Burda Style For people who sew

Front waistband
Baste front waistband including interfacing onto the front pant pieces (seam 1) and stitch. Press allowances inwards towards the waistband. (a)

Fold and press the allowances of the bottom edge at the other front waistband (without interfacing). Pin this waistband on top of the already stitched waistband, right sides facing. Baste upper and side edges on top of each other. Trim allowances, cut corners diagonally. (b)

Turn waistband. Baste edges, press and stitch narrowly all around, thereby stitching the inner half of the waistband. Sew the buttonholes. ©

Baste back waistband pieces including the interfacing onto the back pant pieces (seam 3) and stitch. Press allowances inwards towards the waistbands. (d)

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