This project started out with this thrift store Ann Taylor jersey top. It was a little big and baggy (and unflattering) at the bottom - probably a size larger than I would normally wear. To remedy the fit, I grabbed my scissors and some rope and added a drawstring waistband.
Here it is now:
To add a drawstring waistband to an existing top, simply cut a small slit through one layer of the hem at the side seam, like this:
Cut a length of rope or ribbon long enough to go around your waist and tie. Pin a safety pin to one end of the rope and thread it into the opening that you created - it will go into the casing made from the hem. Thread it all the way around and out the other side. And that's it - no sewing involved!
Note: This works best with fabrics that don't fray, like jersey, since you are not finishing off the slit.
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Here it is now:
To add a drawstring waistband to an existing top, simply cut a small slit through one layer of the hem at the side seam, like this:
Cut a length of rope or ribbon long enough to go around your waist and tie. Pin a safety pin to one end of the rope and thread it into the opening that you created - it will go into the casing made from the hem. Thread it all the way around and out the other side. And that's it - no sewing involved!
Note: This works best with fabrics that don't fray, like jersey, since you are not finishing off the slit.
www. mytwobutterflies.blogspot.com
4 comments:
Smart idea, I like it!! Thanks for sharing
Erica EOD
Hi, looks good!
Just a few tips...
you might want to remove the rope when you wash it. if you wash it with dark clothes, it will take on a greyish hue.
also, it would be good to put the rope in very hot water to shrink it because most rope is not pre-shrunk. you don't want it to cause problems by shrinking while it is still in the garment.
I use rope like this in channels for textile work specifically because I want it to shrink and cause wrinkles and texture...but you probably don't want that for your shirt.
Sandy in the UK
Wow what a simple change but it looks so cute! Love it, thanks for the idea!
What a great solution! It looks great!
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