Tutorial: Using Fold Over Elastic as a Knit Binding

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  • Опубликовано: 26 авг 2024
  • Today, I’m showing you how I used fold over elastic in place of knit bindings. Let me know if you have questions!
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Комментарии • 35

  • @craftygrl1485
    @craftygrl1485 11 месяцев назад

    I bought a clear foot for my Janome coverstitch machine, was a game changer. I have made several Luna loungewear gowns, but I need to be more accurate on the amount of strap on the top. I have one that came out wonky, one side has more strap than the other, makes it lopsided. I love the pattern though, so comfortable in a cotton or bamboo knit.

    • @TomKatStitchery
      @TomKatStitchery  10 месяцев назад

      I actually think I might have a clear foot for that machine! I need to pull it out!

  • @rosepedalable
    @rosepedalable 11 месяцев назад +1

    I had a one piece tomato red bathing suit in the 80s with the same neck line that had that exact rainbow elastic. I just loved that bathing suit! Thanks for the tutorial.

    • @TomKatStitchery
      @TomKatStitchery  11 месяцев назад +1

      That sounds like an amazing bathing suit and now I want one!

  • @deebuettner8017
    @deebuettner8017 11 месяцев назад

    I bought so much FOE from that supplier! My granddaughter is going to love them!

  • @susieweir2959
    @susieweir2959 11 месяцев назад +1

    Excellent tutorial. FOE can be so tricky, I will definitely try this method!

  • @LuzMartinez-if1dw
    @LuzMartinez-if1dw 11 месяцев назад +1

    Omg ! Thank you soooooo much for this tutorial, I have the pattern but haven’t made it because of that binding . Giving it a try for sure , love your channel 😊

  • @meggreen9669
    @meggreen9669 11 месяцев назад

    Thanks for the video! Never thought to use overlock to apply fold over elastic

  • @norakathleenbertoglio4414
    @norakathleenbertoglio4414 11 месяцев назад +1

    So helpful thank you!

  • @judykski4916
    @judykski4916 11 месяцев назад +1

    I don't feel like twin needle topstitching provides the same amount of stretch that a coverstitch (CS) can give you. My first knit shirts with cotton knit were all topstiched with a twin needle and invaribly, the stitching would snap in one place or more on those hems. It was so frustrating. Of course, it may have been new knit sewers error since I didn't use a walking foot. I'm MUCH happier with the stretch provided by a CS machine so if one is available, be sure to use it. You'll be very happy you did.
    As far as skipped stitches on your CS, it's probably not the elastic in the FOE causing the skipped stitches. Are you using ELX-705 needles or the ones your machine came with? It could also be the thread you're using. Also, test out stitching on every "new" material you are using, in this case, the FOE. Do a test run on a scrap before you get started to see if you need to readjust your tensions. The prep is worth its' weight in gold.

    • @TomKatStitchery
      @TomKatStitchery  11 месяцев назад

      I agree that the coverstitch does have more stretching capabilities than the twin needle. I LOVE my overstitch machine!

  • @libbybennett3067
    @libbybennett3067 11 месяцев назад

    Thanks Whitney.
    That looks a bit fiddley.
    Will have to practice that one.

  • @katieb1836
    @katieb1836 11 месяцев назад

    I think of Rainbow Brite dolls. Very cute!

    • @TomKatStitchery
      @TomKatStitchery  11 месяцев назад

      That's exactly what I thought of 😂.

  • @pmclaughlin4111
    @pmclaughlin4111 11 месяцев назад

    Interesting-never thought of using a twin needle (or a walking foot for FOE. )
    I use a zigzag stitich
    I was just making some undies using FOE (Megan Nielsen's Acacia) and I just zig zagged on the elastic..
    I found 40 yard reels on Amazon during the pandemic and have several colors. I don't even precut any more because I have made the Acacia so many times.

    • @TomKatStitchery
      @TomKatStitchery  11 месяцев назад

      A zig zag works really great as well! That pattern is a great one!

  • @laurahovey391
    @laurahovey391 11 месяцев назад

    I used the 1 inch FOE that you can get at Joann’s and the star markings on the pattern. My arm straps turned out super tight so everything is pulled up. I may have made a mistake with the length but I had been thinking that it could be due to the thicker FOE not relaxing as much. Unfortunately, I used a bamboo jersey that I love and a triple zig zag stitch that I can’t even see to pick out. I wish I had done it this way because worse case scenario the cover stitch is easy to remove!

    • @TomKatStitchery
      @TomKatStitchery  11 месяцев назад

      That is a good point about the coverstitch. It does make it easy to remove if you need to!

  • @lindacrusco-stebbins9187
    @lindacrusco-stebbins9187 11 месяцев назад +1

    Whitney- on your Coverstitch machine what stitch length & differential feed did you have set? thanks, linda

  • @debbiebridges8807
    @debbiebridges8807 11 месяцев назад

    I love for but was not good using the cover stitch thank you.

  • @louannreilly8270
    @louannreilly8270 11 месяцев назад

    So, are you saying that the FOE should be cut at the same 85% ratio that the bands would be cut ?

    • @TomKatStitchery
      @TomKatStitchery  11 месяцев назад

      The pattern uses knit bindings, so they aren't shortened like a band would be necessarily. The pieces on the front and back are shorter than the neck edge so that it hugs the body, but I don't think that's the case with the armholes. I would cut the FOE the same as you would cut a knit binding (not necessarily a knit band). Does that make sense?

  • @annholleman9504
    @annholleman9504 11 месяцев назад

    Hobby Lobby sells fold over elastic. It is sold on their cardboard spools with the ribbons. It is not called fold over elastic. One of the numbers on a spool is 415521. It is only 1/2 inch wide. I found it by accident. I thought I was buying ribbon. You have to look carefully at the spools for the mark down the center of the elastic.

    • @TomKatStitchery
      @TomKatStitchery  11 месяцев назад

      Mine used to sell it, but they don't anymore. You're lucky that yours still carries it!

    • @lynnm.johnson5755
      @lynnm.johnson5755 11 месяцев назад

      My Joann's also sells it on spools mixed in with the ribbons.
      Wawak sells it in 6 colors.

    • @TomKatStitchery
      @TomKatStitchery  11 месяцев назад

      @@lynnm.johnson5755 I’m going to have to look at JoAnns to see if mine carries it!