Elastic is used in sewing mainly for making clothes. You usually find it in the waistband of a garment. To make a waistband tighter, you put more elastic in. This is usually how elastic is used for hand sewing.
I recommend that you have elastic in your sewing tool box. It will come in handy and especially has I put more posts up on how to make clothes.
What type and size of elastic should I get?
It doesn't really matter what brand or type your elastic is. but it is best to purchase it at a proper craft store, however you can but elastic at a discount store as well.
The size of your elastic depends on what you are going to make. Obviously your elastic length will be long as it comes in rolls, but it depends on the width of your elastic.
I find it best to use
wide, woven elastic for garments like skirts and leggings. It would be a tad stronger than a thin strip and would be less likely to fray.
Basically, you can use a
thin strip of elastic for all other projects.
If you are having trouble deciding what width you should get, just tell me your project and where you plan to buy your elastic from and I will tell give you the answer.
Note: Quality of elastic may vary between stores. Choose a brand that you trust and think is good quality.
Woven or Braided Elastic
Strongly woven or braided elastic is the strongest type, I recommend you choose this. Look on the package label to be sure.
Note; Always check how long the elastic is before you buy some! This is critical to your sewing!
Up Coming Post: How to make a Waistband Tighter using Elastic
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Elastic is used in sewing mainly for making clothes. You usually find it in the waistband of a garment. To make a waistband tighter, you put more elastic in. This is usually how elastic is used for hand sewing.
It doesn't really matter what brand or type your elastic is. but it is best to purchase it at a proper craft store, however you can but elastic at a discount store as well.
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