Tutorial, part 12 - Elastic

Cut an appropriate length of 2" elastic, plus about ¾" in addition to whatever amount you require for a comfortable elasticized fit. 

(And you do know how much you need because you made a muslin test or three first, right???) 

I (Alex), for instance, need about 8" of elastic on each side for a comfortable fit, so I cut an 8 ¾" length of elastic. 

Place your elastic so its lower edge is flush with the body/facing seam line, and it overhangs the side front/center front (or side back/center back) seam line by about ⅜". 

Fasten the elastic to the jumpsuit body securely by vertically stitching exactly over the body panel seam line. (Since you can't actually see it, just give it your best guess. It'll probably be fine.)

Repeat for the other end of the elastic.

This will cause the side of your jacket to pull, but don't worry; that's the whole point! We'll finish the side waistbands in the next step.

Repeat for the other side.


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