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I use elastic a lot and save all the short bits to sew them together. I keep all my elastic in a bin in a drawer, but it’s always a big mess. What is this? I realized I could loop it up and clip it with a wonder clip* so it stays neat and tidy.
How do you finish an elastic end?
How to Stop Elastic From Unraveling
- Coat the cut ends of the elastic with liquid fabric stabilizer. …
- Overcast the ends of the elastic with a machine zigzag stitch. …
- Prevent fraying when making bands of elastic by overlapping the edges 1/2 inch and sewing a zigzag stitch over the edge of the elastic.
How do you enclose elastic?
Tutorial: How To Cover Elastic With Fabric
- Step 1: Cut two rectangles into the fabric of the following dimensions: …
- Step 2: Fold the rectangle along the long side, RS together. …
- Step 3: Sew down using 0.75 cm, more than 1/4″ (presser foot width).
- Step 4: Turn the fabric inside out.
How do you store ribbons?
Nifty Ways To Organize Your Crafting Ribbon
- Use A Dowel. View in gallery. …
- Fill A Plastic Basket. View in gallery. …
- Store Your Ribbon In A Drawer. …
- Hang Your Ribbon Up. …
- Place Your Ribbon In A Cute Jar. …
- Purchase A Straw Holder To Store Your Ribbon. …
- Embrace The Mess With Containers. …
- Organize Ribbon In An Upcycled Shoebox.