This episode teaches a method of using foldover elastic to create a beautiful collar.the public television home page. fit2stitch . our educa. Watch. shop. explore.
Learn how to sew fold over elastic (foe) for a perfect finish on your stretch fabric projects. you can use this elastic method on underwear, leotards, swimwe. Learn the best ways to sew fold over elastic*how to make sewing fold over elastic easy*how much to stretch the elastic*sewing fold over elastic in curves*bes. A medium zigzag is what works best for fold over elastic in my opinion. for this top i used a 2 wide and 2.5 long stitch, which worked great. stretch firmly while sewing, making sure the elastic is evenly distributed. also because the elastic is stretched the actual finished zigzag will actually be bit tighter since it bounces back. Open the elastic and baste from the right side. fold the elastic over and zigzag. remove the basting. 5. use a zigzag stitch (with a longer stitch length) 6. or a 3 step zigzag stitch. 7. stitch close to the edge.
A medium zigzag is what works best for fold over elastic in my opinion. for this top i used a 2 wide and 2.5 long stitch, which worked great. stretch firmly while sewing, making sure the elastic is evenly distributed. also because the elastic is stretched the actual finished zigzag will actually be bit tighter since it bounces back. Open the elastic and baste from the right side. fold the elastic over and zigzag. remove the basting. 5. use a zigzag stitch (with a longer stitch length) 6. or a 3 step zigzag stitch. 7. stitch close to the edge. The sewing machine is set at a width of 2.5 and a length of 2. we are using a 3 4″ size fold over elastic. step 1: measure the waistband opening and leg openings then subtract 2” from each. cut your fold over elastic based on these measurements. you will have three pieces of fold over elastic. How to sew fold over elastic baste. fold the elastic along the center groove and wrap it over the fabric so the raw edge is enclosed. pin or clip it in place. how to sew fold over elastic pin. stitch with a zig zag stitch catching in the edges of the elastic and stretching the fabric as you go.
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