How to add elastic to a skirt to make it bigger

A simple elastic waistband can a go a long way in garment construction.

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It’s a basic technique that’s great for beginners and even more advanced sewers who are looking for something quick and easy. Today I am going to share a quick tip and technique for creating a simple waistband and tunnel elastic.

This project is for all levels.

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Materials:

• elastic (1″ or pattern specifications)
• fabric

* A few notes on elastic: The type of elastic you choose depends on the fabric you choose.

Knit elastics work well with light to medium weight fabric and woven elastic is more suitable for medium to heavier weighted fabrics. Other types of elastic can be used, but I find these two to be the most stable.

There are several ways to create a casing for your elastic.

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One is to create your casing before adding the elastic. Another option involves securing the elastic first before creating the casing. I share both methods below.

OPTION 1 ENCASED:

Step 1: Measure your elastic where you’d like your

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