Agreed! I have some digestive stuff going on that makes it so what fits in the morning might not in the afternoon of the same day. I intentionally don't stitch one end of the elastic and keep it safety pinned so I can adjust as needed.
@@hathorthecow7146I love that idea as much as I love the creator’s method. I’ve got IBS but it is much better after doing the low FODMAP diet. Still get flare-ups when I eat something I shouldn’t, so elastic waists are imperative!
@@kashigata yoooo same deal here. I still vloat up even if I eat nothing but spinach and white rice, though. I'm back to eating high fodmap again with no more problems than I have low fodmap after 2 years of low fodmap and a few weeks of an elemental diet which i can't recommend because it tastes disgusting.
Just a reminder that the elastic will shrink after wash, so add a bit. Also, with this technique, it's extremely hard to replace the elastic if it loses it's stretchyness or if you accidentally made the elastic the wrong leangth. (Guess how I know tbese things? Lol)
@@bellkatie9527exactly. This method has a disadvantage though: the elastic can move around and twist. To combat this, I handstitch the elastic to the inside front, back and sideseem. It's still easy to replace, but stays in place!
@cynnimini2650 it's easier if you look for a beginner video, but basically, make sure side seams are ironed flat at least the leangth you need for this. You can have the seams to one side....but I have found that caused issues for me. you turn the top over about a 1/2 if you are new, once you get comfortable you can make it smaller. Also depends on the elastic width. Then you fold down your elastic width plus 1/4" ironing each step of course. Then you pin it putting to width wise about 2-3" or so apart to mark your hole. Sew from the top about a 1/4" in, I would recommend at the beginning and you can slowly work your way to closer to the edge as you go. Once you have you elastic cut to size, put a safety pin at each end and start pulling through. The one pin being as a block to stop it from going through. And because you ironed the side seems down it should make it easier for the elastic. If you have the seems to one side, be careful because it could be the wrong direction, or it could have moved and now its sewn shut and you'll have to rip out the bottom seam to get the elastic through and seam it back again.....which does take practice to get right but you got this! Once the front end in through, overlap the ends 1 inch, pin and try on if it's skirt or pants to see if it fits good (remember it will shrink a bit)and sew a box with a line or X through if it's good. After that pull through, and close up that opening you left. And ta da! You got it. Now it does take some practice and even I don't get it right every time but it gets easier. Hope this helped! I know basic sewing but definitely am not a fancy sewer.
@@TheElfchen1 they do make "anti-rolling" elastic too. But I, at least, have found it still rolls and is stiffer. I used to not mind that, but I have a issues to where my midsection is now sensitive to anything being remotely tight on it, so stiff had to go.
The only thing to keep in mind is that elastic is usually the first thing to wear out and this method makes it very hard to replace your elastic. If i spend time making something i want it to last a long time and be able to easily repair it. But the beauty of sewing is that you do it how you want to! Just know pros and cons to different methods.
When the elastic wears out and gets way too loose it is awful to take apart. That is why I prefer a casing. You can just open it up and place a new tighter elastic inside the same casing.
But the side seams are not always equal, so it is better to divide the circumference of the pants or shorts into four equal sections, and then distribute the corner of the elastic.❤
Did you cut the elastic? I use the full length, pinning quarter marks at front, back, and side seams. Turning twice seems bulky. Mom taught me to press down a generous quarter of an inch. After stiching on the waistband, fold over the elastic and run a stitch on the edge of the pressed fabric.
I follow a similar method. I mark the quarter points on the elastic, but I dont pin it into the waistband. Rather, I just hold the point in place, find the midpoint and hold that with my other hand, and use my serger to sew it in place. To prevent a puckered effect on the fabric itself, remember to keep the fabric as flat as possible on your serger or sewing machine bed, and ONLY stretch the elastic. NOT the fabric. This technique also applies to neckbands, arm or leg cuffs or any type of stretchy elastic or fabric being sewn into something that will create a gathered effect. Then I fold the elastic over once and sew it in place with a narrow zigzag or a lightning stitch. A lightning stitch is basically a variation of a narrow zigzag stitch but it looks more like a straight stitch. I dont prefer a straight stitch with elastic or stretchy fabrics because the stitches may pop.
This is fantastic! I've been looking all over RUclips for a simple way to get this clean gathered look with an elastic and couldn't find it. As a beginner your channel is a life saver ❤
Better to make casing w slit opening to insert and remove elastic and/or cord! Makes pants last for years and years! The gathered elastic is faster but looks cheap! Invest the time & labor. But only if the pants/shorts/skirts are ones you feel worthy of said investment.
Actually you should always pull really good on the elastic when you do the straight stitch because of the tension of the thread. If you don’t the stitches will snap. Also recommend decreasing both tensions to let the thread sew looser. Also recommend nylon thread instead of cotton because it’s stretchier. Maybe even use a combination of 150 and 120.
In my 60+ years of sewing, I found that when you stitch through the elastic putting holes in it, it causes it to break and fail far sooner than if you push it through a per finished waistband.
This won't work with all kinds of elastic, only some. Some elastics will lose their stretch significantly when sown over, especially if you don't stretch them or dont use a zigzag.
This video is okay, though really flimsily sewn.. here are some tips that helped me, I would sew the elastic ends together first creating a circle, using about 1 inch of each end overlapping each other and make sure you use a zig-zag stitch. Begin by stitching diagonally, making an X shape across the square of your elastic ends, where your connecting the circle, and then I go up and down the edges of the one inch square as well. If you only do a small back and forth, as shown in the video, your elastic seams can and most likely will end up breaking and coming apart. Also if you use a zig-zag stitch to secure the twice rolled down elastic (rather than a straight stitch) stretching as you go, you will have much more give and stretch in your waist band. Straight stitch tends to break easily on waist band.
Wow thanks I just bought some fabric and I was thinking if I should make a vest or some shorts with it, but I totally forgot the elastic im going to have to get it. Thanks for sharing us your knowledge
Yeah, but when you sew it on this way it's harder to replace the elastic when it wears out over time. You'll have to unpick both the zigzag and straight stitch. I still prefer it this way, it's just a consideration. 😊
I feel the same way. Threading the elastic is best. Not only to replace the elastic when it wears out, but also to adjust it in case you loose some weight.
@rainymornings elastics wear out???? I have clothes with elastics that are 20+ year old and have been worn and washed many many times and none was ever worn out or damaged :0
@@Mani-oh6dlare you sure it's elastic because it really doesn't last that long. When I go thrifting, all the elastic waistbands do the dead elastic crunch.
I've never seen this method with the first stitching down the middle of the elastic. I have been using giant zigzag stitches along the edge of the fabric for the first stitching, followed by medium zigzag stitches after the turning. I also connect the elastic ends before all the other steps.
I assume to hide the fabric edge. It's serged here, so the edge is protected, but it would rub against your skin. You might be able to get away with tucking that bit in rather than folding twice, depending on how far down you placed your elastic when you sewed it on the first time.
How do you keep the elastic from being permanently stretched out after you sew it? Whenever I stitch through it, it wont snap fully back and the waist will be too big
I've done it that way for years. When you've sewed the casing closed, stretch the elastic a couple of times, and I'd say it looks better than this example @rachel705
I sew up the waist band and leave an opening. I then thread the elastic with a bobbin pin and stitch the ends of the elastic with a zig zag stitch. Then I sew the remaining waistband seam. Pull the waistband wide to let the gathers spread evenly. Then, stitch in the ditch at all 4 waist band seams. This stops the elastic rolling. If I needed to change it at a later date or take some out, I don't have to open up the full waist band.
I recognize it as the Singer Heavy Duty. They are fairly basic and relatively inexpensive. I’ve thought about dumping my somewhat problematic Husqvarna embroidery machine since I’ve never even opened the “suitcase” that contains all the gizmos and gravitate to one of my 1979/80 Singer Touchtronic 2001 (not the date) machines.
I prefer a tunnel and pull the elastic through with a safety pin. It's easier to change the elastic that way.
That's how my Nana taught me. It makes my favourite clothes last much longer cos I just replace the elastic.
Agreed! I have some digestive stuff going on that makes it so what fits in the morning might not in the afternoon of the same day. I intentionally don't stitch one end of the elastic and keep it safety pinned so I can adjust as needed.
@@hathorthecow7146I love that idea as much as I love the creator’s method. I’ve got IBS but it is much better after doing the low FODMAP diet. Still get flare-ups when I eat something I shouldn’t, so elastic waists are imperative!
@@kashigata yoooo same deal here. I still vloat up even if I eat nothing but spinach and white rice, though.
I'm back to eating high fodmap again with no more problems than I have low fodmap after 2 years of low fodmap and a few weeks of an elemental diet which i can't recommend because it tastes disgusting.
Elastic barely wears out though.
Just a reminder that the elastic will shrink after wash, so add a bit.
Also, with this technique, it's extremely hard to replace the elastic if it loses it's stretchyness or if you accidentally made the elastic the wrong leangth. (Guess how I know tbese things? Lol)
Can you explain how you sew it to make it easier to replace? I'm a beginner so I'd love some tips :)
Make a tunneln and take the elastik throug that later. So you can simply take it out and replace it with just a few stiches
@@bellkatie9527exactly. This method has a disadvantage though: the elastic can move around and twist. To combat this, I handstitch the elastic to the inside front, back and sideseem. It's still easy to replace, but stays in place!
@cynnimini2650 it's easier if you look for a beginner video, but basically, make sure side seams are ironed flat at least the leangth you need for this. You can have the seams to one side....but I have found that caused issues for me. you turn the top over about a 1/2 if you are new, once you get comfortable you can make it smaller. Also depends on the elastic width. Then you fold down your elastic width plus 1/4" ironing each step of course. Then you pin it putting to width wise about 2-3" or so apart to mark your hole. Sew from the top about a 1/4" in, I would recommend at the beginning and you can slowly work your way to closer to the edge as you go. Once you have you elastic cut to size, put a safety pin at each end and start pulling through. The one pin being as a block to stop it from going through. And because you ironed the side seems down it should make it easier for the elastic. If you have the seems to one side, be careful because it could be the wrong direction, or it could have moved and now its sewn shut and you'll have to rip out the bottom seam to get the elastic through and seam it back again.....which does take practice to get right but you got this! Once the front end in through, overlap the ends 1 inch, pin and try on if it's skirt or pants to see if it fits good (remember it will shrink a bit)and sew a box with a line or X through if it's good. After that pull through, and close up that opening you left. And ta da! You got it. Now it does take some practice and even I don't get it right every time but it gets easier.
Hope this helped! I know basic sewing but definitely am not a fancy sewer.
@@TheElfchen1 they do make "anti-rolling" elastic too. But I, at least, have found it still rolls and is stiffer. I used to not mind that, but I have a issues to where my midsection is now sensitive to anything being remotely tight on it, so stiff had to go.
The only thing to keep in mind is that elastic is usually the first thing to wear out and this method makes it very hard to replace your elastic. If i spend time making something i want it to last a long time and be able to easily repair it. But the beauty of sewing is that you do it how you want to! Just know pros and cons to different methods.
When the elastic wears out and gets way too loose it is awful to take apart. That is why I prefer a casing. You can just open it up and place a new tighter elastic inside the same casing.
If using Plaid...
take the time to match the Plaid for a much nicer finish!
Dont ever delete this😂 im saving it to my DIY playlist for that magical day I finally start learning to sew
Me too!
But the side seams are not always equal, so it is better to divide the circumference of the pants or shorts into four equal sections, and then distribute the corner of the elastic.❤
I learned how to do this 40 years ago. Glad to see that it is still being done.
Did you cut the elastic? I use the full length, pinning quarter marks at front, back, and side seams. Turning twice seems bulky. Mom taught me to press down a generous quarter of an inch. After stiching on the waistband, fold over the elastic and run a stitch on the edge of the pressed fabric.
I follow a similar method. I mark the quarter points on the elastic, but I dont pin it into the waistband. Rather, I just hold the point in place, find the midpoint and hold that with my other hand, and use my serger to sew it in place. To prevent a puckered effect on the fabric itself, remember to keep the fabric as flat as possible on your serger or sewing machine bed, and ONLY stretch the elastic. NOT the fabric. This technique also applies to neckbands, arm or leg cuffs or any type of stretchy elastic or fabric being sewn into something that will create a gathered effect. Then I fold the elastic over once and sew it in place with a narrow zigzag or a lightning stitch. A lightning stitch is basically a variation of a narrow zigzag stitch but it looks more like a straight stitch. I dont prefer a straight stitch with elastic or stretchy fabrics because the stitches may pop.
got a video on how this method is done?
This is fantastic! I've been looking all over RUclips for a simple way to get this clean gathered look with an elastic and couldn't find it.
As a beginner your channel is a life saver ❤
Better to make casing w slit opening to insert and remove elastic and/or cord! Makes pants last for years and years! The gathered elastic is faster but looks cheap! Invest the time & labor. But only if the pants/shorts/skirts are ones you feel worthy of said investment.
Best tutorial on sewing elastic. Thanks a lot Ma'am👍👍
Wow I learnt something today.many tks❤
I love your technique!!!
They are very cute but be warned, it only works on fairly light weight fabrics.
Actually you should always pull really good on the elastic when you do the straight stitch because of the tension of the thread. If you don’t the stitches will snap. Also recommend decreasing both tensions to let the thread sew looser. Also recommend nylon thread instead of cotton because it’s stretchier. Maybe even use a combination of 150 and 120.
In my 60+ years of sewing, I found that when you stitch through the elastic putting holes in it, it causes it to break and fail far sooner than if you push it through a per finished waistband.
This is so cool and you give such clear instructions!! Do you think you could show us how make something like a sundress?
So talented ❤
I've been doing it this way since the 60's. It's fast and easy.
Genius! I love this method. 🎉❤❤
Well done love it😊
Those shorts are adorable and I love the technique
Keep the safety pin .....This is the best way !!! THX
This is very helpful.
Well explained and demonstrated.
This won't work with all kinds of elastic, only some. Some elastics will lose their stretch significantly when sown over, especially if you don't stretch them or dont use a zigzag.
Thanks for sharing this and sharing it in one short video from start to finish ❤
Love it!! I hate the túnel method the elastic doubles , twists and creates a life of its own!! .. 🤦🏻♀️😂
Very well explain the instructions and visual! Thank you❤
❤❤❤❤ love this !!!
Thank you!
And it doesn't roll. Love this!
Thank you. Excellent tutorial
This video is okay, though really flimsily sewn.. here are some tips that helped me, I would sew the elastic ends together first creating a circle, using about 1 inch of each end overlapping each other and make sure you use a zig-zag stitch. Begin by stitching diagonally, making an X shape across the square of your elastic ends, where your connecting the circle, and then I go up and down the edges of the one inch square as well. If you only do a small back and forth, as shown in the video, your elastic seams can and most likely will end up breaking and coming apart. Also if you use a zig-zag stitch to secure the twice rolled down elastic (rather than a straight stitch) stretching as you go, you will have much more give and stretch in your waist band. Straight stitch tends to break easily on waist band.
Great point on using zig zag.
Perfect!!! ❤My Mummy use to make dresses for me, just like this when I was little.x
Wow! Thank you! This is super helpful! What an incredible explanation!
Well done😊
May god bless your knowledge sharing ❤
Thank you for these videos
Thank you that Information is extremely helpful
You are a blessing to so many people! Thank you Jessie!
No. She gives bad advice in this case.
This is so helpful!
Thank you so much for sharing this hack. Really helpful
Thank you for sharing your easy ways to put elastic band on shorts.
pure genius ❤
Hello Jessica I'm one of your followers from Schulenburg, Texas 😊 I love watching your videos thank you for sharing ❤
Great idea. And that did turn out cute
Great video, very helpful…!
Yes. But you have to join the ends together or else it will strech in a weird way
Excellent instructions. Thank you!
what is the name of the fabric?❤❤
Wow thanks I just bought some fabric and I was thinking if I should make a vest or some shorts with it, but I totally forgot the elastic im going to have to get it. Thanks for sharing us your knowledge
Thanks been awhile since I have sewn anything. Thanks for the reminder
Adorable!
This is so much better than threading it through with a safety pin! Thanks for the tutorial!
Yeah, but when you sew it on this way it's harder to replace the elastic when it wears out over time. You'll have to unpick both the zigzag and straight stitch. I still prefer it this way, it's just a consideration. 😊
I feel the same way. Threading the elastic is best. Not only to replace the elastic when it wears out, but also to adjust it in case you loose some weight.
@rainymornings elastics wear out???? I have clothes with elastics that are 20+ year old and have been worn and washed many many times and none was ever worn out or damaged :0
@@Mani-oh6dlare you sure it's elastic because it really doesn't last that long. When I go thrifting, all the elastic waistbands do the dead elastic crunch.
@rainymornings true, but when you thread it through a casing, it will roll and twist when you wear it. With this method it stays flat.
Interesting alternative method, tfs
Cute shorts!! Call me basic but there's no beating a simple elastic waistband for comfort, and it's quick to sew too.
I've never seen this method with the first stitching down the middle of the elastic. I have been using giant zigzag stitches along the edge of the fabric for the first stitching, followed by medium zigzag stitches after the turning. I also connect the elastic ends before all the other steps.
thank you for your tip i really need this to replace my elastic trousers
Wonder why you rolled the waist over a second time?
I assume to hide the fabric edge. It's serged here, so the edge is protected, but it would rub against your skin. You might be able to get away with tucking that bit in rather than folding twice, depending on how far down you placed your elastic when you sewed it on the first time.
I love this idea! Tfs❣️
How do you keep the elastic from being permanently stretched out after you sew it? Whenever I stitch through it, it wont snap fully back and the waist will be too big
SO HELPFUL!!!!!! TQ!!!!!
good idea
I'd make a channel on top of the shorts then feed the elastics through it. That way it's easier to replace the elastics when it's all stretched out.
You wouldn’t get the same clean gathers
I've done it that way for years. When you've sewed the casing closed, stretch the elastic a couple of times, and I'd say it looks better than this example @rachel705
It rolls in a casing. This stops that. If you use better elastic it takes decades to deteriorate.
@@elizabethclaiborne6461please share where to buy better elastic!! Joanns is the only option locally, and it never lasts!
I sew up the waist band and leave an opening. I then thread the elastic with a bobbin pin and stitch the ends of the elastic with a zig zag stitch. Then I sew the remaining waistband seam. Pull the waistband wide to let the gathers spread evenly. Then, stitch in the ditch at all 4 waist band seams. This stops the elastic rolling. If I needed to change it at a later date or take some out, I don't have to open up the full waist band.
If you sow like that, you need elastic yarn. Otherwise the yarn will break before you stretch out the elastic band enough to fit your waist 😅
I didn't know there was a different way! I've been doing this for 30yrs.
Great job
This is an honest video and fast method, but, if the elastic wears out you can't easily fix it this way. I prefer the tunnel method
This also depends upon which type of elastic you are using to confirm which method you use.
Can you show me how to start sewing a pants and how to do measurements
Thank you very much Blessings
I love this. I also love to sew and normally I just freestyle the elastik and hope for the best haha🫶
Just what I needed!
Thank you for sharing
Brilliant! I had used the pull through type previously but I like the way this looks!
i will try !!! i usually sew one side and the finished its odd, il try this!! thanks
Thanks for this
Do you have any beginner sewing projects? i got a sewing machine for Christmas but i dont know what to make.
Such a great tip!
Super helpful! Thank you!
Thank you thank you thank you!
Can we get the pattern?
You must pull on the fabric at all times.
You should have matched the plaid.
That is how I do it except I connect the elastic. Your way rocks
Thank you. I have 2 pair of pants i need to adjust!
Nice thank you
THIS is what I’ve been looking for! I hate when my elastic gets twisted in the channel and it looks awful from the outside 😭 doing this forever now!
Thanks!
No. The elastic sold these days degrades faster than in times past. This method of not using a casing means the elastic can't be replaced.
Just undo the stitch and sew in new elastic.
Learnt this in Home Economics in High School in the 80s
It would be wonderful if you say what machine are u using
I recognize it as the Singer Heavy Duty. They are fairly basic and relatively inexpensive. I’ve thought about dumping my somewhat problematic Husqvarna embroidery machine since I’ve never even opened the “suitcase” that contains all the gizmos and gravitate to one of my 1979/80 Singer Touchtronic 2001 (not the date) machines.
Thank you
When you flip the band over is your straight stitch going on the elastic or just material?
Thanks for that 😅
Are those men's pjs from Walmart?
thank you!
Cute shorts!
Lovely. Thsnk u.