Taking in an elastic waist skirt can be achieved by adjusting the elastic itself. Here's how, based on techniques described in video references:
Understanding the Process
The core method involves opening the skirt's waistband, tightening the elastic, and then re-closing the waistband.
Steps to Take in an Elastic Waist Skirt
Here is a step-by-step guide on how to reduce the waist size of your elastic waist skirt:
- Locate the Opening:
- Find the small opening in the waistband. This is often located at the seam.
- Access the Elastic:
- Using your fingers or a seam ripper, carefully enlarge this opening to reach the elastic inside.
- Adjust the Elastic:
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- Determine how much of the elastic needs to be shortened. This may involve trying the skirt on and pinning it to your desired fit.
- Remove the excess.
- Overlap the elastic, ensuring it is snug, and sew it together securely.
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- Secure the Opening:
- Tuck the re-sized elastic back inside the waistband.
- Close the opening by hand-sewing using an invisible stitch, also known as a tunnel stitch.
Additional Considerations
- Hand Sewing: As noted in the reference, hand sewing the opening closed provides the best finish. An invisible stitch creates a neat and inconspicuous repair.
Summary
Effectively taking in an elastic waist skirt involves adjusting the actual elastic. This process is done by creating an opening in the skirt’s waistband, altering the elastic size, and carefully hand sewing the waistband back together.
