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@adamreynolds9816

3 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

3 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

3 жыл бұрын

Wonderful. I have before... and yes it just mucks things up. Thank you for such a great video,

@susanrussell8195

3 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

3 жыл бұрын

All the time! Making my wife a dress and see how it will be smooth and professional because of a simple technique.

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

3 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂 Brienne we all learn the hard way!

@teresas.3979

3 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

8 ай бұрын

Can this be used on the waist for a waist band?

I just started sewing and I consider you my sewing teacher, ma'am❤️

@Evelyn__Wood

3 жыл бұрын

😍😍 Aww I'm so flattered! I'll do my best and I hope you create wonderful things!

@anashe11

3 жыл бұрын

@@Evelyn__Wood You do an amazing job already! I’ve learned so much from your videos

@angelinabrown3142

3 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

3 жыл бұрын

She is excellente!

@Chris-mv1ht

3 жыл бұрын

Me too. Started sewing this pandemic season. And been turning to KZread to teach me.

Can you make a series of these essential stitches? I.e ease stitching & slip stitching. This comes in so handy

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

2 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. KZread videos and Facebook pattern groups are so helpful.

@honeybadger8942

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. 😥

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 KZread for why this is necessary “ then you popped up like the sewing fairy godmother I never knew I needed 💝

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

3 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad it helped then! 😊

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

28 күн 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.

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

3 жыл бұрын

That should be cheat sheet, dang auto spell.

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

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!

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 🙏🏻

You are so good at describing things and explaining why you do things.

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!!! 😄

Always start the day by watching any of your videos,Your lovely personality cheers up every day. And what you teach is highly valued.

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.❤️

You explain things so well that even I as a beginner can understand! Thank you for your videos.

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".

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

Kudos for finding the lovely blue tassels for that shirt. Looks great.

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.

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

3 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!

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

3 жыл бұрын

I just checked my Readers Digest Complete Guide to Sewing. And yes I’m still correct stay stitching is directional

@sashag572

3 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

3 жыл бұрын

This video demonstrates the science of what is happening: kzread.info/dash/bejne/jIqVk9Skh7KnfMY.html

@Evelyn__Wood

3 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

3 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

Oh I wish this was available years ago when I started self-teaching!!

@Evelyn__Wood

3 жыл бұрын

Me too! 🤣

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

3 жыл бұрын

😀 Aww that's so kind of you! I think you will thoroughly enjoy getting back into sewing!

Thank you Evelyn, I’m a beginner and you are my go to for ALL knowledge - thank you for what you do and sharing, giving to the world 🙏

I LOVE the tips that you give here! So many times I have cut corners and yes, you pay for it! 😮

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

3 жыл бұрын

Wonderful! Let me know how you find using it!!

I really appreciate the time you spend teaching us the 'why' rather than just the technique. Thank you!

Oh so long ago Evelyn ! I am going to make alteration soon and had forgotten this, thanks for sharing.

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

3 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.

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.

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

3 жыл бұрын

This will definetly up your sewing game! Let me know how you find doing it!

I realised the value of stay stitch when I was working with velour!!! Thank you so much!

I had never even heard of staystitching until your video - thank you! I will do this!

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.

This has been so helpful! I won't skip this step any longer

That makes so much sense 😯

Thank you! I do stay stitching because I want to be great at sewing. Was taught to do it. Thank you for spelling it out to me why.

I'm literally binge watching your videos😊❤️ they are very helpful! Thank you!

I've heard that term before but never really looked into what it was. Thanks for this, I'll remember to use it next time I make something!

Most of the time I stay stitch. Sometimes I forget to. Great way to describe it. Have a great day and stay safe.

I learning so many intricate and very important tips from your videos.Really didn't know what is staystitching... thanks a lot

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.

Thank you so much, such a good demonstration of how stay stitching is helpful!

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.

great video, I never understood that direction on the patterns and you explained the benefits of it perfectly. Thank you.

Used to be a skipper, to much work... but not anymore!!! Thanks so much for your great videos :)

OMG! This makes so much sense. Thank you so much! I bet the necklines on my garments will turn out so much better now.

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!

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 🤷‍♀️

Staystitch has saved my necklines since I viewed this so well explained video. Same thing with the understitching you've explained. Thanks for both.

I love, love ❤️❤️ your videos. Keep up the great work. You’re making us much better seamstresses.

Thank you for the reminder! 70s was the last time I sewed to spec . Home Economics in high school, lol.

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 😅

Who woulda thought? Thanks for explaining the differences

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.

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

3 жыл бұрын

😄 Your sewing life will be changed now!!

Thank you so much for the clarity in your instruction. I needed a refresh and you provided it. You are my go to instructor.

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 🙏 “⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”.

I did not know about staystitching until I saw this video. Thank you!

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!

Thank you for this i am just beginning again after many years away and i never understood the need for it. ☺️

Brilliant, I will NEVER skip this step again, thank you so much!

Thank you very much for this! I do stay stitch my necklines and sleeves, but I didn't realise I had to do that for the armholes as well (duh...). Maybe that was why I had to chase the last sleeve around the table... thanks a lot for the reminder!

Since I haven't started sewing yet-- I'm still learning before I start-- I didn't know what staystitching was. So thank you!

Wow I'm so glad for your channel another great lesson learnt today !

Thank You for showing the two fabrics. That helped a lot !

Just subscribed to you. I really appreciate how I can learn all those little tricks that I don't know yet. I'll keep all of that in mind for my sewing.

Thank you so much for those tip. It motivates me to learn more and in trying to make my own clothes which i have been trying for a long time but failed. I am glad I came across your channel.

Thank you! I sincerely appreciate this.

New sewer here thank you all your videos are helping me learning it

Excellent. So glad I searched this out. Thx for the stay stitching lesson. And love your pin bracelet!

Thank you SO much for the stretching demonstration! It really made things super clear for me!

@Evelyn__Wood

3 жыл бұрын

😄 There's nothing like a demonstration right! I'm glad it helped!

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.

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

3 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

3 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.

Never used before but now will always do it

This is brilliant thank you for sharing. I’ve done this with my dress (neck line, arm holes) looks so much better.

Thanks for explaining that! Never understood its purpose. I won’t skip stay stitching anymore 😊

I WAS a skipper but not anymore... I'm so glad I found your vids!

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

I, too, never staystiched although I remember being taught sewing in Grade 8 and 9 and having to staystich back then but I have seen the error of my ways and will now be staystitching.. Thank you.

Thank you💗 I always learn how to do something when you have a video on it 💗 Now I may not remember it, but at least I know where to go back to💗

I love your channel, its seriously been so helpful in getting me started on sewing❤️

@Evelyn__Wood

3 жыл бұрын

Aww I'm so glad to hear it! 😄

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.

Yes! Stay stitching is a must!! I Never skip it!!

@Evelyn__Wood

3 жыл бұрын

Yay!! When you know the difference you don't skip it right!

Thank you so much for a great clear explanation with examples!

i adore your personality. you're so jolly and instantly snap me out of bad moods! Just about to tackle my first ever pair of trousers with a classic waistband. i detest waistbands they always seem to come up short. and i suspect this is likely down to not knowing i have to staystitch. so. thanks for this i'm making sure i include this step!

@Evelyn__Wood

3 жыл бұрын

Yes Tash I think your right, stay stitching will solve your problem!

So love your videos, Evelyn!

I stay stitch bcz pattern asked me to, however now I know why! thanks!

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❤️❤️

That was such a good video,. I am still learning, and i must say that i have always skipped stay stitching. Not anymore.

It's something I didn't think of to start with around curved armhole pieces, but now it makes sense.❤

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!!!❤️

your videos are extremely relaxing to watch

Oh my ! That really is helpful thank you ! I didn't know that and it will make such a difference !

Hi Evelyn. Actually, I didn't know about stay stich, now I can understand where is my mistake. Since now I going to correct my neck style. Kind regards and thanks for sharing.

This makes so much sense!

Evelyn I really appreciate your teaching style! I'm checking out the Vintage Sewing School. More than 30 years ago when I was a teenager I started sewing in Home Ec class. The few things I made didn't turn out as I imagined, and it seemed hopeless to follow pattern instructions without a lot of help. Later in my 30's I was paying to get a lot of clothes altered to look better on me because I'm petite. When the seamstress was busy and hired assistants, they did a couple of botched jobs, including putting a dip in the hip of a pair of pants where there should have been a curve! I was so peeved I started looking at all the alterations on my clothes and realizing I could do that myself, so I got my sewing machine. It's been used for nothing but alterations for years, until recently I found a kit to make a Kimono and became fascinated with how garments are put together. However, I find the majority of sewing tutorials on KZread hard to follow. You explain the techniques so they make sense and I appreciate your perspective on how it is normal to struggle at fist when learning and make mistakes along the way.

No one ever told me that, can't thank you enough.