-The DIY club-

[Dream.A.Dream]

What type of elastic do you need? xx

 

[xerinx]

Lastin preferably but ive use 'normal' elastic in 14mm (i think). I 1st bought some that didnt work well but that was more to do with my sewing!! Also the 2nd lot i got was about 100% stretchier so it worked better. i use 4cm of it and it streches the whole of the leg hole!

 

[Dream.A.Dream]

Hmm, I can't remember what type I bought xx

 

[buttonnose82]

i use regular elastic .... think it is about 6 - 8mm

 

[xerinx]

Just measured mine (im sad!!) And its 8mm not 14 dunno where i got that number from hmmmm

 

[buttonnose82]

katy you will know if it is lastin as that tends to be clear and kinda rubbery lol

 

[xerinx]

Yea and most shops dont sell it!!

 

[Dream.A.Dream]

Yeah I just have normal elastic xx

 

[buttonnose82]

i use normal elastic in all mine, infact i personally prefer it as i think it gives better stretch

 

[xerinx]

It supposodly doesnt last as long its meant to deteriate slightly everytime it gets washed which is why lastin is suggested to be the best. Dunno how true that is tho.

 

[Dream.A.Dream]

I'm lucky that my friend owns a haberdashery and fabric shop, might take a wander to see what she has today

 

[xerinx]

I love fabric shops! My local one is brill all fabrics are £3.50 a metre and she knocks money off!! I got 4 metres of fabric and a metre of elastic for £13 the other day!!

 

[Dream.A.Dream]

Wow! The one I go to isn't that cheap even with discount xx

 

[xerinx]

Haha mines just a lil shop hidden away! Have hundreds of fabrics everywhere but the shops that packed with stuff i cant get a pram in! So if i know im going there i have to make sure im wearing him or leave him with oh!!

 

[buttonnose82]

i am sure leeds has fabric shops but since i don't know my way around yet i wouldn't know where to start looking!

I generally source all my fabrics online

 

[buttonnose82]

I have never seen the types of fabrics i tend to use in stores which is why i generally buy online lol

 

[xerinx]

https://www.leedsonline.co.uk/local/Shopping/Fashion_and_Clothing/Fabric_Shops/

A list of them all for you... could be an adventure!! lol

 

[Dream.A.Dream]

Where do you buy from buttonnose? xx

 

[xerinx]

The one i go sells every type of fabric going!!

 

[Dream.A.Dream]

Oooh just found some fab PUL online