What you'll learn
Add darts to the waistband of jeans
Replace an elastic waistband that is worn out
Alter the size of the waist on slacks
Use a sewing machine for these waist alterations
Requirements
Basic Seing Machine Skills
If you have no experience with a sewing machine I would recommend taking my sewing machine basics clas before proceeding with this class.
Description
There are numerous aspects of waistband alterations and repair. For clothing with elastic waistbands, it is common for the elastic to disintegrate before the fabric, because elastic does not age well. I've had clients bring me perfectly good pants or skirts that were upwards of 30 years old. The fabric was still in great shape, but the elastic waist literally crackled from age. Elastic waistbands are not all constructed the same way but once you learn a few of the methods you will be able to replace your elastic in no time.There are other challenges to be addressed with waistbands. Let's face it – we aren't all the same shape.That means that when you buy an article of clothing it may not fit perfectly. The waistband is one of those areas, especially if you have a narrow waist. Or from weight gain or weight loss you may need to alter the seam of slacks.This course covers multiple styles of elastic waistbands, how to remove the old and insert new. Additionally it covers how to extend the length of elastic within a waistband in some articles of clothing. The original construction of the garment does matter, which means that not all methods are useful for all items of clothing. Part of sewing alterations and repair is the detective work of recognizing how an item was constructed and how it should be taken apart to fix it.A sewing machine is required for this class.Additionally you will need basic sewing supplies, thread, a seam ripper and replacement elastic.
Overview
Section 1: Introduction
Lecture 1 An Introduction to Waistbands
Section 2: Extending the Length of an Existing Elastic Waistband
Lecture 2 Taking the waistband apart
Lecture 3 Adding more elastic to the waistband
Lecture 4 Machine Stitching the elastic and waistband
Section 3: Replacing an Elastic Waist that is Sewn in
Lecture 5 Removing the Old Elastic Waistband
Lecture 6 Measuring to add new elastic
Lecture 7 Stitching the elastic back in and closing the waistband
Section 4: Darts for the waistband of Jeans
Lecture 8 Preparing to sew in the darts
Lecture 9 Sewing in the darts
Lecture 10 Final touches
Section 5: Altering the waistband of slacks
Lecture 11 Preparing the back seam for alterations
Lecture 12 Sewing the back seam on the machine
Lecture 13 The final touches of hand sewing for the alterations
Section 6: Adding a new waistband to Pajama pants
Lecture 14 Removing the old elastic waist
Lecture 15 Sewing on new elastic waist
Section 7: Waistbands with lots of stitching
Lecture 16 Removing Elastic that has been sewn into the waistband
Lecture 17 Making a pocket for the new elastic and finishing the new waist
Novice Sewists,Homesteaders interested in living a more sustainable lifestyle.,Homemakers desire to optimize the wardrobe they have.

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