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Threading elastic

Inserting the 2.0 cm elastic into the bottom hem casing and securing its ends.

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Where it is used

Pinning the top elastic

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  1. Pin the elastic to the top edge of the top, placing it from the upper side and spreading it evenly along the full length, overlapping the elastic ends by 1.0 cm.
Pinning the top elastic
Open the step in the "Bandeau Top Sewing Pattern PDF | Strapless Tube Top | Y2K Crop Top | Womens Summer Beachwear | XS-M" pattern →

Threading the bottom elastic

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  1. CUT A 2.0 CM-WIDE ELASTIC TO THE REQUIRED LENGTH. THE RECOMMENDED ELASTIC LENGTH IS INDICATED ON THE FRONT PATTERN PIECE. THREAD THE ELASTIC INTO THE CASING THROUGH THE OPENING LEFT.
Threading the bottom elastic
Open the step in the "Bandeau Top Sewing Pattern PDF | Strapless Tube Top | Y2K Crop Top | Womens Summer Beachwear | XS-M" pattern →

Securing the elastic ends

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  1. SECURE THE ELASTIC ENDS BY OVERLAPPING THE CUT EDGES BY 1.0 CM. MAKE SURE THE ELASTIC INSIDE DOESN’T GET TWISTED!
Securing the elastic ends
Open the step in the "Bandeau Top Sewing Pattern PDF | Strapless Tube Top | Y2K Crop Top | Womens Summer Beachwear | XS-M" pattern →

Sewing the Waistband Ends

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  1. Fold the waistband piece with the right sides together, aligning the short edges. Sew the short edges together using either an overlock or a sewing machine. The seam should be 0.7 cm wide. Be sure to leave an opening for the elastic, about 3 cm. Secure the beginning and end of each stitch. Press the seam flat, then make a small notch along the fold line, stopping about 2 mm before the overlock stitch. Press the seam allowances open in opposite directions.
Sewing the Waistband Ends
Open the step in the "Easy Pull On Shorts Pattern | Gathered Waist Lounge Shorts PDF | Beginner Summer Sewing | Casual Culottes | L-XXL" pattern →

Finishing the Waistband Inner Edge

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  1. The opening for the elastic will be on the inside of the waistband once finished. Using an overlock machine, finish the long edge on the inside of the waistband piece, stitching from the right side of the fabric.
Finishing the Waistband Inner Edge
Open the step in the "Easy Pull On Shorts Pattern | Gathered Waist Lounge Shorts PDF | Beginner Summer Sewing | Casual Culottes | L-XXL" pattern →

Closing the Elastic Opening

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  1. Close the opening for the elastic using invisible hand stitches.
Closing the Elastic Opening
Open the step in the "Easy Pull On Shorts Pattern | Gathered Waist Lounge Shorts PDF | Beginner Summer Sewing | Casual Culottes | L-XXL" pattern →

Inserting the Elastic

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  1. Pre-shrink the elastic band. Thread the elastic through the waistband. Try on to determine the correct length. Join the ends of the elastic to form a loop, placing the edges together, and secure with a zigzag stitch and backstitching.
Inserting the Elastic
Open the step in the "Easy Pull On Shorts Pattern | Gathered Waist Lounge Shorts PDF | Beginner Summer Sewing | Casual Culottes | L-XXL" pattern →

12. Gathering Hem

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  1. Gather the basting stitch at the hem to the measurement indicated on the skirt pattern.
12. Gathering Hem
Open the step in the "Flowy Maxi Skirt Pattern PDF | Long Balloon Skirt | Gathered A-Line Skirt | Womens Summer Skirt Sewing | L-XXL" pattern →

17. Finishing Hem with Lining

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  1. Finish the hem of the skirt with the lining. Allow a 1.0 cm seam.
17. Finishing Hem with Lining
Open the step in the "Flowy Maxi Skirt Pattern PDF | Long Balloon Skirt | Gathered A-Line Skirt | Womens Summer Skirt Sewing | L-XXL" pattern →

19.7. Stitching Waistband to Lining

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  1. Stitch the inner edge of the waistband to the skirt lining with a 1.0 cm seam allowance.
19.7. Stitching Waistband to Lining
Open the step in the "Flowy Maxi Skirt Pattern PDF | Long Balloon Skirt | Gathered A-Line Skirt | Womens Summer Skirt Sewing | L-XXL" pattern →

Related terms

requires2.0 cm-wide elastic
depends onCasing topstitch