What about when you are sewing strips of fabric together for patchwork? Somebody told me you should sew 1 strip on from 'top' down and the next strip from 'bottom' down. That way you are supposed to pre event the assembled fabric to have a 'curve'. For eg, when using a Jelly Roll or similar. I'm 71 so not a spring chicken, I love your videos and learn a lot from them. This week I'm planning on using my sewing machine for the first time since having a stroke in April...... I count my Blessings EVERY DAY. Everything is coming together for me:).
You always put out such good tutorials! I'll have to stick with what I learned a million years ago in home ec which is to always begin a seam at the bottom and stitch upwards or from the side seams toward the center. But I did give up pinning vertically because like you mentioned, having pins horizontal with the heads on the outside is so much more efficient. Thank you, Laura!
Thank you for this video. I could not find a video covering this subject. Being a beginning seamstress I really needed to know this information. It's greatly appreciated.
Great pin tip Laura! My mum was a seamstress and she taught me this in my first sewing lessons! Also great instruction on direction of sewing, thank you.
Wow, thanks for this valuable info! The only one I got right was the pinning lol. I can’t wait to see the difference in my garments when sewing in one direction.
Great video. All the years I've been sewing I never new that. If it's possible I would love to see a video on sewing denim with the thicker cotton. It would be very useful when re-hemming adjusting jeans.
If the feed dogs are against the back fabric on one leg and against the front fabric of the other leg, wouldn’t this pull them at slightly different rates and they’d be different? I’m having trouble envisioning this. I won’t be able to sew for months due to shoulder surgery , so cant try this now. I’m confused.
I’ve been sewing and teaching sewing for over 50 years, and I can honestly say I have never seen one single issue with sewing seams in different directions. And if you are having an issue, simply use a walking foot or a server. I guess in theory what you are saying might be true, but I certainly have never seen this happen.
Laura, my daughter made a dress with a long zipper in the back. When she cut it eveything matched. After she inserted the zipper, the neckline did not match up. One side was longer, evem though the waist seams matched perfectly. Anything you can suggest? Thanks.
Do you still have to sew in the same direction if you use an even-feed foot? I believe I have seen professionals demonstrate sewing a crotch seam all in one continuous motion--they didn't stop to change directions.
I learn something every time I watch your videos and I've been sewing for over 40 years!!
Never knew to sew from the same direction! Thanks for the tip. 🤗
What about when you are sewing strips of fabric together for patchwork? Somebody told me you should sew 1 strip on from 'top' down and the next strip from 'bottom' down. That way you are supposed to pre event the assembled fabric to have a 'curve'. For eg, when using a Jelly Roll or similar. I'm 71 so not a spring chicken, I love your videos and learn a lot from them. This week I'm planning on using my sewing machine for the first time since having a stroke in April...... I count my Blessings EVERY DAY. Everything is coming together for me:).
yes sewing the strips together that way will help. what is happening is ..one seam is being push an the next next seam it is being pulled
I've been sewing for most of my life (and I'm in my sixties), and never knew this. Thanks, Laura
You always put out such good tutorials! I'll have to stick with what I learned a million years ago in home ec which is to always begin a seam at the bottom and stitch upwards or from the side seams toward the center. But I did give up pinning vertically because like you mentioned, having pins horizontal with the heads on the outside is so much more efficient. Thank you, Laura!
you can stitch going up, what ever is best for you just keep the same direction for your seams :)
Thank you for this video. I could not find a video covering this subject. Being a beginning seamstress I really needed to know this information. It's greatly appreciated.
Thanks again for another seeing tip! I have learned a lot from you! I always look forward to you next video😊
You really do a great job of explaining subjects most of us may not have thought about. Thanks sew much!
Great pin tip Laura! My mum was a seamstress and she taught me this in my first sewing lessons! Also great instruction on direction of sewing, thank you.
This is so true, thanks for the insight, into sewing ect , love your tutorials👍💖
I've never heard anyone talk about this before. It makes so much sense. Thanks!
What great tips!! Thank you!
Mindblown!!! Thanks so much x
This is so true, thanks for the insigts, love your tutorials👍💖
Wow, thanks for this valuable info! The only one I got right was the pinning lol. I can’t wait to see the difference in my garments when sewing in one direction.
I have always wondered why one side gets longer, thank you for the lesson
Thanks for the great tips.
Wonderful tips, thanks for sharing
Great video. All the years I've been sewing I never new that. If it's possible I would love to see a video on sewing denim with the thicker cotton. It would be very useful when re-hemming adjusting jeans.
I will work on that for you
Thanks, Laura! I always wondered if it really mattered; now I know!
Great tips Laura ! 😊
Awesome tutorial! Laura, do you think you could do a sew-along tutorial on the quilt hanging in the background? It is simply beautiful!
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If the feed dogs are against the back fabric on one leg and against the front fabric of the other leg, wouldn’t this pull them at slightly different rates and they’d be different? I’m having trouble envisioning this. I won’t be able to sew for months due to shoulder surgery , so cant try this now. I’m confused.
I have the same question 🙂
Great information!
Good information, Thank you Laura!
I’ve been sewing and teaching sewing for over 50 years, and I can honestly say I have never seen one single issue with sewing seams in different directions. And if you are having an issue, simply use a walking foot or a server. I guess in theory what you are saying might be true, but I certainly have never seen this happen.
Donna Nelson, what is a server?
Typo error. I meant to type serger.
Laura, my daughter made a dress with a long zipper in the back. When she cut it eveything matched. After she inserted the zipper, the neckline did not match up. One side was longer, evem though the waist seams matched perfectly. Anything you can suggest? Thanks.
Wow, who knew..Good Information! Thank you
Great video.
Do you still have to sew in the same direction if you use an even-feed foot? I believe I have seen professionals demonstrate sewing a crotch seam all in one continuous motion--they didn't stop to change directions.
an even feed foot moves the fabric at the same time so you can go from one side all the way to the next.
Thank you!
I like your video colourful
Oops......prevent ...... Not 'pre event'.