Elastic casing

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Use this simple trick and your elastic waistbands will always turn out perfectly!

Hello sew-friends! Earlier this month I re-released the Lou Box Dress patterns and today is the final installment of the sewalong additions. When the pattern was first released, I did a full photo sewalong and during this second round of testing, I asked my testers what part of the construction proc

This is one of those things that I think everybody knows already so why do a tutorial on it, but I’ve needed to show it to 2 people in the last month. I would consider these people to be expe…

This is one of those things that I think everybody knows already so why do a tutorial on it, but I’ve needed to show it to 2 people in the last month. I would consider these people to be expe…

This tutorial will teach you two ways to sew an elastic casing – by folding the edge in twice, or using bias binding/tape. Either of these methods works well for waistbands, cuffs, leg openings, etc. Both ways has the elastic threaded into the casing, rather than being stitched directly to the fabric. This allows for easy elastic adjustments, or even replacing the elastic if ever needed.

"Soft and comfortable knit elastic ideal for sleeves, waistbands and leg bands. Soft and comfortable elastic ideal for sleeves, waistbands and leg bands. It is curl resistant and will not narrow when stretched. Elastic can be inserted into a casing or stitched directly to the wrong side of your fabric. Details: White 3/4\" x 1yd. (19mm x 0.9m) Non-roll elastic | Loops & Threads™ Knit Non-Roll Elastic | Michaels®"

This post will show you How to Sew Elastic Waistband two ways. showing the methods without a casing or with a casing. Photo and video tutorial

Learn this one simple tip for never getting twisted elastic again while sewing! You AND your seam ripper will thank you!