Cutting Line Designs One Seam Pants

[sdBev]

..  A better solution for the waistband for both those SW pants is to use 1" non-roll elastic (see photo) .   For the length, I  cut mine an inch less than recommended for my size for the stretch part PLUS another 8" for across the flat front portion.   I then insert the elastic in the casing, stitching it down at each end, leaving that part of the elastic unstretched inside the casing across the flat front because it stabilizes and keeps the front of the waistband from creasing unattractively.      ..

Thanks for the hint.  This is so much better than trying to stabilize a portion of the waistband!!!

[LOUISE CUTTING]

The Stretch Rite Sport Elastic that I have is 1 1/2" wide...it is not able to be cut to make a narrower elastic. I know the company makes narrower...I don't carry it. JoAnns now is private labeling their elastic and no where on the box does it say where it comes from so their elastic that looks like Stretch Rite Sport Elastic might not be. I know there are different companies that make elastic that look similar, but they are of a different quality and don't hold up as long in the garment. Not knowing the original company can be difficult.

But, on the wall are blister packages that has the Stretch Rite  brand name on the pkg and then you can look for the width you would like for the garment you are making. the down side is they only come in about 1 yard lengths.

got to run...teaching in a while Today the class is all making the tabbard from OTM. Many Miters in their future. till later, Louise

[marciae]

Thanks Louise - yours is what I have.

[sdBev]

I just finished rereading this topic, from the beginning.   There are so many wonderful hints from so many contributors. Especially thank Louise and TerryK, but also everyone that asked or answered along the way!