How to add drawstring to waistband

Learn how to construct a drawstring waistband that stays put, looks tidy, and feels comfortable.

The more you sew elastic waistbands, the easier the task becomes. Learning how to sew an elastic waistband isn’t complicated, but it does need to be done a certain way if you want it to come out just right.

This is an example of pants that need a drawstring added. They are about 2" too big. Ever buy your daughter a new track suit that is just darling? You buy her normal size...the jacket fits perfect, and the length of the pants is perfect, but the waist is way too big? I have had this happen too many times to count and for some reason they don't make little girls pant waists adjustable. Yes, they may have elastic in the waistband, but they still sometimes won't cinch down enough and the pants…

How to Fix a Drawstring Waistband: Originally from my blogHere's a simple little clothing hack I devised for fixing when your drawstring elastic waistband (or hoodie sweatshirt cord things) come out of the loop they're supposed to stay in. When this first happened to my beloved old s…

Learn to Sew a Drawstring Waistband - Jogger Pants Waistband How To

Heather Whitworth on Instagram: "Part 1: Fixing waistbands for Mend it Monday. So this waistband is too big for my 8yo daughter, and yes she could wear a belt with them, but she claims belts are uncomfortable and not cool 🙄. So tightening the waistband with an elastic is an easy fix. The bonus with this fix is that as she grows I can just unpick that waistband elastic and pop it back to the original size and fit if needed. 🧵🪡 ✂️#menditmonday #sewingiscool #mending #smallbusinessowner…

The string in pants serves an important role in the design of the garment. The relaxed approach allows you to adjust the tightness of the pants depending on you…

One of my favorite things to add to the Luna Pants pattern is a drawstring, so I'm sharing a tutorial here to walk you through adding your own! This is...

Your Sewing Pattern Destination on Instagram: "How to sew an elastic waistband: 📍leave an opening on the side seam of the waistband 📍fold it in half wrong sides together and baste 📍attach it to your skirt or pants 📍add 2 rows of stitches (use a seam gauge if needed) 📍insert your elastic into the opening 📍stitch closed Pattern used in this reel: McCall’s #M8452 📸: @ravenmaureen_ #learntosew #sewingtutorial #mccallspatterns #beginnersewing"

Learn how to sew both yoga waistbands and elastic waistbands with buttonholes and ties. The Allegro Bottoms sewalong from #lovenotions will walk you through every step in the process. #sewalong #waistband #sewing #yogawaistband #buttonhole #elastic waistband