Dritz Elastic Thread - 30y Spool

Dritz Elastic Thread is a stretchy thread primarily used for shirring (creating stretchy gathers) and smocking in garments. This 30-yard spool gives you plenty for multiple projects. Elastic thread is a thin, round elastic (usually polyester-covered rubber) that can be hand or machine sewn into fabric to create gathering that stretches. A popular use is to wind it on a sewing machine bobbin while using regular thread on top; when you sew rows of stitching on a garment like a sundress or blouse, the elastic in the bobbin draws the fabric up into comfortable smocked gathers. This Dritz elastic thread is designed to be strong yet highly extensible, so it can cinch in fabric evenly and then expand when needed, allowing the garment to stretch when worn. It's great for creating elastic waistbands in lightweight fabrics, frilly ruffles that bounce back, or decorative smocked panels that also function as elasticized fit. You can also use it for hand-sewn gathering or quick fixes like adding a bit of elastic to a loose area by hand. With 30 yards on the spool, you have enough to shirr the back of a dress or multiple rows on a skirt. The thread is typically a neutral color (often white), and it's thin enough to blend into the fabric's wrong side. It's a versatile notion that turns ordinary fabric into stretchy, form-fitting sections, adding both style and function to your sewing creations.