{"id":70254,"date":"2021-08-22T07:20:00","date_gmt":"2021-08-22T11:20:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/?p=70254"},"modified":"2021-08-21T18:29:01","modified_gmt":"2021-08-21T22:29:01","slug":"shirred-waist-wide-leg-pants","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/shirred-waist-wide-leg-pants\/","title":{"rendered":"Shirred Waist Wide Leg Pants for Casual &#038; Chic Elegance"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1500\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/feature-image.jpg\" alt=\"Shirred Waist Wide Leg Pants\" class=\"wp-image-70490 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/feature-image.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/feature-image-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/feature-image-433x650.jpg 433w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/feature-image-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/feature-image-100x150.jpg 100w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/feature-image-250x375.jpg 250w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1000px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1000\/1500;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1500\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/feature-image.jpg\" alt=\"Shirred Waist Wide Leg Pants\" class=\"wp-image-70490\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/feature-image.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/feature-image-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/feature-image-433x650.jpg 433w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/feature-image-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/feature-image-100x150.jpg 100w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/feature-image-250x375.jpg 250w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Shirred waist wide leg pants for a casual-chic elegant look that will take you throughout the year in a comfortable nature-loving style. Take it from me, I have been wearing this design for years and have made these pants in black, beige, and pinstripe fabrics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"440\" height=\"650\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/IMG_2679-440x650.jpg\" alt=\"Shirred Waist Wide Leg Pants\" class=\"wp-image-70493 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/IMG_2679-440x650.jpg 440w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/IMG_2679-203x300.jpg 203w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/IMG_2679-768x1135.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/IMG_2679-1039x1536.jpg 1039w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/IMG_2679-1385x2048.jpg 1385w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/IMG_2679-101x150.jpg 101w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/IMG_2679-250x370.jpg 250w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/IMG_2679-scaled.jpg 1732w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 440px) 100vw, 440px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 440px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 440\/650;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"440\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/IMG_2679-440x650.jpg\" alt=\"Shirred Waist Wide Leg Pants\" class=\"wp-image-70493\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/IMG_2679-440x650.jpg 440w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/IMG_2679-203x300.jpg 203w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/IMG_2679-768x1135.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/IMG_2679-1039x1536.jpg 1039w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/IMG_2679-1385x2048.jpg 1385w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/IMG_2679-101x150.jpg 101w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/IMG_2679-250x370.jpg 250w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/IMG_2679-scaled.jpg 1732w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 440px) 100vw, 440px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>At first look these pants look like a long skirt but when you move people will realise you are wearing pants. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"435\" height=\"650\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/IMG_2675-435x650.jpg\" alt=\"Shirred Waist Wide Leg Pants\" class=\"wp-image-70495 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/IMG_2675-435x650.jpg 435w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/IMG_2675-201x300.jpg 201w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/IMG_2675-768x1148.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/IMG_2675-1028x1536.jpg 1028w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/IMG_2675-1370x2048.jpg 1370w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/IMG_2675-100x150.jpg 100w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/IMG_2675-250x374.jpg 250w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/IMG_2675-scaled.jpg 1713w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 435px) 100vw, 435px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 435px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 435\/650;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"435\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/IMG_2675-435x650.jpg\" alt=\"Shirred Waist Wide Leg Pants\" class=\"wp-image-70495\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/IMG_2675-435x650.jpg 435w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/IMG_2675-201x300.jpg 201w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/IMG_2675-768x1148.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/IMG_2675-1028x1536.jpg 1028w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/IMG_2675-1370x2048.jpg 1370w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/IMG_2675-100x150.jpg 100w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/IMG_2675-250x374.jpg 250w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/IMG_2675-scaled.jpg 1713w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 435px) 100vw, 435px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The best part about these pants is the shirred waistband which adds a level of comfort and elegance that is worth buying the extra fabric that you will need to make these wide-leg pants. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/IMG_2672-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-70496 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/IMG_2672-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/IMG_2672-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/IMG_2672-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/IMG_2672-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/IMG_2672-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/IMG_2672-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/IMG_2672-250x188.jpg 250w\" 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\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/IMG_2672-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-70496\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/IMG_2672-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/IMG_2672-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/IMG_2672-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/IMG_2672-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/IMG_2672-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/IMG_2672-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/IMG_2672-250x188.jpg 250w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Materials<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>1 1\/2 yards of 54&#8243;(minimum) dark linen, silk, or rayon fabric<\/li><li>black elastic thread to match <\/li><li>1 to 1 1\/2 yards of 1\/2&#8243; wide black elastic (your waist size minus 2&#8243;)<\/li><li>thread to match<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tools<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>sewing machine (optional)<\/li><li>scissors<\/li><li>serger <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fabric Recommendations from Fabric.com<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"wp-image-70502 lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;width: 150px;\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/2.jpg\" alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"wp-image-70502\" style=\"width: 150px;\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/2.jpg\" alt=\"\"><\/noscript><\/td><td><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"wp-image-70501 lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;width: 150px;\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/1-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"wp-image-70501\" style=\"width: 150px;\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/1-1.jpg\" alt=\"\"><\/noscript><\/td><td><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"wp-image-70503 lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;width: 150px;\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/3.jpg\" alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"wp-image-70503\" style=\"width: 150px;\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/3.jpg\" alt=\"\"><\/noscript><\/td><td><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"wp-image-70504 lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;width: 150px;\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/4.jpg\" alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"wp-image-70504\" style=\"width: 150px;\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/4.jpg\" alt=\"\"><\/noscript><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sewing Level: Intermediate<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Experience in shirring fabric is essential.  I do not recommend this project for people who can not follow written instructions nor have sewn a pair of pants before. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are allergic to elastic please use <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/shirring-without-elastic-thread\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/shirring-without-elastic-thread\/\" target=\"_blank\">the double layer fabric method<\/a> to shirr the waistband.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-so-sew-easy wp-block-embed-so-sew-easy\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"v2ocyhYWC9\"><a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/shirring-without-elastic-thread\/\">Shirring Without Elastic Thread<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content lazyload\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;Shirring Without Elastic Thread&#8221; &#8212; So Sew Easy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/shirring-without-elastic-thread\/embed\/#?secret=v2ocyhYWC9\" data-secret=\"v2ocyhYWC9\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sizing Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td>Size<\/td><td>Hip Measurements<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>XS\/S<\/td><td>34-36&#8243;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>M\/L<\/td><td>38-42&#8243;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>XL\/2XL<\/td><td>43-47&#8243;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3XL<\/td><td>47-54&#8243;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pattern Download<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We're going to continue to use the <a href=\"https:\/\/payhip.com\/soseweasy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Payhip webstore<\/a> to distribute our patterns.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our patterns are still free, but now you now have the option of making a small contribution if you like our work! We'd really appreciate it and it will help us keep going with new and fun designs like this. Even a dollar or two really goes a long way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thanks so much in advance for helping us out.  You can use any credit card and you don't need a Paypal account, although you can use one if you have one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please use\u00a0<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/get.adobe.com\/reader\/\" target=\"_blank\">Adobe Reader<\/a>, print in Landscape Mode and do not scale.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"payhip-embed-page\" data-key=\"ChQwS\">...<\/div><script type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/payhip.com\/embed-page.js?v=24u68984\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any issues with the download box above, you can also use this link below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-black-color has-light-green-cyan-background-color has-text-color has-background\" href=\"https:\/\/payhip.com\/b\/ChQwS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pattern Download<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pattern Layout<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Untitled-design-500x375.jpeg\" alt=\"shirred waist wide leg pants\" class=\"wp-image-70258 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Untitled-design-500x375.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Untitled-design-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Untitled-design-150x113.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Untitled-design-250x188.jpeg 250w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Untitled-design.jpeg 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\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Untitled-design-500x375.jpeg\" alt=\"shirred waist wide leg pants\" class=\"wp-image-70258\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Untitled-design-500x375.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Untitled-design-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Untitled-design-150x113.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Untitled-design-250x188.jpeg 250w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Untitled-design.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Sew Your Shirred Waist Wide Leg Pants<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The pattern has <strong>NO<\/strong> seam allowance, I suggest a 5\/8&#8243; since you have to attach the shirred waistband to the pants and this is easier done when you have a larger seam allowance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The waistband is <strong>NOT<\/strong> included in the pattern.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are two ways of shirring on one layer of fabric with elastic thread and one with a <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/shirring-without-elastic-thread\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/shirring-without-elastic-thread\/\" target=\"_blank\">double layer of fabric using 1\/8&#8243; to 1\/4&#8243; elastic<\/a>.  I prefer the double-layer technique because it last longer and if you are allergic to the latex in the elastic this is a great way to hide it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sew one leg at a time.  Sewing the sides first.  Serge all the seam allowance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/a-1-500x375.jpeg\" alt=\"shirred waist wide leg pants\" class=\"wp-image-70259 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/a-1-500x375.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/a-1-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/a-1-150x113.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/a-1-250x188.jpeg 250w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/a-1.jpeg 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\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/a-1-500x375.jpeg\" alt=\"shirred waist wide leg pants\" class=\"wp-image-70259\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/a-1-500x375.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/a-1-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/a-1-150x113.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/a-1-250x188.jpeg 250w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/a-1.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Insert one leg inside the other to sew the croth in one continues stitching line.&nbsp; Make sure that you have the wrong sides of the legs facing each other.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"316\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Untitled-3-500x316.jpg\" alt=\"shirred waist wide leg pants\" class=\"wp-image-70261 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Untitled-3-500x316.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Untitled-3-300x190.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Untitled-3-150x95.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Untitled-3-250x158.jpg 250w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Untitled-3.jpg 691w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/316;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"316\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Untitled-3-500x316.jpg\" alt=\"shirred waist wide leg pants\" class=\"wp-image-70261\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Untitled-3-500x316.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Untitled-3-300x190.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Untitled-3-150x95.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Untitled-3-250x158.jpg 250w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Untitled-3.jpg 691w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to make the shirred waist band<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Cut <strong>TWO<\/strong> rectangles of fabric one for the front and one for the back of the pants with the following measurements shown below.  The 1 1\/4&#8243; represents the sea, allowance.  Serge the top and bottom edges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Note:  I do not have enough linen fabric so I am using a 1\/2&#8243; of 54&#8243; wide black rayon.  I would not recommend using a contrasting colour since a colour block would make you look even shorter and wider.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"220\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Untitled-4-1-500x220.jpg\" alt=\"shirred waist wide leg pants\" class=\"wp-image-70265 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Untitled-4-1-500x220.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Untitled-4-1-300x132.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Untitled-4-1-768x338.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Untitled-4-1-150x66.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Untitled-4-1-250x110.jpg 250w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Untitled-4-1.jpg 868w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/220;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"220\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Untitled-4-1-500x220.jpg\" alt=\"shirred waist wide leg pants\" class=\"wp-image-70265\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Untitled-4-1-500x220.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Untitled-4-1-300x132.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Untitled-4-1-768x338.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Untitled-4-1-150x66.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Untitled-4-1-250x110.jpg 250w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Untitled-4-1.jpg 868w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The first two inches of the rectangle are for the 1&#8243; elastic placement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Add 5 lines at 1\/2 distance from one another using an erasable fabric marker or <a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/l\/tailors-chalk\" title=\"Tailor&#039;s Chalk\" class=\"pretty-link-keyword\">tailor's chalk<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Attach the 1&#8243; elastic, to the band.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"263\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Untitled-5-500x263.jpg\" alt=\"shirred waist wide leg pants\" class=\"wp-image-70266 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Untitled-5-500x263.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Untitled-5-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Untitled-5-768x404.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Untitled-5-150x79.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Untitled-5-250x132.jpg 250w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Untitled-5.jpg 775w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/263;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"263\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Untitled-5-500x263.jpg\" alt=\"shirred waist wide leg pants\" class=\"wp-image-70266\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Untitled-5-500x263.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Untitled-5-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Untitled-5-768x404.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Untitled-5-150x79.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Untitled-5-250x132.jpg 250w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Untitled-5.jpg 775w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Shirr the five lines leaving the distances at the top for the elastic and the bottom to attach to the pants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sew the sides of the waist to make a band and sew to the pants matching the side seams. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"166\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Untitledjpg-1-500x166.jpg\" alt=\"shirred waist wide leg pants\" class=\"wp-image-70268 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Untitledjpg-1-500x166.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Untitledjpg-1-300x100.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Untitledjpg-1-150x50.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Untitledjpg-1-250x83.jpg 250w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Untitledjpg-1.jpg 688w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/166;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"166\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Untitledjpg-1-500x166.jpg\" alt=\"shirred waist wide leg pants\" class=\"wp-image-70268\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Untitledjpg-1-500x166.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Untitledjpg-1-300x100.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Untitledjpg-1-150x50.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Untitledjpg-1-250x83.jpg 250w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Untitledjpg-1.jpg 688w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/IMG_2671-1-500x375.jpeg\" alt=\"shirred waist wide leg pants\" class=\"wp-image-70270 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/IMG_2671-1-500x375.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/IMG_2671-1-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/IMG_2671-1-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/IMG_2671-1-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/IMG_2671-1-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/IMG_2671-1-150x113.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/IMG_2671-1-250x188.jpeg 250w\" 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\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/IMG_2671-1-500x375.jpeg\" alt=\"shirred waist wide leg pants\" class=\"wp-image-70270\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/IMG_2671-1-500x375.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/IMG_2671-1-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/IMG_2671-1-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/IMG_2671-1-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/IMG_2671-1-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/IMG_2671-1-150x113.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/IMG_2671-1-250x188.jpeg 250w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>As I am finishing this pair of pants I realize that the waistband might be a bit challenging for a beginner.  Please wait for a separate tutorial where I will be adding a step by step tutorial using a light colour fabric and black thread so it is clear.  I will also be sharing some tips for the ladies who have a very large bottom and small waist. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Until Next time, hope you are well and let's keep sewing keeping the world together one stitch at a time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n<h2>If You'd Like To Support Our Site<\/h2>\r\nIf you want to help us continue to bring you a wide selection of <a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/free-sewing-patterns\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">free sewing patterns<\/a> and projects, please consider buying us a coffee.\u00a0 We'd really, really appreciate it.\r\n\r\n<center><div class=\"ko-fi-button\" data-text=\"Buy me a coffee!\" data-color=\"#ff5f5f\" data-code=\"\" id=\"kofiShortcode751Html\" style=\"float: none; text-align: left;\"><\/div><\/center>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Shirred waist wide leg pants for a casual-chic elegant look that will take you throughout the year in a comfortable nature-loving style. 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