{"id":2744,"date":"2026-03-31T16:44:44","date_gmt":"2026-03-31T16:44:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.studio-paule.com\/learn-to-sew\/sewing-with-elastic\/elastic-sewn-turned-and-topstitched\/"},"modified":"2026-04-01T16:43:41","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T16:43:41","slug":"elastic-sewn-turned-and-topstitched","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.studio-paule.com\/en\/learn-to-sew\/sewing-with-elastic\/elastic-sewn-turned-and-topstitched\/","title":{"rendered":"Elastic sewn, turned, and topstitched"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.studio-paule.com\/en\/learn-to-sew\/mastering-the-straight-stitch-zigzag-and-hem\/\">\u2190 Back: Attaching Elastic in Sewing<\/a><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This step takes you from a visible elastic to a <strong>clean, structured waistband<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The elastic is sewn on, then enclosed and held in place with topstitching.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udc49 Goal: achieve even support, with no twisting or distortion.<\/p>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">\ud83d\udd39 Join the elastic into a loop<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before sewing, prepare a closed elastic loop that\u2019s neat and strong.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">Method:<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Overlap the ends by about <strong>2 cm<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sew with a straight stitch, backstitching<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fold one end back on itself and topstitch<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fold the other end and topstitch<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udc49 Result:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A strong join<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No annoying bulk<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>An elastic that stays stable over time<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">\ud83c\udfa5 Understand and see the technique<\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n <div class=\"ast-oembed-container \" style=\"height: 100%;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How to Join Elastic the Right Way (Strong, Clean, No Bulk)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/IwSQzmoMBnM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">\ud83d\udd39 Divide the elastic into quarters<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This step is mandatory.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">Method:<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Locate the elastic seam<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fold to find the opposite point<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fold again to get 4 points<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mark these 4 notches with a marker or a pin<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udc49 These marks correspond to:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>center front<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>center back<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>sides<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">\ud83d\udd39 Sew the elastic<\/h2>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Position the elastic on the fabric<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Match up the 4 marks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It doesn\u2019t matter if the elastic is shorter than the fabric<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sew with a zigzag stitch<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Apply <strong>even tension<\/strong> between each mark.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udc49 Don\u2019t pull the fabric; it must stay flat and stable<br\/>\ud83d\udc49 Stretch only the elastic<\/p>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">\ud83d\udd39 Fold over<\/h2>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Fold the fabric over the elastic, to the wrong side of the garment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keep the fabric nice and flat<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gently stretch the elastic to help the motion<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udc49 The elastic is now enclosed in the waistband<\/p>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">\ud83d\udd39 Topstitch<\/h2>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Topstitch with a straight stitch<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gently pull the fabric while sewing to avoid tucks during stitching<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keep the elastic nice and flat<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udc49 This step permanently secures the elastic and prevents it from twisting<\/p>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">\u26a0\ufe0f Watch points<\/h2>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Uneven distribution \u2192 unbalanced gathers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fabric pulled \u2192 distortion<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Uncontrolled tension \u2192 unstable finish, misalignment between marks<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">\ud83c\udfaf Skill acquired<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2714\ufe0f Manage tension on a full garment<br\/>\u2714\ufe0f Distribute an elastic correctly<br\/>\u2714\ufe0f Get a clean, stable waistband<\/p>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n<h2 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uagb-columns__stack-mobile uagb-columns__valign- uagb-columns__gap-10 align uagb-block-89049c7b uagb-columns__columns-2 uagb-columns__max_width-theme\"><div class=\"uagb-columns__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"uagb-columns__inner-wrap uagb-columns__columns-2\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-column uagb-column__wrap uagb-column__background-undefined uagb-block-e4f53524\"><div class=\"uagb-column__overlay\"><\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2190 Previous lesson<br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.studio-paule.com\/en\/learn-to-sew\/sewing-with-elastic\/gathering-with-a-shorter-elastic\/\">Gathering with elastic<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-column uagb-column__wrap uagb-column__background-undefined uagb-block-bf393c42\"><div class=\"uagb-column__overlay\"><\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Next lesson \u2192<br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.studio-paule.com\/en\/learn-to-sew\/sewing-with-elastic\/elastic-in-a-casing-tunnel\/\">Elastic in a casing 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