In the photo below, notice the angle formed at the top of the bands when the finished pocket is expanded. Inevitable as this is, it's hardly...

This simple sewing tutorial by Thuy sewing on YouTube will teach you how to easily and quickly sew a half elastic waistband on pants, skirts, or shorts! You can do this in just a few minutes even if you're a beginner in sewing, isn't that fantastic? Try it out on your future sewing projects and

Plus, a peek at the inside of this patchwork skirt!

Today is all about adding elastic to a jeans waistband with buttonhole elastic. If you have kids, you’ve probably seen buttonhole elastic on pants. And if you have kids with smaller waists, you LOOK for pants with buttonhole elastic. Buttonhole elastic is great stuff it turns out for helping create an adjustable waist. For kids […]

I have been using this method to sew elastic waistband for many projects. I have seen this in many mass produced garments and must admit it is the quickest and easiest way to sew elastic waistband. It is not only easy but also a great way to keep the elastic from being twisted when you pull it up (my 4 year old son does this all the time with inserted, not sewn in elastic). The only downside of this is you cannot adjust the length of elastic without ripping the whole thing off. This tutorial…

Try this adjustable waistband trick for elastic waistbands! Follow this tutorial & make DIY buttonhole elastic in 15 min. Your skirt will fit you perfectly!

Learn how to lower the waistband on knit garments like lounge pants or shorts. If you’re short waisted or don’t like high waisted pants, this simple video sewing tutorial will teach you how to alter a too high waistband! Even if you just prefer mid rise or need to replace elastic in a waistband, thi

An easy step-by-step tutorial on how to sew a classic waistband with interfacing and an overlap. My trick to getting the waistband looking sharp and neat is to use washable glue or an iron-on adhes…