| 摘要 |
A waistband (100) for an article of apparel (800) comprising at least one embroidery tunnel (134) is provided. The waistband (100) comprises at least one cord (114) comprising a first (126) and second (128) end affixed to the waistband (100), and an intervening portion (119) movably coupled to the waistband (100) with stitches (130) that form the embroidery tunnel (134), the embroidery tunnel (134) configured to distribute a tensioning force applied to the cord (114) across at least a portion of the waistband (100). The embroidery tunnel (134) forms a series of parallel courses (140) across the waistband (100), with the cord (134) able to move freely within the embroidery tunnel (134). |
