18 mm x 0.90 m gathering elastic

White gathering elastic 18 mm x 0.90 m

Ideal for making gathers, swimsuit waistbands, lampshades This special BOHIN sewing elastic for gathering will help you in the making of your projects. Strong and lightweight, the gathering elastic is ideal for smocking, gathering sleeves, children's clothing...

Very easy to position on a finished edge. Once pinned to the wrong side of the edge to be gathered, simply stitch it with your sewing machine along the top edge of the ribbon, its bottom edge, and between the sliding elastic threads. Finally, pull the elastic threads to the desired length and then tie the threads at both ends.

Why use a gathering elastic?

A gathering elastic is an elastic used in garment making to create gathers or ruffles. It is generally wider than regular elastics and is often made from thicker materials, such as rubber or neoprene.

Gathering elastic is used to add texture and dimension to a garment. It can be sewn onto the fabric so that gathers or ruffles form when the elastic is stretched. This type of elastic is commonly used to create puff sleeves, gathered skirts, or scalloped edges.

In addition, gathering elastic can be used to adjust the size of a garment. It can be sewn inside a garment, like a waistband, to allow the child to tighten or loosen it depending on their size.

By using a gathering elastic, you can add texture and dimension to a garment, as well as adjust its size for a better fit to the child's body shape.

This elastic meets the Oeko-Tex standard. It is machine washable.