hotpink927]

Thanks this will help me restyle some dresses I got from the thrift store where the bottom half fits but not the top, so I’m gonna cut them in half and put a band on the top of the skirt portion!😊

[@gassiusmaximus2729]

Wow, tricks of the trade! Glad I found you. I have an expensive pair of Nike sports underwear that had elastic that stretched badly over time. Now you gave me the missing way to attach replacement elastic so I can get more use out of this garment. Thanks! Great tutorial.

[@MileyonDisney]

I sewed a pair of pants like this a few years ago and just guessed at how to attach the elastic. Wish I would have had this video back then. I've been following you for a long time now. You've shared so many great sewing tips and ideas! There's a wonderful variety that would include something for everyone and every project. Can't thank you enough for all of these videos. You have definitely helped me to improve my sewing and given me many ideas for new projects. So nice to see you have some awesome sponsors. I wish you continued success and hope you get back at least as much as you give. Thank you!

[@ProfessorPincushion]

Thank you so much! It's so nice to hear that our videos are appreciated. I'm glad to hear that your sewing is improving and I know you'll just get better and better :)

[@susanwatford629]

You just saved me a lot of tears! Thank you! I'm a novice sewer and needed to attach elastic to my daughter's circle skirt. I watched this a couple times and I did it! =D

[@ProfessorPincushion]

yay! I'm so glad it worked out for you :)

[@olii6382]

Great tutorial! I’m a novice who takes on projects that are beyond my skills and your tutorials have been a great resource for me when I get confused. Thank you! ❤️

[@ProfessorPincushion]

you can do it! :D

[@Wanwa01]

Same here! Lol!

[@chilipeprsandi]

Thank you for this Awesome video! I took the waistband off my jeans and added a very wide elastic using your skill and the pant is fits perfect!

[@clarestevens4805]

Thank you so much for such a great tutorial! You got straight into it, didn't waffle on about nothing and were so easy to follow for a beginner like me! Definitely subscribed to your channel and can't wait to watch all your videos.

[@kyddoemiko100]

Thank you for the information. I love that edges were actually turned in and it was a very clean looking finish. Great video 😁

[@sassysizzlingsister]

Thanks for explaining & showing all the steps to putting on premade elastic waistband! I have watched a lot trying to find video where they are using the pre-made elastic. You do a great job of showing the different steps of the sewing part & that’s great for me❣️❣️👏👏👏

[@ProfessorPincushion]

Glad it was helpful! :)

[@absterama]

I just upcycled a (once favorite) exercise tights and they look better without the bulk! I had to remove the elastic that deteriorated badly (which took longer than the actual sewing) and replaced it with a soft, 2" wide elastic that is even comfier than the previous thin elastic that dug on my waist, plus I didn't have to rebuild or add a waistband. Win! Win! Thank you for this super valuable tutorial--I can look for more bottoms to upcycle :)

[@FontrellaCole]

I love this method. I was making my maxi skirts with this type of band but wanted it to look neat. will do this one on the next one I do. thanks again.

[@levoldunom]

I just finished a dress with an elastic waist and I used this method. Thank you for your lessons

[@RoseOriginals]

Looks so much neater than having the elastic in a casing! Thanks for a great tutorial!

[@thehapagirl92]

I totally forgot I saved this video! I found some beautiful 1” neon pink elastic with lace on it that I wanted to sew as exposed elastic to peasant sleeves I made and couldn’t find a good KZbin video, until I was looking through my sewing playlist and found this one! Thank goodness I did. Your tips are a lifesaver! Thanks :)

[@ProfessorPincushion]

I'm so glad you found me again :)

[@philandjamicovone]

I've just discovered your videos! I just completed a skirt with an exposed elastic waistband, and it was so easy b/c of your clear instructions! After many years away from the sewing machine, and loaning it to someone and never getting it back, I have just purchased a new simple sewing machine and loving it! Years ago, I only made simple skirts and dresses, and a few home items, but nothing advanced. Recently, when searching for tutorials for help, I found you! Thanks so much for being a good teacher, having quality videos that I can see and understand, and for making a level of help for free!! Now, do you have any tutorials for making doorstops from fabric? I've found several online, but the instructions are not clear for me. Thanks again!!

[@ProfessorPincushion]

I'm so glad you're enjoying our tutorials! :) Sorry, we don't have any doorstop tutorials yet but maybe someday.

[@marilynmetz226]

When joining the ends of the elastic, you can butt them together and do a zigzag stitch to reduce bulk~

[@aliyafichtner8843]

when you flipped it out my eyes went like 👀 wow.. Magic 😄😄😄 just sub'd😍

[@ProfessorPincushion]

thanks for subbing! :)

[@amajor6317]

Great tutorial! Easy, clean and effective method...I love to wear my winter thermo leggings again! Waistline was to low but now they are perfect ✂️💎

[@chilipeprsandi]

I have used your method twice and love it! Thank you 💥💃🏻

[@finfinnandco]

Thank you for this tutorial!! I've made several skirts using this and they've all turned out great!😊

[@ProfessorPincushion]

yay! I'm so glad to hear that it worked out for you :D

[@saundrarenwick5968]

Brilliant, great tutorial I now know perfectly how this is done. Thank you

[@drawnfrommotherhood7539]

great video, thanks. My skirt is lined....a bit more complicated but both layers are very thin so i hope this technique will work.

[@hborno]

Right now I love you! :-) I have never done this before, and now I have a method witch is doing my sewing complete!

[@annabuther923]

What a great idea. Made my first pants using your technique. Easy Peasy. Thanks. I plan on doing this technique from now on. Thanks again👍

[@yourpathtothebestemotional4226]

Really like this technique. I was having trouble making everything neat and catching all the fabric.

[@TheSunlitLeaf]

I knew I was doing something wrong! Thank you so much :D The next skirt I make for my daughter will be much less scratchy. :D

[@michellecarver4781]

Thank you.... like the lights came on. Thank you 🤩

[@廖芷櫻-y7d]

of all the similar videos, yours is the best!

[@ProfessorPincushion]

aw, thank you :)

[@kjb6749]

Great and easy to follow tutorial. Thank you. I am confident I can do this.

[@caroljpenn46]

I tried your method and i liked it. Thank you for posting😊

[@Wanwa01]

Thank you, thank you, thank you!! Perfect explanation, made it so easy, and the end result is just what I was after. 👍🏾

[@ProfessorPincushion]

nice! I'm so glad it worked out for you :)

[@puffronaut7443]

Thank you, this is exactly the tutorial I was looking for!!

[@NGOODYHERE100]

This tutorial was just what i needed. Thanks! Nice an easy to follow too.

[@bozenamissoni2993]

Thank you so much for this tutorial. Is it necessary to use needle for strech fabrics or will the regular one do the job

[@VickyKluz]

I used your method and it worked great,

[@roses9702]

Thankyou so much for sharing this. I tried this after and found it very helpfull.

[@lindas9254]

Really well explained. Thank you

[@leggingsarepants3175]

Thank you!! Will definitely be trying this when I make my first maxi skirts.

[@ProfessorPincushion]

yay, glad you like this technique :)

[@Dibdib35]

Great technique different to my usual way. Thank you Tova.

[@anitahornbrook745]

Lovely clear instructions!

[@ProfessorPincushion]

Glad it was helpful!

[@annabuther923]

this was the best tip ever. I already did it and it was easy. Thanks so much 👍

[@gabiedler6418]

is it mandatory to do the "zig zag" method when attaching the elastic? i do not have a sewing machine, so if i do a regular stitch will it not work? thank u!

[@laurarobbins3360]

I think if you use the regular stitch it won't allow for any stretch in the elastic, it'll just tear the stitches.

[@Sonneteer1]

My sewing machine is a 1956 Singer lightweight 222. It has many features, but not cross stitch. I have hand sewn, with button hole stitch, the raw edge of my garment. Can I not sew the wide elastic to the top edge of the front of the material, and then sew again at the fold please?

[@sewing3530]

you are a great teacher!

[@ProfessorPincushion]

Thank you so much!

[@suyung58]

Love the finished affect but i Just bought a size 3 times to large skirt as it was brand new with original labels on it but to big around elasticated waist so if i bought a coloured elastic could i do the same method but gather the original waist to fit proper size elastic to fit my waist and presume you can buy the coloured elastics on ebay?

[@lupecastro4249]

Excellent!!...at last a good technique for doing this!

[@sandyhatton137]

Thank you, this worked a treat for me

[@RoNoLabel]

You explained this well. Thank you

[@felixfelix6499]

Great EXCEPT I did not understand your quick ending where you said you could use a different method so it looked nicer on the inside (no raw edge)? Also WHAT KIND OF ELASTIC DID YOU USE? (CK has a comfortable elastic waistband with a soft inside for mens' boxers. Where could one buy it without the logo?)

[@felixfelix6499]

Was your elastic 1.5 inch wide?

[@shakuntladevi2776]

Beautiful idea thanks Mama’s 🙏🙏

[@helenandrews9543]

Thanks so much, a perfect tutorial.

[@neelubird]

Would this work with a 2cm wide elastic for a baby skirt?

[@tadk3736]

so easy! great video! thank you for sharing

[@neptunepharma9343]

Simply amazing.... I love your idea!!

[@ruffyg5394]

I love your finger nails. They look beautuful

[@DollfaceDasia1]

So.. helpful! Thank you

[@shortyylu]

Pleaseee Help Me!! How would I do this with a cover stitch machine??

[@user-jf7ej5py1u]

What if you don’t want a zig zag stitch visible from the outside?? Not that it does look good on these pants but I’m sewing a waist band to a pair of leggings and I’m not sure if the zig zag will look weird?

[@patsymutiso]

How would you repair a garment like this once the elastic is worn out?

[@lisettegarcia]

What if you simultaneously want to add a lining?

[@vanessamcallister4235]

Great tutorial. Thank you.

[@shiminengenwachukwu9360]

Nice video. Can this be used for regular boxer shorts for men? And is this elastic 2 or 3"?

[@ninabelani2328]

Great

[@kathiego233]

Oh I really like this! Thank you! Just what I was looking for. I've been following you for a long time.

[@clothingalterations]

Awesome, thank you for your sharing

[@zeenatpremji4798]

What is the difference between the length of elastic band and waiste mesurement.

[@yogesnathan5451]

Wonderful! Do I need to have a certain type of needle? My first time, the needle broke !

[@ProfessorPincushion]

Oh no! You should be using a ball point needle at least 80 or 90.

[@anupsingh9124]

superb idea

[@sheissewspiritual7840]

This method is awesome! I love your videos. Your nails are so pretty, by the way ☺️

[@aaqibbora3176]

Hi guys , i need help! Can you guys tell me if men’s undergarments (briefs & boxer briefs) have knit or woven waistband? Please explain why too! Thank you :)

[@Mryaseen2001]

thank you i can find any video give this explanation like you good luck

[@nicolepannullo5754]

This was a well explained, informative video. Thank you very much!

[@veronicafata6522]

clear and simple! thank you!

[@mayaschapira]

Awesome instructions 🎉congratulations, saved and subscribed 🙏👍👏

[@gaylec4920]

Will this work using a 1” elastic as well? Or would it look funny? I can’t find this wide elastic. Where did you buy yours?

[@ProfessorPincushion]

There's no rule that it can't work with 1" fabric although it's up to you on whether you like how it looks. I got mine at JoAnn's. It's in the same section as the elastic but on the very bottom shelf. You can also purchase it online.

[@zrostachsmchrosjutja6280]

Great tutorial

[@jasonjayalap]

If the stitch is sewn while the fabric/elastic is at their maximum, the stitch is never stretched, only compressed, right? So, a zigzag or stretch stitch isn't required.

[@Rya_B]

I can't wait to try this! Thanks

[@debbiegroves2649]

Just what I was looking for. Thank You! Great tutorial

[@meerasawh99]

Hi, why when I did this using the zig zag stitch...the elastic won't stretch where the stitch was.....please help anyone

[@fazilafazel4099]

Omg this is so easy I love the idea,I must try this thank you

[@zionsdaughter2391]

Very helpful. Thank you.

[@annabuther923]

Awesome tute 👏👍🏼

[@gaylec4920]

I have two comments. 1) if you are not a seasoned seamstress like myself pay close attention when buying elastic. I had no idea there was actually a ‘waistline elastic’. 2). Practice this method on a scrap... my first try was not good at all! Don’t do as I did. I tried to scrimp on 1.5” elastic, didn’t work, so had to rip it all out. Needless to say I am pretty upset right now.

[@NadoCrowFriend]

Great technique!!!

[@pforbes71]

how about a flat front with elastic (adjustable) back

[@Borsch_TV]

Useful video!

[@orangedog1189]

Great method, thanks

[@monicawilliams-barrett7978]

Great work

[@magsrj340]

You make it look easy👏🏻

[@robbiedarcy1329]

Will this work on not so stretchy fabric?

[@ProfessorPincushion]

The fabric used in this demo is not stretchy, just regular quilter's cotton. So yes.

[@rosebarrette6292]

I loved your video! I will be making me a new skirt!

[@jessicaanderson9255]

This is great, where do you usually get your waistband elastic?

[@Jin04115]

www.wawak.com/Garment-Construction/Elastic-Waistbands/

[@danalorrainedodds1245]

Wow just what I needed great video!!!

[@Bushrasew]

Nice I’ll try it

[@TheyCallMeGrant]

I'm finding it really hard to find elastic like this... what should I be looking for?

[@ProfessorPincushion]

I just search "wide waistband elastic" www.joann.com/dritz-2-soft-waistband-elastic-brown/15377203.html

[@tuapuipohtpp7295]

Just what I need now. Thank you so much for teaching us amateurs... :) Thank you again. So grateful to found you here on youtube.

[@maksudaakter2176]

U r amazing teacher 🤩🤩

[@sheissewspiritual7840]

Do you have a video for how to attach this to a bodice?

[@ProfessorPincushion]

We don't, but I imagine it would be a similar process. Obviously, the bottom of the bodice needs to be large enough to slip over the bustline of a person. I haven't seen too many shirts with a wide elastic at the bottom. Another option is sewing a narrow casing at the bottom of the hemline and then slipping elastic into the casing. It just depends on the style you want to go for.