How to Use Fold Over Elastic

If you are wondering just how to use fold over elastic or what is fold over elastic exactly, you have found the right place. In our newest blog post we will address exactly what fold over elastic is and touch on just a few of the many ways you can use it!
Fold over elastic is simply stretchy elastic with a seam down the middle with one side being the finished, shiny side and the other side matte. Fold over elastic is used for many things including sewing finishes to our most popular way to use it: which is DIY headbands and hair ties. With 1/8th inch elastic, 3/8th inch elastic and 5/8th inch elastic available in solid colors, glitter, holiday, rhinestone and printed elastic we have every variety to suit your wants and needs.
DIY Hair ties: Now that we`ve established what is fold over elastic – let`s start with the most popular way to use it. One trendy way to use fold over elastic is to make your own one-of-a-kind hair ties. With the option to buy elastic by the yard on our website, it gives you flexibility and allows you the opportunity to make an endless amount of your very own hair ties. We also have DIY hair tie kits which includes the perfect amount of elastic for you without any left over to go to waste. Click here for a video tutorial to watch step by step instructions and learn how to create your own hair ties.