{"product_id":"mermaid-fold-over-elastic","title":"Mermaid - Fold-Over Elastic","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eFor clean edges and zero drama.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFold-over elastic wraps raw edges cleanly in a single pass — on mesh, clear vinyl, canvas, and everything in between. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt stretches where bias tape fights you, folds perfectly in half thanks to the centre crease, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eand flexes around curves without puckering. Clip it, sew it, done.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✨ Why makers reach for Zipper Valley FOE:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmooth finish on the trickiest fabrics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – mesh pockets, clear vinyl panels, structured bag interiors – FOE handles them all without slipping or bunching.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOne pass. Both sides covered.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eFold it over your raw edge, clip, and sew. You get a tidy finish on the front and back without double-stitching.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMore forgiving than bias tape\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – the stretch works \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewith\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e your curves, not against them. No puckering, no wrestling your machine.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFriendly on your domestic machine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003estraight stitch or zigzag, no special feet or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eindustrial setup required. It's designed for the machine you already own.\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-443b8c7f-7fff-0b3d-b207-e4b1c2910c5d\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColours matched to your project\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – our FOE colours are developed to coordinate with our Water-Resistant Canvas, DayFlex Bonded Poly-Nylon, and zipper collections. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eNo more \"close enough\"\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-7b10ccd0-7fff-56c3-6503-a78c3fc40629\"\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e– scroll down to see exact colour matches.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOEKO-TEX® Certified\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe bag-making community swears by it, but they're not the only ones. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFold-over elastic is the go-to binding for anyone working with raw edges that need a clean, flexible finish:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e garments, activewear, baby gear, swimwear, headbands, and more.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to use it:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePosition your raw edge inside the center crease of the elastic.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClip in place (we recommend sewing clips over pins, especially on vinyl and coated fabrics).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSew with a straight or zigzag stitch – stretching gently as you go on curved edges.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-98a3c033-7fff-0e2e-715b-26d95a5ff15d\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e⚠️ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003ePro tip about shrinkage:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLike all elastic, FOE relaxes slightly after it comes off the roll. 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