About this episode

Johanna and Malena explore the complexities of elastic in sewing, providing practical tips and insights.

Johanna and Malena unravel the surprisingly complicated world of elastic, and hopefully they didn't stretch this topic too far! This elastic deep dive covers everything from comfy waistbands and sports bras to swimwear and activewear. Plus lots of practical tips for measuring elastic, joining the ends neatly, preventing twisting and rolling, and even how to use elastic for gathers. Johanna also explains why she almost always reaches for knitted elastic these days, and why clear elastic deserves a permanent place in every sewing room. Let's just say this conversation has plenty of stretch! Elastic resources mentioned Fit for Knits Sewing Activewear Master The Coverstitch Machine Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠stitchingtalespod@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Or contact us at our socials: Stitching Tales on Instagram Stitching Tales on YouTube About Malena Hjerpe: Professional pattern maker, sewing book author and owner of Hazelhen Patterns. Hazelhen Patterns Instagram hazelhenpatterns.com (get your free Malva t-shirt pattern) About Johanna Lundström: Sewing book author, pattern designer and sewing content creator. thelaststitch.com The Last Stitch Instagram

People in this episode

Host: Johanna Lundström

Guest: Malena Hjerpe

Topics covered

• elastic
• sewing tips
• activewear
• waistbands
• gathers
• pattern making

Keywords

• elastic
• sewing
• waistbands
• sports bras
• activewear
• measuring elastic
• knitted elastic
• clear elastic

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Fit for Knits, Sewing Activewear, Master The Coverstitch Machine, Hazelhen Patterns, The Last Stitch

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