What stitch is used to sew and finish elastic fabric?

Answer 1

A contributor named Amanda Mangan contributed this suggestion on Simplicity.com: "I have a great method for making the casing for an elastic band without having to feed the elastic through the casing. On the wrong side of the fabric, stretch out the elastic around the place you want the casing, until the elastic ends meet. Make sure you leave the fabric allotment on top for the casing. Tightly pin down the elastic. Sew the elastic onto the fabric straight through the middle of the elastic. Just finish by folding the casing over the elastic and sewing in place."

Answer 2

to sew in elatic, stretch it tightly and use a lot of pins. please visit this site and look under the button "skirt from dress" for pics and instructions on how to sew elastic.

http://sewingprincess.webs.com/

Answer 3

There are multiple ways to do this. On a machine, you can use a gathering foot which will gather the fabric as you feed it through. By hand make a large stitch with a contrasting color thread, then slide the fabric towards the center of the fabric to create gathers.

Answer 4

The measurement of the waist, minus 2" for stretch. Finish raw edges of waist, fold over 1 - 2", depending on garment, stitch close to previously finished seam, leaving 1" gap open. Feed elastic through, securing one "feeder end" with a safety pin, and worming it through the opening. Secure the other end with a pin to the fabric, so it won't enter the tube. After the elastic has been feed through, stitch it to the pinned elastic, and sew the opening closed.

Answer 5

Running stitch

Answer two:

The zig zag stitch has more give than any other stitch, and is the best stitch to use.