HOW TO Add Elastic to A Waistband

This video is a follow-up to How to Sew Perfect Bands Every Time! This time, I will show you how to add elastic to those pesky waistbands that just won't stay up!

If you haven't watched it yet, catch the PERFECT BANDS video here:    • HOW TO SEW Bands on Knit Clothing | Perfec...  

BEST TYPES OF ELASTIC:
Knit Elastic, Waistband Elastic & Woven Elastic for Heavier Fabrics
Snag some at Fabric.com when you're ordering fabric!

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GREAT PLACES FOR KNIT FABRIC:
The Fab Clique Fabric Shoppe https://www.thefabclique.com/?page_ur...
CaliFabrics https://califabrics.com/
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0:00 Intro
0:37 Types of Elastic to Use
2:12 Measuring Your Waist
3:13 Tips for Inserting the Elastic
5:18 Closing the Elastic
7:07 Wrap-up

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