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Elastic thread is commonly used in sewing and crafting to provide stretch and flexibility to various projects. It is ideal for making fitted garments, elastic waistbands, or gathering fabrics, allowing for a comfortable fit and ease of movement. Additionally, elastic thread can be used in embroidery and quilting to create textured effects. Its versatility makes it a popular choice for both hobbyists and professional seamstresses.
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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.
What group includes thread buttons snaps and elastic?
Haberdashery.
How do you make kandi cuffs?
start with a single but keep one very long end . take your next bead and thread it on the elastic then thread the elastic two beads over and repeat
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.
To use a needle and thread?
To use a needle and thread could be called sewing.To use a needle and thread could be called quilting. To use a needle and thread could be called embroidery. To use a needle and thread could be called suturing.
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.
How do you use thread in the sentence?
He lost the thread of his argument.
What thread do they use to do magic?
normal thread is used, the thread used in Tailor work. It is just the way they use it, it seems magic.
Why does a golf ball use a thread?
Golf balls about 7-10 years ago used to wrap the core in a thin elastic band. This was because it is a very energy responsive material and allowed good distance from the ball. This concept is not used anymore as the cores are so good now, there is no need for the elastic bands.
How do you use shirring elastic on cotton material?
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.
To knot a quilt do you use a single thread or yarn or double?
You use a thread to knot a quilt.
What is a good bow string household material eg Bungie cord?
Bungee cord would not be of any use as a bow string, strings are not elastic! Traditionally longbow strings were made of linen thread, several strands heavily waxed, there really are no other suitable "Household" materials, that I know of. Bowstring material must be immensely strong, and it is really necessary to use commercially available thread to make a string. Dental floss is a good analog readily available. Typically you would use a pegged board and take 10 or 12 strands of thread or floss and then wrap that with more thread or floss.
