{"id":36693,"date":"2017-08-05T15:54:01","date_gmt":"2017-08-05T19:54:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/?p=36693"},"modified":"2018-01-06T02:14:21","modified_gmt":"2018-01-06T07:14:21","slug":"how-to-sew-a-waistband-fly-front-zipper","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/how-to-sew-a-waistband-fly-front-zipper\/","title":{"rendered":"Walking Shorts Sew-Along &#8211;Part Three: Waistband &#038; Fly Front Zipper"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-37395 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/2.jpg\" alt=\"sew a waistband\" width=\"735\" height=\"1102\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/2.jpg 735w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/2-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/2-434x650.jpg 434w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/2-100x150.jpg 100w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 735px) 100vw, 735px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 735px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 735\/1102;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-37395 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/2.jpg\" alt=\"sew a waistband\" width=\"735\" height=\"1102\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/2.jpg 735w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/2-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/2-434x650.jpg 434w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/2-100x150.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 735px) 100vw, 735px\" \/><\/noscript>In this third part of the <a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/walking-shorts-pattern-tutorial-sew-along\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Walking Shorts Sew Along<\/a>, we will be sewing a waistband to a fly front zipper. \u00a0But before that, I will be showing you how to trace the waistband so you can learn the process from pattern making to final sewing.<\/p>\n<p>We are doing a straight waistband, so it will be easy to draft.<\/p>\n<p>If you have missed the first two parts here are the links to take you there. \u00a0Please read thoroughly the first two parts so you are able to follow until the end of the sew-along.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/walking-shorts-pattern-tutorial-sew-along\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Walking Shorts Pattern & Sew-Along \u2013 Part One<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/walking-shorts-pattern-tutorial-sew-along\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-36474 size-medium lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/so-sew-easy.com_-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"walking shorts pattern\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/so-sew-easy.com_-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/so-sew-easy.com_-434x650.jpg 434w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/so-sew-easy.com_-100x150.jpg 100w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/so-sew-easy.com_.jpg 735w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 200px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 200\/300;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-36474 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/so-sew-easy.com_-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"walking shorts pattern\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/so-sew-easy.com_-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/so-sew-easy.com_-434x650.jpg 434w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/so-sew-easy.com_-100x150.jpg 100w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/so-sew-easy.com_.jpg 735w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/how-to-sew-slant-pocket\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Walking Shorts Sew-Along \u2013Part Two: Slant Pocket and Zipper<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/how-to-sew-slant-pocket\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-36741 size-medium lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/part-2-feature-image-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"walking shorts\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/part-2-feature-image-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/part-2-feature-image-434x650.jpg 434w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/part-2-feature-image-100x150.jpg 100w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/part-2-feature-image.jpg 735w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 200px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 200\/300;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-36741 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/part-2-feature-image-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"walking shorts\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/part-2-feature-image-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/part-2-feature-image-434x650.jpg 434w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/part-2-feature-image-100x150.jpg 100w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/part-2-feature-image.jpg 735w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Materials and Tools<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/l\/fusible_interfacing\" title=\"Fusible Interfacing\" class=\"pretty-link-keyword\">Fusible interfacing<\/a> according to the weight of your fabric<\/li>\n<li>pattern making ruler or a <a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2fcXpUC\">meter stick<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/l\/measuring_tape\" title=\"Amazon.com: Singer 60-Inch Tape Measure: Arts, Crafts &amp;amp; Sewing\" class=\"pretty-link-keyword\">measuring tape<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/l\/sewing_ruler\" title=\"Amazon.com: Fiskars 6x24 Inch Acrylic Ruler (12-87577097J)\" class=\"pretty-link-keyword\">grading ruler<\/a><\/li>\n<li>button<\/li>\n<li>buttonhole foot<\/li>\n<li>thread to match<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/l\/patternmaking_paper\" title=\"Amazon.com: Swedish Tracing Paper - Sewing Transfer Paper, 29&amp;quot; x 10 Yards (White): Industrial &amp;amp; Scientific\" class=\"pretty-link-keyword\">patternmaking paper<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Step Seven: Measurements Required to Sew and Trace a Waistband to a Fly Front Zipper<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Measure the waist of your shorts<\/li>\n<li>Divide the short's waist circumference the following way: Back, front left (button location) and front right (buttonhole location)<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-37363 size-large lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/WSFrontai.2jpg-500x521.jpg\" alt=\"sew a waistband\" width=\"500\" height=\"521\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/WSFrontai.2jpg-500x521.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/WSFrontai.2jpg-288x300.jpg 288w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/WSFrontai.2jpg-144x150.jpg 144w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/WSFrontai.2jpg.jpg 663w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/521;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-37363 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/WSFrontai.2jpg-500x521.jpg\" alt=\"sew a waistband\" width=\"500\" height=\"521\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/WSFrontai.2jpg-500x521.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/WSFrontai.2jpg-288x300.jpg 288w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/WSFrontai.2jpg-144x150.jpg 144w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/WSFrontai.2jpg.jpg 663w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Step Eight: How to Trace the Waistband<\/h2>\n<p>I have to add before we continue that the following steps are for a straight waistband, not a curved waistband. Both types will use the same markings on the pattern. \u00a0Starting on the left leg where the button will be located.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Front center<\/li>\n<li>Left Pocket location<\/li>\n<li>Side seam<\/li>\n<li>Center Back<\/li>\n<li>Side seam<\/li>\n<li>Right Pocket location<\/li>\n<li>Center front <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-37333 size-large lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/tracewaistshortsjpg-500x444.jpg\" alt=\"sew a waistband\" width=\"500\" height=\"444\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/tracewaistshortsjpg-500x444.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/tracewaistshortsjpg-300x266.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/tracewaistshortsjpg-150x133.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/tracewaistshortsjpg.jpg 568w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/444;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-37333 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/tracewaistshortsjpg-500x444.jpg\" alt=\"sew a waistband\" width=\"500\" height=\"444\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/tracewaistshortsjpg-500x444.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/tracewaistshortsjpg-300x266.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/tracewaistshortsjpg-150x133.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/tracewaistshortsjpg.jpg 568w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Trace a rectangle with the measurement you have taken from your shorts by 3 inches (7.5cm). \u00a0This will become the interfacing pattern (B)<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Waist measurement of shorts X 3 inches (7.5cm) \u00a0<\/strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-37335 size-large lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/waistband-1-500x323.jpg\" alt=\"sew a waistband\" width=\"500\" height=\"323\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/waistband-1-500x323.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/waistband-1-300x194.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/waistband-1-768x496.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/waistband-1-150x97.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/waistband-1.jpg 782w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/323;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-37335 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/waistband-1-500x323.jpg\" alt=\"sew a waistband\" width=\"500\" height=\"323\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/waistband-1-500x323.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/waistband-1-300x194.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/waistband-1-768x496.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/waistband-1-150x97.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/waistband-1.jpg 782w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>Retrace the rectangle with all the pattern markings and add the seam allowance and you will have (A), see drawing above.<\/p>\n<h2>Step Nine: How to Sew a Waistband to a Fly Front Zipper<\/h2>\n<p>This is the easiest way to sew a waistband, guaranteed!<\/p>\n<p>Cut the waistband following the direction of the grain line. \u00a0Cut the interfacing using the pattern you made, see the drawing (B) above.<\/p>\n<p>Fuse the interfacing to the waistband on the wrong side of the fabric using an iron. \u00a0Fold the waistband lengthwise matching all the notches and iron. \u00a0This is done so it is clear where the middle is. \u00a0We need the crease to guide us when finishing the waistband.<\/p>\n<p>Pin the waist band to the shorts starting on the left leg leaving the seam allowance out.\u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-37351 size-large lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/attaching-band-500x376.jpg\" alt=\"sew a waistband\" width=\"500\" height=\"376\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/attaching-band-500x376.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/attaching-band-300x226.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/attaching-band-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/attaching-band.jpg 732w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/376;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-37351 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/attaching-band-500x376.jpg\" alt=\"sew a waistband\" width=\"500\" height=\"376\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/attaching-band-500x376.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/attaching-band-300x226.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/attaching-band-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/attaching-band.jpg 732w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-37352 size-large lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4773-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"sew a waistband\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4773-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4773-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4773-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4773-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4773-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4773-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/333;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-37352 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4773-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"sew a waistband\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4773-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4773-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4773-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4773-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4773-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4773-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript>\u00a0This is how it should look.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-37353 size-large lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/So-Sew-Easy.com_-500x375.png\" alt=\"sew a waistband\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/So-Sew-Easy.com_-500x375.png 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/So-Sew-Easy.com_-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/So-Sew-Easy.com_-150x113.png 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/So-Sew-Easy.com_.png 600w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-37353 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/So-Sew-Easy.com_-500x375.png\" alt=\"sew a waistband\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/So-Sew-Easy.com_-500x375.png 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/So-Sew-Easy.com_-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/So-Sew-Easy.com_-150x113.png 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/So-Sew-Easy.com_.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-37354 size-large lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4778-2-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"sew a waistband\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4778-2-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4778-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4778-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4778-2-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4778-2-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4778-2-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/333;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-37354 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4778-2-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"sew a waistband\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4778-2-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4778-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4778-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4778-2-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4778-2-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4778-2-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-37370 size-large lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4782-2-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"sew a waistband\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4782-2-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4782-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4782-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4782-2-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4782-2-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4782-2-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/333;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-37370 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4782-2-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"sew a waistband\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4782-2-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4782-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4782-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4782-2-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4782-2-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4782-2-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-32501 alignleft lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Helpful_tips.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"151\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/151;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-32501 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Helpful_tips.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"151\" \/><\/noscript>Make sure to match all the notches to the shorts.<\/p>\n<p>Start sewing at the beginning of the band. \u00a0This stitching line will help you finish the band perfectly.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-37355 size-large lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/s-500x375.png\" alt=\"sew a waistband\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/s-500x375.png 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/s-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/s-150x113.png 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/s.png 600w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-37355 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/s-500x375.png\" alt=\"sew a waistband\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/s-500x375.png 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/s-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/s-150x113.png 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/s.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>Press the seams upwards or towards the waistband.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-37356 size-large lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4785-2-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"sew a waistband\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4785-2-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4785-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4785-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4785-2-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4785-2-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4785-2-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/333;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-37356 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4785-2-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"sew a waistband\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4785-2-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4785-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4785-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4785-2-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4785-2-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4785-2-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript>Trim the seam allowance (no more than half the seam allowance) of the shorts, <strong>not the band<\/strong>. \u00a0This is a tip to reduce the bulk around the waist band.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-37357 size-large lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/2A-500x375.png\" alt=\"sew a waistband\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/2A-500x375.png 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/2A-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/2A-150x113.png 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/2A.png 600w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-37357 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/2A-500x375.png\" alt=\"sew a waistband\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/2A-500x375.png 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/2A-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/2A-150x113.png 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/2A.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>Another great tip is to iron and fold the seam allowance of the band before stitching it. \u00a0It makes it so much easier to finish sewing the waistband.\u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-37358 size-large lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4794-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"sew a waistband\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4794-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4794-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4794-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4794-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4794-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4794-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/333;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-37358 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4794-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"sew a waistband\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4794-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4794-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4794-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4794-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4794-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4794-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript>Fold the waistband in half right sides together aligning the seam allowance. \u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-37359 size-large lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4792-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"sew a waistband\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4792-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4792-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4792-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4792-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4792-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4792-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/333;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-37359 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4792-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"sew a waistband\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4792-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4792-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4792-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4792-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4792-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4792-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript>You should have the interfacing on the outside.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-37360 size-large lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4790-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"sew a waistband\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4790-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4790-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4790-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4790-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4790-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4790-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/333;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-37360 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4790-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"sew a waistband\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4790-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4790-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4790-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4790-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4790-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4790-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript>Sew both ends of the waistband and trim the seam allowance.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-37365 size-large lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/A5-500x375.png\" alt=\"sew a waistband\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/A5-500x375.png 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/A5-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/A5-150x113.png 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/A5.png 600w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-37365 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/A5-500x375.png\" alt=\"sew a waistband\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/A5-500x375.png 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/A5-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/A5-150x113.png 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/A5.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-37389 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4796-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4796-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4796-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4796-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4796-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4796-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4796-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/333;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-37389\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4796-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4796-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4796-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4796-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4796-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4796-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4796-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript>Turn the waistband the right way and pin. \u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-37366 size-large lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4798-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"sew a waistband\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4798-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4798-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4798-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4798-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4798-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4798-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/333;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-37366 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4798-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"sew a waistband\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4798-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4798-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4798-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4798-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4798-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4798-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-37367 size-large lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4799-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"sew a waistband\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4799-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4799-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4799-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4799-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4799-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4799-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/333;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-37367 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4799-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"sew a waistband\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4799-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4799-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4799-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4799-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4799-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4799-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript>If you are a beginner or have only sewn one or two waistbands, I suggest you baste the waistband by hand then stitch it with the sewing machine.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-37369 size-large lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/A6-500x375.png\" alt=\"sew a waistband\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/A6-500x375.png 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/A6-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/A6-150x113.png 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/A6.png 600w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-37369 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/A6-500x375.png\" alt=\"sew a waistband\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/A6-500x375.png 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/A6-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/A6-150x113.png 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/A6.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript>Start stitching on the right side of the shorts no more than 1\/8&#8243; from the edge of the waistband.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-37371 size-large lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4805-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"sew a waistband\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4805-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4805-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4805-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4805-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4805-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4805-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/333;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-37371 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4805-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"sew a waistband\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4805-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4805-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4805-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4805-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4805-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4805-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>Front view.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-37372 size-large lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4811-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"sew a waistband\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4811-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4811-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4811-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4811-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4811-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4811-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/333;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-37372 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4811-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"sew a waistband\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4811-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4811-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4811-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4811-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4811-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4811-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript>Inside view.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-37373 size-large lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4810-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"sew a waistband\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4810-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4810-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4810-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4810-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4810-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4810-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/333;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-37373 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4810-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"sew a waistband\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4810-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4810-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4810-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4810-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4810-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4810-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<h2>Step Ten: Heming Your Walking Shorts<\/h2>\n<p>There are a few ways to hem shorts. \u00a0I thought I would write about all of them because I think you will be able to take advantage of all of these different techniques. \u00a0For now, the simplest way is to follow the pattern you were given in <a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/walking-shorts-pattern-tutorial-sew-along\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Part One<\/a> of the sew along.<\/p>\n<p>Simply use the first fold line of your pattern as a reference.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Fold the hem 1\/2 inch. Iron.<\/li>\n<li>Fold again this time at one inch.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-37380 size-large lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Untitled-5-500x376.jpg\" alt=\"sew a waistband\" width=\"500\" height=\"376\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Untitled-5-500x376.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Untitled-5-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Untitled-5-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Untitled-5.jpg 632w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/376;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-37380 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Untitled-5-500x376.jpg\" alt=\"sew a waistband\" width=\"500\" height=\"376\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Untitled-5-500x376.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Untitled-5-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Untitled-5-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Untitled-5.jpg 632w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Use your sewing machine to make an <a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/sewing-an-invisible-hem\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">invisible or blind stitch<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/how-to-hem-a-skirt-and-iron-pleats\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">hand stitched invisible hem<\/a>\u00a0or simply use your sewing machine to do a running stitch like I did.<\/p>\n<p>All it remains is to sew a <a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/sewing-buttonhole-buttonhole-foot\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">buttonhole using your buttonhole foot<\/a> and for a quick and different way to sew a <a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/sew-buttons-sewing-machine\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">button use your sewing machine.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Please note the button and the end of buttonhole should align directly above the zipper head.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-37382 size-large lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/tech-drawing-shorts-1-500x417.jpg\" alt=\"sew a waistband\" width=\"500\" height=\"417\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/tech-drawing-shorts-1-500x417.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/tech-drawing-shorts-1-300x250.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/tech-drawing-shorts-1-150x125.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/tech-drawing-shorts-1.jpg 562w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/417;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-37382 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/tech-drawing-shorts-1-500x417.jpg\" alt=\"sew a waistband\" width=\"500\" height=\"417\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/tech-drawing-shorts-1-500x417.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/tech-drawing-shorts-1-300x250.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/tech-drawing-shorts-1-150x125.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/tech-drawing-shorts-1.jpg 562w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>This is the end of part three. \u00a0As usual, please leave any questions, comments or suggestions along with constructive criticism in the comments below and I will get back to you. \u00a0Yes! and before you ask where are the cuffs for the shorts, I will be making a separate tutorial specially for the subject.<\/p>\n<p>I am back from vacation next week and we will be back to my usual routine. \u00a0I have many exciting projects for you to try. \u00a0Hope you will enjoy them as much as I have enjoyed researching them.<\/p>\n<h1>Walking Shorts Sew-Along &#8211;Part Four: Adding Cuffs to Shorts or Pants<\/h1>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/making-cuffs-shorts-pants-pattern\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-37470 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Adding-424x650.jpg\" alt=\"adding cuffs\" width=\"424\" height=\"650\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Adding-424x650.jpg 424w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Adding-196x300.jpg 196w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Adding-98x150.jpg 98w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Adding.jpg 736w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 424px) 100vw, 424px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 424px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 424\/650;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-37470\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Adding-424x650.jpg\" alt=\"adding cuffs\" width=\"424\" height=\"650\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Adding-424x650.jpg 424w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Adding-196x300.jpg 196w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Adding-98x150.jpg 98w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Adding.jpg 736w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 424px) 100vw, 424px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href='https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/making-cuffs-shorts-pants-pattern\/' class='big-button bigteal' target=\"_blank\">Go to Part 4 Now<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In this third part of the Walking Shorts Sew Along, we will be sewing a waistband to a fly front zipper. \u00a0But before that, I will be showing you how to trace the waistband so you can learn the process from pattern making to final sewing. We are doing a \u2026 <a class=\"continue-reading-link\" href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/how-to-sew-a-waistband-fly-front-zipper\/\"> Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr; <\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":308,"featured_media":37395,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":"","wds_primary_category":0},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/36693"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/308"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=36693"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/36693\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":42166,"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/36693\/revisions\/42166"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/37395"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=36693"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=36693"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=36693"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}