How to add elastic waistband to skirt

When you're sewing a project and you need to know how to insert elastic (for example into a waistband), here's a simple tutorial that will walk you through it.

How to Make an Exposed Elastic Waistband in just a few simple steps!

330K views · 16K likes | Jessica Shaw on Instagram: "Here’s one of my favorite ways to sew elastic to just about any waistband! 🪡 (also one of the easiest 😂) This technique can be used for sewing waistbands on shorts, pants, skirts, etc. It’s definitely one of the quickest and most fun ways to add elastic! (Something is so satisfying about stretching elastic while sewing a zig zag stitch, and just watching it gather! ✨) #sew #sewistsofinstagram #sewistofinstagram #sewist #sewinglove…

Sara SJ Kim | 📽 Sewing Therapy on Instagram: "✨How to Topstitch an Elastic Waistband ✨ I had to unpick the waistband of my Winslow to shorten it! And I had the opportunity to film and show you how to topstitch an elastic waistband. #elasticwaistband #SewingTherapy #SaraMadeInCanada #SewingYouTuber #GarmentSewing #SlowFashion #ISew #HandmadeWardrobe #MeMade #Sewcialist #WeLoveToSew #MakeItSewcial #MakersGonnaMake #SewingLove #MeMadeEveryday #IMakeMyOwnClothes #SewistsOfInstagram…

elastic band skirt a tutorial

Skirts add a classy yet playful look to your personality. There are plenty of skirt types that you can try

I'm finally sharing the tutorial for my favorite skirt! Almost all my skirts are made from this tutorial, it's pretty simple and it turns out great every time. It has a flat waistband in the front and elastic in the back so no zippers or buttons are needed! There are no complicated patterns to cut out, just four rectangles. There are also lots of fun ways to mix up this pattern by add a contrasting band at the hem, pockets, or a bow around the waist, etc. You can see a lot of other skirts I…

I'm a beginner at sewing. I searched and searched for a simple 1-yard skirt with an elastic waistband, but the tutorials were not very clear. So, I read a bunch or tutorials and came up with my own skirt plan that didn't involve crazy zippers and button holes (the thought of doing those TERRIFY me). Anyways, the pictures above show the adult version and the child version of this skirt. Of course, my cool tomboy niece has it scrunched up in the back :) Four-year-old's are awesome. If you have…