Someone give this lady a tv show! I would totally watch an hour long program of Downtown Tailoring.

@DowntownTailoring

Жыл бұрын

🥰🥰🥰🥰 Thanks so much! You are so kind 💕

@bakerwannabe4435

Жыл бұрын

Yes, she’s talented, entertaining and fun to watch and I learn a lot.

@hafsafossie7074

Жыл бұрын

Yes I agree with you she's fantastic

@jullietmburu9672

11 ай бұрын

Agrees.. and she's quite motherly... 💖

@donnahostasch6439

4 ай бұрын

Yes, my husband agrees he could listen to her for hours. He can't see her videos because he's visually impaired, but listening is like therapy to him. He used to help me in my tailoring shop so he understands what's going on. Many of these videos are informative for me. I'm retired, but still learning new things every day.

I use the second technique (with some variations) on PJ pants, yoga pants and other stretch fabrics. I use a casing on woven fabric with one additional step-rather than sewing the elastic ends together, I cut it at the correct waist measurement and use a small piece of woven fabric to butt the raw ends together and sew a small box the width of the elastic and about 3/4" wide. This eliminates the bulk of 2 layers of elastic at the closure.

@DowntownTailoring

Жыл бұрын

This way is great! Thanks for sharing 😊

Thanks! Super helpful!

I like all three, but I was really excited about the third pair because I have a long rise and all pants are uncomfortable for me. I never thought about extending the top of pant, so can’t wait to try. Thank you for all three methods! 💕💃🏻

@DowntownTailoring

Жыл бұрын

I'm so glad 😊 And you can use even a wider elastic!

I absolutely love our videos. Not only are you incredibly talented but you always make me laugh!!! I agree. Give this lady a tv show!

@DowntownTailoring

13 күн бұрын

Thank you so much! 😊

Yes TV show would be excellent. I'd be looking at her show all day. She has mad skills. Love all her videos

I think the 2nd one is the easiest ❤️

The elastic that I sewed to scrub pants three months ago has twisted and now I know why! I will have to use a new piece of elastic and then stitch in the ditch at the seams. This video is great! Thank You!

@DowntownTailoring

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much 🥰 I'm glad you liked it!

I have seen at least 5 videos on how to do waist band ,THIS IS THE BEST!!!!!!I would use all three . I have at least 10 pair of pants i need to replace the waist band THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU

Great video! I like your sense of humor.

Omg i just came across this lady & subscribed immediately....why? She has an amazing personality!

@DowntownTailoring

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much 🥰 You are so kind 💕

Your videos always the right place and amount of explanation. And I enjoy the little personal notes ❤️ elastic looks a lot less scary now

Thanks for another great and easy-to-understand video. It's easy to see that you are THE professional!

Thank you! I like the first two and am working towards learning how to do the second one - the orange pants. Appreciate you!

I agree. Please, give this woman a show! The instructions are so clear and concise, the situations for use of each method are easy to incorporate into each and every project. This was so helpful. Thank you!

@DowntownTailoring

10 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! You are so kind 💕

I love your ways!!❤

So smart! Such great tips! Thank you!

I remember watching my Mother, sewing, making our clothes. She had bought a cam-type Neckie. I know I spelled that wrong. She made a double-breasted suit-coat for me, that looked professional. Pants, shirts, I have a picture where all three of us are wearing the same material. Same style shirts, different sizes, of course. Mom, Dad, and me, about 15 years old. That was over half a century ago. She did everything like a pro. Yup, I miss her, but I remember her using a big safety-pin, to put in the elastic or the tie-cords. THANK YOU FOR YOUR VIDEO. I SUBBED. Bill, from Tn. 🇺🇸

@DowntownTailoring

6 ай бұрын

Beautiful memories! Thanks for sharing 😊

I woud do the all, and I have done them all! And IMHO, you did it exactly right. But I know you do have a lot more experience than I do.

Thanks sooo much for sharing your knowledge!❤️❤️❤️

@DowntownTailoring

Жыл бұрын

It’s my pleasure!! 🥰

It has been so long like years since I have sewn anything. I have so many alterations to do, and i thank you my dear for bringing back what I forgot to do. You are a great teacher. Keep up the good work.

@DowntownTailoring

Жыл бұрын

Thanks 😊

I will be trying the third tomorrow! Thanks!

Great technique! I just love it. Oh and the intro of the video! I love how funny you are! Keep shining! You are a star!

Thank you so much for this! I’m just about to start sewing a pair of pants and I want to use the elastic like in the third example. Perfect timing! 😊

@DowntownTailoring

Жыл бұрын

That's so nice! Good luck with your project 🥰

The best tutorial for elastic. Thank you!

@DowntownTailoring

11 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!! 😊

Thank you for the easy video on sewing elastic waistbands. I used the first instruction, worked out perfectly and I even sewed the label back in place so I could tell the back from the front of the pants.

@DowntownTailoring

Жыл бұрын

I'm so glad! Thanks for letting me know 😊

Thank you for the instruction and entertainment! I find that elastic stretches out over the life of a garment so I always use the first technique so I can open and cinch up a bit at a later date. That soft elastic in the third option is really nice but very hard to source.

@DowntownTailoring

Жыл бұрын

Yes! I agree with you. The first one is my way to go! The last elastic can be found at bra suppliers. Thanks for sharing your experience! 😊

I tend to use the first technique, but i have tried 2 and 3, never used twin needle though to sew it but i will from now on gives such a neeter finish, i always love your videos you really explain everything so well and its nice to know i am doing it corect aswell. Thank you again you are the best.

@DowntownTailoring

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for your support! 💕

Love this! Thank you!!!! ❤

@DowntownTailoring

Жыл бұрын

I’m so glad to hear that! ❤️❤️

Hi! I will do all.. I just finished 5 pair of pants for a friend. She bought a 1/4 inch waistband. She's 45 in waistband...So i told her it would be better with wider band... She said no. So i sewed them to her instructions... I pray its ok..Time will tell😮😮 Bonnie Ohio USA

I like and use all three of these. Thank you for all you teach us. I have learned so much from you.

@DowntownTailoring

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Evelyn! Your support means a lot to us 💞💞💕

I mostly do the 1st example and 2nd one. Only done the 3rd example on 1 or 2 items of clothing. Thank you for your tutorial!

@DowntownTailoring

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for watching 🥰

Oh my where have you been all my sewing life, so glad I have found your channel excellent now to binge watch thank you so very much for sharing entertaining to watch with simple steps❤

@DowntownTailoring

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! 💓

Thanks! I'm going to turn a bunch of ill-fitting dresses into skirts, which I find easier to mix and match anyway, so I will probably be using all three of these techniques today!

@DowntownTailoring

2 ай бұрын

Sounds great! 😊

Very helpful information!

@DowntownTailoring

Жыл бұрын

Thanks 🥰

Thank you

Thanks for sharing. Very clear tutorial. I prefer the orange technique.

@DowntownTailoring

9 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! 😊

Thank you. I always wondered how to sew an elastic waist band. I am going to use your tutorials. 😊

@DowntownTailoring

10 ай бұрын

My pleasure! Have fun 🥰

this video is really entertaining and educational! loved it! thank you!

@DowntownTailoring

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much 🥰

You make them all look so easy, your video was absolutely great and your voice so lovely. I immediately subscribed

Love it great way to place elastic ❤

@DowntownTailoring

Жыл бұрын

Thanks 😊

Thank you sweet lady you are amazing ❤❤❤

@DowntownTailoring

10 ай бұрын

You are! Thank you 😊

Excellent, thanks ❤

@DowntownTailoring

Жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊 💓 ☺️

What a perfect video!! The first one is exactly what I was looking for. Thank you soooo much.

@DowntownTailoring

5 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful! 🥰

very helpful and masterfully done!

@DowntownTailoring

9 ай бұрын

Great to hear! Thanks 🥰

You are so fun! Great watch. Thanks for the tutorial!

@DowntownTailoring

10 ай бұрын

You are so welcome! 😊

Thanks, as always, for sharing your methods…giggled at the sponge Bob antics 😉

@DowntownTailoring

Жыл бұрын

😁😁😁 Thanks Jacqui!

Excellent thanks 🙌🏼🙌🏼💝💝

@DowntownTailoring

Жыл бұрын

Glad to help!!!

I've done methods 1 and 2, but my preference is one. Thanks for sharing, your vids. are amazing !!!

@DowntownTailoring

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching 🥰🥰🥰

Such an informative video! Thank you

@DowntownTailoring

8 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful! 😊

the first trick is what I need the most........All the while I was wondering how best I can sew the elastic band ....and mostly I did it all wrong.....thanks teacher...

@DowntownTailoring

9 ай бұрын

I’m glad to help!!

Thank you ma I love ur teaching ❤

@DowntownTailoring

8 ай бұрын

Glad to hear that! Thanks 💕

Example #1 I have found to be easier for me. Thank you! I can practice the others.

@DowntownTailoring

Жыл бұрын

Excellent! Thanks for watching 🥰

Thanks! I love your videos. I like to cut up old yoga pants and reuse the waistbands.

@DowntownTailoring

Жыл бұрын

That's a wonderful idea! 💞💞💕

Dear Downtown Taylor ❤ thank You Love your films 😊

@DowntownTailoring

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for watching 🥰 😘 💕

Seriously so entertaining ... I forgot that I came here to learn lol

@DowntownTailoring

7 ай бұрын

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omg this is awesome!

@DowntownTailoring

4 ай бұрын

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My. Goodness! You are sew Amazing!! Thank you!😀😀😀

@DowntownTailoring

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much 🥰

I could actually do all of these!!! It's a miracle. I have only done the first one and tried the 2nd one but it didn't work because I cut my elastic way shorter than the top of the pants!! I see you did it about the same. and I loved adding the elastic to the top and making it the top of the pants. I have to try that also!!

@DowntownTailoring

Жыл бұрын

Ouuu that’s great yes it’s good to give them a try. Thank you for watching and commenting as always! 🥰

Hello. Great tutorial as always. I liked the two with the wider elastic. Thank you

@DowntownTailoring

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😊

@evelynferrer1322

Жыл бұрын

@@DowntownTailoring I will use all the techniques

I have elastic waist pants that have the wide elastic. I find that the most comfortable.

Thank you for this! The last technique is really helpful. I make a lot of boxers and I've been playing with methods for attaching the waistband elastic. I have a coverstitch machine that I would love to be using, but keeping the fabric and elastic lined up consistently is challenging. I feel better about it after watching lots of commercial sewing videos and seeing the specialized machines they have for this exact thing, but if you have any tips I'd love to. hear them!

🥰Gorgeous 🥰

Very nice. The second is new to me. I do like a wide elastic at the top of pants, as I'm tall and long legged, with narrow hips and have constant issues with pants slowly sliding down while walking. Waist high pants make me look oddly proportined and anything low rise won't stay in place with a regular waistband. Thank God for elastic 😅 The double row of stitching from the twin needle makes it look very neat and professional.

@DowntownTailoring

Жыл бұрын

I think fashion and trends should be more diverse. Not every rise will fit the same to all women. Cheers 😊

I'm going to try the first way to fix my pajama bottoms.

Helpful

Great tutorial 👌

@DowntownTailoring

Жыл бұрын

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Woow thanks mum you really help me

@DowntownTailoring

17 күн бұрын

You are most welcome! 🥰

Thank you! I have some pjs that need new waistbands, I can’t use the existing casing, this really helps.

@DowntownTailoring

Жыл бұрын

Yesss exactly that’s a perfect scenario!

YOU are a great teacher! You explained so clearly each step for the three different ways! Thank you!!! Now, what if I don’t own a serger??? How do I put in the elastic as you did, NOT using a serger

@DowntownTailoring

10 ай бұрын

Thanks! 💕 if you don't have a serger, you can use the overcast stitch on your regular sewing machine. Zigzag works also. Cheers 😊 kzread.info/dash/bejne/hXmpx7OciJS_Zrg.html

I like all three of them I am new learner

@DowntownTailoring

Жыл бұрын

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Just like yourself I would use all three methods where it applies! Thank you for the video

@DowntownTailoring

11 ай бұрын

Thanks 🥰

Thank you ❤

@DowntownTailoring

Жыл бұрын

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Thanks, there will be times I will use them all.

@DowntownTailoring

Жыл бұрын

Exactly! I’m glad to help :))

Thank you so much , now i know how to measure elastic. 😊

@DowntownTailoring

9 ай бұрын

Happy to help! 😊

@user-xx5ev2uj6j

9 ай бұрын

@@DowntownTailoring please keep on doing more videos

I love the intro to this video. My favorite elastic is the plush elastic. My second favorite is encasing the elastic like you showed at the beginning. I'm curious if you've ever zigzagged the elastic edges down when you sew it into a loop.

@DowntownTailoring

Жыл бұрын

Yes! I do. I zigzag them sometimes.

Thanks for all 3 methods, I have used #1 and #2 but want to try the third method. Will you do a video for applying elastic on the back only and leaving front waistband flat. I have seen videos of this method but still confused. I am sure you will do a better job explaining and demonstrating sewing this type waistband! Then I can finally understand and can try it out. Thank you for all your outstanding videos.

@DowntownTailoring

11 ай бұрын

Thanks so much! I'm going to make this video soon. Cheers 😊

I like them all but specially the orange pants and the last pair you did with the band on the right side.....have seen some skirts made with that type waistband on the right side of the fabric.....sort of decorative if using colorful elastic for the waistbands.

@DowntownTailoring

Жыл бұрын

Yes! These skirts look very fashionable, yet they are very easy to sew cheers!

Hi, I love your videos and could do with some guidance on a waistband method that you don't show in this video. The elastic is joined at each end, before sewing to the top edge of the skirt on the inside with a server. Then you roll it over once, to the inside, which covers the elastic. I then seal the bottom edge closed with a coverstitch machine. This works great with knit fabrics, but with a satin bias cut skirt I get horrible twisting/roping along the top when I've finished. How do I stop this please? X

A lot of times when i am just sewing for myself, i do the 1st technique but i dont sew the gap closed, that way its easier for me to do adjustments later and i dont really notice a difference in comfort. Maybe i am just lazy.

@DowntownTailoring

Жыл бұрын

You aren't lazy... You are smart! 😊😊😊

Enjoyed another of your delightful and educational videos. I use #1 mostly, #2 is for special need to look very professional pants. I have never tried the third option, but will use to solve the rise too short problem. Thank you. Have you done a video for only putting elastic in back of pants?

@DowntownTailoring

Жыл бұрын

Hi JoJo! I definitely have to do this video. Cheers 😊

Dear Downtown, Good video. A Question, Will a too-thin ropey waistband for sweatpants feel more uncomfortable (dig into the waist) than a thicker 1 to 1.5 inches?

I have made garments using the 1st one but I think the last one looks the easiest of the 3. I have used the twin needle to finish off the hem of knit tops and it's good if you don't have a cover stitch machine.

@DowntownTailoring

Жыл бұрын

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Lol !! ❤ . Thank you 😊

Now, I see why my waist bands are awful 🤭.. Thank you for sharing the correct way to do elastic waist bands 😊

@DowntownTailoring

Жыл бұрын

My pleasure 🥰 Thanks for watching!

I have a few pants that could use #3. Can you recommend the softest, plushest wide elastic? Off to check Wawak...

The 1st one is the one I’d use. It’s easy!!? ❤

@DowntownTailoring

Жыл бұрын

Thanks 😊

What if the fabric is pj bottoms and stretchy? Do I stretch the elastic as I sew on top and then turn under and sew?

Thank you. I've learned so much today about elastic. I have a question. When you use the serger, are you stretching the elastic as you serge?

@DowntownTailoring

11 ай бұрын

Yes! But it's just a little bit. Remember that the serger stitch is very flexible, so you technically don't need to. Cheers 😊

how did you measure the waist elastic for the wide version? I have a serger coverstitch machine. would I use that for the top stitch but sew the elastic into it? I have made pajama pants before and just put elastic in the back and then a drawstring in the front. that seemed to work OK, but I'm not very good at any of it.

I do all three ways depend on the project 👍

@DowntownTailoring

Жыл бұрын

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I like the last one best. Looks the way I would want it to. Would this work with jeans if I cut off the waistband?

@DowntownTailoring

10 ай бұрын

Yes! Although a knit waistband will work better. Cheers 😊

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hello DownTown.I love the lessen can you do Replace winder coat zipper? thank you do you have a sewing class on you tube too.

@DowntownTailoring

Жыл бұрын

Hello 👋 This video will help you kzread.info/dash/bejne/hYJm0st6psXbf7w.html Cheers 😊

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How do you attach elastic on the waist do you have to go on the size of the waist

Correct me if im wrong. But i have a big belly. If i used the thicker elastic, would it help to flatten tummy a bit. I find with the thin elastic, it sit in my fat rolls and makes my belly stand out more. How do i create a slimming effect with elastic?

@AlishaBarnes-dn1ol

29 күн бұрын

Yes a thicker elastic will help

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Wow, so helpful video thanks 😊 Where do get the elastic from?

@DowntownTailoring

Жыл бұрын

Hi! You can get it from Wawak. Cheers 😊

3rd is very easy

@DowntownTailoring

5 ай бұрын

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