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Elastic bands are versatile and give your home-made garments the perfect fit. In this article on how to sew elastic band, we will show you step by step how to successfully sew elastic into various projects. Whether you are a sewing beginner or an experienced seamstress, we promise that sewing with elastic band is not as complicated as it may seem at first glance.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

Contents “How to sew elastic band”:<\/strong>1. How to sew a hairband with elastic band2. How to sew elastic band on pants3. How to sew elastic band on skirts (incl. cord stoppers)4. How to sew elastic band on fabric (without topstitching)<\/p>\n\n

1. How to sew a hairband with elastic band<\/h2>\n\n

Below we explain how you can easily sew a hairband with elastic band. How to sew a scrunchie hair band with elastic is explained in just four simple steps: <\/p>\n\n

! If you are not sure about the measurements of the fabric, you can easily download our free scrunchie sewing pattern<\/span><\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

Scrunchie preparation<\/h3>\n\n
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Mark a seam allowance of 1cm (7\/16in) along the long edge. Then fold the fabric in half so that the longer edges meet and pin both layers together.<\/p>\n\n

How to sew a scrunchie<\/h3>\n\n
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Close the pinned section with a straight backstitch – either by hand or with a sewing machine.<\/p>\n\n

Attach elastic band<\/h3>\n\n
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Turn the fabric through the open edge to the right side. Make sure that the corners are well formed. When pulling the elastic through, attach the safety pin to the end and thread it through the drawstring. Make sure that the other end of the elastic cord does not get lost. Leave both ends sticking out on either side of the tunnel and tie them together several times to create a secure connection.<\/p>\n\n

Close opening<\/h3>\n\n
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Fold the seam allowances of the open short side over – exactly 1cm (7\/16in) inwards. Pin the short section in place with pins and close it all the way around with a slip stitch. But watch out! Do not pierce to the other side! Leave the cavity in the scrunchie and only connect the two outer sides. Spread the resulting gathers all around the elastic band – and do so evenly. <\/p>\n\n

You can find detailed scrunchie video sewing instructions for sewing with elastic on our YouTube sewing channel<\/span><\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

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