Fitting Elastic Waistbands

Learn how to use the Top Down Center Out method to fit pants and trouser patterns with an elastic waistband. Just a few, simple modifications to the basic method will help you fit a variety of elastic waist designs. Top Down Center Out resources: --- Follow my sewing blog: thecrookedhem.net/ --- Follow me on Instagram (@thecrookedhem): www.instagram.com/thecrookedhem/ --- Follow the Top Down Center Out hashtag on Instagram for fitting examples from hundreds of sewists: www.instagram.com/explore/tags/topdowncenterout/ --- Follow Ruth Collins on Instagram (@ithacamaven): www.instagram.com/ithacamaven/ --- Read the article describing the #TopDownCenterOut method in the Summer 2022 Issue 218 of Threads magazine: www.threadsmagazine.com/issue/2022/04/threads-218-… If you are enjoying this series and would like to support future videos, visit my Ko-fi page: ko-fi.com/thecrookedhem The #TopDownCenterOut method is licensed under the terms of the Creative Commons: creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/ #pantsfitting #beginnersewing