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Shirring Elastic: How to Shirr Fabric on a Sewing Machine Step by Step Shirring Elastic: How to Shirr Fabric on a Sewing Machine Step by Step Shirring elastic is the secret behind gathered summer dresses, smocked tops and children's dresses with stretchy bodices. Read more → Swimwear Elastic: Which Elastic Survives Chlorine and Salt Water Swimwear Elastic: Which Elastic Survives Chlorine and Salt Water Swimwear elastic is one of the few trims that works in a genuinely hostile environment: chlorinated water, salt, sun, sunscreen and sand. Read more → Underwear Elastic: The Right Types for Boxers, Briefs and Panties Underwear Elastic: The Right Types for Boxers, Briefs and Panties Underwear elastic is the detail that decides whether boxers, briefs or panties feel comfortable all day, or dig in, roll over and... Read more → Rubber vs Spandex Elastic: Differences, Durability and Washing Care Rubber vs Spandex Elastic: Differences, Durability and Washing Care Rubber vs spandex elastic sounds like a technical question, but the answer decides whether a waistband, a pair of briefs or a... Read more → Elastic for Sleeves, Cuffs and Hems – Choosing Width and Length Elastic for Sleeves, Cuffs and Hems – Choosing Width and Length Elastic for sleeves and cuffs turns a plain sleeve into a puff sleeve, keeps the wind out of a jacket cuff and... Read more → Fitted Sheet With Elastic – How to Sew or Convert One at Home Fitted Sheet With Elastic – How to Sew or Convert One at Home A fitted sheet with elastic is much easier to sew than it looks – and if you have a flat sheet that... Read more → How to Sew Elastic With a Sewing Machine – Zigzag, Needles, Settings How to Sew Elastic With a Sewing Machine – Zigzag, Needles, Settings Learning how to sew elastic with a sewing machine directly onto fabric is quicker than making a casing and gives a flatter,... Read more → Why Elastic Loses Its Stretch and How to Wash It Properly Why Elastic Loses Its Stretch and How to Wash It Properly Elastic loses its stretch faster than the garment itself wears out, which is why the waistband of your favourite trousers or pyjamas... Read more → Waist Elastic Length – How to Calculate It Without Guesswork Waist Elastic Length – How to Calculate It Without Guesswork Working out the right waist elastic length seems easy until a garment ends up too tight or keeps sliding down. Read more → Elastic bands for clothing – knitted, woven, jacquard, braided, and decorative Elastic bands for clothing – knitted, woven, jacquard, braided, and decorative Almost every garment contains elastic – in the waistband, cuffs, underwear, or hood. But not every elastic is suitable for every application. Read more → Colored elastic bands – woven and knitted, from 1 to 10 cm Colored elastic bands – woven and knitted, from 1 to 10 cm Elastic is no longer just a functional detail – colorful elastic can be an accent in a garment's design. Explore the possibilities. Read more → Wide elastic band for clothing – knitted and woven, from 6 to 20 cm Wide elastic band for clothing – knitted and woven, from 6 to 20 cm When a waistband needs to provide a firm and comfortable hold, narrow elastic is not enough. This is why wide elastic is... Read more → Round elastic cord for clothing from 3 to 7 mm – types and application Round elastic cord for clothing from 3 to 7 mm – types and application The braided (round) elastic is indispensable when you need an elastic cord that does not twist. See where it is used and... Read more → Knitted or woven elastic – what is the difference and which one to choose Knitted or woven elastic – what is the difference and which one to choose In the store, you will see elastic bands with the same width but different names – knitted, woven, flat. Read more → How to put elastic in pants – 3 easy ways How to put elastic in pants – 3 easy ways Elastic makes trousers and skirts comfortable, but it stretches out over time. Read more →