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sunny day shorts tutorial, part II
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As we dive into day two of the Oliver + S Sunny Day Shorts Tutorial, we're picking up where we left off yesterday. If you remember, we spent the first day getting everything ready and starting to sew by working on the front and back pieces. Today, we'll wrap up the entire project and turn these pieces of fabric into a beautiful pair of shorts that you'll love.
Let's get started with attaching the waistband, which is a crucial part of making sure the shorts look polished and feel comfortable.
First, take your waistband fabric and fold it in half lengthwise, with the wrong sides facing each other. Use an iron to press a sharp crease down the middle of the waistband. Once you've pressed it, unfold it. Now, sew a row of basting stitches about 3/8 inch from one of the long edges. After that, fold the fabric toward the wrong side along the basting line and press it again.
Next, unfold the pressed edge of the waistband and bring the short ends together, aligning them so the right sides face each other. Pin them in place and stitch them together with a 1/2-inch seam, remembering to backstitch at both ends to secure the seam. Once done, press the seam allowances open and re-fold the long edge you pressed earlier.
Now it's time to attach the waistband to the shorts. Take the unfolded edge of the waistband and align it with the top edge of the shorts, making sure the right side of the waistband faces the wrong side of the shorts. Match the waistband's seam with the center-back seam of the shorts, and align the waistband's notches with the side seams. Sew the waistband to the shorts using a 1/2-inch seam allowance.
Once you’ve stitched the waistband in place, turn the shorts right side out and press the waistband and seam allowances upward, away from the shorts. This helps create a clean look. Trim the seam allowances down to 1/4 inch to reduce bulk.
Don't forget to remove the basting stitches from step 1 before moving forward.
Fold the waistband over the seam allowances to the right side of the shorts, following the original center crease. Pin the folded edge securely so it covers the previous stitching. On the right side of the shorts, use an edgestitch to secure the innermost folded edge of the waistband. Leave about 2-3 inches unsewn at the center back to allow for inserting the elastic.
Edgestitch the top folded edge of the waistband to keep the elastic from twisting and to give the waistband a neat appearance. For best results, aim for a narrow edgestitch, around 1/16 inch wide.
Now, attach a safety pin or bodkin to one end of the elastic and thread it through the waistband casing. Adjust the elastic to fit the wearer's waist and trim it to the desired length. Overlap the two ends of the elastic by about 3/4 inch, pin them together, and sew them securely, lockstitching at both ends.
Finally, close the opening in the waistband by edgestitching it shut. To make identifying the back of the shorts easier, tuck a small piece of folded ribbon into the waistband seam at the center back while stitching.
Moving on to the hemming process, fold and press the bottom edges of the shorts toward the wrong side, first by 1/2 inch, then another 1/2 inch. Edgestitch the innermost folded edge to finish the hem and press the hem one last time for a crisp finish.
I hope you’ll share your completed Sunny Day Shorts in the Flickr group once they’re ready. They’ll definitely brighten anyone’s day!
Happy sewing, and enjoy the satisfaction of creating something beautiful!
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