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Hand wind the shirring elastic onto your bobbin. Use same color standard thread for the top. If you are going to need a hem, hem it first because it's harder after shirring. Simply sew the lines from one end of the line to the other, about 1/2 inch apart. The shirring elastic will automatically gather the fabric for you. Be sure to tie the ends to keep them from pulling out, or anchor them with extra stitching.
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When you have hand wind the elastic on the machine and have everything in place but the material don't gather what do you do?
Using elastic thread in the bobbin doesn't make the material gather, you have to do it yourself. This is called shirring. You'll need to use a zigzag stich, make several rows of stitching, secure the top thread and the elastic thread on one edge of the fabric and then pull the elastic threads on the other edge to produce the gathering or shirring.
How do you sew shirring elastic onto fabric?
Hand wind the shirring elastic onto your bobbin. Use same color standard thread for the top. If you are going to need a hem, hem it first because it's harder after shirring. Simply sew the lines from one end of the line to the other, about 1/2 inch apart. The shirring elastic will automatically gather the fabric for you. Be sure to tie the ends to keep them from pulling out, or anchor them with extra stitching.
What type of material is very elastic?
I would use elastic. Works on my underwear.
What are the products that use cotton as material?
Products that use cotton as material include shirts, coats, pants, bathing suits, lingerie, scarves, socks, cotton balls, bedding, mattresses, pillowcases, etc.
Why is cotton a bad material to use?
For clothes it is a wonderful material! Why would you think there are problems with it?
What kind of thread is used to sell elastic bands into pants?
There are all kinds of threads used to sew elastic bands into pants. One can use many different threads to sew elastic into pants like wool, cotton, or simple fabric.
Do ace bandages contain latex?
Some ace bandages do still contain latex. However, due to latex allergies the original contents have been changed. Manufacturers use cotton, polyester, and latex-free elastic yarn. Type your notes on this page.Due to the risk of latex allergies among users, the original composition of elastic bandages has changed. While some bandages are still manufactured with latex, many woven and knitted elastic bandages provide adequate compression without the use of natural rubber or latex. The modern elastic bandage is constructed from cotton, polyester and latex-free elastic yarns. By varying the ratio of cotton, polyester, and the elastic yarns within a bandage,
What were socks made out of before elastic was invented?
The same things they are still made of (socks rarely use elastic in their construction). Wool and cotton are the major textiles used, and silk was sometimes used by the rich.
Why use cotton?
because it is a much more energy and money sufficient material.
What type of material is best to put on your newborn?
Cotton by far is the best material to use for a newborn. Cotton is softer then other cloths and they are easy to clean and reduce a lot of rashes on newborn.
When sewing a waistband how do you determine how much elastic to use?
You use 1" more than the waist you're sewing for. This allows for a 1" overlap to sew the elastic together securely. Answer two: Per this entry from Threads Magazine online: The length of elastic should be shorter than the waist seam (after seams and darts are sewn). How much shorter depends on the combination of fabric, lining and elastic. On lightweight fabric with lightweight lining, use clear elastic, and pull the elastic gently as you sew it in place. If the fashion fabric is corduroy or cotton twill with a medium lining, use braided elastic, and stretch the elastic more as you sew it in place because heavy or firm fabrics put more pressure on the elastic. http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/3740/how-to-shop-for-elastic
Why is cotton a good material to use as a towel?
its good for towels because its soft and so yea
