{"product_id":"foe-fold-over-elastic-4-yds-per-package-navy","title":"FOE - Fold Over Elastic - 4 yds per package - NAVY","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"wsg-product-description\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSOLD BY THE PACKAGE - 4 yards\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFold Over Elastic\u003c\/strong\u003e — the binding that makes raw edges disappear in one pass. Soft, stretchy, and colour-coordinated with our DayFlex, canvas, and zipper tape so your whole project comes together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1\" wide, pre-cut in 4-yard pieces, and OEKO-TEX® certified. \u003cem\u003eMade for bag makers\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: var(--typeHeaderWeight);\"\u003eFor clean edges and zero drama.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFold-over elastic wraps raw edges cleanly in a single pass — on mesh, clear vinyl, canvas, and everything in between. It stretches where bias tape fights you, folds perfectly in half thanks to the centre crease, and flexes around curves without puckering. Clip it, sew it, done.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✨ Why makers reach for Zipper Valley FOE:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmooth finish on the trickiest fabrics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e – mesh pockets, clear vinyl panels, structured bag interiors – FOE handles them all without slipping or bunching.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne pass. Both sides covered.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e Fold it over your raw edge, clip, and sew. You get a tidy finish on the front and back without double-stitching.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMore forgiving than bias tape\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e – the stretch works with your curves, not against them. No puckering, no wrestling your machine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFriendly on your domestic machine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e – straight stitch or zigzag, no special feet or industrial setup required. It's designed for the machine you already own.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColours matched to your project\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e – our FOE colours are developed to coordinate with our Water-Resistant Canvas, DayFlex Bonded Poly-Nylon, and zipper collections. No more \"close enough\" – scroll down to see exact colour matches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOEKO-TEX® Certified\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bag-making community swears by it, but they're not the only ones. Fold-over elastic is the go-to binding for anyone working with raw edges that need a clean, flexible finish: garments, activewear, baby gear, swimwear, headbands, and more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to use it:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePosition your raw edge inside the center crease of the elastic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClip in place (we recommend sewing clips over pins, especially on vinyl and coated fabrics).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSew with a straight or zigzag stitch – stretching gently as you go on curved edges.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⚠️ Pro tip about shrinkage:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike all elastic, FOE relaxes slightly after it comes off the roll. Two easy ways to handle it:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd ~10% extra length when cutting for a project.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePre-shrink with an iron on low-to-medium heat before cutting. Press it flat, let it cool, then measure and cut. 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