You know I love a good thrifted find. However occasionally when I find something I love, it needs a little adjustment to fit my body. In this case, I thrifted a beautiful vintage skirt in Arizona, but the elastic waistband was a bit too roomy.
But here’s the thing: I didn’t want to permanently alter the skirt. I wanted it to fit me now, but also be forgiving if I fluctuate a little in size. Whether it’s weight loss, gain, or just that time of the month, sometimes your waist size needs a little flexibility.
And I know some of you are a little intimidated about the idea of getting out a sewing machine. So here is the ABSOLUTE easiest way to adjust an elastic waistband with NO SEWING.
Easy AND fast. It literally took me longer to write this blog post then it did for me to check this task off my list.
What You’ll Need
- Drawstring cord & threader set for $7
- A pair of sharp scissors
- An elastic waistband that needs adjusting
My skirt had elastic sewn into the top with two lines of stitching going through it. I just took my scissors and made two little cuts where I wanted to drawstring to poke out. You can do this on the outside (where the drawstring and bow will be seen) or on the inside (where only you will know its there). I choose the inside.
Then, I grabbed the drawstring threader and stuck my drawstring through one of the holes.
Poke the other end of the threader through the channel in the middle and thread it all the way around the skirt, pulling the drawstring through as you go.
Once you get to the end, detach your drawstring from the threader and THAT’S IT!
Now, I can tie my skirt a little tighter so that it fits my body every single time I wear it. I can tighten the waistband when I need to, loosen it when I don’t, and it won’t change the structure of the skirt. It’s completely reversible and super comfortable.
I love easy hacks like this, especially when they give new life to a piece of clothing I thrifted or already owned. No need to pass on a too-big skirt just because the waistband is loose and no need to stress about the fit fluctuating!
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