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08-09-2006

gjones2938

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Posted by WL on August 9, 2006, 12:30 pm

I recently made a swimsuit, tank style, and the pattern called for
inserting the elastic through a casing. Now wanting it to look too
home-made, I stitched it on with my serger and turned it to the inside.
But it was way too big even though I used the elastic measurements on
the pattern. Now I'd like to make another, but wonder if I should try
the serger application again, and if there are suggested ratios of
elastic to garment.

Thank much,

WL

Posted by on August 9, 2006, 12:50 pm

Dear WL,

Learning how to apply swimsuit elastic is the only catch to a really
simple sewing operation. The ratio is one to one, except at the back
of the leg (butt), where the ratio is two to one. I like to apply the
elastic to the raw edge, then turn it once and stitch it, then turn it
again. The elastic should be held taut, for the one -to- one ratio,
and stretched for the two-to-one. I use a zigzag stitch. The fabric
should be slightly rippled for the one-to-one, and definitely pleated
for the two-to-one. It takes a bit of practice, but you'll soon learn
by looking if the elastic is right.

Teri

Posted by cea on August 10, 2006, 12:01 pm

WL wrote:

> I recently made a swimsuit, tank style, and the pattern called for

> inserting the elastic through a casing. Now wanting it to look too

> home-made, I stitched it on with my serger and turned it to the inside.

> But it was way too big even though I used the elastic measurements on

> the pattern. Now I'd like to make another, but wonder if I should try

> the serger application again, and if there are suggested ratios of

> elastic to garment.

> Thank much,

> WL

---
What part of the suit is too big? Legs through body can be easily
altered, since you own a serger. I used to do this alteration. Open
outside leg elastic to give enough working room, then serge the side
seam through leg opening to fit you. Topstitch elastic. Done.
Cea

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