[Chlobell]

I made the lazy days skirt which came out great except that after finishing it the elastic has somehow gotten twisted and I don’t know why or how to fix it. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

[sayiamyou]

Unless you can fiddle around the outside to get the elastic to lie flat, probably opening the seam and re-threading it is the best way. Did you use no-roll elastic? It really does make a difference. My local sewing shop sells it (as well as Hobby Lobby), but there are online retailers as well, such as Fabric.com: http://www.fabric.com/ProductDetail.aspx?ProductID=c6763202-5c3c-462d-94e8-03d8f60ed273

[Chlobell]

Thanks! I don’t think mine was no-roll. I will get some and try again.

[aegean17]

http://oliverands.com/blog/2009/06/elastic-waistband-trick.html

hope it helps!

[LucyM]

If you just want to use the elastic you already have, after inserting the elastic, run a stitch through the center of the elastic all around the waistband. This will prevent the elastic from rolling.

[sayiamyou]

When I use elastic that I know will roll I always stitch-in-the-ditch on the side seams to secure the elastic.