How do you stop elastic from fraying?

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You can use a liquid fabric stabilizer, or stabilize it with a zigzag stitch. You can do the zigzag stitch either by hand or with a sewing machine.

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How do I insert elastic?

Cut a small hole in the inside hem of your pants so you can easily remove old elastic and slide the new piece in.

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How do I secure the elastic?

After you pull the elastic through the hem, you can hand stitch the two ends together; then you'll have to stitch the opening in the hem shut.

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Do I have to sew in between the arm and the body for the elastic band?

The elastic band is only for the uppermost part of the garment that will allow you to wear the top as an off-the-shoulder garment. The instructions from scratch for the...

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What should I use if I don't have elastic?

You can use any kind of string or thread, but keep in mind that this will make it harder for the hat to stay on your cat's head. Yarn does...

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How do I stop mesh wreaths from fraying?

Applying a quick-grab glue to the area before cutting can prevent fraying. The mesh can also be melted with a thread burner tool or a soldering iron as a substitute....

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How can I make the bottom of the pant legs snug at my ankles? Do I use elastic?

Yep! Measure around your ankle with the elastic not pulled tight, but firm. Snip with an extra 1 cm for sewing together last. When you are up to the ankle...

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What if the hat is too small and slips off your head, can I use an elastic string to keep it from falling off?

This will happen if the paper you are using is too small so you should use a bigger piece of paper.

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I cut the fabric 18" long and the elastic 7" long. The finished product was really tight. My question is, how wide is the hole on the scrunchie?

The opening scrunchie holes that you thread elastic through should be about 1 and 1/2 inches.

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Cut off the frayed edge, then paint some clear nail polish along the edge. Let the polish dry completely before you handle the edge of the fabric. Be careful not...

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