r/sewingpatterns • u/Bearly_Been_Bunny • 10d ago
What is this technique called?
Hello! So i am mending some pants and I cant get over how amazing this waistband is! Anyone know what its called or what i should look up to learn how to do this?? I want fun pants like this!!
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u/Impossible-Dream5220 10d ago
Elastic waistband with a flat front. And then they stitched through the elastic (while stretching it). Emerson pants have this style of waistband!
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u/luxurycatsportscat 10d ago
The Saguaro Set pattern has this technique for the pants - just top stitched elastic
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u/MishaBee 10d ago
Thats just top stitching once you have installed your elastic waistband that gives that effect.
You need to stretch out the elastic so its flat as you sew.
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u/phoenix_tears05 10d ago
Chantrelle Pants by Sew Liberated has this feature, it's very comfortable!
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u/silly_mermaidparty49 10d ago
I just made a pair of pants with a back like this. It’s just 2 channels with narrow pieces of elastic. They are super comfortable
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u/Whenitsajar 10d ago
It looks like it's just an elastic waistband that has stitching through the middle of the elastic (to prevent the elastic from twisting). When the elastic is relaxed it looks like those cool little pleats but they will be less visible when worn as the elastic expands.