Diy elastic

Included in the Modkid Perfect Legging pattern is our favorite knit waistband tutorial. What makes it so great? NO CASING!! Plus, it lays flat, and the elastic won't twist inside a casing. You just might find it to be your favorite too! We are going to show you just how we do it here too. Stitch your pre-cut elastic into a circle. If you don't have a length provided in your pattern, 1-2" less than the length around the wearer's waist is a good rule of thumb. The elastic should be cut shorter…

Sewing a casing and inserting elastic can be fiddly and tedious, especially when using a narrow width elastic. But there’s an easier, quicker way to create a elastic waist without using a casing at all. It instantly creates a fitted waist, giving the dress (and you!) an hourglass shape. The result i

How To Sew Elastic Waist For Dress - Sewing Tips And Tricks #Sewing

The more you sew elastic waistbands, the easier the task becomes. Learning how to sew an elastic waistband isn’t complicated, but it does need to be done a certain way if you want it to come out just right.

Six simple steps to sewing with elastic thread successfully (otherwise known as shirring). Learn how to master these basic techniques.

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Shirring and smocking aren’t actually originally done with elastic…..but it sure makes things easier. And faster. Sometimes I assume everyone knows how to do it but then I get another email asking how to shir (or smock) fabric. So, I'm sharing how to smock with elastic thread. #smockingtutorial #smockwithelasticthread

About Twistband Twistband are made of Fold-Over Elastic, unlike the traditional hair ties that hurt the head and wrist foldover elastic i...

How to Make an Exposed Elastic Waistband in just a few simple steps!

Ever wanted to learn how to make an elastic waist skirt?This kind of easy to sew skirt is perfect for summer and so quick to make. How long will it take?If you’…

I almost always have scrap fabric left over after I complete projects. And since I don’t like letting it go to waste, I carefully fold it up and put it back into my fabric stash. The problem is, after a few projects, I end up having way too many fabric scraps in my collection! One […]

Make a fold over elastic hair tie in 5 minutes flat when you follow this easy tutorial. FOE hair ties are a handmade item you can donate to nonprofits that provide essentials to children in need.

Shirring Sewing with Elastic Thread

How to make elastic hair ties plus a free printable "Pony Up" card.These hair ties make a great gift and are a perfect craft night activity for young girls.

Simple Elastic Waist Skirt Tutorial | Learn how to create a simple elastic waist skirt in a custom size tailored to your measurements!

The Haby Goddess: Tutorial: Adding an elastic neckline.

I'm a beginner at sewing. I searched and searched for a simple 1-yard skirt with an elastic waistband, but the tutorials were not very clear. So, I read a bunch or tutorials and came up with my own skirt plan that didn't involve crazy zippers and button holes (the thought of doing those TERRIFY me). Anyways, the pictures above show the adult version and the child version of this skirt. Of course, my cool tomboy niece has it scrunched up in the back :) Four-year-old's are awesome. If you have…

This comprehensive step by step guide shares the best kept secret on how to sew an elastic waistband. Click here for all the info!