Rings and Sliders – I like to use nylon coated metal rings and sliders. They come in a variety of colours and sizes. I always prefer to use metal over plastic for durability.
Strap Elastic – Generally plush on one side (the side that goes against your skin), and matte or shiny on the exterior. It comes in various widths, with the standard being 1/2″.
Bra Back Closures – These hook and eye closures come in various sizes, with the average being 2×3 hooks. The inside of these are plush, so they’re soft against your skin.
Fold Over Elastic – I like to use fold over elastic for finishing the upper edge of bras and for waist and leg lines of panties. It comes in a million shades of elastic, and if you can apply binding, you can apply fold over elastic.
Band Elastic – Just as the name implies, it goes around the band, or lower edge of the bra. One side is soft and plush and it often has a decorative edge. Band elastic comes as narrow as 1/4″, and up to 1″ wide. My preference is 1/2″, or 3/4″ for larger bust sizes.
I’ve assembled some kits, in black, ivory, pink and navy, that contain all of the most often needed lingerie supplies in the most common sizes. Each kit contains 1/2″ strap elastic, with 1/2″ ring and slider set, 1/2″ plush band elastic, satin fold over elastic, a 2×3 hook and eye closure, and two satin bows, hand tied by yours truly. There is enough elastic to complete 1 bra and 1 pair of panties.
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7 Comments
radhika
August 26, 2015 at 4:46 pmThank you for the list. I am just wondering if there is any difference between strap and band elastic or can I substitute one for another.
sarah.e.norwood@gmail.com
August 26, 2015 at 11:22 pmThe main difference is the amount of stretch. Band elastic tends to have more give than strap elastic, which is more rigid. Band elastic usually has 1 decorative edge.
radhika
August 27, 2015 at 11:19 amthank you Sarah… I was just wondering if I can get away with strap elastic alone 🙂 I think the bralet might be too tight 🙂
sarah.e.norwood@gmail.com
August 27, 2015 at 1:53 pmIt might be ok on a style with a closure on the back, if you like a really rigid band, but may not stretch enough for pull-on styles! Good luck 🙂
K. Ferguson
August 2, 2019 at 7:06 pmHi Sarah, do you mind sharing where you purchased the ivory sliders and rings. I’m having a hard time finding those in the nylon coated metal.
sarah norwood
August 2, 2019 at 8:59 pmI always get them here https://www.braandcorsetsupplies.com/product-category/connectors-and-fasteners/sliders-and-rings/
Keisha Ferguson
August 2, 2019 at 9:25 pmGreat thanks!