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Sewing - elastic waistband question?

Is there a rule of thumb for how long to make a piece of waistband elastic if you know the measurement for the waist?

I found this and it not only tells you how to measure but it shows how to put the elastic into the waistband.

http://sewing.about.com/library/sewnews/qa/aaqa0102a.htm

Elastic White Non Roll Waistband Waist * 1 1/4" 2 Yds $1.60

Pattern 3371 Chetta B Design TOP Fitted SKIRT Loose Pants ELASTIC WAIST 14 16 18 $4.99

Instructions for a Princess Fairy Skirt – Great for Halloween, Parties or Dress Up

If you have a little girl who loves fairies, you will love these easy instructions to make a fairy skirt.  A fairy skirt is a great costume for Halloween, fairy parties and dress up.  There are only a few supplies needed for this easy craft project. The instructions are simple and the project can be completed in about two hours.

To make the fairy skirt, you will need elastic (measured to the waist of the skirt recipient), a needle and thread, 6 inch wide tulle and scissors.

Begin by sewing the ends of the elastic together to make a loop.  This is the waistband for the skirt.

Next cut 50 pieces of tulle 20 inches long.

Each piece of tulle will need to be cut individually to make a leaf shape.  Fold the tulle in half so it is 3 inches wide instead of 6 inches wide.  With the fold toward you, place the scissors 2 inches from the top and cut at an angle away from you.  Turn the tulle to the bottom and repeat on the other end.  You will now have a jagged leaf shape.  Do this with each piece of tulle.

When the tulle is ready, begin by tying one piece of tulle in a double knot onto the elastic.  Repeat with the next piece of tulle.  After tying each piece of tulle, push it as close to the other pieces of tulle as possible.  The closer the tulle pieces are to each other, the fluffier the skirt will be.

When all the tulle has been tied to the elastic, add a flower to the waistband as a fairy garnish.  As an option, you can tie a couple of pieces of sparkle ribbon to the waistband.

This completes the project.  You are now ready for fairy parties and dress up games.

About the Author

Tami McBride created Make-Easy-Crafts.com as part of a graduate project at Northern Arizona University. She has been surrounded by princesses and fairies ever since her daughter turned 3 years old and has enjoyed sharing princess and fairy crafts with her visitors on her website.

Elastic White Non Roll Waistband Waist * 1 1/4" 2 Yds $1.60

Pattern 3371 Chetta B Design TOP Fitted SKIRT Loose Pants ELASTIC WAIST 14 16 18 $4.99

M6007 GIRLS SUMMER YOKED TOP PANT SHORT PATTERN 4 5 6 EASY COOL ELASTIC WAIST $1.04

PATTERN B5154 MISSES UNLINED JACKET & LOOSE FITTING DRESS W/ELASTIC WAIST SZ8-12 $15.00

Simplicity Pattern 2416 Khaliah Ali Elastic Waist Skirts Sz 20-28W $9.90

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Butterick Pattern 3132-Misses SKIRTS-3 Styles w/elastic waist sz 6-8 $1.35

PATTERN M7946 MISSES' PULLOVER DRESS & SASH W/ELASTIC WAIST,FRONT PLEATS SIZE S $15.00

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Elastic Black Non Roll Waistband Waist * 1" 2 Yds $1.50

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Calvin Klein for Vogue pattern - Elastic waist jacket - Size 8-10-12 $12.95

McCall Pattern 8796 Bias Flare A Line Gore Elastic Waist 2 Hour Skirt 10 12 14 $9.99

PATTERN PETITE MOCK-WRAP DRESS ELASTIC WAIST SZ 6-14 $13.50

BUTTERICK 4870 XS-S-M UNISEX SHORTS, ELASTIC WAIST $6.30

Easy Vogue 9889 Elastic Waist Pants Shorts Pattern 8-12 $2.99

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