Sewing elastic to fabric

Ruching fabric is so easy and can be used in many ways, from gathering up the sides of a shirt to shortening sleeves. How to sew ruching.

I have been using this method to sew elastic waistband for many projects. I have seen this in many mass produced garments and must admit it is the quickest and easiest way to sew elastic waistband. It is not only easy but also a great way to keep the elastic from being twisted when you pull it up (my 4 year old son does this all the time with inserted, not sewn in elastic). The only downside of this is you cannot adjust the length of elastic without ripping the whole thing off. This tutorial…

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.

PETRASWONDERLAND/ toys sewing patterns on Instagram: "Sewing elastic made easy! Grab cardboard, 4 needles, and tape. Position on your sewing machine and tape securely. Place your fabric under the needles, weave the elastic under every second needle, and start sewing. Remember to give the elastic a gentle tug with your hand while sewing. And that's it! Who's ready for this sewing game-changer? Don't forget to like and share this video with your fellow sewing enthusiasts, and follow me for…

For many people, elastic waistband is a synonym of comfort. Most commonly seen on skirts, pants and dresses, a garment with elasticized waist is easy to pull on, will stay in place all day and live with your body. Elastic waistbands also allow for small variations in fit and work great for most body types....

This page has everything you've ever wanted to know about elastic: a video and written guide to the different types, the tools used, beginner sewing projects using elastic, and even recommended reading.

Annie Stafford - Learn to sew on Instagram: "Hello sewing friends 🙋🏽‍♀️💕 This reel shows how to make a faux shirring effect, I’ve used this hack many a time as an alternative to shirring as my machine tends to chew my fabric whenever I try to attempt it. The concept is pretty simple, all you do is get your fabric, fold it in half and sew channels along so that you can insert the elastic to create the desired effect. A little note that I ran out of time to get into more detail about…

Fold over elastic (FOE) is one of my favorite finishes. It’s fast, simple, and results in a gorgeous finish. I love using FOE to finish the raw edges on delicate […]

Today I will walk you how to sew the elastic waistband on the Arden Pants, including inserting the elastic, and topstitching the waistband.

PETRASWONDERLAND/ toys sewing patterns on Instagram: "Quick Sewing Tip! Looking for an easy way to attach elastic to fabric? Follow these simple steps: Pull the elastic through the all-purpose foot. Reduce the stitch size and switch to the zigzag stitch. Thread the needle and place your fabric under the presser foot. As you sew, stretch the elastic to your desired length. Voila! It's simple and neat, right? Give it a try and share your results! Happy sewing! 🎉✂️ Don't forget to like and…