Sewing With Stretch Elastics
Using elastic is a great way to create a flexible fit for a variety of design elements. Whether you choose to use a casing on a waistline, shirring on a bodice, or stitched elastic on a sleeve hem - knowing and understanding the proper way to sew them in is a must!
Instructors: Cinnamon & Shari
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SWC Shirring With Elastic Thread
In this video I show you how to do a technique of shirring with elastic thread.
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Working With Casings
In this video, we'll look at creating both a folded casing and an applied casing.
Video Timeline:
0:00 - Overview
0:45 - Creating A Casing
2: 30 - New Look 1 - Dress
6:15 - New Look 2 - Top
You can find all the referenced PDF patterns and supplies at www.pixiefaire.com -
Elastic Exposed and FOE
This video covers Exposed Elastic for both flat and fold over elastic
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Knits FOE Binding
In this video I'll show you how to sew fold over elastic (FOE) as a binding on a knit fabric.
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Exposed Elastic on Tiny Waistbands
This video demonstrates sewing exposed elastics on tiny waistbands that need to be sewn in a full circular seam.
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Shirred Elastic Modified Cami Tutorial
This video shows an example using the shirring technique to create a different look.
