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Waistband construction

The process of assembling, attaching, elasticizing, and securing the waistband with vertical side-seam stitches.

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Assembling the Waistband

p. 6
  1. Pair up front and back waistband pieces right sides facing, align one short edge, and sew with a 1 cm seam allowance. Trim the allowance to 0.7 cm and press open.
Assembling the Waistband
Open the step in the "A-Line Dress Sewing Pattern | Flowy Puff Sleeve Dress PDF | Faux Wrap Midi Dress | Formal Romantic Womens Sewing | L-XXL" pattern →

Preparing Inner Waistband

p. 7
  1. On one waistband piece (inner waistband), fold 0.8 cm of the lower seam allowance to the wrong side and press in place.
Preparing Inner Waistband
Open the step in the "A-Line Dress Sewing Pattern | Flowy Puff Sleeve Dress PDF | Faux Wrap Midi Dress | Formal Romantic Womens Sewing | L-XXL" pattern →

Sewing Inner Waistband

p. 7
  1. Sew along the existing waistband seam. Trim allowances to 0.7 cm, press, and press the allowances up toward the top edge of the waistband.
Sewing Inner Waistband
Open the step in the "A-Line Dress Sewing Pattern | Flowy Puff Sleeve Dress PDF | Faux Wrap Midi Dress | Formal Romantic Womens Sewing | L-XXL" pattern →

Preparing the Waistband (Pressing)

p. 3
  1. Fold the waistband piece in half lengthwise, wrong sides together, and press it flat.
Preparing the Waistband (Pressing)
Open the step in the "Easy Pull On Shorts Pattern | Gathered Waist Lounge Shorts PDF | Beginner Summer Sewing | Casual Culottes | L-XXL" pattern →

Finishing the Waistband Inner Edge

p. 3
  1. The opening for the elastic will be on the inside of the waistband once finished. Using an overlock machine, finish the long edge on the inside of the waistband piece, stitching from the right side of the fabric.
Finishing the Waistband Inner Edge
Open the step in the "Easy Pull On Shorts Pattern | Gathered Waist Lounge Shorts PDF | Beginner Summer Sewing | Casual Culottes | L-XXL" pattern →

Attaching the Waistband to the Shorts

p. 4
  1. Place the waistband piece and the shorts right sides together, aligning the waistband edge with the top of the shorts. Pin in place, matching the waistband seam with the back center seam. Align the markings on the waistband with the side seams of the shorts and the front center seam. Place the waistband on top with the side that doesn't have overlock stitching facing the shorts. Attach the waistband using the overlocker. Sew from either side.
Attaching the Waistband to the Shorts
Open the step in the "Easy Pull On Shorts Pattern | Gathered Waist Lounge Shorts PDF | Beginner Summer Sewing | Casual Culottes | L-XXL" pattern →

Securing the Waistband

p. 4
  1. Press the seam allowances toward the waistband. Fold the waistband along the pressed line. Turn the waistband to the wrong side along the pressed edge, pin in place, and baste by hand. Sew the waistband by machine, stitching from the right side into the ditch of the waistband seam. Make sure the inner edge of the waistband is caught in the stitching along the entire seam. Press.
Securing the Waistband
Open the step in the "Easy Pull On Shorts Pattern | Gathered Waist Lounge Shorts PDF | Beginner Summer Sewing | Casual Culottes | L-XXL" pattern →

Topstitching the Waistband (Second Line)

p. 5
  1. Sew the second line 1.5 cm below the first. Where the seam meets in a circle, secure it neatly with a backstitch. Press the waistband.
Topstitching the Waistband (Second Line)
Open the step in the "Easy Pull On Shorts Pattern | Gathered Waist Lounge Shorts PDF | Beginner Summer Sewing | Casual Culottes | L-XXL" pattern →

Topstitching the Waistband (First Line)

p. 5
  1. Distribute the gathers evenly along the waistband. Pin in place at the side seams, as well as at the center front and back of the shorts. Sew the first stitch 1.5 cm from the top edge of the waistband. As you sew, gently stretch the waistband between the pins. At the point where the seam meets to form a circle, secure it neatly with a backstitch.
Topstitching the Waistband (First Line)
Open the step in the "Easy Pull On Shorts Pattern | Gathered Waist Lounge Shorts PDF | Beginner Summer Sewing | Casual Culottes | L-XXL" pattern →

23. Pinning Waistband

p. 14
  1. Pin the waistband in place, making sure the seam allowances are smooth.
23. Pinning Waistband
Open the step in the "Flowy Maxi Skirt Pattern PDF | Long Balloon Skirt | Gathered A-Line Skirt | Womens Summer Skirt Sewing | L-XXL" pattern →

24. Securing Waistband

p. 15
  1. Stitch a securing line along the waistband seam, keeping your stitching inside the seam groove.
24. Securing Waistband
Open the step in the "Flowy Maxi Skirt Pattern PDF | Long Balloon Skirt | Gathered A-Line Skirt | Womens Summer Skirt Sewing | L-XXL" pattern →

Attaching the Waistband

p. 4
  1. Align the bottom edge of the waistband with the waistline of the skirt. Sew the waistband in place, then press the seam allowance toward the waistband.
Attaching the Waistband
Open the step in the "High Waist Skirt Sewing Pattern / Pencil Skirt / Women’s Fitted Skirt with Slit / Classic Office Skirt Pattern | L-XXL|A4, USLetter, Plotter" pattern →

Related terms

requiresElastic band (4 cm)
requiresElastic band
requiresRibbed knit
requiresRegular sewing machine
requiresSewing machine
compatible with4-thread overlock machine
← connected toZipper installation