More On Elastic

Whilst sorting out my sewing things in my new bedroom I came across a bag I had completely forgotten about from a visit to the Scrap Store last year which had a selection of underwear/bra elastic which did not contain latex. I only have a couple of metres of each type but I'll add them to the collection and let you know if I find any of them useful.

Unpacking my sewing stuff confirmed my suspicion that I had forgotten to pack any scissors! This made it difficult to start sewing anything, but since I felt in the mood I re-elasticated a petticoat my sister bought me for christmas.

I recommend getting one of these doo-dahs if you are going to be threading anything through a waistband, I can't remember if they have a name, but it's basically a latchet hook with a long stem - makes threading things so much quicker than the 'safety pin wiggle' technique I used to use.

This is also going to be a test of the durability of the clear elastic, which I have just tied off rather than stitched through. It's not as stretchy as 'normal' elastic and I'll let you know how it fares after I've worn the skirt a few times (:

Latex Allergy Support Group

I would like to take a second to point you towards the Latex Allergy Support Group website, if you don't already know about it. They have loads of information, including a directory of non-medical latex-free product alternatives and a lovely forum where you can chat with other sufferers (:

There are membership benefits if you join, which I will be doing as soon as my benefits come through.

I've been signed off sick again with seasonal depression ): not had a lot of energy to sew recently. But I've got a whole room to myself now, thanks to my lovely friend Gail :D so watch this space.