DIY Lingerie

Step 4 Topstictch the Elastic

Next, turn the elastic tape toward the wrong side of the fabric and use a zigzag stitch to sew from the right side of the fabric, over the tape again. This will flatten the seam.

The multi zigzag stitch is my first choice for topstitching over flat elastic tape. Other decorative stitches or a simple zigzag will do just as well (just make it wide enough to step on the width of the tape).

The elastic tape can act as bra straps. These can be made by you or bought. Your imagination can run free there are so many choices. Make them out of bias tape of the same fabric, with elastic inside, make the adjustable. On the bra cup, at the shoulder end, add a round plastic loop. Pass the strap through the loop. One end of the strap is sewn in the back of the bra, at approximately 10cm from the underarm. A rectangle sliding plastic is inserted into the strap. The other end passes through the loop, then through the sliding plastic, and is sewn. Add beads to the straps or sequins for a little sparkle. Clear bra straps can be made from clear elastic tape.