Is this braided or swimsuit elastic?
BellaGabriella
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I hope I can describe this correctly. When in its natural state it looks like regular elastic but when pulled it looks like a grid. It’s stretchier than regular elastic and sews much nicer. It also seems thinner but maybe that’s the gridding.
I discovered it in my baggie of remnant elastic and it is wonderful for doll clothes casings and elastic gathers. I only have a bit of the 1/4″ left and would love to get more but am not sure what it’s called.
Does anyone know?
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It might be what is called 'knitted elastic' rather than woven or braided elastic. Not sure without a picture.
Try this link: http://www.jkmribbon.com/wrights/elastics/bulk_elastics/861971.html
You may have to navigate around a bit but I think it should come up with the knitted elastic page. The picture is small but maybe you can see.......and the narrow does sort of have a 'grid' look to it. I use it for sleeves and children's mittens........
Hope this is helpful
Kay
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