Trimming Shop Button Hole Elastic Tape Stretchable Cord for Trouser Waistbands, Maternity Clothes, Sewing, Knitting, Crafting (5 Metres Long, 25mm Wide, Black)

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Put the prepared facing on top of the loops right side down. Then stitch at the correct stitch width to sew the garment, loops, and facing all in one seam. Sewing Seam on Button Loops

If for some reason you can’t open up the waistband to reveal the waistband’s inside, go ahead and remove the waistband entirely. Mark the buttonholes Pin the fabric and remember this is fabric cut on the bias, so pulling too much will stretch the fabric and cause a rippled effect. Step 3 - Stitch the Loops This is a different kind of elastic waistband than what you usually see. Buttonhole elastic lets you adjust everything to fit which lets you get a much better Adding elastic to jeans waistband Deconstruct the waistband Buttonhole elastic is a specialty elastic. It has small holes in the center of the elastic. When worn, you can use a button to anchor the elastic in place. It’s a brilliant little notion for growing kids!In this post, I’ll show you how to deconstruct a waistband, add buttonholes, and then we’ll work on adding elastic to a jeans waistband.

Sew on the buttons about 1/2” closer to center front on the inside waistband. Be sure as you stitch that you’re only going through one layer of fabric. Adding the buttonhole elastic Mark two buttonholes each 1” away from the first belt loop on the front on either side of the zipper. Now you have your loop turned to the right side. Make sure the seam is at the edge pf the loop and press to flatten. Now you are ready to set the loops in place. Step 7 - Marking Button Loop Positions As you’re sewing and get to a belt loop, use your finger to move the loop out of the way. Sew as far as you can, then lift the presser foot and slide the loop under the presser foot. The seam allowance is 15mm or ⅝ inch, but it is possible to adjust the seam allowance width according to the type of fabric and style of button loop required.

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If you want to, cut through any belt loops on the bottom of the waistband. There’s no need to remove any stitches holding belt loops in place on the top of the waistband. Remove any pins or temporary stitching. Then press open and fold under the facing. The loops will now be exposed at the edge of the facing, ready to loop over their corresponding buttons. Button Loops Helpful Hints for Fabric Button Loops