3/8" Braided Elastic, White

$3.28 ~~$36.99~~ In stock

Category: 107

Dritz Braided Elastic is the most basic elastic. It is lightweight, slightly ribbed and it narrows when stretched. It is most often used on necklines, sleeves, waistbands and swimwear waistbands and leg bands.

Lightweight, slightly ribbed and narrows when stretched
Use on necklines, sleeves, waistbands and swimwear waistbands and leg bands
Machine washable and dryable in temperatures up to 200 degrees F

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Customer Reviews (5.0 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Hazel ★★★★★ Oct 22, 2026

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.

Violet G. ★★★★★ Oct 21, 2026

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.

Leo ★★★★★ Oct 20, 2026

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.