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sewsewmom Intermediate Member since 6/26/05 Posts: 14	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 12/8/12 10:49 PM Is it good to use 1/2 " knit elastic for silk pants' top? Thanks.
simplystitches Intermediate NY USA Member since 2/12/06 Posts: 762	Login to reply to this post In reply to sewsewmom << Like this post Date: 12/9/12 0:10 AM It depends on where you're using it. If it's for sleeves casings generally 1/4" or 3/8" is used but if all you have is 1/2" it's fine.HTH Debbie
Sharon Rose   Advanced IN USA Member since 3/10/11 Posts: 98	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 12/9/12 8:38 AM Not sure I understand. There are severall factors to consider. Did you mean the top of a pair of pants? Are you making silk panties? silk lounging pants? silk dress pants? Or did you mean a top? The type and size of elastic would be adjusted to the type of garment and weight/texture of the silk you are using.
sewsewmom Intermediate Member since 6/26/05 Posts: 14	Login to reply to this post In reply to Sharon Rose << Like this post Date: 12/9/12 9:28 PM Hi, I want to put elastic on the waist of a silk pajama pants.
Judy Kski   Intermediate FL USA Member since 10/26/08 Posts: 1016	Login to reply to this post In reply to sewsewmom << Like this post Date: 12/9/12 9:41 PM Using 1/2" elastic was the waist area is not a good idea. It will tend to cut into your waist area. It would be better to use 3/4" or 1" elastic for that area. ------ Judy
Sharon Rose   Advanced IN USA Member since 3/10/11 Posts: 98	Login to reply to this post In reply to sewsewmom << Like this post Date: 12/10/12 9:30 AM I agree with Judy Kski. Not only would the 1/2 inch cut into your waist, it probably would not be enough to support a pair of long pajammies.
sewsewmom Intermediate Member since 6/26/05 Posts: 14	Login to reply to this post In reply to Judy Kski << Like this post Date: 12/10/12 9:37 AM What kind of elastic , knit or woven good for light weight fabric like silk? Thanks. I used something that was not soft enough and needles broke when I sew through the elastic! -- Edited on 12/11/12 8:29 AM --

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