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> Juno B wrote:
>> Kay, would you mind sharing your source for foldover elastic. I'd like
>> to try it on a couple of projects
>> Thanks,
>> Juno
>
> I think it was me, Judie in Penfield NY.
>
> I've gotten FOE from a few different sources, mostly from diaper making
> co-ops. But I soon discovered the many other uses for this wonderful
> elastic. I've ordered from FOE Your Diaper in Canada, she has wonderful
> customer service and great shipping. She's here:
> http://preview.tinyurl.com/yjte8r2
>
> There are lots of other sources, most of them are the shiny FOE as
> opposed to the plush matte FOE. I like the 1 inch (or even the 2 inch)
> plush better for the waistbands for the kids pjs. I've also used the 5/8
> for crib sheets and replacing elastic for my DGD's twin sheets.
>
> If you do a google search you will find other sources, there is a wide
> variety and for many uses I haven't even tried yet. So much fun!
>
> Judie
>
>

> Judie in Penfield NY wrote:
>> Juno B wrote:
>>> Kay, would you mind sharing your source for foldover elastic. I'd
>>> like to try it on a couple of projects
>>> Thanks,
>>> Juno
>> I think it was me, Judie in Penfield NY.
>> I've gotten FOE from a few different sources, mostly from diaper
>> making co-ops. But I soon discovered the many other uses for this
>> wonderful elastic. I've ordered from FOE Your Diaper in Canada, she
>> has wonderful customer service and great shipping. She's here:
>> http://preview.tinyurl.com/yjte8r2
>> There are lots of other sources, most of them are the shiny FOE as
>> opposed to the plush matte FOE. I like the 1 inch (or even the 2 inch)
>> plush better for the waistbands for the kids pjs. I've also used the
>> 5/8 for crib sheets and replacing elastic for my DGD's twin sheets.
>> If you do a google search you will find other sources, there is a wide
>> variety and for many uses I haven't even tried yet. So much fun!
>> Judie
> Thanks Judie, That would be good for skirt waists but I also need shiny
> narrow for tops. I found 1 source on Ebay.http://spedr.com/29bkv I guess
> I'll have to bite the bullet and sign up for Ebay. I usually have my son
> order what I want if it's a small item but I don't think he would really
> want to be that involved in my sewing projects and order things when the
> whim hits me. I just always figured that if I'm not a member I have to
> think twice before ordering.
> Juno

> Juno B wrote:
>> Judie in Penfield NY wrote:
>>> Juno B wrote:
>>>> Kay, would you mind sharing your source for foldover elastic. I'd
>>>> like to try it on a couple of projects
>>>> Thanks,
>>>> Juno
>>> I think it was me, Judie in Penfield NY.
>>> I've gotten FOE from a few different sources, mostly from diaper
>>> making co-ops. But I soon discovered the many other uses for this
>>> wonderful elastic. I've ordered from FOE Your Diaper in Canada, she
>>> has wonderful customer service and great shipping. She's here:
>>> http://preview.tinyurl.com/yjte8r2
>>> There are lots of other sources, most of them are the shiny FOE as
>>> opposed to the plush matte FOE. I like the 1 inch (or even the 2
>>> inch) plush better for the waistbands for the kids pjs. I've also
>>> used the 5/8 for crib sheets and replacing elastic for my DGD's twin
>>> sheets.
>>> If you do a google search you will find other sources, there is a
>>> wide variety and for many uses I haven't even tried yet. So much fun!
>>> Judie
>> Thanks Judie, That would be good for skirt waists but I also need shiny
>> narrow for tops. I found 1 source on Ebay.http://spedr.com/29bkv I guess
>> I'll have to bite the bullet and sign up for Ebay. I usually have my son
>> order what I want if it's a small item but I don't think he would really
>> want to be that involved in my sewing projects and order things when the
>> whim hits me. I just always figured that if I'm not a member I have to
>> think twice before ordering.
>> Juno
>
>
> Juno,
>
> There's just about nothing I want badly enough to buy on ebay these
> days, although at one time I sold quite a lot there (more than one
> sewing machine!).
>
> Here are some other sources although I haven't used them. CTUSA.COM
> carries FOE but only in black or white.
>
> http://faysfabrics.com/Default.htm
>
>

>
>
> There are others I thought I had bookmarked but of course I can't find
> them now. FOE is usually sold at the places that carry special elastic
> for lingerie.
>
> Be sure to report back and let us know how it all works for you, I'm
> still very happy using the FOE these days.
>
> Judie
>