How to Sew a Flat Waistband on Skirt with Zipper

In this video you learn how to sew a flat waistband on the skirt or pants. This step-by-step technique helps you sew a waistband with button hole and zipper.
The flat classic waistband of this model a skirt is cut in the same way as waistband for the men's trousers (in two parts). One difference is between them: the men's trousers waistband have zipper at the front part. The ends of waistband a skirt are joined at the back part.
At beginning of making the waistband you need cut the strip of fabric. Its length must be equal the full measure of a waist + 8 cm (the 8 cm includes 1 cm each end seam allowance + 6 cm overlap). Strip width should be 10 cm (4 cm x 2 + 2 cm - seam allowances).
Note: wrong side a waistband must be duplicated with fusible adhesive fabric.

[@drkatel]

So professional. I'm a beginner afflicted with perfectionism, which is frustrating because despite much patience, I just don't have the experience to know the tricks. This is the perfect video for me and it's saved in my playlist so I can find it when I'm ready for this step. First, I must install my very first zipper. Thank God for RUclips. I wish I had taken up sewing before losing my very skilled mom. ❤️

[@sewway]

Thank you

[@parveensham1970]

Me too same problem

[@jori7398]

I’m betting that I’ll end up sewing myself into the skirt in my hotel room on the day of the event.💕😉🤭💕

[@lisamccaff9217]

Look for the Threads video by Kenneth D King for installation of invisible zippers. Takes a little longer but the results are worth it.

[@dodanwalagejayaratne6903]

Thankyou this lesson ... its very helpful for me... thankyou again and again...

[@kileyainsworth1023]

This saved me from scrapping my whole project at the very end! Cannot thank you enough!

[@sewway]

The hardest part of sewing clothes is finishing step. Frustration and tiredness usually appear. I am very happy that my video gave you strength.

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[@alexhawkhead]

Your tutorials are so good and I love that you don’t feel the need to narrate over the whole thing - thank you, really

[@sewway]

Thanks

[@josephinejosilixkugel5661]

I bought a sewing pattern without images / only text for instruction and as a beginner, I was so confused by the belt part being separated from the zipper and connected with a button. I didn't understand what I was supposed to do but this video solved all my problems. Thank you so much for this amazing video tutorial! I'm excited to finish my skirt now :)

[@rovertyesmar]

I have looked far and wide to find this EXACT video! Thanks so much! It was easy to follow along and ended up being just the finish I needed for a pair of trousers! :)

[@sewway]

Thank you, I have a lot of experience and am glad that it is useful to someone.

[@anitassalon]

I love this, you explain so neatly, it helped me a lot, thank you!

[@nanushinthetube7065]

Great video. Clear, concise and no cheery chatter.

[@sewway]

Thank you

[@marinadi532]

This is the best I’ve seen on how to attach a waistband. Thank you 👍

[@sewway]

Thank you

[@charicky584]

so neatly done 👏👏👏 Going to try this on my diy skirt.. thanks so much for this💗

[@Miss_Melly_D]

thanks for showing this I just finished a skirt and this was how the pattern called for but I just couldn't get my head around the illustrations and done it slightly different it came out nice but this is a more efficient way of getting the perfect finish

[@sewway]

Thank you

[@pcs5819]

This is the exact video I was looking for. You are an excellent instructor! 😇

[@sewgood22]

thank you, beautiful result. I'm a student, I'll be a tailor and we learnt the same method at school.

[@marykirmo]

🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 It’s that basting stitch before that I’ve been missing. So worth the effort!

[@carolina.Flo.4]

The hammer is genius! 🤦🏻‍♀️ better late than never.. thanks for sharing 😊

[@erickyei9096]

Thank you very very much I'm going to use this same formula to make my trousers

[@sewway]

Thank you

[@ivyperry93]

you make it look so easy!

[@kathycasey9521]

Thank you so much for this great video. This is exactly what I was looking for. Many blessings to you!

[@sewway]

Thank you

[@RumahKreatifAFH]

I came to know how to sew a Flat Waistband on a Zipper Skirt. thank you very much for sharing your knowledge

[@marijajevtic6974]

love love love this video! you made it look so simple! thank you!

[@sewway]

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[@itsmyfinale]

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[@sewway]

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[@indiaSimek]

Thank you so much. I followed your tutorial and got professional results!!

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[@sewway]

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[@wasuwadeel.5350]

Your’re How to video is so good. I can understand what you teach without a single word.😊
Sorry my English isn’t good.😅

[@sewway]

I do not have a talk show, but lessons that everyone in any country should understand. Thank you

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[@user-nf6gn8ow4t]

Que profesional gracias ❤❤

[@loveswintertrees]

Great video, even the music matches!

[@sewway]

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[@lucyrhinoceros6165]

Thank you very helpful tutorial!

[@sewway]

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[@csknight]

Excellent tutorial - the best I've seen. Thanks!

[@enjyemad6304]

Thank you ❤️ it's wonderful finishing

[@user-dv4du4jl9o]

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[@celinemongare-dl4qb]

Thank you

[@bayfilly1]

Nicely done !! Whose music? Thanks for the tutorial !!

[@hithere7282]

Neat work and great tutorial.

[@amandastvshow247]

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[@pavlal.4552]

Amazing tutorial, thank you.

[@sewway]

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[@karaleigh_eva]

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[@sewway]

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[@sewway]

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[@widadzaim4459]

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[@tintubinoy1379]

Excellent Mam

[@paulinecalvin8731]

Such a helpful video. Do you have how to sew the zipper on the skirt?

[@sewway]

This video is how to sew the zipper on the skirt also

[@carolinemusizvingoza9482]

My seach ends here, thank you so much

[@sewway]

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[@cruelcimmcia859]

Thank you so much this is perfect 💕
I subscribed quickly.

[@sewway]

Thank you

[@katienoiset7960]

Are we supposed to just measure around her waist and add a few inches in the use that

[@sadiqsarah1]

Great tutorial!

[@sewway]

Thank you

[@sewingincolor]

Best Tutorial!!

[@chrisgreaves1347]

Very neat and nice.... thanks for sharing

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[@nicolassmith1792]

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[@raebutler4406]

What about the serged edge that was sticking out on the inside though?

[@mjaf]

just wow!!

[@angela22612]

Thank you! How do you determine how far from the raw edge to sew the longer side (where you used chalk)? I’m having issues that when I turn out the waist band that side is shorter than the other side.

[@sewway]

There are no exact answers on how to do this or that. Everything needs to be learned. To minimize discrepancies, sweep all seams with a thread.

[@rosiavalos7785]

Exelente: me encanto tu manera de hacerlo es impecable espero poder hacerlo yo también gracias por tu video

[@sewway]

Gracias

[@xXxxpunkprincessxXx]

Do you add the waist band at the end when you already sew the skirt together or do you add it before closing the sides of your skirt

[@kawthishakarunarathna205]

Sooo neat

[@sewway]

Thank

[@iheartkoala4072]

thanks for sharing 😘👍🏻

[@sewway]

Thank you

[@omarhernandez2087]

What if I’ve already folded and sewn the ends ends? 😭👀

[@mamashuganah6439]

Thank you I’m making a skirt

[@sewway]

Thank you

[@kenechichidimma2827]

👍🏽 Thank you

[@graceishaya7309]

Wow looks so simple and extremely neat. I love your sewing machine I need to get this machine. Do you mind dropping the name and model so I can purchase.
Thanks alot

[@sewway]

No, this is a very old model of a sewing machine, a rarity

[@level2456]

Thanks for the video. Kindly clarify why the waist band is straight. Was is not supposed to be curvy for better fit?

[@sewway]

No, not necessarily. But there are also such curvy the waist band.

[@chz76]

Thanks so much for this video.Please what the name of the sewing machine.Does it sew and serge.

[@mariage2971]

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[@miscellaneouscell]

This is a stupid question, but why do some garments have overlap on the waistband and others do not? Is there a rule? What are the pros and cons?

[@sewway]

If a waistband has a button then the waistband has overlap.

[@nadiagha7628]

واو شكرا

[@zeiart]

Can this be used in a ladies' trouser?

[@maxtalk5876]

Love

[@ayajamal2918]

This was really helpful thank you very much

[@wafaisam1489]

Very nice tutorial and the song as well🥰 can you give me the name of the song please😘
Very useful indeed. Much love🌹

[@sewway]

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[@cassimadam164]

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[@sewway]

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[@ina-tajwedwab2486]

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[@sabineamsellem1807]

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[@lisakrische3732]

My DD's new school skirt is too big in the waist but just fine in length, she's tall for her age. I put some elastic inside the waistband but not sure the best way to secure it. Have you done a video on this?

[@sewway]

There are similar videos in the playlist "How to Sew Knit Fabrics"

[@lisakrische3732]

@@sewway Thanks!

[@qhudsia]

What was the hammer for? Good video btw :)

[@sewway]

A hammer is needed to soften the seams

[@michellejohnson7694]

Great visuals. The music kind of distracted me so I turned off the sound.

[@akibkalam2299]

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[@sewway]

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[@smartfarik4646]

What is this material

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[@hananha5985]

What ´s a tissue name please ?

[@umsaif5635]

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[@parkerasel8129]

4:00 why did u hand-sew loosely before sewing over

[@sewway]

To prevent the fabric from shifting while sewing on a sewing machine

[@hninphyu4135]

May I ask what's the purpose of hammering...?

[@sewway]

This helps loosen the layered weave of the fabric and make sewing easier.

[@hninphyu4135]

@@sewway Thank you so much...!

[@ihita3198]

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[@issandrabagsic5473]

What type of fabric did you use?

[@sewway]

School uniform fabric

[@rachriah92]

I assume this is for people who already have a better knowledge of sewing than me because I'm a beginner and have no idea what is going on, I've made some skirts with elastic waistbands and thought I'd try a zipper, need some narration I guess because I'm lost.

[@allaboutstudy2009]

Which fabric is used ...???

[@sewway]

The is gabardine fabric. Most is used for sewing school girls skirts.

[@allaboutstudy2009]

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Ty

[@khushigupta7574]

Name of the fabric?

[@sewway]

The is gabardine fabric. Most is used for sewing school girls skirts.

[@andrewhepburn5883]

tbh if she can explain a little bit and do it a little bit slower will be perfect. It may not super helpful for beginners.

[@sewway]

Thank you, all our videos are for intermediate level

[@katyalvarez9120]

Sorry this is not useful cause you don’t say anything

[@sewway]

Turn on the radio and watch if you like. What to talk about, all shown

[@geisholine1426]

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[@dfhsecurity3994]

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