No-sew technique to make drawstring pants

I do so adore faffing about the house in silk pajamas and kimonos – evoking that old Hollywood vibe.

Absolutely. I look just like this, working from home.
And by "silk", I mean silk-ish. If it's pretty, and in good condition, I don't really care if it's not actually silk. Some of the polyesters are stunning and machine washable. Not one to resist a fabulous find just because it is the wrong size, here is one of my tricks to convert a great deal into a great outfit.

You will need:
scissors (sewing preferably) or a razor
large safety pin
ribbon

Virtually all pajama bottoms have an elastic waist. Slit the fabric in the front, inside. 


Attach a large safety pin to the end of a fabric ribbon that is narrower than the elastic band.



Thread through the waistband. When all the way through, remove the safety pin, and knot both ends of the ribbon.


Voila! Pants that don't fall down.

Pajamas: Limited Too, $3.99 Goodwill
Satin ribbon: tied around a set of sheets I recently purchased, $0

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