How to Draft a Straight Waistband

Did you know that establishing a good fitting waistband is an important part of the fitting process for skirts and pants? Think about it, the waistband holds these garments up and secures them in place at a comfortable level.
If the waistband is too small, the garment will likely sit too high on the body. If it's too large, the garment will sit too low. In both cases an ill fitting waistband will cause fitting issues below it and will ultimately be quite uncomfortable.
So today, I'll show you how to draft a basic straight waistband using your personal body measurements.
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[@laurabeatrizlanglegarcia9225]

Wonderful explanation and tips; thank you!!!! ❤

[@ronburke7155]

Alexandra you are a treasure. Thank you for your generous & easily understood tutorials which always seem to cover the difficulties I struggle with.❤

[@christry1]

Very clear and informative video. I used this to make a waistband for a pair of pants that I have just made. Worked brilliantly.

[@tracyfrost]

I found it very interesting thank you

[@sandimcp]

This is so clearly explained and so helpful. I'm a newbie sewist that decided to try my hand at garment sewing. I haven't actually made any clothes as yet as I'm a chicken when it comes to cutting cloth but I'm working on that. I am so excited to try pattern drafting and then sewing. My first project is a skirt for my teen daughter. I got stuck at the point of drafting the waistband and almost gave up. This is a light bulb for me. I will definitely be joining the mini-class to see what I missed. I feel like I can't wait.
Thanks, Alexandra! Hi from Kingston, Jamaica.

[@jenny6212]

I test my skirt before waistband found it’s too fit ,can I alter the back darts or front darts ?

[@AlexandraMorganInHousePatterns]

Yes, absolutely.