Should I go with the stretch of the elastic or the stability of the cotton twill? I saw in a recent article that clear elastic was used on the shoulder seams. I have usually used cotton twill tape. What are the pros and cons of each?
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I think a lot of elastics are uncomfortable because it sticks to you and the clearer they get the worse they get. If they don't stick to you, then they are brittly hard. I prefer lingerie elastic but that won't create the right theme for a T shirt. I even thread lingerie elastic through casings for my shorts and skirts. Thats why I prefer cotton twill.
Stabilizing with Clear Elastic or Twill Tape
I use neither. Instead, I use a strip of the selvage. No extra notions to purchase and the "stabilizer" will be the same color as the fashion fabric.
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