Sewing pattern: Drawstring elastic waistband

A drawstring elastic waistband combines the adjustability of a drawstring with the stretchy of elastic. It’s a nice detail to add when sewing athletic or leisure wear! Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shows how you can create a drawstring elastic waistband. She uses her Skye Joggers pattern, but any pants pattern with a separate waistband casing will work. It’s a video tutorial so you can watch along to see how she does it.

Click below for her tutorial:

How to Sew a Drawstring Waistband, by Melly Sews

[photo from Melly Sews]

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Christmas is one of those holidays that you just can decorate too much for. There’s no limit to the amount of holiday cheer you can bring into you home! There’s no such thing as too many Christmas decorations. You can bring Christmas décor into any room of the house – including the kitchen! Which is kind of fitting given how many Christmas activities and gifts are made in the kitchen. We’ve rounded up 13 Christmas kitchen accessories you can sew for your home or to give as gifts.

The list includes holiday themed hot pads, potholders ,aprons, and more that you can sew and decorate your kitchen all season long. Most are things you can make in an evening or less. These would also make wonderful hostess gifts for any holiday parties or gatherings you’re attending. Read on for the kitchen sewing ideas!