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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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 Using the same thread, sew a series of blanket stitches along the strands of the loop. This gives the loop strength and a neat finish so it can slide over the button and hold fast while the garment is being worn. 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

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 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 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

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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. 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 Further Reading: How to Sew Spaghetti Straps ( this will show you several ways to turn a narrow tube of fabric)

This will anchor the elastic in place and keep the elastic from falling out in the wash. Gather up the elastic 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

If you have kids, you’ve probably seen buttonhole elastic on pants. And if you have kids with smaller waists, you LOOK for pants with buttonhole elastic. Hand-stitched button loop closures are more delicate than the fabric variety and can be used in the same way as a decorative feature, or as a little utility closure on a simple opening. 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.