I do a lot of sewing as well so I use a lot of elastic and I have rolls in several sizes, but I also get it wholesale so it is a lot cheaper than going to the fabric store, I probably pay what she spent on the 9 yds, for the whole roll, it is quiet inexpensive when you can get it that way, and it sure comes in handy when inspiration hits and I need stuff done, I have all the things like that to work, I don't need to worry about little things, the ladies at the fabric store I am sure wonder, I buy fabric and usually nothing else.