3/8" Braided Elastic, White

This braided elastic was just what I needed for a lightweight sundress waistband. It's soft enough to not irritate skin, yet the ribs keep it from rolling over when I sit down. Sewed smoothly through my machine without any puckering.

Sewing a quick curtain tieback was easier than expected—this elastic narrows as you pull, which made the gathering look neat instead of bunchy. It’s light enough that it doesn’t weigh down the fabric, though I did need to double it for a thicker waistband.

The ribbing is subtle and the braid holds its shape well, even after a few hot washes. I used it for a gathered waistband on a summer skirt and it cinches without twisting, which is exactly what I needed from an elastic this lightweight.