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For those who sew children's clothing to be passed along when outgrown, I just spotted this spiffy elastic idea. May be the last person on earth to know it but just in case...... Mary Ellen

http://www.nobigdill.com/2012/...tonhole-elastic.html

This has been around for years but I've only used it for pregnancy. Those expanding bellies need it.

I happen to have some of the "real" buttonhole elastic on hand, both in white & black. I had seen an online button bracelet made with that elastic, and I mentally filed the idea. So when I saw the buttonhole elastic somewhere, I picked it up. I didn't realize it was that hard to find.

What a neat idea. I've sewn all my life & never knew about this. Thanks!!!

The jeans that I buy for my girls have adjustable waist, using buttonhole elastic. Love those jeans and can not get a good fit otherwise.

While in Jo-Ann Fabrics a while back, they had a clearance on several Velcro and elastic items--one of which was the buttonhole elastic. Score!! I bought some in hopes of using it to make things for my girls, but haven't gotten around to using it yet.

I remember the buttonhole elastic in pants & jeans from back in the pregnancy days & they weren't yesterday. Youngest DS is 27. Those pants & jeans fit before, during & after & comfortable too.