Learning to sew is the dream of many women. And how frustrating it can be when you stumble while creating a single element. For many, when sewing trousers, the belt becomes an insurmountable problem. But it is used not only as a fastener, but also emphasizes the waist, and also makes a woman’s figure slimmer. Knowing the technology of the process, even an inexperienced seamstress can handle this work. To prove this statement, let's look at the lesson step by step.
What you need to sew on a belt
For any undertaking, the preparatory stage is especially important. It depends on him how comfortable your work will be and its final result. In preparation you will need the following.
- Textile. The same one that was used when sewing trousers.
- Pattern. To build it, you will need to measure your waist circumference. Then you can build the pattern yourself or make adjustments to the basic version.
Basic pattern
- Interlining fabric: dublerin, non-woven fabric or grosgrain tape.
- Safety pins.
- Sewing machine.
- Threads to match.
Attention! If your model includes such an element as belt loops, then they are made before the belt is assembled.
By the time the belt is sewn on, all elements must be assembled, seams completed, and fasteners installed. If there is a lining, it must be sewn to the main piece.
To make belt loops, cut rectangular blanks from the remnants of fabric used to make trousers. Then fold the edges into the center and secure with pins. Iron the resulting design. Fold it in half and iron it again. Perform finishing stitch. In this way, the required number of parts should be created.
How to properly sew a belt to trousers
Having prepared everything you need, you can go straight to work.
- Using a pattern, cut out the details of the belt.
- Using a sewing machine, sew the parts together.
- Using an iron, glue the element with cushioning fabric (dublerin or non-woven fabric).
- Sew the belt loops evenly if necessary.
- Finish the top edge of the main piece with an overlocker.
- Attach the belt blank to the pants with the right side facing inward.
- Secure the structure with safety pins.
- Using a sewing machine, sew the seam with a straight stitch.
- Turn the waistband up and iron it.
- Fold the top piece in half and iron it.
- Secure the workpiece with pins.
- Stitch from the front side, while stitching the back.
Reference! If you do not have a sewing machine, then all the work can be done by hand.
Of course, in this case the work will take longer and require more effort. But the result will please you with its appearance. Especially if you perform the finishing stitch with a decorative stitch.
Now, having become familiar with the technology of the sewing process, you can easily sew a belt not only to trousers, but also to a skirt or shorts. You can also update your wardrobe with an original item or please a loved one with a handmade item. Happy creativity!
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