Lavender - Fold-Over Elastic

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For clean edges and zero drama. Fold-over elastic wraps raw edges cleanly in a single pass — on mesh, clear vinyl, canvas, and everything in between. It stretches where bias tape f ights you, folds perfectly in half thanks to the centre crease, and flexes around curves without puckering. Clip it, sew it, done. ✨ Why makers reach for Zipper Valley FOE: Smooth finish on the trickiest fabrics – mesh pockets, clear vinyl panels, structured bag interiors – FOE handles them all without slipping or bunching. One pass. Both sides covered. Fold it over your raw edge, clip, and sew. You get a tidy finish on the front and back without double-stitching. More forgiving than bias tape – the stretch works with your curves, not against them. No puckering, no wrestling your machine. Friendly on your domestic machine – straight stitch or zigzag, no special feet or industrial setup required. It's designed for the machine you already own. Colours matched to your project – our FOE colours are developed to coordinate with our Water-Resistant Canvas, DayFlex Bonded Poly-Nylon, and zipper collections. No more "close enough" – scroll down to see exact colour matches. OEKO-TEX® Certified The bag-making community swears by it, but they're not the only ones. Fold-over elastic is the go-to binding for anyone working with raw edges that need a clean, flexible finish: garments, activewear, baby gear, swimwear, headbands, and more. How to use it: Position your raw edge inside the center crease of the elastic. Clip in place (we recommend sewing clips over pins, especially on vinyl and coated fabrics). Sew with a straight or zigzag stitch – stretching gently as you go on curved edges. ⚠️ Pro tip about shrinkage: Like all elastic, FOE relaxes slightly after it comes off the roll. Two easy ways to handle it: Add ~10% extra length when cutting for a project. Pre-shrink with an iron on low-to-medium heat before cutting. Press it flat, let it cool, then measure and cut. This locks in the final length so there are no surprises after sewing. Details: Width 1" (25.4 mm) flat Finish Matte with center crease for even folding Quantity Pre-cut 4-yard pieces – enough for multiple projects Certification OEKO-TEX® Certified Show more