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the instructions for how to smock with elastic thread are shown in three different colors

Shirring and smocking aren’t actually originally done with elastic…..but it sure makes things easier. And faster. Sometimes I assume everyone knows how to do it but then I get another email asking how to shir (or smock) fabric. So, I'm sharing how to smock with elastic thread. #smockingtutorial #smockwithelasticthread

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two ways to sew an elastic casing and insert the elastic for this diy project

This tutorial will teach you two ways to sew an elastic casing – by folding the edge in twice, or using bias binding/tape. Either of these methods works well for waistbands, cuffs, leg openings, etc. Both ways has the elastic threaded into the casing, rather than being stitched directly to the fabric. This allows for easy elastic adjustments, or even replacing the elastic if ever needed.

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someone is sewing fabric with the words, how to sew a skirt without any machine

SEW ALDO, IT'S SEW TIME EPISODE : HOW TO SHIRR WITHOUT AN ELASTIC THREADHello my awesome viewers, today I show show you how to easily do a shirr stitch or sm...

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the back of a woman's blue dress with a cross - back and straps

Chances are that you’ve seen elastic shirring on many dresses and skirts in store this summer. This sewing technique is quite popular in women’s wear this season, but did you know you could do it yourself? It’s quick and easy and all you need is an elastic thread in the bobbin of your sewing machine...

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sewing tips to sew on the sewing machine with text overlay that says 7 tips for

Hello sew-friends! Today, I'm sharing my top eight tips for sewing shirring with elastic thread. Shirring creates a stretchy gathered fabric that fits closely to the body. It's often used in the torso, bust, back, waist, neckline and wrist areas of a pattern. There are lots of possibilities! You can

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two pairs of pink pants with ruffles on them

For many people, elastic waistband is a synonym of comfort. Most commonly seen on skirts, pants and dresses, a garment with elasticized waist is easy to pull on, will stay in place all day and live with your body. Elastic waistbands also allow for small variations in fit and work great for most body types....

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the fabric is being sewn on to an old sewing machine

I received a handful of questions about using elastic thread in the pleater. Yes, you can do it. Martha Pullen even mentions it in her Pleater DVD. I have found there are a couple of tips that make it easier. 1. Cut your pieces of elastic thread about 2 inches longer than needed so you can tie off the rows. 2. Make sure you thread the needles with a needle threader...then only pull about 1 inch of the thread end through. 3. When you have started pleating the fabric and are pulling it off the…

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there is a piece of cloth that has been stitched together with white thread on it

Time to learn how to sew so you don't have to buy a whole new wardrobe. Thankfully, many of these DIYs simply involve repurposing things you already own.

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How to Sew Shirring for Beginners

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