Concetti Chiave
- Waist band preparation involves cutting the band to the waist size with an additional allowance for seams and overlap.
- The width of the waist band should be twice the depth of the finished band, and interfacing is cut to the waist line's length.
- Interfacing is attached to the wrong side of the band, which is then folded and stitched to create a neat edge.
- When attaching, the right sides of the skirt and waist band are aligned, pinned, and stitched together, ensuring a smooth fit.
- The waist band is finished by hemming the edges, adding fasteners, and pressing for a polished appearance.
What is Waist Band Preparation?
A waist band is very useful while sewing a simple skirt and there are some steps to take in preparing and attaching it to the garment.
Preparation of waist band:
1. Cut band to size of waist lines plus extra amount for seam allowance and overlap of 4-5cm.
2. Measure and cut width, twice the depth of the finished band plus seam allowance.
3. Measure and cut interfacing ( or stiffening) to exact length of waist line and half the width of the waist band.
4. Place the interfacing to wrong side of the waist band.
5. Tack into place ( or iron on, for iron-on pylon).
6. Fold the band into two, lengthwise, and crease the fold.
7. Machine stitch both ends of the band trim.
8. Turn to the right side, and press to flatten.
Attach the Waist Band
Attaching the waist band:
1. Put right sides of skirt and waist band together.
2. Ease the skirt into place.
3. Pin, tack into place and machine stitch or backstitch waist band to skirt waist.
4. Fold the band in half and press; then stitch the two ends.
5. Turn in the raw edges of the other half of the band under, to the wrong side of the garment.
6. Hem in (or slip stitch) the band into place and press the skirt waist band.
7. Sew button and button holes or hook and eyelet at the end of the band.
8. Where waist band overlaps, allow 4-5cm for an overlap. For back openings the left may overlap the right.
Domande da interrogazione
- What are the initial steps in preparing a waist band for a skirt?
- What finishing touches are added to the waist band after attachment?
The preparation begins by cutting the band to the size of the waistline with an additional 4-5cm for seam allowance and overlap. The width should be twice the depth of the finished band plus seam allowance. Interfacing is then cut to the exact length of the waistline and half the width of the waist band, placed on the wrong side, and secured by tacking or ironing.
After attaching the waist band, sew button and buttonholes or hook and eyelet at the end of the band. Ensure there is a 4-5cm overlap, typically with the left side overlapping the right for back openings.
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