How to sew in elastic

This post will show you How to Sew Elastic Waistband two ways. showing the methods without a casing or with a casing. Photo and video tutorial

It's been a long eventful and vacation-ful summer for me, so I didn't post as frequently as usual and also didn't publish much in the way of sewing tutorials. But I'm really excited because I have a whole bunch of new sewing lessons and tutorials for the Learn to Machine Sew series! And we're going

Today I will walk you how to sew the elastic waistband on the Arden Pants, including inserting the elastic, and topstitching the waistband.

Learn how to sew an elastic waistband with the 4 best methods. Sewing elastic waistbands for different styles of skirts, shorts and pants.

When I first blogged about this adorable dress, I mentioned the waist ran wide and suggested a few easy DIY "fixes." Per your requests, here's a step-by-step tutorial for one of my favorite quick tricks to make a garment fit better: by adding a partial elasticized waist. This is a total shortcut method, but it takes 10 minutes, it's comfortable, and it's easy to undo if you gain some weight later!

This comprehensive step by step guide shares the best kept secret on how to sew an elastic waistband. Click here for all the info!

Learn how to sew fold over elastic step by step photos and video. Fold-over elastic is quick to apply and is a fun way to add contrast.

For many people, elastic waistband is a synonym of comfort. Most commonly seen on skirts, pants and dresses, a garment with elasticized waist is easy to pull on, will stay in place all day and live with your body. Elastic waistbands also allow for small variations in fit and work great for most body types....

Shirring fabric and sewing with elastic thread are easy with this step-by-step tutorial. Learn how to sew with elastic in the bobbin.

These sewing hacks are worth your while. Next time you have a sewing project these sewing tips and tricks will make life a bit easier.