Elastic by the metre, 10 to 50 mm

At BLADI you can buy elastic by the metre in five widths: 10, 15, 25, 40 and 50 mm, complemented by Prym waistband elastic of 38 mm and transparent Prym knitting elastic. Use it for waistbands, hems, covers and fitted sheets.

Which width should you choose?

10 and 15 mm: for sleeves, trouser legs, children's clothing and narrow channels.
25 mm: a versatile width for skirts, pyjama bottoms and covers that need to close around a cushion or mattress.
40 and 50 mm: for wide, firm waistbands and fitted sheets or covers that need to stay in place.
Prym waistband elastic 38 mm black: designed specifically for waistbands.
Prym knitting elastic, transparent: for knitting and jersey work where the elastic should stay invisible.

Tip: measure the circumference where the elastic will go and cut it slightly shorter so it sits under light tension. Try it around your waist or the cushion before you sew the channel closed. A safety pin helps you thread the elastic through the channel.

Elastic by the metre for sewing and upholstery

You order elastic by the metre, so you buy exactly the length you need. Wide 40 or 50 mm elastic is used for firm waistbands and covers that need to stay in place, narrow elastic for sleeves and children's clothing. Sewing a cushion cover? Our page on fabrics for cushions helps you choose the fabric. To sew in the elastic, use strong sewing thread and the right sewing machine needles, for example Jersey or stretch needles for stretchy fabrics.

Not sure which width suits you? Send us a photo via WhatsApp. Order online or visit our showroom in Antwerp.

Elastic tape

In haberdashery, elastic is one of the most important items, and elastic tape is the absolute favourite! The big advantage of wide elastic tape is that it keeps its shape. You can also use it for many different purposes: for clothing, of course, but also for fitted sheets, for example. Elastic tape is available by the metre in various widths, from 10 to 50 mm, in black or white. Whatever you want to make, it is possible with the haberdashery from Bladi Shop!

Haberdashery: elastic tape

When you sew, you cannot do without haberdashery such as elastic tape. Waistbands in trousers and skirts are made with elastic, but elastic can also be the answer when you make covers. Always use the right sewing thread, which really applies to every job you do. Sturdy denim, for example, calls for a thread that does not snap easily, while fine satin needs a delicate thread. In our haberdashery range you will find elastic tape and sewing thread.

Wide elastic tape

You can simply stitch the wide elastic tape onto the fabric or thread it through a channel in the fabric. It depends on the effect you want. The application can also affect how you work with it. We recommend choosing a strong elastic when it will be under a lot of tension. A wide elastic tape, such as the 40 mm, 50 mm or the 38 mm Prym waistband elastic, is ideal for a wide hem or waistband, for example. Also take a look at our other haberdashery. Here you will find handy accessories that make your work a lot easier!

Black elastic tape

For a dark fabric, use black elastic tape. This colour blends into almost any dark shade and therefore does not stand out. And that is generally what you want: to keep the beautiful fabric intact! Our range includes elastic tape not only in black but also in white, so you can also work neatly with fresh, bright white fabrics. When cutting fabric, it is best to use special fabric scissors, as they cut extremely sharply!

Buy elastic tape

At Bladi Shop we have a wide range. You can buy not only elastic tape, but also everything you need to reupholster your own sofa or make curtains. We offer beautiful upholstery fabrics that you can also buy on the roll. You can not only make curtains, but also hang them with our handy hooks. Buying your elastic tape is easy in our online shop.