doorty Report post Posted September 18, 2018 I tried to use clips to keep the elastic stretched while sewing but it was near impossible. Anyone have suggestions? I want to add an elastic pocket to the side of a bag. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rockoboy Report post Posted September 18, 2018 Can you sew a seam along the edge with a space to run some elastic through? Sort of like a draw string top, but with elastic to automatically cinch the top closed, instead of a pull cord. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DJole Report post Posted September 18, 2018 Assuming that you have already made stitching holes in the leather, you should be able to stretch the elastic then push pins (like for fabric sewing) through both the hole and the elastic to hold it in place. I did this while stitching a cloth liner inside a bag, and I had to find a way to keep it taut while stitching. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
doorty Report post Posted September 18, 2018 10 hours ago, DJole said: I did this while stitching a cloth liner inside a bag, and I had to find a way to keep it taut while stitching. Yea, that's what I'm struggling with. It keeps recoiling. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grumpymann Report post Posted September 19, 2018 I glued the elastic to a piece of thick poster board with paper over it. Held strong enough to keep a 10 inch tablet secure. That may help. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DJole Report post Posted September 19, 2018 5 hours ago, doorty said: Yea, that's what I'm struggling with. It keeps recoiling. Try safety pins, perhaps? They should lock the elastic in place. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
