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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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 the strands so they make a loop at the edge of the fabric, leaving enough space for the loop to slip over the button or little pearl bead you may have chosen for added delicate design. Further Reading: How to Sew Spaghetti Straps ( this will show you several ways to turn a narrow tube of fabric) Cut the strips 1 ¾ inches (4.5cm) wide and at least 4 inches (10cm). If you are making several loops it is more practical to make one long strip of the loop to cut up according to your needs. Step 2 - Fold the Fabric Button Loops 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!Start sewing at the required seam width and watch the folded side of the loop as you gently feed it through the machine. This will help you see that there are no unwanted wrinkles or ripples. Hair elastics and thin hat elastic make great loops as they are covered and stretchy, but they are not quite as elegant as a fabric loop made from the material used for the garment. These fancy button loops are often used as a one-button closure on the top of a blouse or a skirt when a simple closure is required.

The foundation of the loop is made with between four to eight strands of thread sewn in the space where the loop will be used. Cut bias fabric strips on a 45 o angle in matching fabric or contrast if you prefer. Cutting on the bias (diagonal) gives the loop some stretch to go over the buttons.Fold the elastic in half and machine baste it facing inwards from the edge. You may do this using a straight stitch or narrow zig-zag. Ensure it is well caught in and won't pull out under stress.

Turning Button Loops Using a Needle - Using the needle threaded double with a strong thread, knot the end and sew through one side of the fabric. Insert the needle through the tube until you come out at the other end. Gently pull on the thread so the tube turns the right way out. Once you get the top started, the rest is quite easy. 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 waistbandThe threads can be pulled through the ready stitched facing as you push and pull a needle and thread at the right point on the garment to make the loop. Step 2 - Blanket Stitches 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 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 Button loops that are hand-stitched will make a fine eye for the hook and eye closure in place of the steel eye attachment. Step 1 - Foundation Loops