Elastic Foot for Swimwear: How-To, Tips, and Problem Solving

[@christinelee6477]

This was useful. Do you have tips for elastic application on other parts of the swimsuit (aside from straps) that require tension?

[@chrisy.8789]

I’m soooo looking forward to your tension video. This has been my biggest issue when learning how to use my serger. Tension looks great up until I add elastic :( Thanks again for the sewing tips!

[@EdgewaterAve]

Coming soon!

[@Fashmine]

where can I get this elastic foot?

[@rampanttricky17]

very helpful and appreciated. how do you keep a cat from playing with the elastic while sewing?

[@4MeredithGrey]

Where did you get the elastic foot?

[@breesmail07]

Thank so much! You inspired me to get an elastic foot, I tried it a couple of times and gave up on it. Now I want to try again! Haha practice makes perfect!

[@EdgewaterAve]

It's so true! Best of luck :)

[@susanesse4540]

Great work on creating a very informative video. Loved that you shared that not all elastic feet fit any machine. Yes, most accessory feet are engineered for the specific models of sewing machines. Keep up the great work. We keep learning, being inspired by you. :)

[@EdgewaterAve]

Thank you Susan! You've been such an amazing support from the beginning and your feedback means the world to me.

[@leahstratton5636]

Could you recommend another elastic foot? The one linked is now unavailable! Specifically, do you have any recommendations for one that fits a regular sewing machine? I bought the Avery top pattern and I’m looking forward to making my first swimsuit!

[@renderuthis]

I looked high and low and can not find one with this adjustable roller tension thing they are all just slide tension. It is the mystery. I did see one for Juki.

[@corirodriquez2889]

You have a gift to teach❤ your videos are all so wonderful 👗🪡🧵

[@yelybabilonia693]

Where can I buy that foot to put elastic? Thanks

[@rosac8168]

So this foot is for a serger only or can it be used on sewing machine ?

[@VogueISHable]

Do you have a cover stitch machine as well or do you just use a twin needle on the regular sewing machine

[@mariamanos7337]

Thank you so much, you have just helped me solve two of most annoying my serge issues. Definitely going to get that elastic foot.

[@EdgewaterAve]

It's well worth it!

[@nrr3186]

Very helpful. Thank You! However, how does the elastic work if there is no tension on it to hold the fabric snugged to your body?? Thank you

[@Just-a-girl]

For swim wear it should stretch with the insertion of the body..

[@averybourbonnais2229]

Hi! Can you post a video regarding how to take in a swimsuit which is too large? I bought two bathing suits which are too big for me and I would love to learn the basics of where to cut and re-sew in order to fit it to my body so I can wear them again! Thank you :)

[@EdgewaterAve]

Great idea!

[@rosac8168]

I agree my bathing suits sag in butt because I’m small in the back and would love to know how to alter them 😂

[@lisamgorry]

Thanks for this video! Do you use the elasticator when sewing in the round? Any tips?

[@paigewesoloski1812]

is there an elastic foot for a regular mahcine as well? I don't have a serger yet

[@chrisy.8789]

Thank you for this! I just received my elastic foot and I can’t wait to use it.

[@EdgewaterAve]

Hope you like it! It's worth the work to get it right!

[@madyleighdecker]

Ugh I cannot find an elastic foot for my machine ANYWHERE; I have a Janome new home and can only find one for the new home serger OR for a different model Janome machine :/

[@debradalton5755]

What brands of elasticator feet have the features you showed or talked about? I am looking on Amazon and the feet I see do NOT have the features you were talking about, as far as I can tell.

[@rebeccawhitley4973]

Thank you for such a detailed video! Question, is there a difference between an elastic foot and an elastic gathering foot? Or are they different names for the same thing?

[@EdgewaterAve]

Same thing! I just don’t use the gathering function, I use it more like a guide

[@bri_anna4605]

Where can I get it?!

[@annielia1920]

Hi. I’m wondering are you using a serger and sewing machine in one??

[@sncstudiofashion4475]

Is that a flatlock seam or overlock ?

[@Liguorienne]

Hi I have try out many ways and also change my needle But I always have this problem There’s is one needle that Miss long stitch to capture the looper Can you help me or someone help me for this problem ?

[@giannapignatello9130]

Do you have a link to where you got your elastic foot from? Thanks!

[@EdgewaterAve]

I got mine off eBay so I can't link it! But definitely try eBay if you have a Babylock, there's some dealers on there that sell Babylock products

[@naidacruz742]

where can i buy this foot?

[@lisah9237]

How would this work with curves etc

[@jamesmelandry3595]

was your knife engaged?

[@EdgewaterAve]

Yeah I keep my knife engaged but I’m not cutting anything off!

[@amandine5180]

Hello Kati, Thank you for your video. One question, do you use The differential on the right of your machine? Or do you let all the time at the position N? Thank you Amanda

[@EdgewaterAve]

I keep it at normal the whole time, but it's a great tool if you're needing to adjust your settings!

[@nancymckercher9269]

Can you use the foot for clear elastic as well ? Love your videos 😉

[@EdgewaterAve]

Yes you can!

[@laurasegarra4360]

what brand of serger machine do you use

[@EdgewaterAve]

Mine is a Babylock!

[@luciebillingsley7753]

I don't have an elastic foot but am finding my serger leaves the elastic and fabric stretched out once sewn. I've tried altering the presser foot pressure and tension but it's still stretching the elastic. Do you think an elastic foot would solved this problem?

[@EdgewaterAve]

If you go to my elastic playlist, go to part 3 in the elastic series and I show you show to counteract this problem! An elastic foot might help too

[@haileylilliott9066]

do you have your knife on whenever using the elastic foot?

[@EdgewaterAve]

I do, but I don't cut anything off so in theory I could keep it down!

[@kelliedelka]

My elastic foot doesn't have the size quage. So it definitely moves and makes it a bit harder. My serger is old and luckily a store found a foot haha. I have white superlock serger. But my elastic won't stay put.

[@haileylilliott9066]

i have a similar machine, about to try my elastic foot but it also doesn't have a size guage.

[@keilanifelix9818]

are elastic foots only for sergers machines or can it be used for normal sewing machines too?

[@EdgewaterAve]

There are ones for regular machines too!

[@chanaiyabrown2187]

Hi, what type of elastic do you use for swimwear ? Rubber, woven or clear ?x

[@EdgewaterAve]

Just posted a video answering this! kzbin.info/www/bejne/epvWfJKHZb6ciNk

[@jacquelinesown6675]

Thank you so much you answered my question

[@EdgewaterAve]

Happy to help!

[@hgelvis]

thankyou

[@Mel-dw2fi]

Well said.

[@lorenabueno8620]

Sooo useful please teach me more🥺😭😭

[@EdgewaterAve]

Yay! Glad you enjoyed it! Many more to come :)

[@renderuthis]

"this texture on it" knurling I just want to appear smart.

[@renderuthis]

I do not like to shop at esty. It is a bait and switch site. "sold by the yard $4.99" ..."$4.99 1/4 yard". Everything is over priced there.