Fabric drawstring
- Fold A along the waist circumference of the product and iron it to the wrong side of 6 mm of fabric and again to the required depth of the drawstring. Pin across.
- Sew the bottom edge of the drawstring, leaving a free area for threading the elastic. Topstitch the top edge of the drawstring very close to the fold.
How to add a drawstring with a drawstring to a jacket: master class
The drawstring adds definition to the silhouette of a straight or loose jacket and allows for a better fit.
Such a drawstring can be added to a jacket that you sew with your own hands, or to a finished item. For the drawstring, you can take the jacket material or choose something else, as in the photo below: then the drawstring will also become a decoration for the lining. You can take a ready-made cord or sew it, and you can use cord stops or not (but they are still more convenient).
How to sew and sew an internal pocket to a finished jacket
You will need:
— 2 cord stops;
- chalk or pencil for fabric;
- paper, pencil and paper scissors;
— iron and ironing board;
- sewing machine and thread.
How to lengthen the sleeves of a children's jacket
Step 1
Try on the jacket and place a mark at the level where the drawstring is planned.
Remove the jacket and transfer the mark to the wrong side.
Set aside a distance upward from the mark equal to the width of the drawstring (here 2.5 cm). Place a second mark.
Measure the distance from the bottom line to the marked marks and, using the measurements obtained, place marks at the same level throughout the entire product from the inside out. The marks form two parallel lines showing the location of the drawstring.
Step 2
Place a measuring tape between the mark lines and measure the length of the future drawstring. Divide the resulting value in half.
Draw a pattern for the drawstring detail. Length is the value we just received, width is the width of the drawstring you need (in our case 2.5 cm).
Add seam allowances (1.6 cm here) on both long sides and on one of the short sides.
Step 3
Fold the fabric for the drawstring in half, attach the pattern with one of the short sides to the fold and cut out the part of the drawstring with the fold.
Fold each short end to the width of the seam allowance (here 1.6 cm) to the wrong side and press.
Repeat with long sides.
Step 4
Mark the locations for the loops along the center line of the drawstring piece, 1.3 cm from each short side.
Baste and cut the loops.
Step 5
Pin the part to the product, following the markings.
Then you can proceed in two ways. The first option: stitch the part around the perimeter to the edge, then thread the cord. The second option, shown in the photo: first we grind the lower edge of the part.
Then we thread the cord through the loops, as shown in the photo, and lay it under the part, moving it as close to the line as possible.
And we make the remaining seam. All that remains is to put stoppers on the ends of the cord and tie knots.
Photo and source: sewalongs.com
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Tuned drawstring
- Cut a strip of fabric along the length of the elastic and add plus two cm; if necessary, stitch it together from several fragments. Lay and iron six mm, first on short, then on long sections.
- Pin the strip of fabric with the edges pressed right side up along the drawstring stitching line.
- Sew the drawstring right side next to the fold of each long edge. Iron, then insert elastic or cord (see page 134).
Application in women's and men's clothing
The drawstring has become very popular in women's clothing, because there are many options for its location. This could be a gathered dress or tunic at the waist to highlight the features of your figure. It can be located higher, under the chest. This option is used for pregnant women. Pants and skirts are no exception; instead of a belt, this is practical and beautiful. You can also see this finishing option on outerwear.
In men's clothing, the drawstring can be found in tracksuits - trousers with elastic and a windbreaker that can be easily gathered at the bottom. It has also found its application in uniforms - it helps to expand the size range, since all people have different builds.
Drawstring on trousers or skirt
- Cut out a strip of the required length and width, taking into account 6 mm allowances on each side. Fold and press the seam allowance to the wrong side. With the right sides facing, pin the entire drawstring to the product.
- Make sure that both ends of the drawstring meet at one of the vertical seams of the product. Sew along the pressed fold of the drawstring and fold it over to the wrong side. Iron it.
- Sew along the bottom edge of the drawstring and then stitch along the top fold of the drawstring. The ends at the junction of the drawstring must be left open; an elastic band will need to be inserted into them.
Use in interior design
When considering the topic of what a drawstring is, it should be noted that this element can also be used in the interior. And the first thing that comes to mind is the design of curtains and curtains.
Everything here is quite simple - you don’t need to buy any additional tapes or contact the studio for help. You can easily do it yourself without any skills. To decorate curtains with a drawstring, you need to fold the free edge and stitch along the edge. We choose the width depending on the diameter of the pipe on the eaves. This option is practical and very simple. Removing the curtain is simple - remove the curtain rod pipe and pull it out, then return everything to its place.
Assembling the drawstring on a cord or elastic band
You can insert a cord or elastic band of suitable width into the drawstring. It is necessary that the elastic band is new and durable. It is better to take a braided elastic band - it almost does not wrinkle in the longitudinal direction. To calculate the length of the elastic, measure the required circumference of the figure and subtract it by a few centimeters.
Elastic in a stitched drawstring
Working with a circular drawstring stitched from the wrong side of the product, at the junction, bend the ends of the strip of fabric, but do not sew them. Thread an elastic band through this gap and connect the ends. Then sew the shelve on the drawstring with a hidden seam.
If the drawstring is located on the front side of the product, then the hole for threading the elastic is left in the side seam. Before stitching the drawstring, sew the side seam allowance near the opening with a goat stitch. Sew the drawstring according to the basting. Insert the elastic and connect the ends.
What it is?
The drawstring in clothing is used to gather the fabric evenly. More precisely, it is a strip of fabric that is sewn onto the product from the inside or outside, and a string is pulled into it. This way you can easily gather a dress at the waist, make trousers with an elastic band or a skirt. It looks beautiful and practical. This helps you adjust your clothing size.
It is necessary to cut the drawstring on the bias and calculate the length correctly. If it is located on the wrong side, it may consist of several parts; if it is located on the front side, the calculations should be carried out more carefully. The length should be the width of the product; when this option is not possible, it is worth making a neat seam; you can decorate it with stitches on both sides on the front side.
How to make a drawstring? (part 1)
The “heroine” of my article today is the drawstring. What is a drawstring, in what places on finished products can it be found, the features of its implementation. These are the questions the answers to which you will find in this article and several subsequent ones dedicated to the drawstring.
You will know everything about the drawstring. And you can easily make a drawstring on a dress, skirt, trousers, blouse and even a fur coat.
The drawstring on finished products can be found in completely different places. Along the neckline, on collars, on hoods, along the waistline, above the waist, below, along the hips, in any part of the sleeve, etc.
The drawstrings are placed on the products vertically, horizontally and at any angle to these lines.
Types of drawstrings.
Settings.
“Ring”, “almost a ring”, “arc”
Drawstrings from hems, drawstrings in seam allowances.
