sometimes people feel they have to cover where the plastic arm attaches to the fabric body but still want a trendy design and this off the shoulder hack works for BOTH!
This is interesting. I've not sewn a zigzag stitch over elastic before. This is something I will need to try. Thank you for all these wonderful videos. :) I can see the benefit of both styles and the different uses they can be put to. :)
Wow! So much great info in this video. I usually do foldover casing, but occasionally do the applied with a zigzag like you showed on the dress. It saves on bulk. I really love seeing pattern hacks because it’s my favorite thing to do. I like custom looks.
I am going to try using elastic thread on the Romantic Waves blouse waist, but if I can't get it to work in my drop-in bobbin, I think I can approximate the same look with an elastic cord using the zigzag method in this video. Thanks for the helpful tip!
I generally prefer folded casings unless the garment style demands an applied casing. I’m not a fan of zigzag casings on a visible space like this dress … it’s too much thread showing! It does work fine for 1/8” elastic on a sleeve cuff though. (By the way, I love the idea of using washi tape to create a stitching guide - I can see that coming in handy when positioning trim, too!)
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sometimes people feel they have to cover where the plastic arm attaches to the fabric body but still want a trendy design and this off the shoulder hack works for BOTH!
I’ve never thought of marking the casing before sewing. I always learn something new when watching these videos
I usually fold over to create a casing, but I really like the zig-zag method shown here!
I love peasant tops because they're so simple. The instructions for adding and moving a casing can add some new variations to my basic patterns.
I love the idea of zigzagging over the elastic! I’m attempting a very tiny piece with elastic casing, and this is a helpful tip!
Glad it was helpful!
For me I like the applied casing. I think they look more tidy.
This is interesting. I've not sewn a zigzag stitch over elastic before. This is something I will need to try. Thank you for all these wonderful videos. :) I can see the benefit of both styles and the different uses they can be put to. :)
I have not tried washi tape for sewing. I have plenty for scrap books, now I will try it sewing accurately. 💫
I've never used an applied casing that I can remember; I'll have to give it a try! Thank you.
Love the wasi tape hack on sewing with the elastic casing. Wonderful tip.
I prefer the look of the applied elastic casing hack used to make the empire waist dress because it seems to be less bulky.
Like the double sewn method for foldover elastic
Thanks for sharing how to alter patterns we already have on hand.
Great tip/hack on extended elastic for off shoulder look that is still popular
Thank you! Have you tried it?
I like both the folded casing and the applied casing. Thinking it depends on what you are sewing as to which type you use.
Wow! So much great info in this video. I usually do foldover casing, but occasionally do the applied with a zigzag like you showed on the dress. It saves on bulk. I really love seeing pattern hacks because it’s my favorite thing to do. I like custom looks.
I like the applied encasing as it is neater and looks better. I have used a zigzag on top of the elastic and stretching it. This is a great video.❤️
like the tape on the video to mark where to place elastic
Great info on casings and I like empire waists so appreciate how you made it.
applied elastic casing because it looks more straight forward.
The applied elastic casing looks like it would be easier.
I am going to try using elastic thread on the Romantic Waves blouse waist, but if I can't get it to work in my drop-in bobbin, I think I can approximate the same look with an elastic cord using the zigzag method in this video. Thanks for the helpful tip!
Nice! Thansks for this information - Its very useful !
You are welcome!
Sweet
I prefer the casing hack used to make the empire waist dress as the casing gives the dress a softer feminine look.
It is pretty adorable, isn't it!
I'll need to try this. thanks!
I love this idea.
I generally prefer folded casings unless the garment style demands an applied casing. I’m not a fan of zigzag casings on a visible space like this dress … it’s too much thread showing! It does work fine for 1/8” elastic on a sleeve cuff though. (By the way, I love the idea of using washi tape to create a stitching guide - I can see that coming in handy when positioning trim, too!)
Interesting, I never would have thought to use Wasi tape as a guide,
Nice!
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I remember a time when casings seemed so scary. Not anymore!