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@adamreynolds9816
4 жыл бұрын
Evelyn Wood no I don’t, not anymore but I love the level up step, I hate removing it , so I don’t I just leave it in a cut it when I notch the curves. But now I’m going to try this new technique!
@ambrosiacouturesydneyaustr2022
4 жыл бұрын
I Have always done it..learned the right way and never skip important steps. Stay stitch doesnt really need to be removed unless it shows.
@deannastevens1217
4 жыл бұрын
Wonderful. I have before... and yes it just mucks things up. Thank you for such a great video,
@susanrussell8195
4 жыл бұрын
I’m making my daughter a raglan t-shirt. I put in the stretch collar and it was terrible because it wasn’t even. When I took the collar off, the neck was all stretched out. I’ve been delaying the redo. (I washed it to help reshape the neck.) Yesterday I admitted to my sewing friend that I had put off finishing the shirt because of the collar. She suggested I stay-stitch. I slapped my forehead because it was so obvious. Later I saw your video. I wondered if it was necessary for knits. Yes, it is.
@johnbradley7457
4 жыл бұрын
All the time! Making my wife a dress and see how it will be smooth and professional because of a simple technique.
@annie4424
4 жыл бұрын
When I first started sewing, I was always frustrated that my neckline facings and collars never matched my neckline. Then I decided to not skip a single step in the instructions-including the stay stitching-and suddenly everything matched up beautifully. 😆
@Evelyn__Wood
4 жыл бұрын
😂😂😂 Brienne we all learn the hard way!
@teresas.3979
4 жыл бұрын
Same here. I would then steam the fabric to get it to shrink up a bit. My mom saw me doing this and mentioned the stay stitching prevents the neckline from stretching.😋 Lesson learned.
@ellacedric2928
Жыл бұрын
😂😂😂 Same thing happened to me. Before I figured out how to stay stitch my collars were always off by a little bit. a huge lifesaver!!
@gourmetwithavi6484
Жыл бұрын
I still face the same so I'll start now😝
@JojoAde
11 ай бұрын
Can this be used on the waist for a waist band?
@katyhabib2200
17 күн бұрын
Thank you. I will never skip staystitching again
@nicolethemage
4 жыл бұрын
Can you make a series of these essential stitches? I.e ease stitching & slip stitching. This comes in so handy
@janicabee7062
4 жыл бұрын
I just started sewing and I consider you my sewing teacher, ma'am❤️
@Evelyn__Wood
4 жыл бұрын
😍😍 Aww I'm so flattered! I'll do my best and I hope you create wonderful things!
@anashe11
4 жыл бұрын
@@Evelyn__Wood You do an amazing job already! I’ve learned so much from your videos
@angelinabrown3142
4 жыл бұрын
Yesterday I bought my fabric for my first sewing project in 36 years. I've watched your videos to learn what I never knew. Tomorrow I'm to wash and iron the fabric and hopefully transfer the pattern from the tissue paper to a heavier one. Stay stitching is something I never knew about. I probably would have skipped it if not for this video. Thank you for the time you put into them.
@Antonina81
4 жыл бұрын
She is excellente!
@Chris-mv1ht
3 жыл бұрын
Me too. Started sewing this pandemic season. And been turning to KZitem to teach me.
@thebratqueen
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for including the examples with and without stay stitching. I was just sitting there thinking I was having a hard time visualizing how the stay stitching helped when sure enough there you were with the demonstration! Much appreciated.
@Evelyn__Wood
4 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad it helped then! 😊
@cinzialastrega1635
4 жыл бұрын
I failed 8th grade home economics (never finished a project) because I resented that it was required for girls. Later, necessity forced me to teach myself to sew occasionally, but I was never satisfied with my work. Now, at the tender age of 65, I've decided to have another go. You're a marvelous teacher, very charming and fun to watch!
@eburns2772
3 жыл бұрын
Ditto! Except I am 58.
@maryalgar8779
2 жыл бұрын
I got a "D", so I guess that is a failure as well. I'm around your vintage.
@nikkispethman5043
2 жыл бұрын
I'm 37, and pretty much self taught because I didn't pay attention in home ec. KZitem videos and Facebook pattern groups are so helpful.
@honeybadger8942
2 жыл бұрын
I took classes at least 6 times in sewing.Never completed any of them.
@ifyouloveChristyouwillobeyhim
Жыл бұрын
Tragic. . . and now girls have lost any hope of ever getting taught home ec. . . . unless homeschooled. 😥
@lilibetp
4 жыл бұрын
I tried to skip stay-stitching once on a nightgown when I was a teen and my Mom SCREAMED at me like I'd just tried to stick my finger in a power outlet, then pretty much did what you did in the video with the two examples. I haven't skipped it since then.
@naomim651
3 жыл бұрын
😂
@Zyswest
3 ай бұрын
dang i don’t think that was necessary lmao, i’m sorry you got screamed at 😢 but thank you for this illustrious comment, i think i will remember it too.
@Pureconception
2 жыл бұрын
I can truly appreciate this video. I am breaking into my first vintage pattern and I read the definition of stay stitching and I was like “my heart wants me to skip this step, but my mind is telling me to search KZitem for why this is necessary “ then you popped up like the sewing fairy godmother I never knew I needed 💝
@jirup
4 жыл бұрын
Stay stitching is like hand basting. I skipped it when I first began sewing, but now I would never skip the step. A few extra minutes produces a much better finished garment.
@diannerogers460
Жыл бұрын
Evelyn, I’m so thrilled I found you. What a fabulous uncomplicated teacher you are. I’m 74 and have dabbled with sew all my life. But normally craft. I did a bit of patchwork etc etc. but I’m absolutely green when it comes to dress making. And actually, using my machine to its full potential. I want to start making tops for myself as I struggle to buy tops that fit. I have to alter everything , and I’m not great at that. So I’m going through your videos one after the other and sooo enjoying them. I am learning so much. I shall shall watch each one several times before attempting to make a top because as you get older you don’t remember as well as you used to. Thankyou for everything and for being there. Xxx
@michelelommasson5970
4 жыл бұрын
I have been a stay-stitcher from the very beginning, and a directional stay-stitcher at that. I didn’t know much when I started, just the few things my busy mother suggested. Therefore, I did what the pattern told me to do; I figured there was a reason the instructions were there. I also looked everything up in my mother’s Singer sewing book. I still refer to it from time to time. To this day, I love reading through instructions, even if I decide to go a different route than suggested by the directions. There is always something new and improving to learn! Thank you, Evelyn, for you cheerful, instructional video!
@kogabear1
4 жыл бұрын
Top to bottom, wide to narrow, what you do to one side you do to the other. Reminders on my chest sheet above a sewing machine. I always stay stitch, just inside the seam allowance. I think it takes a little pressure off of the finished seam. You said it quickly but I think one of the most important messages you gave in this video is to follow the contour of the fabric and not force the fabric in a straight line which could be added to your list of sewing habits to avoid.
@kogabear1
4 жыл бұрын
That should be cheat sheet, dang auto spell.
@judyjennings-gunther4022
4 жыл бұрын
You are so good at describing things and explaining why you do things.
@soneil7745
3 жыл бұрын
I just saw this video and had never heard of staystitching. I'm already thinking of so many projects where it would have made things a lot better.
@Evelyn__Wood
3 жыл бұрын
Never!! Oh my your sewing is about to improve!!! 😄
@LynHannan
4 жыл бұрын
I'm a stay stitcher. I remember a classmate had a problem with not doing it and our teacher had her dampen the bodice and press it back into shape. She was lucky it was a checked fabric as she could see whether the warp and weft were straight without using a ruler. It took her two dampening and pressing sessions before she was good to go again. This was the same class where I learned the difference between pressing and ironing, and my teacher saying "If you're going to wear it, then you PRESS it".
@carita74497
4 жыл бұрын
Always start the day by watching any of your videos,Your lovely personality cheers up every day. And what you teach is highly valued.
@tammyjohnson8150
10 ай бұрын
I am a new sewer. I’m now working on my first project. A pair of flannel pajama pants for my boyfriend. I have watched many videos and taken notes so that I can do a good job. I enjoy the knowledge that I get from watching your videos especially as I like how you explain things fully. You’re a good teacher. Thank you 🙏🏻
@suem6004
4 жыл бұрын
Yes, I stay stitch when I saw how fabric behaved. Sigh. We learn from mistakes. Question. When you discussed basting vs stay stitching you mention stay stitching is temporary. Basting is temporary but did not know that stay stitching was as well. I just left it in. Learned something new.
@Evelyn__Wood
4 жыл бұрын
😊 If your stay stitching is hidden in the Sean allowance, leave it. But if you can see any of it from the right side of the garment, it must come out!
@debbrown6934
4 жыл бұрын
Kudos for finding the lovely blue tassels for that shirt. Looks great.
@nancyhurt7145
9 ай бұрын
I’m on a marathon rewatching all of your videos over the holidays! This one in particular hits close to home. In earlier years I skipped this step. My thought process was easy. Why stitch now when I’m going to be stitching it in a few minutes with the facing? No need to do this extra step, Nancy! My collars never fit just right nor the facings or bands, but I finagled the fabric until it sort of fit😬. Now in my 70’s and all of these marvelous teaching videos available, I call myself a real seamstress. I am so appreciative for all of you that give so freely to teach the world to sew and enjoy the journey. My prayers lift you up daily, Evelyn.❤️
@teflons
Жыл бұрын
your videos are extremely relaxing to watch
@orlyncrochet
2 жыл бұрын
New sewer here thank you all your videos are helping me learning it
@millie3811
3 ай бұрын
Never used before but now will always do it
@sandraboland4911
5 ай бұрын
Excellent. So glad I searched this out. Thx for the stay stitching lesson. And love your pin bracelet!
@shadowjewel
4 жыл бұрын
This reminds me of when historical costumers (Bernadette Banner in particular) will thread mark (I think) their sewing lines with a quick running/basting stitch.... I think it''s before they cut the fabric? I know one reason for this is for visibility and to keep the lines as chalk wears off easily, and it allows the line to be visible on both sides of the fabric, but looking at this I wonder if this also served as a form of stay stitching. On that note, I wonder of stay stitching would be more effective, if more cumbersome, to do before cutting, or at least before cutting fabric right next to where the stay stitching is needed most, like the neck hole.
@Evelyn__Wood
4 жыл бұрын
Good question! I think if your doing it by hand like you suggest, then yes, it may be easier and more beneficial to before cutting. Particularly if your using patterns without seam allowance on them, as your stay stitch would serve as your stitchline guide for sewing and cutting seam allowances!
@sorestedhebytheTumtumtree
2 жыл бұрын
@@Evelyn__Wood Great idea..I'm sewing by hand and I'm thinking it would be more convenient to stay stitch before cutting. This is my first time sewing a blouse so I was watching your video about mistakes with facings coz I realized I don't know how to attach them! That's where I learned the existence of stay stiching.
@diannetheriot6987
2 жыл бұрын
I never did stay stitching unless the pattern said so in the instructions, which was not often. Now i will be doing thing this every time I sew those challenging curves. Thanks for the valued info. God bless
@meacadwell
2 жыл бұрын
Many long times ago I was taught stay stitching should be done 1/8 inch closer to the fabric edge than the seam allowance. That way you aren't stitching your seam directly over the stay stitches - which is difficult to do perfectly. You don't have the bulk of 2 layers of thread - one from the stay stitching and one from the actual seam. And you don't have to go through the tedious-ness of removing the stay stitching which can, itself, cause fabric stretching.
@barbarasnow4304
4 жыл бұрын
Oh I wish this was available years ago when I started self-teaching!!
@Evelyn__Wood
4 жыл бұрын
Me too! 🤣
@brendaeves3236
3 жыл бұрын
Brilliant, I will NEVER skip this step again, thank you so much!
@hotjanuary
4 жыл бұрын
I’ve never worked off commercial patterns, so no instructions. Made my own, but I didn’t know staystitching was a thing. Now I know why things went wrong. I’ll add that to the other list of steps I shouldn’t skip. I found out the hard way that pins don’t replace the good old fashioned basting stitch (I knew this one because it was taught to me) before heading to the machine.
@Evelyn__Wood
4 жыл бұрын
This will definetly up your sewing game! Let me know how you find doing it!
@gracieallen8285
4 жыл бұрын
No! Stay stitching is directional. It’s been a lifetime since I’ve made a garment but if you start at the shoulder for one side you start at the shoulder for the other side. At least that’s the way it was done fifty plus years ago. My pattern instructions then were quite detailed and the direction was in the instructions
@gracieallen8285
4 жыл бұрын
I just checked my Readers Digest Complete Guide to Sewing. And yes I’m still correct stay stitching is directional
@sashag572
4 жыл бұрын
My vintage sewing books say the same thing and it's because the presser foot will push the fabric somewhat as you sew the stay-stitching and the goal is to ensure both sides remain symmetrical at the end of that process. The presser foot also tends to lengthen the fabric along the bias on such angled seams as on a18th century man's frock coat and I found that the extent of stretching that occurs is greatly impacted by the particular fabric being used as well. Someone else suggested reducing the presser foot pressure and often that works, but some fabrics will still get somewhat stretched in the stay-stitching process. Still, I recommend it if my preferred method (next sentence) isn't an option - like for someone who is just starting out and/or has a sewing machine with limited attachment options. I've found that a great universal, all-fabrics solution is (if you have one available) to always use a knit or walking foot when I stay-stitch so that the four lifts up when the fabric moves to the bank of the machine instead of gliding along it. It has also allowed me to safely sew in defiance of the old sewing manuals while achieving the same optimum (if not better) outcome.
@tammymasson2343
4 жыл бұрын
This video demonstrates the science of what is happening: kzitem.info/news/bejne/u4yXl6ahkIFyf5g
@Evelyn__Wood
4 жыл бұрын
Yes!! Gracie you are right!! The most correct way, as with any stitching, is directional! Thankyou for mentioning it! I must say I've never personally run into any issues by not doing is directionally, but there are cases where it would be a must! ❤
@rambleonrose2993
4 жыл бұрын
Gracie, thank you so very much for sharing. To clarify, by directional, does this mean you may begin at each shoulder, separately, then meet in the center of the neckline? Or perhaps in certain situations begin at the center of the neckline and sew out toward the shoulder? Is the guidebook you have specific to which is best? Kindly, Jada
@kaylalovestosleep
3 жыл бұрын
I'm literally binge watching your videos😊❤️ they are very helpful! Thank you!
@pollydolly9723
4 жыл бұрын
I'm a stay stitcher - my mother would insist. It is important on ALL types of fabric to help the pieces keep their shape. Great video Evelyn!
@cathoffman2769
4 жыл бұрын
THANK YOU EVELYN! 💕 You motivated me to start sewing again. You have also alleviated my fears of making mistakes and trying new things. I think you are a kind, generous and overall wonderful person. 🌹
@Evelyn__Wood
4 жыл бұрын
😀 Aww that's so kind of you! I think you will thoroughly enjoy getting back into sewing!
@karenmcdaniel708
3 ай бұрын
You explain things so well that even I as a beginner can understand! Thank you for your videos.
@alyssafroman4459
4 жыл бұрын
This couldn't have come at a better time. I never stay-stitched before, but now I'm working with a very shifty brocade and didn't know how to handle it. I think this will help. Thank you!
@Evelyn__Wood
4 жыл бұрын
Wonderful! Let me know how you find using it!!
@1st1anarkissed
4 ай бұрын
I was today years old when I learned about stay stitching from Evelyn Wood. I find the idea quite exciting and will probably remember it because its so cool.
@ginette2100
Жыл бұрын
Staystitch has saved my necklines since I viewed this so well explained video. Same thing with the understitching you've explained. Thanks for both.
@ghughutikandwal242
7 ай бұрын
No one ever told me that, can't thank you enough.
@pameladonkin1855
Жыл бұрын
I have completely forgotten about the importance of stay stitching. Ta for reminder
@rachelmaloney3863
3 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for a great clear explanation with examples!
@melissademarcus1019
3 жыл бұрын
I WAS a skipper but not anymore... I'm so glad I found your vids!
@oneforchrist7446
7 ай бұрын
I stay stitch bcz pattern asked me to, however now I know why! thanks!
@icannotpretend5834
4 жыл бұрын
I thought stay stitchin was basting. I had it all wrong. Many thanks!!
@ZacharyDBrooks
4 жыл бұрын
How timely! I just stay-stitched my first garment yesterday and I couldn't fathom what it was for. I also had to do some understitching for the pockets and used your video.
@karin5127
4 жыл бұрын
This is great! I've never quite understood why patterns make me stay stitch 😅 AND my sewing machine always "gets wild" when I try to stay stitch, so I can't wait to try your techniques on my next project! Thanks for making this video 😊
@Evelyn__Wood
4 жыл бұрын
Your welcome! I'm glad to have shed some light on the matter for you! And holding the threads will help I'm sure! Let me know how it goes for you!
@lalibellulegrise
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot for another really useful video. I have a request - should you be interested in this topic! - for a refashioning video: how to reline a vintage coat and add an underarm gusset. (It's a selfish ask: I have a 1940s A-line corduroy ladies' coat that's too snug at the arm opening; the lining seems to be smaller than the coat sleeve itself. And the hem puckers in slightly odd ways, as if tugged upward from inside, which I assume is a related problem.) Anyway, thanks again for your videos. I only just started sewing and I find your content both super useful and demystifying/encouraging. So: with gratitude.
@miriamgladen9615
3 жыл бұрын
From now on I will be a staysticher 😊
@Escape10mom
4 жыл бұрын
Yes! Stay stitching is a must!! I Never skip it!!
@Evelyn__Wood
4 жыл бұрын
Yay!! When you know the difference you don't skip it right!
@valentinayepesmontes74
6 ай бұрын
Thank you Evelyn! I used to look for 20 sec videos and get frustrated for not getting the results I wanted. But you explain things so clearly that I stay for the whole video and find myself learning so much. Thank you. I have improved my understanding so so much. I also love your style and personality. Wishing you all the love and support in your cancer journey, you got this and thank you❤️❤️
@alexbrenton5235
11 ай бұрын
It's something I didn't think of to start with around curved armhole pieces, but now it makes sense.❤
@Doviruses.existbaileyonodysee
Жыл бұрын
sew as a noob playing with what is at my disposal. This stay is making a difference🖖. The odd thing i'm doing atm is. . . i am cutting strips of a4 paper. then sew it on the light fabric with the stay. Then use the stitch line as the point to fold and then zig dot dot zag. Then wet the paper and remove it (messy). I can't quite work the machine out (yet~) to give me a happy result, without the reinforcement.😬
@ifyouloveChristyouwillobeyhim
Жыл бұрын
Thanks SO MUCH! I love your personality and cheerfulness, and your great teaching method (concise AND thorough!). I'm at the end of my first major project, a cotton shift, and the pattern (c. 1960s?) just says "clip bodice neck edge to stay-stitching". Wish I'd known what stay-stitching was before I dragged this project around on car trips and in my backpack for the last two months. . . . Big thank you for probably saving me from the shame of messing it all up at the very last step. . . . Now I just have to figure out what they meant by "clip". . . . ??? Loving your channel!!
@ifyouloveChristyouwillobeyhim
Жыл бұрын
OH MAN, I just figured out the "clip" part! It doesn't mean "clip bodice neck edge to" as in "fasten it to," it means "snip the little V-shapes down towards" the stay-stitching! Thank the Lord!
@MicheleBonna
4 жыл бұрын
I have found that if I reduce the pressure of the presser foot I can keep stay stitching from stretching things out as I do the stitch. Much like marking the center on pieces, this step is often omitted in sewing directions for patterns, so I have been trying to create some sheets of basic steps to remember to do regardless of instructions because I forget to do it all the time.
@Evelyn__Wood
4 жыл бұрын
Michele yes this is a great tip and could help info many situations! Thankyou for sharing it. I like the idea of making your own guides too, I recommend keeping a sewing journal to my students!
@ClaudiaArnold
4 жыл бұрын
I use either my serger or my coverstitch machine (whatever happens to be on the table) and set it to chainstich and the differential feed to a minimal gather. This way I compensate for any stretching that might happen while I stitch as well as for the fact that a chainstitch has a slight give to it. Unpicking is fun, you just shorten the needle thread at the end of the seam, pull the looper thread and the stitch line comes out. It is another use for these terribly expensive machines. When I have really delicate fabric and don't trust my heavy paws with it (I'm better with tweed and leather than with chiffon and light jerseys 🤭 ) I iron on a thin strip of fusible interfacing, clipping it as I go. So I don't need to handle the fabric at all.
@CCTippers
4 жыл бұрын
I do stay stitch, what I did not know was the stitch length, thank you for another great sewing tutorial, you never learn enough when it comes to sewing, thank you 🙏 “⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”.
@jennifalanga4581
4 жыл бұрын
This has been so helpful! I won't skip this step any longer
@gojoxsanzo
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! I am a beginner and doing my first blouse, and the book tells me to do stay stitching first and the colar and sleeves opening, and I was like "what the hell is stay stitching?" So you video came just at the right time and helped me sooooo much. I love how you explain things it is always so easy to understand ^_^ Thanks a lot again.
@jessiemitchell3996
2 жыл бұрын
I always skipped stay stitching (I understood what it was but naively thought it was only 'delicate' fabrics you need to do it for) but never again after watching this!
@mylouiethe3rd
2 жыл бұрын
I am NOW a staystitcher. My necklines have always been dreadful and I never knew why. Thankyou.
@Lilopad
Жыл бұрын
Got this recommended the day after finishing my first ever bodice - welp! at least I know what to do next time!
@Luke2128
3 жыл бұрын
Great video. I have learned so much from you, thank you! I have never skipped that step, but never understood it and I would always wonder if I was supposed to take it out or not. I don't recall the patterns telling me, "Now remove the stay stitching." I did remove it sometimes when it seemed to show through...but since it was called stay stitching...I assumed it was supposed to stay. LOL
@Evelyn__Wood
3 жыл бұрын
Ha ha ha right!! Confusing much! Now you know you were on the right track!
@donovanwagner2692
2 жыл бұрын
Omg!!! I’ve been so baffled by this… 😣 I honestly was getting infuriated why there was always a ‘mistake in the pattern’ because it didn’t tell me when it was time to undo the stay stitching… 😅😅 since watching this video a year ago, I have always stay stitched because it made so much sense to hold things in place while sewing. Then I’ve always just picked a good time when I thought that I no longer needed it holding things together and removed it!! 😋 but now that I finally revisited this video and re-read the instructions on the patterns (1.5cm seam allowance and stay stitch at 13mm from raw edge), I totally now get that the stay stitching is supposed to stay in for added support ☺️👍 I feel like whenever I’m struggling with anything, I just watch your videos (even if I have your channel just playing in the background) and everything just falls into place like your guiding me with you angelic goddess magic. 💗🥰
@cwfan2
2 жыл бұрын
I just watched Daryl Landcaster of Threads Magazine's video on stay stitching. Her rules are widest to narrowest, highest to lowest. In a neckline for example she stitches from the shoulder to the lowest part of the neckline and stops. She then repeats it on the other shoulder to the lowest part of the neckline. Shoulder seams are from the neckline to the armhole with a jog for any darts that you may have marked. She said if you're unsure take your finger and apply as much pressure as the presser foot and run it along the stay stitching line. If the fabric stays flat that is the direction you should stitch. If the fabric distorts or skews you're going in the wrong direction.
@cristinamz2137
3 ай бұрын
Thank you! I sincerely appreciate this.
@wifeoftim
4 жыл бұрын
I have never staystich before but I'm going to now. If only I can manage those curves!
@margiecook6379
4 жыл бұрын
Most of the time I stay stitch. Sometimes I forget to. Great way to describe it. Have a great day and stay safe.
@audreysavard3248
4 жыл бұрын
Hum.. that may explain why the underwears I had done had deformation. Thanks to you.
@MossyMozart
2 жыл бұрын
I did not know about staystitching until I saw this video. Thank you!
@jennywalker9572
3 жыл бұрын
I really appreciate the time you spend teaching us the 'why' rather than just the technique. Thank you!
@lindalardner3745
3 жыл бұрын
After 16 years I have begun sewing garments again and yes I am now older ,wiser, less impatient, more time available to me and have taken to stay stitching realising its value . Thanks for the class, I have subscribed .
@j.s.connolly8579
3 жыл бұрын
I posted this on two other of your episodes but I wanted to add it here because I think it is SUCH a Smart Tip for dealing with "Bias Cut" fabric or Making something "On the Bias" as it were but it ALSO deals with ""Stay Stitching" to hold your fabric from stretching, unraveling and/or puckering?! :D I am going to impart a "Sewing Tip" for dealing with "Bias Cut Fabric". Many years ago when I was making my VERY FIRST "Bias Cut Plaide Doublet" for my "Lord Shane O'Neill" costume for the Bristol Ren Faire here in Wisconsin. My FIRST Attempt was DISASTROUS, which ended up with me going BACK to the fabric store to get MORE Plaide and THANKFULLY they had JUST ENOUGH left of the pattern I wanted to use! While at the fabric store... I asked the lady at the cutting counter HOW I could avoid my fabric "Puckering" when I'm sewing it! JUST then, this sweet older lady walked up and said, "I couldn't help overhearing what you were asking her? I've been sewing a LONG TIME and I have a VERY easy solution for you!" Here is what she told me.... Iron out the fabric FIRST! THEN Using HEAVY DUTY/THICK "Fusible Interfacing" and cut EVERY Piece of the Doublet out ON the Interfacing FIRST! THEN, Place it onto the fabric on the "WRONG SIDE" and make SURE it is in the EXACT/PROPER PLACE You want/need it to be with the angle of the Pattern, and PIN IT IN PLACE! {She also said to do EACH PIECE Separately to make SURE You are working on ONE PART at a time to avoid Confusion!} THEN making SURE that the Interfacing is on the "WRONG SIDE" of the fabric, Iron it down onto the fabric! Again doing this for EVERY SEPARATE PIECE! THEN, "STAY STITCH" the edges of EVERY PIECE! THIS will ENSURE that it won't EVER "SLIP" Or "PUCKER"! I actually WROTE this all down AS she was telling me and I STILL have that little "Sewing Note Book" to this VERY DAY! :D So That is MY "TIP" for you all! I hope it helps someone? Joe
@terripinan1876
Жыл бұрын
Used to staystitch, but not so much the unde stitching, now I understand why both are necessary.... again absolutely great demo / videos on these subjects
@turnsblue1
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video.. it explains my wonkie neckline!!
@kendal4452
3 жыл бұрын
Do you have to remove staystitching? Is there a certain width and length for Stay Stitching?
@jenniferstevens2957
3 жыл бұрын
i love love your show. thankyou so simple and easy to listen too.........
@clairevero
4 жыл бұрын
So nice to watch a sewing video with Metric measurements
@marymenatti9175
3 жыл бұрын
Got my machine when I was 12 (1969). One summer of lessons at Sears, and I quit. A month ago, I was given a machine. I fell in love with it (vintage 50s machine). You could use my first efforts as examples of how to go wrong. I’m improving with each garment (5 this month) and I intend to follow you as I mature.
@Jokiespookie
10 ай бұрын
OMG! This makes so much sense. Thank you so much! I bet the necklines on my garments will turn out so much better now.
@tf7602
4 жыл бұрын
That makes so much sense 😯
@aliceallan4753
2 жыл бұрын
I’m new❤️ I was going to skip stay stitching until I saw your video! Well looks like I’m doing stay stitching! Oh boy!
@MegaBpop
Жыл бұрын
Thank You for showing the two fabrics. That helped a lot !
@cindywilmoth4719
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for explaining that! Never understood its purpose. I won’t skip stay stitching anymore 😊
@carolinabock2453
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you SO much for the stretching demonstration! It really made things super clear for me!
@Evelyn__Wood
4 жыл бұрын
😄 There's nothing like a demonstration right! I'm glad it helped!
@tornfeather1
4 жыл бұрын
Big oh-wow-that-makes-sense moment for me. I couldn't figure out the collars on stretchy fabrics but now it seems so obvious. Thank you
@Evelyn__Wood
4 жыл бұрын
😄 Your sewing life will be changed now!!
@maryalgar8779
2 жыл бұрын
Great help. My Grade 8 Home Economics teacher didn't explain why it's important. I want to learn the proper way to sew, so thank you for this and all your other videos.
@afiiik1
4 жыл бұрын
Just yesterday I was sewing a 3/4 circle skirt with a yoke. I'm large, the skirt was heavy and I was SO glad that I remembered to stay stitch that skirt 😅
@rommy_of_rohan
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you, thank you, thank you. I've been sewing for years but these little hints are so applicable to some of the problems I've encountered that have ended up with disappointing finished garments. Your other video on understitching was also worth its weight in gold. I've never bothered to staystitch even though the pattern said to but now I'm a convert. Same with understitching. Thanks so much for your help.
@mycats7321
3 жыл бұрын
Since I haven't started sewing yet-- I'm still learning before I start-- I didn't know what staystitching was. So thank you!
@lizziedae91
3 жыл бұрын
Im really glad I found this channel. I don’t do much garment sewing yet but these techniques will still be helpful for sewing handbags and other projects.
@katszulga1888
4 жыл бұрын
I have been skipping stay stitching, but perhaps I won't anymore. Everything else I've learned from you has vastly improved my sewing!
@carom7960
Жыл бұрын
Thank u so much. As a mostly self taught sewer, I have been sewing for 20+ years. But i would consider myself an experienced beginner...trial & error has taught me much, but I'm so glad i found your channel!! I've never stay stitched anything, except maybe my bridesmaids' dresses. That was from fear!! They turned out really well but still didn't learn! 😁 Now I'm copying a dress I own (drafting a pattern) & it's slippery fabric... All the don't's at once! So, about to gather.. Will stay stitch the skirt first.. You make this all make sense!!!❤️
@milkfartss
4 жыл бұрын
I'm still confused about when you should use this =( I understand the neckline and cuff lines, but why not use it for all seams? I'm so confused.
@OOCookieOOxP
3 жыл бұрын
You can totally stay stitch every seam - it's just a lot more work and not necessarily helpful. It's most important in places where you want your fabric to stay in shape perfectly - usually curved and/or very visible seams like necklines, cuff lines etc
@bremahaney4409
Жыл бұрын
Your video came up on the list when I searched for what is, and how to, stay stitch. I loved your uncomplicated way of instructing, and the comparison using and not using stay stitching. I used to sew many years ago, but always cut out anything that didn't seem necessary, so my garments always seemed cheap and I didn't wear them much. Now, being older, I want to do things well and not hurry just to finish them. I subscribed and am looking forward to learning so much more from you. Thanks for making these videos!
@Ladythyme
4 жыл бұрын
Who woulda thought? Thanks for explaining the differences
@seemakazmi965
2 жыл бұрын
I realised the value of stay stitch when I was working with velour!!! Thank you so much!
@anndunkerley6639
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this really helpful video Evelyn. I am about to sew the bodice for only my second dress and decided to stay stitch in keeping with the instructions. Watching your video means that I actually know what I’m doing 🤷♀️
@melissafrick3997
3 жыл бұрын
I'm very much an experienced novice at sewing lol (i.e. I have seen a lot but not used patterns and done my share of mending.) Recently I picked up a robe pattern thinking it wouldn't be too hard and step one was to stay stitch. It looked like they sewed the front and back neckline together and I sat puzzling at it for a good 30 minutes not understanding it at all. This video helped clarify why and how to stay stitch! Thank you!
@1forstars
3 жыл бұрын
Hi, thank you for the tutorial and excellent demonstration of what a difference stay stitching makes! I am enjoying your page and your tutorials as I get back into sewing.
@fortysomethingbadgirls2173
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the reminder! 70s was the last time I sewed to spec . Home Economics in high school, lol.
@Rachel-wg3nv
3 жыл бұрын
Used to be a skipper, to much work... but not anymore!!! Thanks so much for your great videos :)
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