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Stop Waistband Gap (Tip/Technique)
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Posted by: PattiAnnJ
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Posted on: 7/23/09 8:18 AM
Easy, simple to do.

Interface the waistband with elastic.

Cut to fit the waistband, fasten at the seams.

You still have ease, but not the gap that often happens at the back when sitting.

It does not take fifty words to explain this technique.
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arianamaniacs said...
that's true, you only used 44 ;) Thanks for the tip!
7/24/09 3:29 AM
Kirstenw said...
Do you elaticate only the back or the whole band?
7/24/09 6:56 AM

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