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From: wifetod
Date: 05-17-2004, 11:05 AM (1 of 7)
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What can I do to keep the elastic waistband from twisting? It is fine when I make them and then the whole waistband twist when we wear it. It happens with my stuff, GD and D'ers. I am sure there is something simple that takes care of that problem. Thanks Jolene
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User: wifetod
Member since: 01-19-2004 Total posts: 149 
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From: sewserious
Date: 05-17-2004, 12:08 PM (2 of 7)
| You can 'stitch in the ditch' at each seam on the waistband. Generally, this is done on the side seams and the back if there is one. You stitch vertically in the 'ditch' left by the seam from the right side through all layers. |
User: sewserious
Member since: 08-24-2003 Total posts: 112 
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From: paroper
Date: 05-17-2004, 12:55 PM (3 of 7)
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(The ditch is the place where the seams meet.)
pam
Bernina 200e, Artista V5 Designer Plus, Explorations, Magic Box, Bernina 2000DE & 335 Bernette Serger, Bernina 1530 Sewing Machine, Bernina 1300 DC Overlock (with coverstitch) |
User: paroper
Member since: 02-03-2004 Total posts: 3775 |
From: wazoodle
Date: 05-17-2004, 07:23 PM (4 of 7)
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Have you ever tried no-roll elastic? It's stiff and resists rolling up.
LeeAnne
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User: wazoodle
Member since: 10-17-2002 Total posts: 29 |
From: MaryW
Date: 05-17-2004, 07:39 PM (5 of 7)
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The non roll keeps the waistband nice and neat. It is a little stiffer and gives a more rigid support.
MaryW
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User: MaryW
Member since: 06-23-2005 Total posts: 2542 
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From: LeapFrog Libby
Date: 05-18-2004, 12:57 PM (6 of 7)
Make your waistband the right size for your elastic also helps.. In other words, don't make a waistband that is one and one half inches wide and put one inch wide elastic in it.. The elastic has too much room to roll, twist and turn..
Sew With Love
Libby |
User: LeapFrog Libby
Member since: 05-01-2002 Total posts: 2022 
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From: paroper
Date: 05-18-2004, 03:19 PM (7 of 7)
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The elastic will also roll if it is too short.
pam
Bernina 200e, Artista V5 Designer Plus, Explorations, Magic Box, Bernina 2000DE & 335 Bernette Serger, Bernina 1530 Sewing Machine, Bernina 1300 DC Overlock (with coverstitch) |
User: paroper
Member since: 02-03-2004 Total posts: 3775 |
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