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Lingerie elastics Application problem or elastic problem
mastdenman   Intermediate CA USA Member since 1/12/04 Posts: 5843	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 4/24/06 12:50 PM I have made a couple of pair of pant liners using lingerie elastic as the waistband. My problem is that they seem to slowly slide downwards and I end up continually pulling up my pants like a little kid. I don't seem to have this problem with commercially made products. Am I using the wrong kind of elastic or am I putting too much elastic per fabric. I used 32 inches with a half inch overlap for my 39 inch waist. It doesn't seem like it should be too much. Is the elastic just too wimpy to hold up that much fabric? ------ Marilyn January 2009 to January 2010 81 yards out and 71yards in January 2010 to the present 106.7 yards out and 146.5 yards in. January 2011 to the present: 47 yards out and 69 yards in.
diane s Intermediate OR USA Member since 8/24/02 Posts: 3887	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 4/24/06 1:03 PM I seems like you're using a good ratio...I made a half slip and used foldover elastic for the waist, I like it because it's soft and nice recovery. ------ My grandmother taught me to sew when I was 10, and I've been sewing ever since.
gramma b Advanced USA Member since 7/25/08 Posts: 2272	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 9/2/12 1:35 PM How many use elastics for the new big-scoop knit necklines or sweater knits instead of a bias to avoid stretching out? Haven't tried the sew-on type (in case it's needs ripping out) or would you use the tunnel version?
Elcue   Advanced WA USA Member since 6/13/12 Posts: 193	Login to reply to this post In reply to mastdenman << Like this post Date: 9/2/12 1:40 PM The pants weigh more than a slip so you need a stronger or tighter elastic.
Kathi R   Intermediate USA Member since 2/28/05 Posts: 2052 PR Weekend Volunteer	Login to reply to this post In reply to mastdenman << Like this post Date: 9/2/12 9:00 PM I agree, I think you need heftier elastic. Give me a call and drop by, you are welcome to go through my stash of lingerie stuff to see I have something that will work. When I was in lingerie mode I bought everything that turned up at FIDM, so I'm sure I have something that will work for you. ------ 2012 : starting stash 386, net additions 206, used 164, ending stash 428

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