What I've done in the past is to cut a bit of elastic, and sew ribbon to *both* ends. This way the ribbon doesn't need to be very long (shorter dangly bits) and you get a bit of 'give' for sizing.
When I thread the elastic/ribbon through the casing, I also tack (backstitch) 'across' the elastic in the casing at least in the middle (I hope that's clear), so it doesn't keep slipping out. I hope this helps! Elena/Gia -------------- Original message -------------- > How about threading a pretty ribbon through the casing so your (very > lucky to have a grandma sewing for them!!) granddaughters can just tie > off and have an attractive bow showing? Although, maybe not a good > solution for babies...someone in an earlier post suggested leaving an > extra length of elastic for Mama to finish off? > > Good luck, > > Theresa Eacker > > [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > I've been sewing for my granddaughters for Christmas and have come across, > > again, something that has long bothered me in most commercial patterns. The > > sleeves have elastic in them and the directions say, "Cut elastic to a > > comfortable measurement." Now, the girls are in Florida, and I am in > Maryland, so > > how am I supposed to do that? The same holds when making baby clothes for > > babies who aren't born yet, for example. (Snipping....) > > Does this peeve anyone else as it does me? > > > > Ann Wass > > _______________________________________________ > h-costume mailing list > [email protected] > http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume _______________________________________________ h-costume mailing list [email protected] http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
