Geat Tutorial! How can we avoid the back looking like a diaper with too much fabric? I always have this problem when making back elastic waistband pants :(
This is so helpful! I’m using French seams for the first time and it just feels so weird to have a raw edge on the waistband so I’ve been trying to find a good video to kind of guide me though how I can have an elasticated back but clean finish still 😊
Great video, why would anyone choose to use the envelope method when the casing method is so much simpler ? This is the only one I will use from now on, so many thanks Mandi.
Great video. I just have a question, how much bigger should the back waistband be compared to the front? I’m making a uniform for my daughter and want to add elastic. This will be drafted by me and as a novice I’m not sure how to do it
Hi! The total waistband measurement needs to be at least the same as the widest part of your daughters bottom. For the front waistband, measure her waist with a little ease and divide in half- that will be the measurement for your front waistband. Deduct this measurement from your total hip/widest measurement and that will give you the back measurement. Hope that helps
@@MakewithMandi thanks for this tutorial! With this math my front and back are the same lengths, but yours look much different. Any idea what I’m doing wrong?
@@MakewithMandi Hi Mandi! Based on this measurement , let’s say a child has a 20 inch waist and 21 inch bottom/hip measurement. The front waistband will be 10 inches. Will the back waistband be 10 inches, plus 1 inch and seam allowance? Is this correct? Or should I make the back waistband, a little longer for ease? Thank you for posting this tutorial!
Hi it would be great if you used a fabric where you can tell the difference between inside and outside. I can’t understand how things are being done even when you say it because I can’t see the difference and what what I’m doing does not logically make sense to my brain… thanks!
Thank you for these clear step-by-step tutorial. I found this one the most helpful to me :)
thanks so much- im glad I could help!
Fantastic examples of two ways to sew half elastic waistband. Thank you for your clear instructions.
Glad it was helpful!
Great video and very clear instructions xx
Thankyou!
amazing tutorial, i have just finished an aline skirt with an elasticated waistband, but I am going to make another using your method, thank you
Helpful clear video. Thank you.
Thanks!
Geat Tutorial! How can we avoid the back looking like a diaper with too much fabric? I always have this problem when making back elastic waistband pants :(
Beautiful job, thank you..
This was very helpful. Thank you so much 💕
I'm so glad!
Thank you! Hope you make more videos. Very easy to follow
thanks!
What a great tutorial! Thank you!
You are so welcome!
This is so helpful! I’m using French seams for the first time and it just feels so weird to have a raw edge on the waistband so I’ve been trying to find a good video to kind of guide me though how I can have an elasticated back but clean finish still 😊
:)
Really helpful. Thank you
Great video, why would anyone choose to use the envelope method when the casing method is so much simpler ?
This is the only one I will use from now on, so many thanks Mandi.
wow- thanks so much for such a huge compliment!
Very nice tutorial. Thank you.
Thankyou. I’m really pleased you found it useful
I am yet to see someone telk you how to calculate how mucj elastic to put at the the back
Great video. I just have a question, how much bigger should the back waistband be compared to the front? I’m making a uniform for my daughter and want to add elastic. This will be drafted by me and as a novice I’m not sure how to do it
Hi! The total waistband measurement needs to be at least the same as the widest part of your daughters bottom. For the front waistband, measure her waist with a little ease and divide in half- that will be the measurement for your front waistband.
Deduct this measurement from your total hip/widest measurement and that will give you the back measurement. Hope that helps
@@MakewithMandi thanks for this tutorial! With this math my front and back are the same lengths, but yours look much different. Any idea what I’m doing wrong?
@@rachaelparker-chavez4683 what is the waist measurement and the hip measurement you are working with?
@@MakewithMandi Hi Mandi! Based on this measurement , let’s say a child has a 20 inch waist and 21 inch bottom/hip measurement. The front waistband will be 10 inches. Will the back waistband be 10 inches, plus 1 inch and seam allowance? Is this correct? Or should I make the back waistband, a little longer for ease? Thank you for posting this tutorial!
@@learn119 I don’t think you will need to add ease, but yes add the seam allowance.
Great tutorial, I've learnt a lot.
Pls how will I calculate the length of the elastic to be used??
I'll appreciate your prompt response pls.
Tnx
Thanks 😊
You're welcome!
Hi it would be great if you used a fabric where you can tell the difference between inside and outside. I can’t understand how things are being done even when you say it because I can’t see the difference and what what I’m doing does not logically make sense to my brain… thanks!
Can you or do you have a video with a zipper and half elastic waist tutorial? Thanks!
That’s a great idea- maybe something I can add in the future
How much elastic do you add ?
Thanks ma’am
Most welcome 😊
Love this - thanks so much for a terrific tutorial. Could I ask what pattern you used for the culottes ??
Yes. It’s the bolt culottes pattern available from my website www.makewithmandi.com enjoy!!!
You didn’t tell
Us how to measure the front , back and elastic