How to sew elastic in swimwear and activewear - beginner friendly tutorial

Master swimwear and leotard sewing with this ultimate guide to elastic! Learn 2 ways to sew elastic in swimwear: beginner-friendly and more advanced, both on a regular sewing machine and a serger.
I go through types & widths of elastic, measuring for a perfect fit, achieving gather, sewing with a regular machine & a serger, plus step-by-step instructions.

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✂️ Magnetic guide: https://amzn.to/3PUnbM8
✂️ Braided cotton swimwear elastic: https://amzn.to/4aqlb6m

✂️ My sewing patterns: https://sewingforaliving.com/shop

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Timecodes

0:00 - Intro
1:00 - Types Of Swimwear Elastic
3:57 - Widths Of Swimwear Elastic
5:02 - Where To Add Elastic In Swimwear
6:10 - How much Elastic You Are Going To Need
9:19 - Attaching The Elastic
9:39 - The Beginner-Friendly Way To Measure And Sew Elastic
30:19 - The Most Efficient Way To Sew Elastic
37:17 - Key Points On Sewing Elastic In Swimwear And Leotards


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