How to stretch the elastic on panties?

Underwear fits tightly to the body, so a mistake with the size in this case is especially unpleasant. But many are faced with the purchased item "small size". This happens when a manufacturer sews underwear according to a reduced size grid.

The elastic band of my panties is pressing, how can I stretch it?

Before stretching, you should make sure that only the elastic band is small. Some men or women often flatter themselves and deliberately buy underwear 1-2 sizes smaller. Even if in this case the elastic stretches, the underwear itself will remain small and may cause discomfort.

The first way to stretch an elastic band is thermal. To do this you will need an ironing board, an iron and a piece of fabric.

1. The fabric is moistened and the iron is heated to maximum temperature.
2. The panties are stretched to the required girth. Now is the moment when it is better to “measure 7 times” before stretching. It will be impossible to return the girth back.
3. The stretched elastic band is covered with a damp cloth and heated with an iron.
4. First, move the iron lengthwise along the fabric for 10–15 seconds, and then leave the iron in one place for another 10 seconds.
5. This procedure is carried out along the entire length of the panties for 5–10 minutes.
6. Then check whether the desired girth has been achieved. If not, repeat the procedure.

The second option is longer, but will require almost no participation from you. To do this, the panties are stretched to the desired girth and secured to a chair, drawer, chest of drawers or other object. The laundry remains in this position for a day. Often this time is enough to stretch the elastic by 1-2 sizes.

Sometimes the elastic is not sewn into the drawstring of the linen, but is sewn on top. Even if you stretch it thermally, it may lose its appearance or continue to stretch further. In this case, there are two other ways.

The first option is to make a tuck.

An incision must be made in the elastic along the side or back seam. The depth of the incision is determined experimentally during fittings. The main thing when cutting is not to reach the tissue.

The resulting cut must be processed. Sometimes it is enough to cover it with matching threads or braid. And so that the neckline does not catch the eye, you can sew a piece of elastic fabric or other elastic to it. It can be sewn either in tone or as a bright accent. For symmetry, you can make small darts from the two side seams of the linen. This method is suitable not only for underwear. This way you can increase the elastic on pants or skirts.

Another method will require a complete replacement of the rubber band.

1. A small incision of 1-1.5 cm is made on the underwear drawstring on the wrong side and the elastic is pulled out.
2. Sometimes it is stitched with 2-3 or more horizontal seams. In this case, you will have to rip out all the seams.
3. The old one is pulled out and put aside.
4. Instead, a new elastic band of the required girth is inserted into the drawstring.
5. It is sewn with horizontal seams if necessary, and the incision site is stitched or its edges are processed.

How to quickly stretch the elastic on panties - an express method

Elastic consists of thin threads called spandex. Some manufacturers use several strands of spandex directly onto the underwear.

To increase the girth of the underwear, the spandex threads are cut. Doing so necessary with sharp thin scissors or tweezers.

If the underwear is covered with spandex threads, the cut points must be secured with threads. In such products, the rubber thread will stretch in different directions after the cut. In a couple of wears, the product may become larger than required.

This method is considered fast, because the result will be noticeable within a few minutes. But he has an essential flaw – a thing stretched in this way will not last long. After some time, the rubber band will have to be replaced.

How to stretch panties that have shrunk after washing?

Natural fabrics tend to shrink when washed. Stores sell items that are already shrunk, but sometimes after washing the item shrinks again. In some cases, shrunken panties can still be saved.

Pre-soak the laundry in cool water for half an hour. Then place it on an ironing board and stretch it a little with your hands. In addition, the panties can be pulled onto a ring of the desired size.

If the panties are white, you can add 2 tablespoons of hydrogen peroxide to the water.

A mixture of warm water and hair conditioner also helps to stretch the fibers. The laundry is soaked in the solution for 10-15 minutes, rinsed and left to dry. While the laundry is drying, it is carefully stretched by hand to the desired size.

Stretching and enlarging the elastic band is possible at home.This will take effort and time, but it can save your favorite or expensive item. But in any case, it is better to try on the item or study the manufacturer’s sizing chart before purchasing. This will help avoid unnecessary procedures on things.