How to Make Pants Looser at the Waistline
Gaining weight around the holidays doesn't have to mean a new wardrobe. Getting pregnant doesn't have to mean rushing out for expensive new maternity clothes to accommodate a baby bump 1/5 its possible size. For slight fluctuations in weight that make the waistline of your pants uncomfortable but not impossible to wear, try making a temporary extender. Purchasing a waistband extender can cost as much as $10 to $15 dollars for one color, but with a little ingenuity, you can recycle your junk draw and your closet to create an inexpensive solution.
Things You'll Need
- Hair band
- Bra
- Scissors
- Sewing machine
Instructions
Quick Fix
Insert one end of a hair band through the buttonhole of your pants until you are holding a loop on each side of the waistband. Thread the loop on the inside of the waistband through the loop on the outside of the waistband and pull tight to secure the hair band to the pants. Place the remaining loop over the button of your pants to secure. Put Old Bras to Good Use
Cut the hook and eye connector off a neutral-colored, worn-out bra. The more fabric you cut, the more you can loosen the waistline of your pants. When cutting, give yourself a 1/4 to 1/2-inch seam allowance. Fold over the cut edge of the bra pieces and sew a seam to strengthen the fabric and prevent it from fraying when you where it. Sew seamed edges to the edges of the waistband.
