{"id":2602,"date":"2021-10-05T08:00:28","date_gmt":"2021-10-05T06:00:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.muellerundsohn.com\/en\/?p=2602"},"modified":"2021-09-27T12:09:46","modified_gmt":"2021-09-27T10:09:46","slug":"sewing-elastic-waistband","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.muellerundsohn.com\/en\/allgemein\/sewing-elastic-waistband\/","title":{"rendered":"Sewing Elastic Waistband"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_11900\"  class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.muellerundsohn.com\/app\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Taillenbund-naehen_Muellerundsohn.jpg\" alt=\"Elastischer Hosenbund an Hosen auf dem Laufsteg.\" width=\"1575\" height=\"843\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Inspiration Runway: An elastic waistband is not only comfortable but also chic. Here are examples by Armani, Lacoste and Besfxxk<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>So far, the elastic waistband was reserved<\/strong> for larger sizes, pyjamas, workwear and children&#8217;s clothes. An elastic waistband is also preferred in sportswear. Now the fashion has picked up on this trend and shows pull- on- trousers and skirts with stretchy waistbands. These are perfect for flights, long car rides or office days.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Content<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"#Topstitched\">Topstitched Elastic Waistband<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"#tunnel\">Waist band in the tunnel<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"Topstitched\"><strong>Topstitched Elastic Waistband<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>The topstitched method can be applied continuously or partially. The following skirt model is processed with an <strong>elastic waistband<\/strong> in the front, while the back of the skirt receives a trimming. A strong, thick elastic is recommended, so that the rubber does not widen due to stitching. Note: Once the elastic is sewn on, the width must be correct, since it can not be adjusted afterwards.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_183\"  class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-183\" src=\"https:\/\/www.muellerundsohn.com\/app\/uploads\/2018\/06\/models1.jpg\" alt=\"Hosen mit elastischem Bund auf dem Laufsteg.\" width=\"1790\" height=\"1524\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Inspiration Runway: Pants with\u00a0elastic waistband at Marc Cain, Gucci und Phillip Lim.<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Preparing pattern<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Insert 2 times approx 3 cm width running in to the hem in skirt front. Mark the waist line in the front pattern and add 6 cm for the casing. Shift the side seam 1 cm parallel towards the centre front and redraw without the hip curve. The back pattern is pulled forward, the side seam pocket looks like a diagonal slip pocket. The trimming is 6 cm wide. Mark the pocket bag.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cutting Pattern<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Add 2 cm seam allowance to centre back and the side seam, 4 cm to the hem and 1 cm to the waist.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Interfacing<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-187 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.muellerundsohn.com\/app\/uploads\/2018\/06\/va1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"697\" height=\"638\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Secure the pocket and the waist at the back with a seam tape. Reinforce the trimming and the vent with fusible interfacing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Processing<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-188 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.muellerundsohn.com\/app\/uploads\/2018\/06\/va2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"697\" height=\"531\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Iron the front doubled waistband with a 6 cm wide template.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_185\"  class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-185\" src=\"https:\/\/www.muellerundsohn.com\/app\/uploads\/2018\/06\/models2.jpg\" alt=\"Hosen mit elastischem Bund auf dem Laufsteg.\" width=\"2370\" height=\"1417\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Inspiration Runway: Pants with\u00a0elastic waistband at Phillip Lim, Farhi und Dolce &amp; Gabbana.<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-189\" src=\"https:\/\/www.muellerundsohn.com\/app\/uploads\/2018\/06\/va3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"697\" height=\"531\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Close the centre back and the darts and topstitch if desired. With the right sides together, pin the trimming along the waist of the back skirt. Sew the trimming to the skirt and stitch the side seams with 2 cm seam allowances. Close the pocket openings with the largest stitch possible.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-190\" src=\"https:\/\/www.muellerundsohn.com\/app\/uploads\/2018\/06\/va4.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"697\" height=\"531\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Hem the pocket piece edges (except the top) with an overlock stitch. Pin the front pocket piece to front skirt with the vertical edge of the pocket piece aligns to the side seam edge. and sew with the zipper foot right next to the side seam, iron towards the centre front. Repeat the process described above with the other pocket piece- pin it to the edge corresponding to the back of the garment making sure both fabric edges are accurately matched. The pocket pieces should overlap perfectly right on top of each other.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-191\" src=\"https:\/\/www.muellerundsohn.com\/app\/uploads\/2018\/06\/va5.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"697\" height=\"531\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Iron the pocket, pin flat and sew the pocket bags together twice.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-192 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.muellerundsohn.com\/app\/uploads\/2018\/06\/va6.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"685\" height=\"531\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Topstitch pocket openings and side seams if desired. Topstitch the front casing with the largest stitch and possibly a contrasting colour. Pull in a strong elastic and try on the skirt. Keep in mind that the width tends to expand by stitching the rubber. Sew the elastic to the side seam with a groove step.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-193 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.muellerundsohn.com\/app\/uploads\/2018\/06\/va7.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"697\" height=\"803\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Flatten the front waistband under the machine and topstitch several times.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-194\" src=\"https:\/\/www.muellerundsohn.com\/app\/uploads\/2018\/06\/va8.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"496\" height=\"815\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Topstitch the hem.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"tunnel\"><strong>Waistband in the tunnel<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>This variation is suitable for models with an &#8216;invisible&#8217; elastic waistband, because it&#8217;s mainly for convenience. The advantage of this technique is that the rubber width can easily be adjusted.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Preparing Pattern<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Construct a sheath skirt. Draw in a zipper and a vent at the CB.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cutting Pattern<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Add 2 cm seam allowance to the side seam, 5 cm to centre back zipper and vent and hem and 1 cm to the waist, waistband waist width x elastic plus underlap plus 1 cm each.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Description<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Zipper, waist, vent<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Processing<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-195\" src=\"https:\/\/www.muellerundsohn.com\/app\/uploads\/2018\/06\/vb1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"696\" height=\"507\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Sew skirt and lining. Iron the waist casing with a 3 cm template (depending on the elastic width). Sew casing with correctly measured widths to the skirt. Iron the overlap.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-196 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.muellerundsohn.com\/app\/uploads\/2018\/06\/vb2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"696\" height=\"507\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Iron the underlap ( 3 cm ) and sew the casing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-197\" src=\"https:\/\/www.muellerundsohn.com\/app\/uploads\/2018\/06\/vb3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"697\" height=\"531\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Pin over- and underlap to approx. 5 cm and baste into the groove from the right side.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-198\" src=\"https:\/\/www.muellerundsohn.com\/app\/uploads\/2018\/06\/vb4.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"697\" height=\"531\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Place the hanger in the side seam and secure with a small stitch. Place the lining on the casing, making sure both fabric edges are accurately matched and evenly pin next to the centre back, into the dart for the extra lining width.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-199\" src=\"https:\/\/www.muellerundsohn.com\/app\/uploads\/2018\/06\/vb5.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"682\" height=\"914\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Sew the lining to the casing, next to the basting thread using the zipper foot. Iron the lining against the seam.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.muellerundsohn.com\/app\/uploads\/2018\/06\/vb6.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"682\" height=\"914\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Loosen the basting thread with the pricker and topstitch the casing into the groove from the right.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-201\" src=\"https:\/\/www.muellerundsohn.com\/app\/uploads\/2018\/06\/vb7.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"696\" height=\"507\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Calculate the elastic for the fitting: Waist-width minus 10%, plus 1 cm seam allowance, plus 3 cm underlap. Pull the elastic into the casing with a safety pin. Leave 1 cm at the ends. Try on the skirt. Stitch the under and over at 5 mm. Pull out the remaining elastic and trim it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-202\" src=\"https:\/\/www.muellerundsohn.com\/app\/uploads\/2018\/06\/vb8.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"673\" height=\"493\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Sew the casing together by hand. Flatten the bottom step and topstitch a second time at the height of the zipper. 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