- 1/2 yard of fabric (this was enough for 4T size pants)
- matching thread
- elastic (measure length based on an existing pair of pants)
Fold fabric in half based on where you want the outside pant leg to be
Place an existing folded pair of pants on the fabric and trace. Leave 1/2 - 1 inch seam allowance all around except the top, where the elastic will be. For the top leave 1 inch seam allowance + width of elastic
On the wrong side of the fabric, pin where the front and bum are supposed to be and sew (straight stitch) according to the seam allowance
Pin pant legs together and sew (straight stitch) according to the seam allowance
Fold 1/2 inch hem on the bottom of the pant legs and iron. Fold 1/2 inch and iron again.
Sew hem using straight stitch
For the top, fold 1/2 inch and iron. Fold the width of elastic + 1/2 inch and iron
Pin one end of elastic in place and sew, using straight stitch, as close to the fold as possible until there is only a 2-3 inch hole
Pull elastic until you get the desired stretchiness and sew elastic together using
Sew 2-3inch hole close, be sure to pull the elastic so the fabric will not be puckered.
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