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The great elastic waistband: sewing professionals and designers share their secrets for comfortable, fashionable waistbands

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The techniques used by sewing professionals to make comfortable elastic waistbands for clothing are presented. These include using Ban-rol XL-90 super-stretch elastic, 1 1/4-in Sew-Through elastic and using three casings for the elastic with the center left empty.

Author: Lee, Linda
Publisher: Taunton Press
Publication Name: Threads
Subject: Fashion and beauty
ISSN: 0882-7370
Year: 1999
Sewing

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Horsehair braid, center stage

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Horsehair braid, aside from its traditional role as a hem stiffener, can be used to embellish garments. In doing so, one must carefully select the right color and type of fabric that will match the garment. Horsehair trim generally requires simple patterns.

Author: Lee, Linda
Publisher: Taunton Press
Publication Name: Threads
Subject: Fashion and beauty
ISSN: 0882-7370
Year: 1997
Design and construction, Coats, Braid, Braid (Textile)

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