What is a drawstring elastic waistband?

What is a drawstring elastic waistband?

A drawstring elastic waistband combines the adjustability of a drawstring with the stretchy of elastic. It’s a nice detail to add when sewing athletic or leisure wear! She uses her Skye Joggers pattern, but any pants pattern with a separate waistband casing will work.

What is draw cord elastic?

Draw cord elastic has a white polyester cord running through the center, so you just sew the elastic into your waistband and the cord is already in place. Draw cord elastic is perfect for sweat pants, sports wear, shorts, and many more uses that requires a quick tightening.

How do you tighten your waist without sewing?

Tighten pants without belt loops using mitten clips or (if all else fails) diaper pins or safety pins. No belt loops? Try using sturdy elastic mitten clips to tighten the waistband (this works best with soft pants), diaper pins, or large safety pins.

Can you add drawstring to pants?

You can use just a drawstring, just elastic or both together. These instructions are for drawstring alone, elastic alone, or both together. You Can Alter An Existing Pattern. If your pattern has a waistline that is higher than you like, it is possible to make the pants hang lower.

Can you take in elastic waistband?

Elastic stretches with age and wear. An elastic waistband can become too large even if the wearer remains the same size. Taking in a waistband only takes a few minutes and will make the garment fit and feel better. You can never be comfortable when it feels as if your pants might fall down.

How do you sew a drawstring elastic waistband?

Ok, after you sew side seams and rise seams, it’s time to sew on a waistband. Fold 1 inch wide elastic in half, matching short ends. Sew together with a 3/8 inch seam, leaving a 3/8 inch gap in the middle of the seam.

How many yards of drawstring elastic do you need?

Elastic that has the drawstring incorporated into it. When pulled the cord will extend to twice the length of the elastic. Great for pajamas, warm-up pants and drawstring style pants. Sold and priced by the yard. Order minimum is 1 yard.

How do you sew drawstring elastic shorts together?

Sew together with a 3/8 inch seam, leaving a 3/8 inch gap in the middle of the seam. Backstitch each edge so that they will stay together. Press the raw elastic edges away from each other. With shorts right side out, place the elastic right sides together with the shorts, matching the top edges.