Sewing spandex

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Need to learn how to apply elastic to spandex garments? This mega post will teach you everything you need to know to do so confidently!

Here is my secret trick on how to sew knit fabric without puckering or stretching without a serger machine. Get perfect stitches every single time.

Sew a wide yoga waistband for your leggings with this DIY tutorial

Three different names all meaning basically the same thing: super stretchy fabric mostly for tight fitting garments, such as in sports wear or under garments. However, you can use it for anytime you need some serious stretch and hold. Lycra is simply the "brand" name for spandex made by DuPont Textiles. In the United S

I’m sure some of you may know this tip already, but if you’re someone who prefers to topstitch down all your seams for your activewear makes, get yourself a roll of Prym Wonder Tape, st…

This tutorial teaches how to make a basic bodysuit - sleeveless, or with sleeves. A foundational garment, both literally and in technique!

Sew leggings - make your own leggings pattern with this DIY tutorial! Custom leggings designed to fit you perfectly.

In this article, I will show you how to sew a simple lambada bra. These sewing instructions are for the pattern for women's bra top (lambada bra) SIMPLY. This s…

Looking to make an underwire bodysuit? This tutorial will show you how to sew cups & underwires into any bodysuit pattern you want to use!

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tips for prepping and sewing spandex-blend (Lycra-blend) fabrics

Accurate measuring is key to a great fit in spandex costuming. This post has everything you need to know about how to measure for costuming.

In this video I share my top 6 tips when sewing with knit fabrics so you can avoid these common sewing mistakes! I now love sewing with stretchy fabric but it took me awhile to get comfortable with it. #sewingtips #sewinghacks

Elastic straps are covered lengths of elastic, used for all kinds of strappy backs on skating dresses , synchro swimsuits, and swimwear

Last year I never would have guessed that I’d be making jeans AND bras this year. But once you get started it’s not so hard. And when it coms to bra-making, it’s actually kind of addicting. One of the reasons I was so intimidated to sew a bra is that they are tricky things to fit. I mean it

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Look good and feel good when you work out with Mood's latest free sewing pattern, the Arbor Skort, featuring recycled activewear tricots!