Non-Traditional Elastic Application- Easy Shorts, Any Size

When folks create those collective websites to show different ways to make an elastic waistband, I never see this application listed.      
     This method was shown on "Sewing with Nancy" probably back in the late 80s. Since I've seen this, I've used this method. The beautiful finish reminds me of ready made.  It sure beats my stiff fingers threading elastic through a channel of fabric.
   This method was also the feature of my 3 Step Skirt article I wrote for the Volume 8 of the "Sew it All" magazine.

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This posts shows how I make shorts with elastic waistband for any size from doll through women's size.

 Maybe if I had paid closer attention I could have matched the plaids better in the seam,

 but I doubt it because this was a small scrap of fabric.

 Instead of pins, I put the remaining side seam together with

 a single stitch from sewing machine.

 Finish seams with serger.

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