Two ways to sew a half elasticated Waistband. Tutorial for the Bolt Culottes from Maker With Mandi

[@ennarey128]

Thank you for these clear step-by-step tutorial. I found this one the most helpful to me :)

[@MakewithMandi]

thanks so much- im glad I could help!

[@KcMart]

Fantastic examples of two ways to sew half elastic waistband. Thank you for your clear instructions.

[@MakewithMandi]

Glad it was helpful!

[@janeford551]

Great video and very clear instructions xx

[@MakewithMandi]

Thankyou!

[@sarahategeka6532]

This was very helpful. Thank you so much 💕

[@MakewithMandi]

I'm so glad!

[@ChristineL2011]

Helpful clear video. Thank you.

[@MakewithMandi]

Thanks!

[@GayPanicAtTheDisco1]

Thank youuuu!!!! I was working on a pair of two tone patchwork wide leg corduroy pants and the last step was a waist and of some sort! I stumbled upon this video and it absolutely saved my life on this project!! The pants turned out perfect and they fit wonderfully. Thank you again!! ❤❤❤

[@MakewithMandi]

so pleased! good job!

[@GayPanicAtTheDisco1]

@@MakewithMandi thank you!

[@nevaolaughlin6866]

What a great tutorial! Thank you!

[@MakewithMandi]

You are so welcome!

[@anncarroll201]

amazing tutorial, i have just finished an aline skirt with an elasticated waistband, but I am going to make another using your method, thank you

[@Aliciaa20]

Geat Tutorial! How can we avoid the back looking like a diaper with too much fabric? I always have this problem when making back elastic waistband pants :(

[@joannfagen4457]

Beautiful job, thank you..

[@nataliewood5469]

Very nice tutorial. Thank you.

[@MakewithMandi]

Thankyou. I’m really pleased you found it useful

[@elementgypsy]

Thank you! Hope you make more videos. Very easy to follow

[@MakewithMandi]

thanks!

[@mrs.knecro7044]

This is so helpful! I’m using French seams for the first time and it just feels so weird to have a raw edge on the waistband so I’ve been trying to find a good video to kind of guide me though how I can have an elasticated back but clean finish still 😊

[@MakewithMandi]

:)

[@lidoosh]

Really helpful. Thank you

[@addassastrong596]

I am yet to see someone telk you how to calculate how mucj elastic to put at the the back

[@jenniferewart]

Great video, why would anyone choose to use the envelope method when the casing method is so much simpler ? This is the only one I will use from now on, so many thanks Mandi.

[@MakewithMandi]

wow- thanks so much for such a huge compliment!

[@sonyasew2]

Thanks 😊

[@MakewithMandi]

You're welcome!

[@leonine7028]

Hi it would be great if you used a fabric where you can tell the difference between inside and outside. I can’t understand how things are being done even when you say it because I can’t see the difference and what what I’m doing does not logically make sense to my brain… thanks!

[@hannahokoh6764]

Thanks ma’am

[@MakewithMandi]

Most welcome 😊

[@DarkAurora90]

Great video. I just have a question, how much bigger should the back waistband be compared to the front? I’m making a uniform for my daughter and want to add elastic. This will be drafted by me and as a novice I’m not sure how to do it

[@MakewithMandi]

Hi! The total waistband measurement needs to be at least the same as the widest part of your daughters bottom. For the front waistband, measure her waist with a little ease and divide in half- that will be the measurement for your front waistband. Deduct this measurement from your total hip/widest measurement and that will give you the back measurement. Hope that helps

[@rachaelparker-chavez4683]

@@MakewithMandi thanks for this tutorial! With this math my front and back are the same lengths, but yours look much different. Any idea what I’m doing wrong?

[@MakewithMandi]

@@rachaelparker-chavez4683 what is the waist measurement and the hip measurement you are working with?

[@learn119]

@@MakewithMandi Hi Mandi! Based on this measurement , let’s say a child has a 20 inch waist and 21 inch bottom/hip measurement. The front waistband will be 10 inches. Will the back waistband be 10 inches, plus 1 inch and seam allowance? Is this correct? Or should I make the back waistband, a little longer for ease? Thank you for posting this tutorial!

[@MakewithMandi]

@@learn119 I don’t think you will need to add ease, but yes add the seam allowance.

[@comfortjeje2704]

Great tutorial, I've learnt a lot. Pls how will I calculate the length of the elastic to be used?? I'll appreciate your prompt response pls. Tnx

[@LovezKittie]

Can you or do you have a video with a zipper and half elastic waist tutorial? Thanks!

[@MakewithMandi]

That’s a great idea- maybe something I can add in the future

[@fayth019]

How much elastic do you add ?

[@fayth019]

You didn’t tell Us how to measure the front , back and elastic

[@gail7275]

Love this - thanks so much for a terrific tutorial. Could I ask what pattern you used for the culottes ??

[@MakewithMandi]

Yes. It’s the bolt culottes pattern available from my website www.makewithmandi.com enjoy!!!