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Posted by Doug&Michelle on June 27, 2006, 12:13 am
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> Hi Michelle,
> Well, I don't know the "best" type of elastic, but I can tell you what
> I use.. I use the best grade of Ban-Roll type elastic I can find. I
> also make certain to use at least 1 inch wide (wider if I can get it).
> Remember, you are making undershorts for men, not lingerie, so you
> don't need "dainty" elastic.
> Ban-Roll is very important if the man has any type of "spare-tire". (I
> tried to get away without this once, and did I ever hear about it! I
> wound up ripping the cheaper elastic out, and replacing it with
> Ban-Roll.)
> Wider elastic is simply more comfortable for most any man to wear.
> If the man is sensitive, you may want to modify your pattern and
> encase the elastic so that he only has cotton touching his skin.
> This should make better undershorts than you can purchase RTW.
> hth,
> me
I like the "spare tire" comment! LOL
I will have to remember that because he has a small "spare" that he is
trying to get rid of. He is doing very well at it too!
Thanks
Michelle Giordano
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> Well, I don't know the "best" type of elastic, but I can tell you what
> I use.. I use the best grade of Ban-Roll type elastic I can find. I
> also make certain to use at least 1 inch wide (wider if I can get it).
> Remember, you are making undershorts for men, not lingerie, so you
> don't need "dainty" elastic.
> Ban-Roll is very important if the man has any type of "spare-tire". (I
> tried to get away without this once, and did I ever hear about it! I
> wound up ripping the cheaper elastic out, and replacing it with
> Ban-Roll.)
> Wider elastic is simply more comfortable for most any man to wear.
> If the man is sensitive, you may want to modify your pattern and
> encase the elastic so that he only has cotton touching his skin.
> This should make better undershorts than you can purchase RTW.
> hth,
> me