Sewing with Clear Elastic

Sewing with Clear Elastic. Sewing with clear elastic is an easy technique to learn. In this video tutorial I’ll show you how to sew this particular type of clear elastic to get the best stitching result and look on your sewing project.
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[@rmoskol5116]

This is a great tutorial. Creating the "tail" to hold at the beginning of your stitch run is fantastic. I've been using a pair of tweezers all these years! You're use of marking the fabric at closer intervals makes for a more even gather...well done!

[@diphyp]

I haven't done any fashion sewing for 5 years so I wasn't familiar with this type of elastic. Your tutorial was really helpful.

[@colleenglea]

My normal tutorials will run until the holiday period but I'll certainly see what I can fit in before the break. Thanks.

[@marlamichael1046]

Very nicely explained! It's a pleasure watching your videos! Keep up the great work!

[@colleenglea]

Thank you. Glad I could help in some way.

[@colleenglea]

Thanks and will do!

[@colleenglea]

Thanks so much.

[@biancawiggett6099]

Your sewing videos are THE best, so informative and easy to follow. I love them, please them coming !

[@colleenglea]

Bianca Wiggett Thank you and will do.

[@edakalay]

Thank you. Very helpful !

[@colleenglea]

You're welcome Eda! Thanks for commenting.

[@patriciaroutledge1324]

Thanks so much for making this video. Your explanation was very clear and exactly what I needed to know for making a snow cuff on a pair of mitts.

[@colleenglea]

+Patricia Routledge No problem.

[@jamiekrista]

Great! Thanks!

[@bevmcmullen8758]

Thank you Colleen! You’re a gem.

[@colleenglea]

No problem thanks for commenting Bev.

[@colleenglea]

Happy to help. Thanks for the comment.

[@chrissis111]

Thanks for the video, it's really helpful. BTW, your nails are gorgeous.

[@bonniekonjevich7574]

Excellent tutorial especially with the predicted gather ruch matching the unstretched joined section of the garment when trying to. Thank you so much!

[@colleenglea]

Thank you Bonnie for taking the time to comment.

[@sleepysuzy]

Very good indeed

[@musicfeedsyoursoul8070]

Your videos have been so helpful!!! Thank you for making these!

[@colleenglea]

Happy I could help a little.

[@katzwhite5962]

You explained very well the use of clear elastic. keep up the good work.

[@colleenglea]

Katz White thank you for your comment.

[@znycelondon5313]

learnt so much.Will definitely be using some for future projects. Thank you. 🇬🇧💜🇬🇧

[@colleenglea]

Glad I could be of help Z'Nyce London! Thanks for commenting.

[@suewilliamsbrawn7537]

By the way, I have looked at various sewing videos online when I need help and yours are the best. (You saved me when I wanted to create a contrasting godet to insert into the hemline of a coat - couldn't understand anyone else's instructions). Your instructions are very clear, go step by step, it's easy to see what you are doing, you're not yelling over sewing machine noise, your tips are the best. Sometimes it's like an instructor has come to my house to rescue me from my ambitions (or show me how they can become a reality). You show how doing something simple can make all the difference - like this thread tail to control the other end of the elastic. Thank you for doing these. I'll stop gushing now. :)

[@colleenglea]

Thank you so much for your very kind comment.

[@karenmiller3300]

Excellent video...thank you Colleen

[@colleenglea]

Thank you for taking the time to comment KAREN.

[@carolsloanes4938]

That was an excellent tutorial thanks for sharing.

[@colleenglea]

Glad it was helpful Carol, thanks for commenting.

[@monikita777]

Awesome video!!! Tks Colleen :)

[@colleenglea]

Thank you monikita777!

[@christinebevan8093]

Thank you for this just what I needed

[@colleenglea]

Happy to be of help Christine.

[@colleenglea]

The lace garment may form part of a sew-along in the new year so stay tuned.

[@jacquelinerobinson9158]

Your videos play on after you have forgotten about them. Thank you for making them.

[@colleenglea]

No problem Jacqueline.

[@CBromfield]

Pretty Nails, I've seen some tutorials where people forgot about how their hands looked. The video was very helpful.

[@colleenglea]

Thank you.

[@hernibs63]

Thank you. I’m an experienced sewer and I’ve just realised why my morning wasted was due to human error....I was stretching fabric with elastic. Just goes to show we all make mistakes. Your video tuition is very clear and precise. Lovely.

[@colleenglea]

Thank you hernibs63!

[@Hi_Im_Lex]

This tutorial was very helpful. Will you have any Christmas tutorials coming soon?

[@smileywelch8086]

Absolutely love your channel

[@colleenglea]

Thank you smiley welch!

[@smileywelch8086]

Colleen G Lea - FSBTV you are welcome and thank you.... Do you have any videos on French ruler's?

[@colleenglea]

Hi Smiley Welch, Unfortunately I do not.

[@josephinen946]

Can you use clear elastic as the "grip" on the bands of strapless bras to keep the bra from sliding or moving? I noticed strapless bras have elastic or silicone or something (not sure what it is exactly) and does not have "grips", dots or anything raised to qualify as the gripping part unless it is the material itself. So, is clear elastic an option to put on the bands of strapless bras? Many many many thanks!! Jocelyn

[@suewilliamsbrawn7537]

The next swimsuit or yoga top I make is going to go so much easier with these techniques. Thank you, you're brilliant!

[@colleenglea]

Thank you so much.

[@CaressLorthaya]

Your eyebrows are on point!

[@colleenglea]

Haha. Thanks.

[@gladtidings4all]

I wanted you to finish sewing the lace garment you started to show us. How you finish a collar lace border

[@amyfuchsia]

Hi! Im trying to make a swimsuit. I want to make it by making 2 back and fronts and bagging it out, although id like elastic in the leg seams. Do you think this clear elastic would work if i put it in as i overlock the leg holes??

[@colleenglea]

***** I don't see why not but test it first.

[@learntocrochet1]

I loved your technique of creating thread tales! I want to use clear elastic to create mild ruching in the shoulder seams of T shirts that are now a size large following weight loss. Taking the T shirts in at the sides is not enough, they shoulders are still large. I was struggling with starting off and think your method will work. Also, with your second method, could long thin pins crosswise in the elastic, rather than marking the elastic work? Of course, pulling each one out before sewing over it.

[@colleenglea]

Yes I'm sure that method could work too. Thanks for taking the time to comment Love Music!

[@learntocrochet1]

Colleen G Lea - FSBTV I tried and discovered it works - as long as one doesn't try ty gather too tightly. Thanks

[@mycats7321]

Thank you. If I want the stretchy part to be smooth instead of gathered, would I just sew it without stretching?

[@colleenglea]

Yes!

[@amyfuchsia]

any help would be much appreciated

[@micheler3446]

Hello, any extra tips for applying clear elastic on Tulle ? Trying this in a princess dress Tulle sleeve.. thank you !

[@colleenglea]

No, sorry Michele.

[@Sonialei77]

Will this work with a straight stitch, I have an older machine that does not do a zig zag stitch.

[@colleenglea]

Not really. You could try using a large stitch as this may help a little but is not best practise.

[@vanessaarmstead5444]

Can clear elastic be used inside a casing?

[@colleenglea]

I personally have not used it that way, there maybe issues with dragging once inside the casing.

[@michmw1]

Do you sew on the rough or smooth side of the elastic?

[@colleenglea]

The smooth side Michelle, it's easier for the foot to glide over the elastic.

[@michmw1]

@@colleenglea makes sense thank you

[@SH-qw9un]

Heyy can you use it as a strap?? Xxxx

[@colleenglea]

I'm sure it's possible, I would test it on some scrap fabrics Sophie.

[@nyjetsmaniac]

Where can i buy this elastic from

[@colleenglea]

Lisa Ward Any good fabric store or online retailer should stock it.

[@NadaCakar]

Where did you purchase this clear elastic? Is it plastic or silicone?

[@colleenglea]

Try amazon, I believe it is plastic!

[@NadaCakar]

@@colleenglea thanks

[@kulwantkaur4643]

K