The rubber band from my pyjama trousers had worn and torn the edge of the trousers and also the rubber band had lost all it's elasticity. I still love my NY pyjama pants and would not like to part with them, so I made some modifications to them.
I used a serger to attach welt rib knit fabric on the waist and on the legs too. I have always been really annoyed that during the night the legs roll up to my thighs.
But I did not really measure well when I attached the welt rib knit fabric because the waist is now really loose. I have to tighten the band to keep the trousers from dropping to my ankles. But maybe loose is good now. I might modify these again after the kid is born. Or I might make something for the kid from the trouser fabric since the fabric is already quite worn from the bum.
Also sorry about the over exposed photo, it was a really super bright day when took these photos and I was too lazy to shade the trousers in any way.
That is so smart. I always prefer the big waistbands anyway, they are so much more comfortable and more flattering. Good thinking!
ReplyDeleteI prefer them too, way more comfortable, the narrower the rubber band is the more horrible the waist feels. (<- sorry about the awful sentence)
DeleteI need to do this! I have no idea how, though. I get very annoyed when my pj bottoms travel up my leg, too. I had thought I'd do a simple taper, but this might be better (and warmer!)
ReplyDeleteI actually think I'm using wrong word for the "welt" fabric... does someone know what that is called? Anyway it's kind of like jersey knit but every other stich is knitted and every other purled so it's flexible. You can get that type of fabric from a fabric store.
DeleteI tried to find some directions for you but I cannot find anything useful so that is why I think I'm using the wrong word for the fabric.
Alana, I found the right name for the fabric, it's rib knit.
DeleteHere is an ok instruction for attaching the rib knit
http://carolinafair.blogspot.fi/2011/10/making-your-own-rib-knit-waistband.html
That serger sounds like a miracle worker.
ReplyDeleteIt is! I love the serger. There are some stitches that can be used instead of the serger seam (like thick zig zag or those special stitches on some sewing machines), but those are not equally good.
DeleteRibbed knit! I know what that is! Fabulous...and the turorial looks good, too. Thanks so much! I have comfy lounging pants that are just falling off me, so I need to do something. This is great.
ReplyDeleteThat is excellent!
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