i am a larger woman, and it is SO HARD to find flat front skirts with an elastic back that are mid calf length, but thanks to your tutorial, i was able to make one to match the blouse i made a while back!! THANK YOU!!! im going to sew up an entire wardrobe of these skirts, they are so perfect!!!
I do this on thrifted skirts too - thrift shops always have tonnes of tiny-lady-size skirts, but no older-child clothes. By adding elastic I can bring them down to fit my daughter and take the elastic out again when she grows to fit them! I love the topstitch-finish method for waistbands and cuffs, it's so much quicker than handsewing, and always looks lovely and neat.
Great idea. There’s an awkward age where it’s hard to dress growing girls. I was in adults clothes at 10 due to my height and I started sewing the next year.
I love an elastic waistband since menopause. Sometimes, though, I like my pants and skirts to not look like the standard elastic waistband. This way is brilliant. Thank you.
Another one of your videos added to my favourites! I wanted to thank you for inspiring me to do more hand basting. Every time I get out my needle to hand baste something I think of you :) Yesterday I hand basted some beautiful satin FOE to the neckline and sleeveless arm holes after having to unpick it about 3 times. hahaha I remember you always saying it takes so much less time to just hand baste than unpick later. So true! It's also very relaxing just sitting on the front porch and doing some hand work :) So now I will be doing a LOT more of that. Ultimately it saves time and you get a prettier result. Thank you Katrina!
That was so sweet that you give and make clothing for your mom! Your mom did a great job, because you are such a sweet daughter! And your mom is just a beautiful as you are. Thank you for this lesson. I know I will be using this a lot!
Karina, I don't know how many times I have viewed this video - I never tire of seeing and hearing your vlogs, especially the ones showing your personal technique in a given sewing dilemma.
I have to let you know I have just finished a button up skirt with your elastic waistband and it is great. I can't wait to make another one! Thank you!
So clever of you. I would suspect most of us don’t need any more “pouf” in the front. Terrific solution. Your finishing methods are the best. Thank you 🙏
I am glad to see I am not the only one with the traditional method. I usually hand sew the back of the waistband to get a nice finish but I think I will try your way instead. Thank you for another inspiring video.
There are so many ways to sew and it’s fun to figure out what we enjoy the most. Pattern instructions are a guideline that’s great but changing them is always on the table 😄
I've been putting off sewing this type of waist band due to the ridiculous difficult pattern instructions. Your way makes much more sense, is easy to do and looks good. I'll be trying this soon. Thanks.
I’ve never really understood the idea behind over complicated pattern instructions 🤷🏻♀️. Frequently some steps can be so simple and have great results like this 😄. Thanks for watching 😊.
You are so clever. I love your elastic waistband idea and I am going to try it. I just bought a pattern and material yesterday for a pair of pants and it's perfect to try the elastic back waistband on. Thank you for all your sewing tips. You are an outstanding seamstress and such a good daughter. I know your mother must be so proud of you.
I love this technique, and I have used something similar before, this is so much better than stitching in the ditch, and the result looks much better and your stitching finishing everything so well.
Stitch in the ditch is okay sometimes for some fabric and styles but definitely not my preference if I have the freedom to choose 😄. This way looks so wrong but feels so right lol
Commenting to say that of ALL the videos on this topic that I have bookmarked, yours in the one I go to over and over when I am struggling or forget what to do. Legit this is like at least the 10th time. Thank you SO much, you speak clearly and you don't use goofy gimmicks just good clear information and beautiful clothes😭making my 3rd skirt with this tutorial. Mine are messy but I get better with each one.
This is such an obvious way to sew on a waistband but I've never thought about it - thank you so much! I might try this method for other applications such as where you're told to stitch in the ditch....not my strong point! I always have to add elastic to the back of my ready-made jeans - with those I have to cut a couple of vertical slits to get the elastic inside. Then I zigzag over them and the elastic. Not particularly neat but no-one can see it!
Great solution too and when no one can see 😉... it’s all very cool. Denim is super hard to unpick too! I’ve broken my share of seam rippers while doing that 😃. Thank you so much for watching.
Thank you so much for sharing this idea! I lost so weight and I have a few skirts that I could use this elastic in the back to adjust the fit. It’s a brilliant idea!💕👍🏼💕
Thanks so much for this vid! I'm a sewing my son's uniform pants and wondered how to add elastic to the back. This is SOOOOO much simpler than what I saw.
Thanks so much for the tutorial. I love gathered skirts, but with waist fluctuations, I'm always frustrated that skirts I make are always a little too big or a little too small. This would eliminate that issue. I can do a gathered flat front, and an elastic section at the back, pretty seamlessly. GREAT tutorial!
Hi Karina, Brilliant idea. I’ve lost so much weight that most of my skirts are now too big, so I’m going to follow your advise and insert elastic into their waistbands. Happy New Year and I hope your ear continues to get better. 🤗
Excellent suggestions! I've been doing this alteration for my granddaughter's pants as she's so slim. Most fabrics being knits, I cut two little keyholes and insert elastic to tighten the waist band. I used to make tucks, but this elastic method is so much better.
Attaching the waistband so you can topstitch and see what you are doing makes perfect sense I will always do that in future. I can’t wear a full back elastic because I have a swayback but I have RTW trousers with elastic at the sides that fit me comfortably so that is perhaps the way for me to go. Great info as always. Thank you.
Beautiful waistband application! Basting in place helps keep it all together. Sometimes I forget to do it, Thanks for reminding me to do it 100% of the time. Great compliment from Mom to want your skirts, look so great on her!
Thank you again Karina for another helpful video :) I searched "sewing elastic to back waist band only" and of course your video popped up! I have a pair of linen pants (RTW $$$) that I've had for a few years and the elastic in the waist band just stretched out and stayed that way :) So I decided to sew elastic only to the back instead of all around. I had some ideas but I think yours is much better :)
Oh yes, that elasticated waistband in the back is awesome! Also, I really like the way you turn your waistband to the right side and topstitch! Very nice tip! I hope you had a wonderful holiday and an even better new year!
Ditto Robin Duggins! Also, I had never seen a waistband put on this way, so I watched your video on it. I agree completely with how you do that. So much easier to be able to see what is happening!! Thanks so much!
Karina, oh I love the idea of sewing on the waistband the way you did because I always have difficulty just as you described!!! Thanks so much for your better method!! Take care and God Bless.
I don't know how to use a sewing machine or even a needle and thread really, but by viewing the video I have an idea what is involved when I take my jacket into the tailor. Thank you.
Need to do this on several of my summer trousers. Have been postponing that chore, but you’re right, it’s such a simple fix. Thank you for showing how you do it. Thank you for the encouragement. Hope you recover soon for your ear infection. My Christmas was spend in bed with a nasty 🤒 🤧🤕. 😙💕
I love how you attached the waistband! I always have issues with the finish garment not looking as neat as I would like, definitely going to try this on my next project. I also like the look of the half elastic, clean and neat in the front but with the elastic it gives so much more flexibility during those times of the month or even early pregnancy 💜💜💜
Very helpful! I just bought some wide leg pants very similar to the culottes to see if it’s something I would like before I made the full length ones myself. The ones I bought are a bit big and have elasticated back so I’m going to just open up that side seem and shorten the elastic and probably add some pockets cause that’s always a must!
Wonderful technique! I am going to draft a pattern for tap pants for my sister and use this clever, very professional technique for the waistband. Thanks for your generosity, and your mother makes an awesome model, by the way! Love her skirts!😊❤️👍🏽
Nice video. How sweet of you to make clothes for your mum. She looks great modelling I think your technique would easily apply for elasticized waistbands on the hips/sides only. I have often seen it on pants and skirts.
Thank you! Bulky elasticated waistbands are such a problem for mebecause they add so much bulk right over my stomach, where I don't need it. This way, I can have a smooth, flat front without sacrificing comfort. I'm especially grateful for the instructions on how to do the same thing with the skirt I already have. I'm going to be doing that with every skirt I own! I'm 80 and living on a very restricted income, barely making ends meet; I've watched your patreon video and unfortunately I just can't squeeze out $5 a month. However, I can and will drop some money into the coffee mug whenever possible,
My granma gave me her old chiffon skirt which I want to wear but I have to put new elastic in, since the old one is in shambles. The skirt the exact waistband you showed, and I'm gonna use your technique, only by hand. Thank you!
Your a genius! It’s so frustrating for me and my skill level when all these patterns want you to do top stitching but trying to catch the inside seams it can be short but I also sew too much of it and it leaves a weird flap of fabric on the inside. It’s never consistent on the inside, which really makes it look homemade and lower quality IMO.
I'm definitely going to go do it your way right now! I've got a pattern that does it the other way round but I knew I wanted to check with you first!! Thank you!!
I have bigger hip to waist so pants gap in the back. Take ready to wear jeans or slacks sneak elastic in the back. I give myself a bigger end gap to get safety pin out then sew it up so all good.
I've been wanting to try this technique on my next pair of pants as it seems the waistband would be less bulky than with all over elastic. A bit more flattering and folding the waistband over from the back is a super idea. Thanks so much and a very Happy New Year to you and your family. Safe travels back to Brazil.
Hi Karina, i have this pattern since two years ago, but not yet sewn...thanks a lot for your tips and love the result. i will do the same . Merry Christmas and happy new year. kisses
1:24 Hello! I’m new to your channel and I’m looking forward to seeing what you have here. Regarding your comment about the ear pain and rather having a baby naturally I have had different kinds of severe pain in my life and I usually say the same thing. I’ve had four children without pain medications and I figure that at least at with that pain you get a nice little baby. Lol
Welcome to the channel! There over 350 videos here :) I’m a midwife and am super familiar with birthing naturally and the sacrifice it takes to have a baby in the end... so worth it. The earache on the other hand 🤯....
