How to make a elasticized waistband

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Mon, 12/24/2012 - 11:10
azeez
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 Hi, 

I should first of all thank you for providing feedback, the question i had about the bodice was cleared by reading some other members question to answer. thanks Nehzat.

may i know how to create a elasticized waist?? without using a waist band for the pants?

should I not stitch the darts??

also can i divide the pattern by the crease line in to 2 and keep space in between to create a bag trouser??

answer appreciated.

Azeez.

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Wed, 01/02/2013 - 16:25
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Nehzat
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Re: How to sew a casing for elastic bands

Dear Azeez,

You are welcome. You can watch the Dirndl Skirt Sewing Video Lesson to learn how to make a casing for elastic band. You do not need to sew the darts when you are applying elastic bands. 

Yes you can have elastic at the sides of the pants, between the back and front crease lines on each side. This way the midsection of the front and the midsection of the back will not gather, and lay flat.

You can also eliminate the zipper if you straighten the side seams from the lower hipline, as they reach the waistline. This way you can wear the pants easily without having a zipper.

Happy sewing,

Nehzat

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