Replace Elastic Band on Clothing

Measure the new rubber band to the appropriate length. To do this, put the rubber band around the waist or waist and stretch slightly.

The rubber band must be adjusted so that the garment later has enough tension to not slip.

Then add 1-5 cm seam allowance and cut.

Uncover the old rubber band. To do this, carefully cut the seam in an inconspicuous area on the inside of the waistband with the scissors or the seam splitter so that the fabric is not damaged.

Grasp the old rubber band with the point of the scissors or with your fingers and pull it out a little bit.

Now cut the old rubber band.

Tie the new rubber band to the old rubber band.

Now pull on the other end of the old rubber band, so that the new rubber band is pulled in piece by piece.

As soon as the knot becomes visible at the beginning of the new rubber band, the knot can be loosened and the old rubber band can be used for textile recycling or for tying tomatoes :-)

Now put the two ends of the new elastic band together so that they overlap 1-5 centimeters according to the seam allowance.

Cut off a piece of thread.

Thread one end of the thread through the suture needle tube.

Make a simple knot at the longer end.

Pierce the needle from the back about 2mm from the top edge through both ends of the rubber band.

Pull through the needle until the thread is tight and the knot is caught at the back of the rubber band. Sew along the edge until the end of the seam allowance is reached.

Pierce the thread on the other edge and do the same here

If both edges are sewn together, do not completely pull through the thread at the last stitch, but catch the forming loop with your finger.

Insert the needle into the loop and pull it through.

Now pull the thread tight so that the loop closes and a knot is formed.

Cut off the protruding thread and stow the needle and the remaining thread safely for the next time ;-)

Now stretch the waistband so far that the elastic band gradually disappears into the waistband due to the tension.

If you like, you can now sew up the opening that you might have had to tie in the beginning with a few stitches, we leave this unobtrusive opening open for a possible later replacement of the rubber band.