How to Sew a Waistband Casing: Sewing Made Easy

Ever wish you could salvage your favorite pajama bottoms or soccer shorts after the elastic has stretched into infinity? Revamp that well-used garment in your wardrobe or one found at a vintage clothing shop by replacing the stretch waistband or adding a drawstring. Attaching elastic into a casing to finish a waistband is also an easy new skill for those "in the sew."

In this series of free how to videos you ll learn how to sew waistband casings into a pair of pants, shorts, a dress and a skirt. Expert tailor Shawna Schauers demonstrates the process step-by-step and shows you different methods for a variety of waistband casings, such as elastic and drawstring closure waistbands.
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