What is an elastic waist mean?
adjective. Something that is elastic is able to stretch easily and then return to its original size and shape. […] See full entry.
What do you call pants with elastic waist?
Leggings. Leggings or jeggings are a stretch version of pants that are tight-fitting. Predominantly made with elastic waists, they pull on and are are very comfortable.
Can an elastic waist be taken in?
An elastic waistband can become too large even if the wearer remains the same size. Taking in a waistband only takes a few minutes and will make the garment fit and feel better. You can never be comfortable when it feels as if your pants might fall down.
What does elastic pants mean?
Elastic waist/drawstring pants are pants that can be pulled easily over and secured over the waist by stretchable elastic or drawstring. Benefit of using elastic in pants is that it is very easy to wear and pull off(Generally used in kids wear as well as leisure wear).
What is drawstring waist?
A drawstring is a cord, ribbon or strap of fabric used to “draw” fabric through a casing allowing you to tighten your garment. Any piece of cord, trimming, ribbon or fabric could become a drawstring.
What are the types of waistband?
The different types of waistbands that you can find or sew on clothing are traditional waistband, elastic waistband, two piece waistband, folded bound waistband or couture waistband. Some of these waistbands are more fitted and comfortable to wear than others.
How do you tighten your waist without sewing?
Tighten pants without belt loops using mitten clips or (if all else fails) diaper pins or safety pins. No belt loops? Try using sturdy elastic mitten clips to tighten the waistband (this works best with soft pants), diaper pins, or large safety pins.
What do you do if your pants are too big around your waist?
The best temporary way to tighten pants without a belt is to use a safety pin, shoelace, or suspenders. The simplest permanent way to tighten pants without a belt is to take in the side seams or pay a tailor to alter the waist. Shrinking the pants will also permanently resize the waist.
What is a 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!