Replacing leg elastic
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Topic: Replacing leg elastic
Posted By: MrsH23
Subject: Replacing leg elastic
Date Posted: 30 May 2011 at 12:44am
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I've got some baby cheeks pockets which are a OSFA with snaps on the elastic and I need to replace the elastic, does anyone know how it's done? Or can you point me in the right direction? I know that I'll need a snap press or pliers but want to get started on the elastic in the meantime.
Thanks! ------------- Lisa mummy to Ryan http://www.alterna-tickers.com"> 
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Posted By: Nothing
Date Posted: 30 May 2011 at 9:23am
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Its simple- Remove the stitching that is around the elastic. Mark where the elastic is then remove it. Tack one end of the elastic back on (7mm or bigger), then stetch the elastic and nappy out and mark the elastic where you want to sew it on. Then tack the other end of the elastic on (when not stretched out). Then put your machine onto zig zag and do that all the way along the elastic while streched out to hold it in place.
Why would you need a snap press and pliers? There should be no reason for you to remove the snaps... Alternatively I can do it for you  ------------- 
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Posted By: Nothing
Date Posted: 30 May 2011 at 9:33am
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Sorry just re-read your post and you say the snaps are on the elastic? I dont see how the nappy would work??? -------------
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Posted By: MrsH23
Date Posted: 30 May 2011 at 12:09pm
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Thanks Wriggles, it's a OSFA so instead of having snaps in the front you just shorten/lengthen the leg elastic with the snaps. http://www.babycheeks.co.nz/info.php - Baby Cheeks
The elastic is only sewn on the ends and runs inside a pocket/channel thingy (like ties on pants). I guess I just need to unpick one and see what happens  luckily I have one with a hole so it doesn't matter if I ruin it haha.------------- Lisa mummy to Ryan http://www.alterna-tickers.com">
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Posted By: Nothing
Date Posted: 30 May 2011 at 12:41pm
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Oh bugger, that looks way more difficult to do than a normal pocket! Good luck -------------
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Posted By: MrsH23
Date Posted: 31 May 2011 at 11:33am
Well I have just discovered after undoing a whole bunch of stitching on one that unless I undo the actual leg stitching it can't be done  because it appears to be stitched into the PUL and fleece stuff. Oh well, guess this means I can try to make some more  ------------- Lisa mummy to Ryan http://www.alterna-tickers.com">
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Posted By: luvmylittlies
Date Posted: 31 May 2011 at 12:35pm
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Wriggles - how much would you charge per nappy? I have a ton of fuzzi bunz that need the leg elastic replaced but I am sewingly incompetent and they pretty much do the job anyway but some really need doing.
PM me if you're interested! ------------- Adoring Mum to Talisin 8/9/11 and Kiara 18/01/10 |
Posted By: Nothing
Date Posted: 31 May 2011 at 1:37pm
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Ooo awesome, have PM'd you now.
MrsH- can you not take the elastic out at all? I bet they have made them so you cant replace it and have to buy more.... cheeky! -------------
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Posted By: MrsH23
Date Posted: 31 May 2011 at 4:58pm
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I can't see how to remove them without undoing the overlocking along the legs etc. It's very cheeky!!! Oh well! ------------- Lisa mummy to Ryan http://www.alterna-tickers.com">
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