What is buttonhole elastic used for?
The elastic is inserted into a casing and a buttonhole is used to pull the drawstring to the inside or outside of the garment.
What is the best elastic to use for scrunchies?
You can use either knit or braided elastic – either will work for a scrunchie. Light- to medium-weight woven fabrics are easiest to work with for beginners – quilting cotton is ideal. For a different feeling, try a lightweight stretch velvet or velour as shown above, but pay attention to the nap of the fabric.
How do I keep my toddler’s pants from falling down?

Upon leaving on vacation and forgetting to pack a belt, I found a quick, easy, and cheap way to fix pants or shorts that are a bit big. Cut elastic to the length you need, loop it around two side belt loops, pull tight, and tie using a double knot. I’ve done this with my kids’ pants as well as on my own.
Which elastic is best for pants?
Woven elastic is firm when stretched and unlike braided elastic, does not narrow when stretched. It is great to use in skirts and pants waistbands as it doesn’t overstretch and lose its shape.
What is the strongest elastic?
Woven elastic—or “no roll”—is the strongest garment elastic. This elastic is easily identified by its horizontal and vertical ribs. This variety of elastic does not become more narrow as it stretches and does not lose resiliency when sewn.

Which elastic is the strongest?
Woven elastic does not become more narrow as it stretches. Woven elastic—or “no roll”—is the strongest garment elastic. This elastic is easily identified by its horizontal and vertical ribs. This variety of elastic does not become more narrow as it stretches and does not lose resiliency when sewn.
What are the different types of elastic?
There are three main types of Elastic: Braided, Knit, and Woven.
- Braided. Braided elastic is the most recognized elastic and what most people think of when picturing elastic.
- Knit. Knit elastic is a very popular choice.
- Woven.
- Special Elastics.
Which elastic is best for scrunchie?
You can use either knit or braided elastic – either will work for a scrunchie. Light- to medium-weight woven fabrics are easiest to work with for beginners – quilting cotton is ideal.