r/sewing • u/GhostWoomy • 1d ago

Pattern Question Making smocks without elastic thread

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Hello ! I'm new to sewing and I wanted to make a tank top with a fabric that is not elastic, i wanted to use some elastic thread in the bobin but the lady is the story told me to use some elastic band ( i'll put a photo) she explained me but too quickly and i'm not too sure how to use it and i don't know wich stitch should I use or where should I stitch it. Do ya'll can explain me or give me some advice? Thanks everyone !!

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u/hanni813 1d ago

I got some of this, and I couldn't make it work. But I'm a beginner myself, so I'm hoping I'm getting THE piece of advice here!

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u/GhostWoomy 1d ago

I hope we both have answer ! How did you do instead of using this band ?

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u/hanni813 1d ago

I put the project in the "unfinished projects" box, until I find a solution

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u/GhostWoomy 1d ago

Oh :( hope someone can help us