{"id":10671,"date":"2022-04-13T21:15:33","date_gmt":"2022-04-13T21:15:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pinkclubwear.com\/how-to-replace-elastic-in-pants\/"},"modified":"2022-04-13T21:15:33","modified_gmt":"2022-04-13T21:15:33","slug":"how-to-replace-elastic-in-pants","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pinkclubwear.com\/how-to-replace-elastic-in-pants\/","title":{"rendered":"How to replace elastic in pants?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;height:420px;\" width=\"auto\" height=\"auto\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/3OoxZNEF2AY\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>Similarly, how do you fix stretched elastic in pants? <iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"margin-top:25px;width:100%;height:420px;\" width=\"auto\" height=\"auto\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/VfcaTcFoo7o\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, how do you replace elastic in pajama pants? <iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"margin-top:25px;width:100%;height:420px;\" width=\"auto\" height=\"auto\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/fAHOMTJzJ4M\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Also the question is, can you fix stretched elastic? You can tighten an elastic strap without replacing it. Tightening an elastic strap can also make a garment fit a smaller person. Before you tighten a strap be sure there is still some stretch left in the elastic. Elastic that no longer stretches will have to be replaced.<\/p>\n<p>Also know, how do you restring an elastic waistband? <iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"margin-top:25px;width:100%;height:420px;\" width=\"auto\" height=\"auto\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/NvF1T0MLObI\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;height:420px;\" width=\"auto\" height=\"auto\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/o1l95gh_QzY\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/pinkclubwear.com\/how-to-replace-elastic-in-pants\/#How_do_you_fix_a_twisted_elastic_waist_without_sewing\" >How do you fix a twisted elastic waist without sewing?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/pinkclubwear.com\/how-to-replace-elastic-in-pants\/#How_do_you_thread_elastic_without_a_safety_pin\" >How do you thread elastic without a safety pin?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/pinkclubwear.com\/how-to-replace-elastic-in-pants\/#How_do_you_put_a_drawstring_in_pants\" >How do you put a drawstring in pants?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/pinkclubwear.com\/how-to-replace-elastic-in-pants\/#How_do_you_attach_a_drawstring_to_pants\" >How do you attach a drawstring to pants?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/pinkclubwear.com\/how-to-replace-elastic-in-pants\/#Can_you_get_an_elastic_waist_tailored\" >Can you get an elastic waist tailored?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/pinkclubwear.com\/how-to-replace-elastic-in-pants\/#How_do_you_fix_a_twisted_elastic_in_waistband\" >How do you fix a twisted elastic in waistband?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/pinkclubwear.com\/how-to-replace-elastic-in-pants\/#How_do_you_take_in_elastic_waist_pants\" >How do you take in elastic waist pants?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/pinkclubwear.com\/how-to-replace-elastic-in-pants\/#How_do_you_hand_sew_elastic\" >How do you hand sew elastic?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/pinkclubwear.com\/how-to-replace-elastic-in-pants\/#How_do_you_sew_thin_elastic\" >How do you sew thin elastic?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/pinkclubwear.com\/how-to-replace-elastic-in-pants\/#How_do_you_sew_elastic_to_fabric_directly\" >How do you sew elastic to fabric directly?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/pinkclubwear.com\/how-to-replace-elastic-in-pants\/#How_do_you_pull_elastic_through_casing\" >How do you pull elastic through casing?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/pinkclubwear.com\/how-to-replace-elastic-in-pants\/#How_do_you_insert_elastic\" >How do you insert elastic?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/pinkclubwear.com\/how-to-replace-elastic-in-pants\/#How_do_you_sew_on_elastic_without_a_casing\" >How do you sew on elastic without a casing?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/pinkclubwear.com\/how-to-replace-elastic-in-pants\/#How_do_you_replace_a_drawstring_with_elastic\" >How do you replace a drawstring with elastic?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/pinkclubwear.com\/how-to-replace-elastic-in-pants\/#How_do_you_install_a_drawstring_elastic\" >How do you install a drawstring elastic?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/pinkclubwear.com\/how-to-replace-elastic-in-pants\/#How_do_I_replace_the_drawstring_in_my_sweatpants\" >How do I replace the drawstring in my sweatpants?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/pinkclubwear.com\/how-to-replace-elastic-in-pants\/#How_do_you_change_waist_on_leggings\" >How do you change waist on leggings?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/pinkclubwear.com\/how-to-replace-elastic-in-pants\/#How_do_you_join_two_pieces_of_elastic\" >How do you join two pieces of elastic?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/pinkclubwear.com\/how-to-replace-elastic-in-pants\/#Can_you_sew_elastic_with_a_straight_stitch\" >Can you sew elastic with a straight stitch?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/pinkclubwear.com\/how-to-replace-elastic-in-pants\/#How_do_you_sew_two_pieces_of_elastic_together\" >How do you sew two pieces of elastic together?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/pinkclubwear.com\/how-to-replace-elastic-in-pants\/#What_stitch_do_you_use_to_sew_elastic\" >What stitch do you use to sew elastic?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/pinkclubwear.com\/how-to-replace-elastic-in-pants\/#What_is_the_best_stitch_to_use_for_stretchy_fabric\" >What is the best stitch to use for stretchy fabric?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/pinkclubwear.com\/how-to-replace-elastic-in-pants\/#What_kind_of_elastic_is_used_for_pants\" >What kind of elastic is used for pants?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/pinkclubwear.com\/how-to-replace-elastic-in-pants\/#How_do_you_sew_elastic_into_jeans\" >How do you sew elastic into jeans?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/pinkclubwear.com\/how-to-replace-elastic-in-pants\/#Why_wont_my_sewing_machine_sew_elastic\" >Why won&#8217;t my sewing machine sew elastic?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_fix_a_twisted_elastic_waist_without_sewing\"><\/span>How do you fix a twisted elastic waist without sewing?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Invest in a crochet hook. If you have clothes where the elastic can be removed, a crochet hook is a handy tool to have when the elastic gets bunched up.  <\/li>\n<li>Replace the elastic all together.  <\/li>\n<li>Stitch up the areas where the elastic is twisting.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_thread_elastic_without_a_safety_pin\"><\/span>How do you thread elastic without a safety pin?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>If you need to thread a drawstring and you don&#8217;t have a safety pin, or bodkin wrap some masking tape around one end of the drawstring and feed that through the casing.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_put_a_drawstring_in_pants\"><\/span>How do you put a drawstring in pants?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;height:420px;\" width=\"auto\" height=\"auto\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/vhqVJYyNyDE\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_attach_a_drawstring_to_pants\"><\/span>How do you attach a drawstring to pants?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;height:420px;\" width=\"auto\" height=\"auto\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/bFQqbcZ_bao\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_get_an_elastic_waist_tailored\"><\/span>Can you get an elastic waist tailored?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>Luckily, when it comes to elastic waistbands alterations are very doable. With the help of a friend, for that extra set of hands, or by yourself, you should be able to change the size of an elastic waistband in an attempt to get a better fit.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_fix_a_twisted_elastic_in_waistband\"><\/span>How do you fix a twisted elastic in waistband?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;height:420px;\" width=\"auto\" height=\"auto\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/KM13CTn5FNc\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_take_in_elastic_waist_pants\"><\/span>How do you take in elastic waist pants?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Use a seam ripper to take out 3 inches of the casing seam.<\/li>\n<li>Pull out the elastic and pin a 1-inch loop in it to tighten it.<\/li>\n<li>Try on the garment to check the fit and change the size of the loop until you are pleased with the fit.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_hand_sew_elastic\"><\/span>How do you hand sew elastic?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;height:420px;\" width=\"auto\" height=\"auto\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/1FnHJsZmG8E\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_sew_thin_elastic\"><\/span>How do you sew thin elastic?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;height:420px;\" width=\"auto\" height=\"auto\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/inmm1USkKO4\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_sew_elastic_to_fabric_directly\"><\/span>How do you sew elastic to fabric directly?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;height:420px;\" width=\"auto\" height=\"auto\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/7I74aZPHELE\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_pull_elastic_through_casing\"><\/span>How do you pull elastic through casing?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;height:420px;\" width=\"auto\" height=\"auto\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/vS5b7X-xX4Y\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_insert_elastic\"><\/span>How do you insert elastic?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>Make sure that your elastic did not get twisted up inside. Then sew those two ends of the elastic together. Either use a zigzag stitch to do it or just go over and over and over it about 10 times to make sure it is sewn tight. And you&#8217;ve got elastic!<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_sew_on_elastic_without_a_casing\"><\/span>How do you sew on elastic without a casing?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;height:420px;\" width=\"auto\" height=\"auto\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/kJSqTcH_Nb4\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_replace_a_drawstring_with_elastic\"><\/span>How do you replace a drawstring with elastic?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;height:420px;\" width=\"auto\" height=\"auto\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/uDn5tVLnznE\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_install_a_drawstring_elastic\"><\/span>How do you install a drawstring elastic?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;height:420px;\" width=\"auto\" height=\"auto\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/oqlKYN7bDgs\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_replace_the_drawstring_in_my_sweatpants\"><\/span>How do I replace the drawstring in my sweatpants?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;height:420px;\" width=\"auto\" height=\"auto\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/_ynjNmQ-bOw\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_change_waist_on_leggings\"><\/span>How do you change waist on leggings?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;height:420px;\" width=\"auto\" height=\"auto\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ZbIZUitxwK8\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_join_two_pieces_of_elastic\"><\/span>How do you join two pieces of elastic?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;height:420px;\" width=\"auto\" height=\"auto\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/O-_KBFZMgFM\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_sew_elastic_with_a_straight_stitch\"><\/span>Can you sew elastic with a straight stitch?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>You can stitch elastic straight onto your piece of fabric using a straight or zigzag stitch. When you&#8217;re making a waistband, join the elastic together first to the correct length.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_sew_two_pieces_of_elastic_together\"><\/span>How do you sew two pieces of elastic together?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;height:420px;\" width=\"auto\" height=\"auto\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/RIdZH3NuQX8\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_stitch_do_you_use_to_sew_elastic\"><\/span>What stitch do you use to sew elastic?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Finish the hem of the garment, if applicable.  <\/li>\n<li>Pin the elastic to the wrong side of the garment, matching the three pins on the elastic and on the fabric.  <\/li>\n<li>Switch the elastic to the fabric, stretching the elastic between the pins.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_best_stitch_to_use_for_stretchy_fabric\"><\/span>What is the best stitch to use for stretchy fabric?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>We recommend using the zigzag stitch on your sewing machine as it allows the fabric to stretch and retract with the thread. The twin needle will do two rows of zigzag stitching, offering a more secure stitch with a professional finish.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_kind_of_elastic_is_used_for_pants\"><\/span>What kind of elastic is used for pants?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>Woven elastic is firm when stretched and unlike braided elastic, does not narrow when stretched. It is great to use in skirt and pants waistbands as it doesn&#8217;t overstretch and lose its shape. Woven elastic often comes in wider widths for a variety of uses.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_sew_elastic_into_jeans\"><\/span>How do you sew elastic into jeans?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;height:420px;\" width=\"auto\" height=\"auto\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/35SGq6yL1mo\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_wont_my_sewing_machine_sew_elastic\"><\/span>Why won&#8217;t my sewing machine sew elastic?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>The most common mistake is that you need to adjust the seam allowance to sew elastic. In addition, you need to adjust the lower thread bobbin tension, reduce the foot pressure, and using incorrect the pressure foot instead of a walking foot can cause elastic to not sew well on the garment.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Similarly, how do you fix stretched elastic in pants? Furthermore, how do you replace elastic in pajama pants? Also the question is, can you fix stretched elastic? You can tighten an elastic strap without replacing it. Tightening an elastic strap can also make a garment fit a smaller person. 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