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Post by Deleted on Dec 29, 2018 10:53:07 GMT -5
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Post by butterfly on Jan 1, 2019 3:36:15 GMT -5
When I have this problem, I can just kind of work it back into being flat by just going around the waistband with my hands when they are wet. It's probably just folded over on itself. When you've got it unfolded inside there, maybe put a couple of safety pins or even straightpins in through the waistband so it will dry flat. Then, either hang them up on a hanger or throw them over a chair to dry. This kind of thing usually happens when they are dried in a dryer.
I'd try this before trying to open them up, which can be a big pain, depending on how the elastic is attached in there.
Let me know if this works -- it usually does for me.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 1, 2019 11:02:39 GMT -5
Thank you very much. I will give this a try. It is very annoying that this has happened. I will try your suggestion today. It is more than one pair of pants that this has happened to.  |
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Post by butterfly on Jan 1, 2019 13:00:54 GMT -5
Thank you very much. I will give this a try. It is very annoying that this has happened. I will try your suggestion today. It is more than one pair of pants that this has happened to. I know, and the bad news is that it will probably happen again to the same pants. I just go through the same process every time with them and at least they are OK when you first put them on.
I used to sew a lot, but don't even have a sewing machine any more. Opening up the waistband would probably require freeing it from the top of the pants for a couple inches in order to open it up, and then it is almost impossible to make a secure seam to close them up again without a sewing machine especially since that center back seam takes a lot of stress when they are being worn.
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Post by rosa427 on Jan 1, 2019 13:08:38 GMT -5
Butterfly's suggestion is great and one I've used. I agree, happens all the time to some of us and is a pain in tuckuss. I was so turned up backwards when I first used to try to fix this mess that I nearly ripped the items apart. Overtime learning to be patient, I did what BF suggest and just slowly start at one point and worked my way around the band twisting it back into place. It did seem impossible at times not know which way to twist, but eventually I got the gist of it.
Some times I still have to cut a slight opening depending on the item especially if the item is more like a drawstring elastic piece and just push the item from one end to the other. a small opening is better than the destruction I used to created when I first didn't have a clue or patience.
Good luck.
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Post by birdgal on Jan 1, 2019 15:59:01 GMT -5
Men's sweats and just about everything else is,imho, made better, usually have pockets, and are not as difficult to deal with.
When I had to do physical therapy for a back injury I had years ago, I bought a few men's sweats in all these beautiful colors. All elastic waist, no string hanging, soft and thicker than womens, and with pockets too.
I think I got them from Blair. I still have them and that was at least 20 years ago and I never had that twisty problem. Nobody knows they're men's either. Except all of You!
I have them in blue, pink, green, gray,and black.
I hope your problem is resolved. You did get excellent advice. This is the best chat room!
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Post by Deleted on Jan 7, 2019 23:34:37 GMT -5
 Thanks for the advice. I'll let you know when I try to straighten the elastic bands. I have 3 pairs where the waistband is twisted.
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Thanks for the advice. I'll let you know when I try to straighten the elastic bands. I have 3 pairs where the waistband is twisted.