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PatternReview Blog > Tip 791: Neat Fold-over Elasticized Waist

Tip 791: Neat Fold-over Elasticized Waist

By DianeSev on 11/7/11 12:19 PM

Here's a nice way to make an elasticized fold-over waistband. Before starting, cut your elastic 2" to 3" (5.1 to 7.6 cm) smaller than the waist measurement and sew the ends together.

Mark the quarter points of the elastic and waistband. Place the elastic inside the garment on the casing area, aligning the edges and matching the quarter points; pin at the quarter points.
Use a zigzag stitch to sew the elastic and casing together along the edge; stretch the elastic to fit the casing edge.
Fold the casing and elastic to the inside of the garment so the loose edge of the elastic is at the top of the folded casing; pin through all layers at several places.
With a straight stitch, sew through all layers along the bottom of the casing, over the zigzag stitches; stretch the elastic as before.

Submitted by Meggie LuLu.

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2 Comments Login to Add a Comment

	raggmopp said... Yes, a picture would help enormously. 11/19/11 10:57 AM
	savivaring said... Can you post a picture (or two) to demonstrate this? 11/15/11 4:28 PM

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