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The attachment of elastic is an essential step in lingerie making.
Whether you're making a bra, knickers or swimwear, the quality of the finishing makes all the difference between a homemade item and a professional look.
One problem often arises: despite a correct seam on the right side, the wrong side of the work remains uneven due to visible seam allowances.
Good news: there is a simple technique for achieving neat and durable finishes.
The technique for a professional finish
Before making the final seam to attach your elastic, simply:
– couper soigneusement les surplus de couture qui dépassent.
– enlever les fils de bâti qui seront encore plus difficile à enlever par la suite
This step, often overlooked, allows you to:
avoiding thick edges under the elastic,
improve the consistency of the final seam,
to get a clean and comfortable underside,
Give your handmade lingerie a professional look.
This quick action immediately transforms the final render of your project.
Below you'll find the full demonstration to learn step-by-step how to achieve a flawless finish when attaching your lingerie elastics.
Going further in lingerie sewing
Mastering finishing techniques is a key step to progressing in lingerie making.
It is often these technical details that allow for a finish comparable to high-street lingerie, while retaining the pleasure of handmade.
At Idonim, we help you make lingerie sewing accessible, precise, and elegant with techniques suitable for everyone.