How do you join elastic cords together?

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For seed bead bracelets, 0.5 mm elastic cord works great. Thinner elastic cord can stretch out more quickly with heavier beads unless you use a double strand. Cut a piece of cord the size of your bracelet, plus leave yourself at least three inches of elastic on each side to tie your knots.

One may also ask, can you stretch out an elastic waistband? To take the stretch out of an elastic in clothing, start by stretching the elastic and pinning it to an ironing board so it stays stretched out. Then, place a damp cloth over the elastic and set your iron to the highest setting.

Correspondingly, how do you seal elastic ends?

1. Coat the cut ends of the elastic with liquid fabric stabilizer.
2. Overcast the ends of the elastic with a machine zigzag stitch.
3. Prevent fraying when making bands of elastic by overlapping the edges 1/2 inch and sewing a zigzag stitch over the edge of the elastic.

How much elastic do you need for a waistband?

Although elastic comes in several widths, you'll probably want the elastic to be between ³⁄₄ to 1 inch (1.9 to 2.5 cm) wide. Keep in mind that the width will vary depending on whether you're sewing it directly onto the fabric or into casing.