How To Sew a Waistband

It is easy to sew Waistbands are an essential part of many clothing items.You can find both the instructions and step-by-step photographs here.

Step 1: The size should be calculated.

Waist measurement, fastening/overlapping fabric, and seam allowances are some factors that must be considered.Below is the format used here.You can change it and adjust it accordingly.Waist measurement, fastening space, and seam allowance are included in the Seam allowance.

Step 2: If the fabric is wrinkly, you'll use it.

When sewing a waistband, always use a flat piece of fabric.

Step 3: The selvage has calculated dimensions.

You can use any preferred method, but you must use a mat, ruler, and rotary cutter.

Step 4: They are both right-sides.

Is it iron?

Step 5: There is a not-folded long edge and one of the short edges.

The remaining short edge should not be sewed.You can easily maneuver the corner with the sewing machine on needle-down setting.

Step 6: The seam should be opened.

Step 7: Pull the fabric until it is completely right-side out.

It may help to use the end of a dull pencil.

Step 8: The unsewn short edge should be pressed in a 4 inch.

Step 9: The long seam is on the edge if you press the band flat.

Step 10: Carefully sew around the perimeter of the waistband.

It might be useful to have the machine on needle-down setting.

Step 11: Finished!

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