{"id":10815,"date":"2022-04-13T21:17:25","date_gmt":"2022-04-13T21:17:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pinkclubwear.com\/how-to-put-elastic-in-pants-legs\/"},"modified":"2022-04-13T21:17:25","modified_gmt":"2022-04-13T21:17:25","slug":"how-to-put-elastic-in-pants-legs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pinkclubwear.com\/how-to-put-elastic-in-pants-legs\/","title":{"rendered":"How to put elastic in pants legs?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>To work the elastic into the hem, insert the closed safety pin into the opening in your pant leg hem. Then, begin to work the elastic through the hem using the safety pin to move it along. You will have to work slowly and move the safety pin through the hem just a little at a time.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>Subsequently, how do you add elastic to pajama pants legs? <\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Measure your waist and ankles with a tape measure.<\/li>\n<li>Cut a piece of elastic one inch shorter than your waist measurement.<\/li>\n<li>Cut two pieces of elastic one-half inch shorter than your ankle measurement.<\/li>\n<li>Stitch the ends of each elastic bands together, making three loops.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Also the question is, how do you cinch pant legs? <iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"margin-top:25px;width:100%;height:420px;\" width=\"auto\" height=\"auto\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/d8Op6BjPsZc\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Additionally, how do you attach elastic bands to pants? <iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"margin-top:25px;width:100%;height:420px;\" width=\"auto\" height=\"auto\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/3OoxZNEF2AY\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Beside the above, how do you sew elastic to fabric directly? <iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"margin-top:25px;width:100%;height:420px;\" width=\"auto\" height=\"auto\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/7I74aZPHELE\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;height:420px;\" width=\"auto\" height=\"auto\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Izw4u0S85Ig\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" 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href=\"https:\/\/pinkclubwear.com\/how-to-put-elastic-in-pants-legs\/#How_do_I_add_elastic_to_my_trouser_waist\" >How do I add elastic to my trouser waist?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/pinkclubwear.com\/how-to-put-elastic-in-pants-legs\/#How_do_you_take_in_elastic_waist_pants\" >How do you take in elastic waist pants?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/pinkclubwear.com\/how-to-put-elastic-in-pants-legs\/#What_kind_of_stitch_do_you_use_on_elastic\" >What kind of stitch do you use on elastic?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/pinkclubwear.com\/how-to-put-elastic-in-pants-legs\/#How_do_you_thread_elastic_without_a_safety_pin\" >How do you thread elastic without a safety pin?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/pinkclubwear.com\/how-to-put-elastic-in-pants-legs\/#How_do_you_sew_elastic_in_pants\" >How do you sew elastic in pants?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/pinkclubwear.com\/how-to-put-elastic-in-pants-legs\/#How_do_you_insert_elastic\" >How do you insert elastic?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/pinkclubwear.com\/how-to-put-elastic-in-pants-legs\/#Can_you_sew_elastic_with_a_straight_stitch\" >Can you sew elastic with a straight stitch?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/pinkclubwear.com\/how-to-put-elastic-in-pants-legs\/#How_do_you_make_baggy_pants_tighter\" >How do you make baggy pants tighter?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/pinkclubwear.com\/how-to-put-elastic-in-pants-legs\/#How_do_you_tighten_baggy_pants_at_the_ankle\" >How do you tighten baggy pants at the ankle?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/pinkclubwear.com\/how-to-put-elastic-in-pants-legs\/#How_can_I_make_my_jeans_legs_tighter\" >How can I make my jeans legs tighter?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/pinkclubwear.com\/how-to-put-elastic-in-pants-legs\/#How_do_you_put_adjustable_elastic_on_kids_pants\" >How do you put adjustable elastic on kids pants?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/pinkclubwear.com\/how-to-put-elastic-in-pants-legs\/#How_do_I_keep_my_scrub_pants_from_falling_down\" >How do I keep my scrub pants from falling down?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/pinkclubwear.com\/how-to-put-elastic-in-pants-legs\/#What_tension_should_I_use_for_elastic\" >What tension should I use for elastic?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/pinkclubwear.com\/how-to-put-elastic-in-pants-legs\/#How_do_you_secure_round_elastic\" >How do you secure round elastic?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/pinkclubwear.com\/how-to-put-elastic-in-pants-legs\/#How_do_you_sew_elastic_and_drawstring_casings\" >How do you sew elastic and drawstring casings?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/pinkclubwear.com\/how-to-put-elastic-in-pants-legs\/#How_do_you_install_a_drawstring_elastic\" >How do you install a drawstring elastic?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/pinkclubwear.com\/how-to-put-elastic-in-pants-legs\/#Why_wont_my_sewing_machine_sew_elastic\" >Why won&#8217;t my sewing machine sew elastic?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/pinkclubwear.com\/how-to-put-elastic-in-pants-legs\/#How_do_you_fix_short_legs_that_are_too_big\" >How do you fix short legs that are too big?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/pinkclubwear.com\/how-to-put-elastic-in-pants-legs\/#What_are_loose_pants_with_tight_ankles_called\" >What are loose pants with tight ankles called?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/pinkclubwear.com\/how-to-put-elastic-in-pants-legs\/#How_do_I_taper_my_pants_at_the_ankle\" >How do I taper my pants at the ankle?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/pinkclubwear.com\/how-to-put-elastic-in-pants-legs\/#How_do_you_make_sweatpants_tighter_around_ankles_with_hair_ties\" >How do you make sweatpants tighter around ankles with hair ties?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/pinkclubwear.com\/how-to-put-elastic-in-pants-legs\/#How_do_you_fix_saggy_butt_jeans\" >How do you fix saggy butt jeans?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/pinkclubwear.com\/how-to-put-elastic-in-pants-legs\/#How_do_you_use_adjustable_elastic\" >How do you use adjustable elastic?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/pinkclubwear.com\/how-to-put-elastic-in-pants-legs\/#How_do_you_cuff_scrub_pants\" >How do you cuff scrub pants?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/pinkclubwear.com\/how-to-put-elastic-in-pants-legs\/#How_can_I_make_my_scrubs_fit_better\" >How can I make my scrubs fit better?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_add_elastic_to_my_trouser_waist\"><\/span>How do I add elastic to my trouser waist?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;height:420px;\" width=\"auto\" height=\"auto\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/s-KWo6OcX3w\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_take_in_elastic_waist_pants\"><\/span>How do you take in elastic waist pants?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Use a seam ripper to take out 3 inches of the casing seam.<\/li>\n<li>Pull out the elastic and pin a 1-inch loop in it to tighten it.<\/li>\n<li>Try on the garment to check the fit and change the size of the loop until you are pleased with the fit.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_kind_of_stitch_do_you_use_on_elastic\"><\/span>What kind of stitch do you use on elastic?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>Sew with a stretch stitch or a zigzag stitch, which will stretch along with the elastic. Finish the hem of the garment, if applicable. Mark the seam allowances at the sides of the garment piece. Fold the fabric between the marks into four equal sections.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_thread_elastic_without_a_safety_pin\"><\/span>How do you thread elastic without a safety pin?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>If you need to thread a drawstring and you don&#8217;t have a safety pin, or bodkin wrap some masking tape around one end of the drawstring and feed that through the casing.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_sew_elastic_in_pants\"><\/span>How do you sew elastic in pants?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Cut Your Elastic to Fit. Following the instructions for your pattern, cut your elastic to fit the part of the body it&#8217;s going around.  <\/li>\n<li>Pin the Ends Together.  <\/li>\n<li>Join the Ends.  <\/li>\n<li>Form a Square of Stitches.  <\/li>\n<li>Divide the Elastic.  <\/li>\n<li>Divide the Waistband Fabric.  <\/li>\n<li>Apply the Band to the Fabric.  <\/li>\n<li>Stitch.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_insert_elastic\"><\/span>How do you insert elastic?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>Make sure that your elastic did not get twisted up inside. Then sew those two ends of the elastic together. Either use a zigzag stitch to do it or just go over and over and over it about 10 times to make sure it is sewn tight. And you&#8217;ve got elastic!<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_sew_elastic_with_a_straight_stitch\"><\/span>Can you sew elastic with a straight stitch?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>You can stitch elastic straight onto your piece of fabric using a straight or zigzag stitch. When you&#8217;re making a waistband, join the elastic together first to the correct length.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_make_baggy_pants_tighter\"><\/span>How do you make baggy pants tighter?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>Try walking, running, kneeling, and any other activity you might do in jeans. Finish the new seam. Turn the jeans inside out before you do this. Use sharp fabric scissors to cut off the excess.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_tighten_baggy_pants_at_the_ankle\"><\/span>How do you tighten baggy pants at the ankle?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;height:420px;\" width=\"auto\" height=\"auto\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/N-HDhPGLGak\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_make_my_jeans_legs_tighter\"><\/span>How can I make my jeans legs tighter?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;height:420px;\" width=\"auto\" height=\"auto\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/VrqTayURwdA\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_put_adjustable_elastic_on_kids_pants\"><\/span>How do you put adjustable elastic on kids pants?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;height:420px;\" width=\"auto\" height=\"auto\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ILJrXOTGz20\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_keep_my_scrub_pants_from_falling_down\"><\/span>How do I keep my scrub pants from falling down?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;height:420px;\" width=\"auto\" height=\"auto\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/LNFPaYq4YDk\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_tension_should_I_use_for_elastic\"><\/span>What tension should I use for elastic?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>Generally elastic works best when stretched 3-8%, with 8% only being used on the smaller parts of the garment as it&#8217;s a bit extreme, as remember the more you stretch the elastic the more stitches you are putting on that space of elastic.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_secure_round_elastic\"><\/span>How do you secure round elastic?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;height:420px;\" width=\"auto\" height=\"auto\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/inmm1USkKO4\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_sew_elastic_and_drawstring_casings\"><\/span>How do you sew elastic and drawstring casings?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;height:420px;\" width=\"auto\" height=\"auto\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Xi1NIoETZnA\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_install_a_drawstring_elastic\"><\/span>How do you install a drawstring elastic?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;height:420px;\" width=\"auto\" height=\"auto\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/oqlKYN7bDgs\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_wont_my_sewing_machine_sew_elastic\"><\/span>Why won&#8217;t my sewing machine sew elastic?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>The most common mistake is that you need to adjust the seam allowance to sew elastic. In addition, you need to adjust the lower thread bobbin tension, reduce the foot pressure, and using incorrect the pressure foot instead of a walking foot can cause elastic to not sew well on the garment.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_fix_short_legs_that_are_too_big\"><\/span>How do you fix short legs that are too big?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;height:420px;\" width=\"auto\" height=\"auto\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/TCn5HzMIckI\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_loose_pants_with_tight_ankles_called\"><\/span>What are loose pants with tight ankles called?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>Turkish trousers &#8211; Turkish trousers, also called dimije, are baggy trousers gathered in tightly at the ankle.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_taper_my_pants_at_the_ankle\"><\/span>How do I taper my pants at the ankle?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;height:420px;\" width=\"auto\" height=\"auto\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/dBtDvZ4FpUc\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_make_sweatpants_tighter_around_ankles_with_hair_ties\"><\/span>How do you make sweatpants tighter around ankles with hair ties?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>Simply roll up your jeans once, before taking a bobble and placing it halfway between the rolled-up hem and the bottom of your trousers. Then, take the hem, roll it over the hair tie and tuck it under so it looks neat and tidy. Repeat on each leg and voila!<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_fix_saggy_butt_jeans\"><\/span>How do you fix saggy butt jeans?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;height:420px;\" width=\"auto\" height=\"auto\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/LdbJtY5R-ww\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_use_adjustable_elastic\"><\/span>How do you use adjustable elastic?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;height:420px;\" width=\"auto\" height=\"auto\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/lwBwiRpPqcw\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_cuff_scrub_pants\"><\/span>How do you cuff scrub pants?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>Try on your scrub pants with the shoes that you typically wear with them. Then, cuff the pants by folding the raw edge of the fabric under. Adjust your fold until it falls at the correct length for you. Hold the fold in place by placing several straight pins around the cuff.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_make_my_scrubs_fit_better\"><\/span>How can I make my scrubs fit better?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Return them for a different size or brand \u2014 but there are so many stipulations on what can be returned and what can&#8217;t be.<\/li>\n<li>Wash and\/or dry your uniform in high temperatures.<\/li>\n<li>Take on a new hobby sewing and hem them yourself.<\/li>\n<li>Send them to a seamstress.<\/li>\n<\/ol><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>To work the elastic into the hem, insert the closed safety pin into the opening in your pant leg hem. Then, begin to work the elastic through the hem using the safety pin to move it along. You will have to work slowly and move the safety pin through the hem just a little at &hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_lmt_disableupdate":"","_lmt_disable":""},"categories":[100],"tags":[],"modified_by":null,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/pinkclubwear.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10815"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/pinkclubwear.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/pinkclubwear.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pinkclubwear.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pinkclubwear.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=10815"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/pinkclubwear.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10815\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/pinkclubwear.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=10815"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pinkclubwear.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=10815"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pinkclubwear.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=10815"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}