Elastic waistband skirt

For many people, elastic waistband is a synonym of comfort. Most commonly seen on skirts, pants and dresses, a garment with elasticized waist is easy to pull on, will stay in place all day and live with your body. Elastic waistbands also allow for small variations in fit and work great for most body types....

I get asked a lot: what are the best sewing projects for beginners? We've created an easy tutorial for an elastic waistband skirt using one piece of fabric.

Half-Elastic Waistband Tutorial: egl

Ever wanted to learn how to make an elastic waist skirt?This kind of easy to sew skirt is perfect for summer and so quick to make. How long will it take?If you’…

In today’s sewalong post, we are sharing a video that takes you step by step through the process of sewing the elastic waistband of the Lela Skirt pattern. This skirt is very beginner friendly because it’s easy to sew and easy to fit due to the forgiving elastic waistband. If you haven’t read it y

Learn how to make a flattering gathered skirt with this easy sewing tutorial. It's cute and comfortable and you can make it in any size!

I'm finally sharing the tutorial for my favorite skirt! Almost all my skirts are made from this tutorial, it's pretty simple and it turns out great every time. It has a flat waistband in the front and elastic in the back so no zippers or buttons are needed! There are no complicated patterns to cut out, just four rectangles. There are also lots of fun ways to mix up this pattern by add a contrasting band at the hem, pockets, or a bow around the waist, etc. You can see a lot of other skirts I…

Learn how to make a simple summer skirt with an elastic waistband and pockets with this step-by-step tutorial. This lightweight, flared skirt fits perfectly and the pockets are so convenient! To make your own skirt you only need to measure your waist and the desired length of the skirt. #sewing

I'm a beginner at sewing. I searched and searched for a simple 1-yard skirt with an elastic waistband, but the tutorials were not very clear. So, I read a bunch or tutorials and came up with my own skirt plan that didn't involve crazy zippers and button holes (the thought of doing those TERRIFY me). Anyways, the pictures above show the adult version and the child version of this skirt. Of course, my cool tomboy niece has it scrunched up in the back :) Four-year-old's are awesome. If you have…

Learn how to make an elastic waist skirt. This skirt is easy to sew and comfortable to wear and can be made for any size or age!

How to put an elastic waistband on a simple gathered skirt, with a secret for getting the elastic not to twist! An easy waistband for a beginner seamstress.

easy elastic waist gathered skirt for women {sewing tutorial} | It's Always Autumn

There are many ways to do a waistband and a particular favourite of mine is the elastic back with a flat front. I find Miss 13 likes this style and wears it in many of her skirts & skirt style shorts. It can also help with not having to add any closures to some of your garments. 1. Take your back piece, fold a 5mm hem and then fold waistband over as per pattern or at least the width of your elastic. 2. Thread through your elastic 3. Secure the ends of the elastic with some baste stitching 4…

Simple Half Elastic Waistband Sewing Tutorial | DIY Joy Projects and Crafts Ideas

Recently updated (10/16/16) to include google docs and updated instructions! Still not 100% done with it, but MUCH better. To begin, you need to take your measurements so you can calculate how much fabric you will need for your project. IF YOU WANT TO MAKE A RUFFLE PLEASE USE THIS GOOGLE DOC FOR…

Frills and Flares: Tutorial: A-Line Skirt With Elastic Waistband

Please pin and share . . . Facebook Pinterest Twitter Linkedin Here’s an absolutely fabulous and easy-to-sew Circle Skirt sewing pattern. It’s a Circle Skirt from the designer Made Everyday who has given us all this awesome sewing tutorial for FREE. The designer has made lots of Circle Skirts over the years and this […]

Green…is my favorite color. Bright greens, like this Kelly green have especially been catching my eye lately. So when I saw this fabric in Hobby Lobby I just had to grab it and make an… If you followed my nesting series, it’s the adult version of my Easy Baby Skirts. You might also remember it as my “spider” outfit for my Once Upon a Thread 3 guest post. It’s also