Let's Add Some Clear Elastic To Our Waistband!!

[@petrina1285]

I've seen many sewing videos but never have I seen one that use the elastic the way you did. Great tutorial!

[@carolpaprocki1758]

Diana, your videos are always so helpful. They give me confidence to try new things when sewing your fabulous patterns!

[@paulinetaylor]

Love these tutorials, so easy to understand. Thank you for sharing the knowledge.

[@EllieandMacPatternsLLC]

I am so glad you like them!

[@sonjavanwyk4860]

I LOVE Ellie and Mac patterns!!!!! For the whole family!!! My go to shop for patterns!!

[@sherryazaria492]

Your hooded sweatshirt is so adorable and smart looking. Great design and choice of fabric. I'm so impressed and inspired!

[@EllieandMacPatternsLLC]

Its the Sew Scrappy!! one of my favorite makes!!! thank you!!

[@vernabeckstead5148]

Your clear elastic demonstrations are extremely helpful. Great video!

[@EllieandMacPatternsLLC]

I am so glad! Thanks for watching!

[@tamrahassell673]

I LOVE clear elastic!

[@carolmetz1820]

Lots of great ideas and help when sewing.

[@EllieandMacPatternsLLC]

Thanks so much! Glad it was helpful!

[@scott5479]

I found it super helpful to see both techniques in the same garment. Thanks!

[@bettyjackson9593]

You always make any sewing projects look so easy! Thank you!

[@EllieandMacPatternsLLC]

You’re welcome! Glad it helps!

[@lynnclark626]

I appreciate you sharing these sewing techniques. Thank you.

[@virginiajohnson8040]

That clear elastic really makes a difference in how the garment drapes, especially after several hours of wear! Great video,.

[@lachewy29]

Always super clear tutorial, many thanks for sharing!

[@dianecaldwell3988]

Thank you for the video. Question: Do you add the elastic to the bodice and the skirt, or just one or the other. Doesn't the bodice elastic get cut by the serger blade?

[@jmurayama8140]

I never heard of clear elastic before! Thank you for the how to!

[@cynthiavirissimo457]

Great timing! I’m sewing the Liberty dress and I’m just about to add the gathered skirt to the bodice. Thank you!

[@katheesterbenz6892]

Always enjoy your presentations. Thank you.

[@cat9lives999]

You are a great instructor!

[@anniegiroux4563]

Thanks for all these useful tutorials 💖

[@kaywest1182]

I am new to using clear elastic. Thanks for the helpful information.

[@hometeachn]

Love all your videos. So helpful!!!

[@nancyhurt7145]

Thanks, I’ve never tried this before, but just ordered the clear elastic. Thanks for the tips!

[@krystaljamet7576]

your explanations are really well done and varied, good job!!

[@EllieandMacPatternsLLC]

Thanks

[@amandaharle9004]

Thanks! My first time using clear elastic, this really helps.

[@EllieandMacPatternsLLC]

Glad it helped!

[@naynerlang]

Thank you for this video! I've been making knit dresses for my girls and really want them as well as I can. This extra reinforcement seems like just the thing.

[@EllieandMacPatternsLLC]

Glad it was helpful!

[@rosemapes6675]

Just wondering which sewing machine your using.and also where do you buy the great black and white material?thank you for all your great videos

[@notesfromleisa-land]

Most sergers have a foot (elasticator) that can be very helpful for this application. Fantastic vid.

[@whitneyboileau7544]

Thank you, Diana! Your videos are always so helpful!

[@lindamartin6404]

good info and good energy on your videos. Thanks.

[@EllieandMacPatternsLLC]

Thank you so much!

[@lindarichards4762]

I love this clear but did'nt know how to use it .Thank you

[@EllieandMacPatternsLLC]

Linda Richards, I am so glad it helped! Happy Sewing!

[@rosannesahai7604]

Thank you learning more each day about knit sewing

[@angelamallquileon1793]

Thank you. Do we follow same procedure to sew clear elastic on the Twirl magic dress pattern?

[@danadoo828]

Love the fabric combination your wearing.

[@debstead4515]

You make it look so easy, this is something that has scared me for years. Time to try again.

[@lagunter5]

As a newbie sewist, thanks for explaining and demonstrating how to apply the clear elastic and also showing how it can be used on sewing machine and serger.

[@annmarshall9291]

Thanks for the tutorial. I have been worried about using stretch elastic but you make it look so easy. I will have a go.

[@donnamarie124]

I love these tricks/tips! Thank you!

[@tnone7873]

I love all your sewing tips and sew a longs

[@lauraalicejane7265]

A life saver for a beginner...thank you

[@EllieandMacPatternsLLC]

Glad it helped!

[@iamacraftymama]

This was so helpful. Setting the seam allowance made the finishing very neat.

[@kavitadeepchand470]

thanks for the video. will give this a go on my next garment

[@nutmegknitting8912]

Really helpful video. Have been wondering how to do this on the server. Thank you.

[@EllieandMacPatternsLLC]

You’re welcome 😉

[@nancyb6585]

Great tips, this will come in handy for sewing summer dresses! Thank you!

[@catmum11]

I don't have any clear elastic. I do have some of the KNIT iron on stay tape. Will that work to stabilize shoulder seams and also the gathered edges of the Staycation dress? thanks!

[@mlhanlon99]

Thank you so much! I’ve always wanted to know what that clear stuff was on my ready to wear clothes lol!

[@mariathacker3199]

Love your videos. So informative.

[@EllieandMacPatternsLLC]

Thanks so much!

[@sayerc455]

Love your videos and patterns. X

[@staceygambettimakeup]

Fantastic demonstration. If you could please make a video showing ways to trace a pattern which keeps all the options eg, sleeveless/sleeve, different lengths etc Thanks so much

[@danielletherrien9693]

Hi Diana, I love all your videos! Thank you!

[@lisav9120]

i am here, just made the curve tee. loved it.

[@DoloresDeeBodnar]

So you put the elastic to the bodice piece And the skirt piece?

[@liaantje1966]

I never used it, now it is time to do so! Thanks!

[@heyjudequiltco]

Which pattern is the hoodie you are wearing In this video? I love the pattern and the fabric. Where do you purchase most of your knits from? I am a quilter, but your tutorials have inspired me to branch out. Thank you!

[@Staceyssewingnest]

Always such helpful videos. Thanks again, Diana!

[@gloriawalker3226]

Thank you!! I need to but some clear elastic!

[@ggvee1220]

Thanks for the demonstration. Loved the serger tip!

[@deeteakay]

i appreciate videos like this with helpful tips and how-to's!

[@katesterling8915]

I've only seen this on the should seem. It's good to see how to use it. TY ☆

[@annicalundgren135]

So helpful thanks, i use it often in shoulder seams ❤️ just love your videos 👌🏻is there any video for v-neck binding? If not please do 🙏🏼

[@helenaf6944]

Very helpful hints.

[@stephaniehuddleston6181]

I absolutely LOVE your sweater and that braided ties!!!

[@lavernemcafee5138]

Your videos are so valuable! Thanks.

[@carolinalasdunas7529]

Absolutely love love that sweatshirt design.

[@DukeEngMastiffs]

This is very helpful! Idk why this elastic is so confusing. I have put it in a couple of garments and I ended up cutting it out because I didn't like the wavy bulk taking the place of the regular flow of the fabric. Maybe I didn't do it correctly.

[@beochar]

Very clear demonstration, thanks!

[@stephaniehuddleston6181]

Thank you for this! I have no clue how to properly use some of the notions

[@Fattiapples]

is diana using maxi lock stretch in lower looper of serger? I'm asking because when i did the combination of adding elastic plus regular maxi lock serger thread, the seams felt itchy to me when wearing a dress i made

[@EllieandMacPatternsLLC]

I do usually use maxi lock stretch thread on my loopers when sew knit. I don't do this ALL the time but I do prefer it and it does feel a lot softer when used.

[@ellieklebonis4673]

Great tutorial! What kind of clear elastic do you like best and where can we get it. Also, do you have a tutorial on how to make your "scrappy sweatshirt"? It is adorable and looks so nice on you.

[@sugarstea]

I love your sweater! What pattern is that one?

[@sugarstea]

Nevermind found it! haha!

[@rossmanriquez30]

Thank you for the tips!

[@melv7440]

How wide is your clear elastic? I have some but it looks really wide compared to yours. Thanks for another awesome tutorial!

[@michellejackson2425]

What pattern did you use for the top you’re wearing? Super cute!!

[@EllieandMacPatternsLLC]

I am wearing the Sew Scrappy ❤️

[@156butterfly156]

I love how this looks

[@suzannetodd4472]

This is very helpful. Question: I notice that the bodice is lined. What fabric are you using to line with?

[@donnam7075]

I’m new to knit sewing. Thank you for the tip!

[@annahensley5057]

Thank you for showing this

[@136Darby]

Thanks! So if I apply it to the bodice with the zig-zag stitch, do I always put it on the right-side, or does it matter?

[@mrs.moreno156]

Thank you. I just got a ton from a friend and now I know what to use it for.

[@tracyhastings]

Thanks for this tutorial!

[@kristinesutton846]

I'm curious, were you using the walking foot, and it may not matter, even though it looked like some of the invisible elastic Got taken off By the serger. Would love to see a demonstration of wearing Of the dress you made.

[@stephanieoneill1963]

Wow that’s such a game changer for me. Thanks for sharing. So glad I found this video. ❤

[@hannahdickson5685]

That mint floral is everything

[@kathymattern544]

Great video ... I’m jumping on the clear elastic bandwagon! :)

[@sewlovemydogs]

I’ve seen this elastic and often wondered how it’s used - and now I know! 😊 Thank you....

[@margaretpitts5462]

Thanks for showing us how to do this, sometimes it does feel like the skirt is dragging down on a heavier material. A useful vid 😀

[@karisaarela145]

Thanks for doing this!

[@EllieandMacPatternsLLC]

You’re welcome 😉

[@arizona972]

Thank you for teaching us how to sew the clear elastic go the seams. I never tried that before because I thought the elastic couldn't be cut by the serger and I see that yours didn't get cut but even if it did on mi garment I think it still would work fine. By the way, I subscribed to your channel!!

[@melindasolomon2628]

Thank you for the info , very informative

[@carolinedickey4954]

What size elastic did you use? So you sergered some off the elastic on your bodice and then You put elastic on the skirt but did not cut any elastic off the skirt?

[@EllieandMacPatternsLLC]

usually I use a 1/4in elastic. I try not to cut any of the elastic with my serger. I usually get it trapped into the seam allowance. the elastic is just there for stability to the skirt so it doesn't stretch out.

[@DianaHarveyClark]

Thank you for sharing this!

[@jacquelynsattes7487]

Where do you find the clear elastic?

[@jamiebalcerak9281]

Thank you!! This has never made sense to me when the directions were just written out. Woohoo now I'm not afraid to try it :)

[@cindylouwho4008]

Jamie Balcerak Thanks, this was a very useful video. Can’t wait to try this.

[@djbruce7288]

Where can I get this clear elastic. I bought some that wasn't very stretchy and didn't work. The Dritz is a small amount for too much money. Where can I get this on a roll reasonably priced? Help! I have two projects awaiting. TIA

[@martimorgan4788]

I love your top - what fabric is that? So Chic

[@ShakirahDiedericks]

Thank you for teaching me something new!

[@crystelpayne4005]

SO helpful!!! Thank you!

[@tinagranger8185]

Thank you. I am learning so much from your videos.

[@yvonneyalusa9332]

Wow thank you so very much for showing this..much appreciated

[@lorlor2831]

Great tips thank you

[@annaheh2925]

thank you for another very interesting and informative video.