Sewing Q&A
Terry Siemsen
August 2002 Sewing Q&A Index

I've just discovered clear elastic. It's wonderfully light, easy to use and very stretchy. However since it's so stretchy, I end up with a too-loose fit when I follow the measuring instructions for regular elastic. How can I solve this problem?
Madelyn S.,
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The first few times clear elastic is stretched, it will elongate up to 10% of its original length. Before measuring and cutting, stretch the elastic a few times to "warm it up;" then measure, cut and apply the elastic. The clear elastic will still have 100% recovery.

As a former home economics teacher, Terry Siemsen is always looking for the easiest way to achieve a beautiful-looking garment, both inside and out. She is the owner of Thimbles, Etc., specializing in custom-sized sterling and gold thimbles.


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