Thursday, April 5, 2012

Sew Easy Elastic Waist Bands- Not Just a Granny Thing

 You might find this post at several Linky Parties. Please check them out for some great ideas.
An AWWT (Almost Without Words Tutorial)
Yep, I'm a Granny (actually a Nana) so I DO wear clothes with an elastic waist band for comfort.

I've put in many elastic waist bands for me and especially when I made clothes for my girls when they were little ones.  

Here are SHOTS of my favorite way to put in an elastic waist band, because it uses the least steps.  I used a serger, but you could use a zigzag or a stretch stitch.  

This was done on knit fabric, but I have used it on woven cotton type fabrics.  enJOY!









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16 comments:

  1. Pam @Threading My WayApril 5, 2012 at 11:58 PM

    I have never tried this method. I'll give it a go when I next sew a waistband. Hope you don't mind, but I'm pinning for future reference.

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    1. JOY @ http://joysjotsshots.blogspot.com/April 6, 2012 at 10:14 AM

      I'm honored anytime anyone enJOYs my posts enough to PIN them. I'm trying to think of other methods I use that go against pattern directions that are faster & easier.

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    2. Pam @Threading My WayApril 6, 2012 at 11:06 AM

      It's been repinned 62 times, with 19 likes!!!

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    3. JOY @ http://joysjotsshots.blogspot.com/April 6, 2012 at 11:51 AM

      Never underestimate what Pinterest can do. I had no idea this was getting hit by looking at my Pinterest boards. Then I looked at my Stats and Wow! Pam, you must have a great PIN following? Thanks so much. Also, I find it amazing that the most simple things get hit the most.

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  2. Jen RollinsApril 16, 2012 at 1:16 PM

    I'm a seam-'stress' as well and this makes waistbands look so easy!! Thanks for linkning up at the Sassy Sunday Blog Hop! Hope we see you again and again!

    Jen @ sassypantsstudio.blogspot.com

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  3. HannahWApril 16, 2012 at 2:20 PM

    I love elastic waist skirts for me and cloths for Bunny! Here is my Made with Love link: http://likemamalikedaughter.blogspot.com/2012/04/bell-bottom-baby.html

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  4. JillApril 17, 2012 at 7:43 PM

    Love it! So simple!


    Thanks for linking to a Round Tuit!
    Hope you have a fabulous week!
    Jill @ Creating my way to Success
    http://www.jembellish.blogspot.com/

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  5. Pat @ Green Living Thrifty FrogApril 19, 2012 at 7:20 PM

    Now, that is a great way to do elastic! I don't sew anymore, but I know a good idea when I see one! LOL! I'm a new follower hopping from Katherine's Corner. The Thrifty Blog Frog http://thriftyfrogblog.blogspot.com.
    Huge green hugs,
    Pat @ Thrifty Frog Blog.

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  6. Katherines CornerApril 20, 2012 at 11:13 PM

    I love learning something new. Thank you! Thank you for linking to the Thursday Favorite Things hop. Hugs and happy weekend wishes!

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  7. Be Colorful CoastalApril 22, 2012 at 5:20 PM

    Elastic can be a woman's best friend. :D It is why I love my yoga pants so much. Thanks for sharing your technique on BeColorful this week.
    pam

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  8. Alison @ Oopsey DaisyApril 24, 2012 at 5:09 PM

    Great tutorial for a non-sewer like me! :) Thanks for sharing at oopsey daisy!

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  9. Pam @Threading My WayApril 28, 2012 at 11:15 AM

    Hi Joy, I've featured your easy elastic waist bands today...
    http://threadingmyway.blogspot.com/2012/04/threading-your-way-features_29.html

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  10. KristyApril 30, 2012 at 11:36 PM

    Saw your link at Pam's and can't wait to try this! Thanks for sharing!

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  11. Home Decorating at the Craft GuildAugust 1, 2012 at 4:01 AM

    This is CUTE!! Thank you for linking it up at http://www.FineCraftGuild.com
    Hope to see you again later today with something else fabulous!!
    Rose

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  12. Magpie's MumblingsJanuary 31, 2024 at 10:15 PM

    Thank you Joy! I'm going to try this.

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