Table of Contents
- 1 What does contour waistband mean?
- 2 What is contour waistband jeans?
- 3 What is the purpose of the waistband in the skirt or trouser?
- 4 What jeans are best for apple shape?
- 5 How do you attach pants to waistband?
- 6 Do waistbands shrink?
- 7 How do you make a waistband for a pair of pants?
- 8 Why do my pants fall off my waist?
What does contour waistband mean?
A contour waistband is curved. It hugs to your body and moves with your body better than a straight across the top one. A contour waistband has 4 pieces: 2 front pieces (a main and a lining) and 2 back pieces (a main and a lining). In some patterns, the front is the same as the back.
What is contour waistband jeans?
Because hourglasses are known for their small waists and full hips, the key to finding flattering jeans is to find a pair with a contoured waistband. This means the waistband was cut on a curve, not a straight line. In other words, the waistband is cut to mimic the natural shape of your waist.
What are the types of waistband?
The different types of waistbands that you can find or sew on clothing are traditional waistband, elastic waistband, two piece waistband, folded bound waistband or couture waistband. Some of these waistbands are more fitted and comfortable to wear than others.
Do waistbands need to be cut on the bias?
Cut Waistband on the Bias Since we are trying to fit a straight waistband to a curved waistline, cutting the waistband on the bias will make fitting them easier. However, cutting on a bias also means wasting quite a bit of fabric.
What is the purpose of the waistband in the skirt or trouser?
A waistband is a narrow piece of material which is sewn onto a pair of trousers, a skirt, or other item of clothing at the waist in order to strengthen it.
What jeans are best for apple shape?
Best jeans for an apple-shaped figure
- Straight or slim. A great option if you don’t love super form-fitting pieces.
- Bootcut. The slightly flared hem balances out a curvy silhouette.
- Skinny. Very on-trend and highlights your legs. A high-rise pair also creates a waistline.
- Flared.
What type of waistband is located precisely on the waist?
Medium rise jeans Waistband is located precisely on the waist.
What is another word for waistband?
What is another word for waistband?
| girdle | belt |
|---|---|
| cummerbund | sash |
| cincture | ceinture |
| cumberbund | band |
| obi | strap |
How do you attach pants to waistband?
Press the waistband open with the seam allowance pressed towards the facing and understitch along the facing side. To grade the seam, trim the seam allowance of the facing. Fold the waistband in half along the seam and give it a good press. Your waistband is now assembled and ready to be sewn to your pants.
Do waistbands shrink?
As the waistband dries the denim fibers will contract to create a shrinking effect. Because only your waistband was exposed to the hot water, it will be the only part of your jeans to shrink.
Why do you need a waistband?
Waistbands play an important part in the fit and appearance of skirts and pants. Waistbands smoothly encircle your waist, so they need to be made to your measurement. There are several kinds of waistbands (Figure 1). Select one that is best suited to your fabric and your body curve.
What are the characteristics of a contour waistband?
In my previous post, I talked about the characteristics of a contour waistband. In summary, a contour waistband is always on the bias, hence it is more flexible and has the ability to nicely and subtly contour to the shape of your waist.
How do you make a waistband for a pair of pants?
1. Cut two waistbands, one for the outside of the pants and one for the inside, as a facing. 2. Interface the outer waistband pieces. Cut interfacing across corners so the interfacing is inside the waistband corners. Then trim the seam allowances of the interfacing to 1/4″.
Why do my pants fall off my waist?
In the case of a contour waistband, your pants or skirt might fall off your waist if there isn’t something to prevent it from expanding at the very top. What you want is a mostly flexible waistband that expands and contrasts according to your shape, but is restricted somewhere to prevent it from slipping down.
Why should you wear bias bias waistbands?
Because of this flexible nature of fabric on the bias, it can give you flexibility where you don’t want it too. In the case of a contour waistband, your pants or skirt might fall off your waist if there isn’t something to prevent it from expanding at the very top.