Attaching A Waistband

PROCESS 1

ATTACHING A WAISTBAND

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1. Assemble all pieces needed for this process.

Interface one half of the waistband making sure it sits 1cm over the centre line.

2. From the right side of the fabric, overlock the unfused edge of the waistband.

3. Fold the waistband in half at the centre notch and press.

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4. With right sides together, lay the interfaced side of the waistband on top of the garment.

5. Line up the centre front notch with the centre front of the waistline.

6. Sew the waistband to the garment waistline with 1cm seam. Backtack at the start of the seam to secure the threads.

PROCESS 7

ATTACHING A WAISTBAND

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7. Match the waistband’s notches with the side and centre back seams as you sew. Backtack at the end of the seam to secure the threads.

8. Bag out the ends of the waistband by folding the end of the waistband back on itself .

9. Sew with a 1cm seam allowance. Make sure the underneath seam, the seam you have just sewn, is folded up towards the waistline.

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10. Repeat to the other end of the waistband.

11. Fold the corner in on itself and turn through.

12. Repeat to the other end of the waistband.

PROCESS 13

ATTACHING A WAISTBAND

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13. Fold under the corner of the overlocked edge of the waistband.

14. Make sure the waist seam is folded up towards the waistline and the overlocked edge sits flat against this.

15. With the right side facing up, sink stitch into the groove of the waistband.

Š Karen Ferry and Rosemary White

16. Continue along the entire length of the waistband. Fold under the overlocked corner of the waistband and finish sink stitching with a backtack to secure the threads.

17. Press.

18 Finished waistband.