ELASTICS

ELASTICS

with so many available it can be difficult to know what they are used for best.

Here is a basic overview on the most common elastic trims available:

 There are 4 groups of elastics
- BRAIDED
- KNITTED 
-WOVEN
- MOLDED

CLEAR RUBBER ELASTIC :

used mainly for Swimwear but also Fashion and Lingerie e.g. top edge of Bra Cups
Water & Air resistant

BRAIDED ELASTIC:

perhaps the most common used elastic in Dressmaking

A basic elastic that is mainly used as waistbands , inside casings
Available in many widths &  mainly used in Fashion

FOLDOVER ELASTIC:

Perfect for a sleek finish of any hemline or fabric edge. 

The distinctive line in the centre of these elastics makes it easy to fold in half and cover any seam, hem or edge of a fabric.

Available plain or with a fancy edgings
Soft to the skin and used for Baby Wear, Lingerie & Fashion

FANCY ELASTIC:

Popular choice in lingerie design to add some feminine detail to a garment. 

This style can be double edged or single edge:

Single Edge Fancy Elastic

Double Edge Fancy Plush  Elastic 

PLUSH ELASTIC

Another very popular choice used in intimate apparel:

The plush side is used next to the body for comfort and softness

LACE ELASTIC 

A decorative stretch lace can be used in many ways in garment making and lingerie making.

The most important thing is to remember that the elastic should be cut to support the fabric :
 

How much you need to trim each elastic depends on the garment you are making, the part of the garment, the fabric and the type of elastic that you are using.

You can learn how to work with various elastic types and stretch fabrics during our Masterclasses.
How to calculate the correct elastic lengths and how to attach to achieve a professional finish.

See the Online Workshop section for further details at the website:

Lmclasses