How To Encase Elastic With A Serger

[@jenniferhill3405]

It never occurred to me in ten years to disengage my knife while actively serging. It seems obvious now that you mention it, but for some reason I never figured it out. This is going to improve my results dramatically---no more sloppy, uneven waistbands or hems. Thanks so very much!

[@SewDecorous]

Jennifer Hill awesome!! 😁

[@joanndeisenroth9031]

Thank you from a newbie serger!

[@Cynthia2v]

It gives the appearance of a sewn on waistband, beautiful!

[@SewDecorous]

Cynthia Willis thank you! 😊

[@WonderingTree]

Thanks so much for this! Just ordered a pack of serger footers and will be trying this out!

[@SewDecorous]

Wonderful! 😁

[@jeannettasmith2825]

I’ve been sewing for many years and I’ve never seen elastic placed this way. Great idea!

[@paulawhite3547]

This is the application that I have been searching for, thank you so very much for sharing!

[@lavernecady8832]

This video is awesome! I purchased a set 6 additional attachments when I bought my serger and this foot was included. Glad to see how I can use it other than for hemming.

[@SewDecorous]

Thank you! That's great!

[@lissa4306]

Thank you! Finally, a tutorial on how to serge elastic w/in a casing! I'm encasing the elastic in half flannel & half lining fabric. The flannel is too thick & will bunch up far too much for a nice looking adult skirt ...

[@SewDecorous]

Lissa thank you! I was so excited too when I first saw this in my grandmother’s serger workbook. :)

[@asharaejones]

This video is SO helpful! Explained very well for beginners. Thank you! :)

[@SewDecorous]

So happy to hear that! Thank you!

[@tracyfornera7932]

I’m so glad I found you. Thank you

[@SewDecorous]

Tracy Fornera thank you 😊

[@MsGorobin]

Excellent presentation. Easy for us serger newbies. Thanks for sharing!

[@SewDecorous]

C. L. Robinson so glad to hear! Thank you!

[@ironrose888]

Awesome video! I’m always trying to figure out how to use my serger more in sewing clothing. I’m even thinking about using the serger for piecing quilt squares.

[@SewDecorous]

That’s great! Many people use their sergers for quilts. 😊

[@angelafalalala]

Such a great video. Thanks for sharing, I’m making a rectangle skirt now and this will be perfect

[@SewDecorous]

Thank you! 😊

[@KJFlanch]

I've always wanted to attempt this. Thanks for demonstrating.

[@NuclearNikki]

Thanks SO much for this tip.

[@SewDecorous]

Tiffany Copon 👍🏻😁

[@MandyMcElrath]

This is BRILLIANT! Thank you so much!

[@LQT]

Very nice. I liked it, Thanks for sharing

[@TechieSewing]

Wow, I have liked this video previously so must have watched it but I don't remember doing it! It's brilliant, should be a perfect finish for waterproof pants where I'd prefer to have as few holes on the outside as possible.

[@SewDecorous]

Ясена Триффень thank you! Sounds like a great use for this technique.

[@fightsewbig]

Omg this is going to save me so much time and headaches. Lol how much do you add to your seam allowance for the 1 inch elastic? I ask because I’m modifying a pattern that didn’t call for an elastic waist band. Plus the pants sit lower then my liking. I want to add 1 inch elastic. But I’m stuck how much to add to the top? 2 inches? Less more? If I do this hem like you show what do you suggest?

[@jessicamcmurtrie7579]

I have a question ! If you want to secure the waistband from twisting or bending would you do a top stitch on the outside all the way around or just add like 4 secure points one on each side front and back . I make pajama shorts and I have a wide waist band so it can easily twist or flip. I am new to this and have been researching but not much luck. In your opinion which method would be more effective ? If all the way around would you do 2 rows . Hope that makes sense! Great video btw :)

[@SewDecorous]

Jessica Mcmurtrie Thank you! In your case I would probably just tack it in a few places, but you could try both methods to see what you prefer. Another option is to try non-roll elastic. :)

[@lynetterene]

Thank you so much for this.....looking forward to trying it

[@SewDecorous]

Lynette Patrice 😊😊

[@viddy8379]

What pattern did you uses for the curved elastic? Also with non roll ribbed elastic it is thicker too. Do you do any straight stitching to stop roll over?

[@karengreig7013]

Thanks for sharing this video.

[@lesmessbucilova2732]

Fantastic video 😍👏👏👏

[@SewDecorous]

Thank you! 😊

[@SandraRomero-hg3rk]

Thank you for sharing you knowledge 😎✌🏼

[@SewDecorous]

Sandra Romero 😁

[@NL-rj9uk]

Thanks!😃I didn't know that you could use one needle in a surger (I must have missed that). Good Pointers too. 😉

[@SewDecorous]

Thank you!

[@winifredtroy1540]

It looks like you using a three thread overlock narrow. Right?

[@SewDecorous]

Winifred Troy it is a 3-thread. I’m using the left needle. :)

[@emmasheppard2639]

Amazing, thank you xxx

[@SewDecorous]

Emma Sheppard you’re welcome! 😊

[@LalaEle]

So how do a sew a casing for elastic on a pair of pants ?

[@SewDecorous]

Lala Rene’e if the pattern is like this where the casing is made by folding the fabric over, you can do it this way. If the waistband is a separate piece, then this would not work.

[@rjs8044]

Love this but volume is bad