Happy eighth birthday to the Oliver + S blog! This space has been a wonderful resource for sewing enthusiasts for exactly eight years now. Over these years, we’ve shared countless posts filled with useful information, tutorials, and creative ideas. If you haven’t checked out our tutorials page recently, you’re missing out! There, you’ll find over 100 free sewing tutorials, pattern modifications, and sewing tips that can help take your projects to the next level. Recently, we’ve started grouping some of these tutorials together to highlight combinations that work beautifully together. We hope you enjoy this new feature—our first grouping was called “Twenty T-shirt Tutorials,†and we’ve got more coming your way soon.
Today, let’s dive into something practical yet essential for anyone sewing clothes for children: elastic waistbands. Whether you’re working on skirts, pants, or shorts, chances are you’ll encounter an elastic waistband at some point. Here are three tutorials that offer clever tips and tricks to make working with elastic waistbands easier and more enjoyable.
First up is the "Elastic Waistband Trick," which dates back to 2009. Although it's an oldie, it remains a true gem. This simple step ensures that the elastic stays in place within the casing without twisting, and it’s even included in the free Sunny Day Shorts pattern.
Next, we have the tutorial on how to add an adjustable elastic waist to pants and skirts. This is a fantastic modification that can be applied to various Oliver + S patterns, allowing you to create garments that grow with your child. It’s a small change that makes a big difference!
Lastly, we have a helpful guide on using tools to insert drawstrings or elastic. It discusses three different tools that can make this often-tricky task much simpler and more efficient.
There you have it—a quick roundup of tips to make your sewing experience smoother and more enjoyable. Happy sewing, and remember, every project brings you closer to mastering your craft!
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