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From: Shirlene
Date: 05-02-2007, 07:58 AM (1 of 6)
I purchased a bag of threads at an estate sale and there was a spool of elastic thread in there. What/when/where would I use it for? I'm having trouble thinking of an application...of course maybe I just haven't had enough coffee?!?!?!
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User: Shirlene
Member since: 03-16-2007 Total posts: 7 |
From: Sews4kate
Date: 05-02-2007, 09:19 AM (2 of 6)
I use it for shirring 
Wendy
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User: Sews4kate
Member since: 08-20-2005 Total posts: 182 |
From: pretnichols
Date: 05-02-2007, 03:12 PM (3 of 6)
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beaded jewelry? scrunchies?
Peggy
So little time, sew much to do........... |
User: pretnichols
Member since: 10-16-2005 Total posts: 342 |
From: MartySews2
Date: 05-03-2007, 06:34 PM (4 of 6)
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Elastic thread is wonderful for making buttonloops. Marty 
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User: MartySews2
Member since: 05-03-2007 Total posts: 293 
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From: pookie
Date: 05-07-2007, 07:48 PM (5 of 6)
| how about on sleeve cuff like around the wrist, with like a bell sleeve. |
User: pookie
Member since: 05-07-2007 Total posts: 41 |
From: MaryW
Date: 05-17-2007, 09:08 AM (6 of 6)
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Weave it thru the wrists of sweaters to help keep their shape.
MaryW
owner/editor of Sew Whats New |
User: MaryW
Member since: 06-23-2005 Total posts: 2542 
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