The great elastic waistband: sewing professionals and designers share their secrets for comfortable, fashionable waistbands
Article Abstract:
The techniques used by sewing professionals to make comfortable elastic waistbands for clothing are presented. These include using Ban-rol XL-90 super-stretch elastic, 1 1/4-in Sew-Through elastic and using three casings for the elastic with the center left empty.
Publication Name: Threads
Subject: Fashion and beauty
ISSN: 0882-7370
Year: 1999
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Horsehair braid, center stage
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Horsehair braid, aside from its traditional role as a hem stiffener, can be used to embellish garments. In doing so, one must carefully select the right color and type of fabric that will match the garment. Horsehair trim generally requires simple patterns.
Publication Name: Threads
Subject: Fashion and beauty
ISSN: 0882-7370
Year: 1997
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