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WHAT IS STAYSTITCHING? And why you don’t want to skip this crucial step in sewing!

Evelyn Wood

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Just what is stay-stitching? Why do we do it? And why you don't want to skip this step in sewing! Let me show you what happens when you skip it!

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20 Comments

@Evelyn__Wood Creator 6 years ago Pinned

Do you skip stay stitching??😅 Or are you going to do it all the time now?
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@nicolethemage 6 years ago

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

@annie4424 6 years ago

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. 😆

@janicabee7062 6 years ago

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

@thebratqueen 6 years ago

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.

@marshwetland3808 5 years ago

Stay stiching content starts at 1:50. Yes, I'm a person who skips things a lot.

@ImaniNicoll 4 years ago

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

@tammyjohnson8150 2 years ago

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 🙏🏻

@LynHannan 6 years ago

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".

@ghughutikandwal242 2 years ago

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

@diannerogers460 3 years ago

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 6 years ago

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!

@cinzialastrega1635 6 years ago

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!

@TinaMerrieNewman 5 years ago

One word to describe this video :: "ooooOOOOOOOOOOoooohhhhhhhh!!!"

@judyjennings-gunther4022 6 years ago

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

@carita.04 6 years ago

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

@nancyhurt7145 2 years ago

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.❤️

@diannetheriot6987 4 years ago

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

@lilibetp 6 years ago

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.