It's not hard to add elastic to the hem of your pants.The safest way to add an elastic band to the bottom of your pant legs is to use a safety pin.This method can be used to insert elastic into pants that you have made yourself or an existing pair of pants.
Step 1: The pants should be folded over twice.
If you want your elastic to go through, you need to hem your pants.You can start by folding over the bottoms of your pants.Make sure the area you fold over is large enough for your elastic to fit into.To be sure, hold your elastic against it.
Step 2: You should sew along the edge of the hem.
Next, sew along the edge of the hem.When you are done, make sure to leave a small gap in the opening that you can use to insert the elastic.You will need to cut a small hole into the inside of the hem to fit elastic into a pair of pants that have already been completed.To insert your elastic, use a pair of scissors to cut a small slit across the inner layer of the hem.
Step 3: Attach the safety pin to the elastic.
Attach a safety pin to the end of the elastic strip when your case is complete.Attaching a safety pin to the end of the elastic strip will make it easier to work it through your legs.Attach the safety pin far away from the end of the elastic so that it won't fall out.To be certain that the pin is secure, you might want to insert it through a few places in the elastic.
Step 4: Put the elastic into the hem.
Put the safety pin into the opening of your pant leg hem.Use the safety pin to move the elastic through the hem.You will have to work slowly to get the safety pin through the hem.Depending on the material of your pants, this may be easier or harder.
Step 5: Close the gap by sewing the elastic ends together.
Pull the safety pin out of the other side when you reach the end.You can sew the ends of the elastic band with a sewing machine.To close the opening that you inserted the elastic through, use a sewing machine or needle and thread.The process for the other pant leg is the same.
Step 6: You should measure the elastic around your ankle.
Measure the elastic around your ankle or ankle of the person who will wear the pants to find out how much elastic is needed.It is important that your elastic pant leg hem is a good fit.Wrap the elastic around the ankle without stretching it and then cut it about an inch past the area where the two ends meet.You don't want your elastic bands to be too loose or tight.Aim for a snug fit.
Step 7: Make sure the elastic is straight.
Make sure the elastic doesn't get twisted as you work it through the hem.The look of the project could be affected by this.Try to untwist the elastic if it gets twisted.If you can't get it untwisted, you may need to try again.
Step 8: The safety pin needs to be the right size.
It's not always possible to use a large safety pin.What size safety pin you can use depends on the size of your casing.You can use a larger safety pin if you have wide casing.If you have a small one, you should use a safety pin.
Step 9: The safety pin needs to be secured.
The safety pin should not open while you are working through it.Attach it again without damaging the fabric.Pull the elastic out if you can't get it fastened again.