As a child I had to hand sew my doll clothes for a number of reasons. One is my mother understood the importance of slip stitching, evenly space stitching, etc. Another reason is we were not financially able to purchase a sewing machine. Also, hand sewing quilts and doll clothes allowed us along with my grandmother and aunts to spend time on the porch sharing and loving on each other. Didn't realize it then as I do now how marvelous of them to teach me a priceless and dying art-hand sewing. Now, in my 60th year with impaired vision and many machine made outfits for my children, I enjoy assisting my daughter as she makes clothes for her daughter. Btw... she learned to hand stitch! Thanks for the delightful video.
This is so true. My mother hand-stitched all hems better than any blind hem machine. The only hems that are done by machine are blue jeans/ topstitching.And yes , her garments were just as beautiful inside as outside. The overlock is useful and does make the garment neat . Overlocked seams are important of you are machine laundering. Some finishing just has to be done by hand, especially turned/ lined items. Patterns / nap velvet,corduroy , etc. MUST match. Greetings from New York City. 👍🏼🇵🇷🗽😃
I would like to add to your excellent points, do not neglect staystitching. Staystitching helps preserve the line of a curved area, such as the neckline, through many wearings of a garment.
I have come to enjoy hand sewing a lot more than when I first started to sew. My early problem was that my hand sewing needle was too big and I didn't do a good enough job with it. The thinner the needle the more I enjoy hand sewing. Hand sewing can be very relaxing, meditative. I have really grown to like it.
That's a perfect attitude and approach to have. There are a multitude of hand sewing needles too, so remember to pick one appropriate for your fabric! Happy sewing x
Self taught hand sewer myself could never find others interested or knowledgeable. Most prefer machines. Personally I much more prefer sewing by hand. Very relaxing an mediative. My hands don't have bobbin issues EVER!! Stitching to me looks nicer as well. I had an older lady 70-80 trying to tell me the skirt I had in had was NOT sewn by hand..."Honey...no....I know machine sewing...trust me it's machine sewn.". I thought my stitches liked awful at first till that day. I nicely told her "I can assure you it's sewn by hand I'm the one sewing it.". She took a double take an investigated the stitches...."you did this by hand...those are good stitches!"
I always hand stitch zippers, understitching, hems. Also facing a curved or bulky hem really elevates your sewing. Especially if you use silk for the facing, but I realize that is not always possible.
Please! I love hand-sewing! Yes, very "everything" people complain about and even hate, I get it. Yet, how very satisfying to create and hand-stitch one-of-a-kind beautiful garments! I guess l am a minority in this perspective; however, I am so very, very satisfied in the outcome of it all.
I have a fashion show coming up and most of my garments were pre-made and all my models are 3 or 4 sizes smaller....any tips on how to quickly do alterations?
This can be very dependent on the complexity of the designs! I do have an introduction to fitting and easy fitting amendments fashion file pack you may find useful at digitalpatternlibrary.com/shop if you'd like to check them out
But I don’t like finishing the seams with binding or French seams , because it adds to the bulk and won’t lay as flat. But I don’t like the overlocked either
There's nothing stopping you (as the designer, woop woop!) from inventing your own technique and sampling a few? What about hemming the edges with a dainty rolled hem before sewing your panels together? Pinking shears. Sealing a textile with a lighter (please take care). The world is your playground as I like to say! x
As a child I had to hand sew my doll clothes for a number of reasons. One is my mother understood the importance of slip stitching, evenly space stitching, etc. Another reason is we were not financially able to purchase a sewing machine. Also, hand sewing quilts and doll clothes allowed us along with my grandmother and aunts to spend time on the porch sharing and loving on each other. Didn't realize it then as I do now how marvelous of them to teach me a priceless and dying art-hand sewing. Now, in my 60th year with impaired vision and many machine made outfits for my children, I enjoy assisting my daughter as she makes clothes for her daughter. Btw... she learned to hand stitch! Thanks for the delightful video.
This is so true. My mother hand-stitched all hems better than any blind hem machine. The only hems that are done by machine are blue jeans/ topstitching.And yes , her garments were just as beautiful inside as outside. The overlock is useful and does make the garment neat . Overlocked seams are important of you are machine laundering.
Some finishing just has to be done by hand, especially turned/ lined items. Patterns / nap velvet,corduroy , etc. MUST match. Greetings from New York City. 👍🏼🇵🇷🗽😃
Love adding handstitching :)
I love to hand sew understitching. It is so relaxing.😊
Same here. When in doubt, I handstitch.
Yep! I’m the worst at impatience 😂 I wanna see results quick too. I’ll consider…consider hand sewing…. But I love my machines 😂
Lovely tips! I was hand stitching the hem of my '50s inspired circle skirt lining while listening 🙂
I've started drafting my own patterns and sewing by hand because I love it!
Awesome! I love to hear it! x
I absolutely love the tips, but the energy you have is most amazing thing!!! Thank you!!!!
Awh, thanks so much! I'm actually very calm in this video, I'm usually an energetic ball of hyper 😂 must've been cold in my studio!
I would like to add to your excellent points, do not neglect staystitching. Staystitching helps preserve the line of a curved area, such as the neckline, through many wearings of a garment.
I actually love hand stitching. I do it while watching TV😀
It's very therapeutic isn't it!
I always hand sew. It is difficult and slow, but I like to make older garments and it makes it feel that much more personal.
I have come to enjoy hand sewing a lot more than when I first started to sew. My early problem was that my hand sewing needle was too big and I didn't do a good enough job with it. The thinner the needle the more I enjoy hand sewing. Hand sewing can be very relaxing, meditative. I have really grown to like it.
That's a perfect attitude and approach to have. There are a multitude of hand sewing needles too, so remember to pick one appropriate for your fabric! Happy sewing x
Self taught hand sewer myself could never find others interested or knowledgeable. Most prefer machines. Personally I much more prefer sewing by hand. Very relaxing an mediative. My hands don't have bobbin issues EVER!! Stitching to me looks nicer as well. I had an older lady 70-80 trying to tell me the skirt I had in had was NOT sewn by hand..."Honey...no....I know machine sewing...trust me it's machine sewn.". I thought my stitches liked awful at first till that day. I nicely told her "I can assure you it's sewn by hand I'm the one sewing it.". She took a double take an investigated the stitches...."you did this by hand...those are good stitches!"
I always hand stitch zippers, understitching, hems. Also facing a curved or bulky hem really elevates your sewing. Especially if you use silk for the facing, but I realize that is not always possible.
I actually love handsewing parts of my garments.
LOVE to hear this! x
Great video and amazing communication. Thumbs up👍
Thank you, I appreciate the kindness!
straight to the point. Great tips
i love hand sewing! x
It's therapeutic isn't it!
On yes. When you get into a rhythm it is almost hypnotic x
Easy tip for pattern matching? That alone is worth a follow!
Thank you! I'm actually going to reshoot that in the coming weeks for better quality. Happy learning! X
Please! I love hand-sewing! Yes, very "everything" people complain about and even hate, I get it. Yet, how very satisfying to create and hand-stitch one-of-a-kind beautiful garments! I guess l am a minority in this perspective; however, I am so very, very satisfied in the outcome of it all.
Thank you.
I have a fashion show coming up and most of my garments were pre-made and all my models are 3 or 4 sizes smaller....any tips on how to quickly do alterations?
This can be very dependent on the complexity of the designs! I do have an introduction to fitting and easy fitting amendments fashion file pack you may find useful at digitalpatternlibrary.com/shop if you'd like to check them out
@@digitalpatternlibrary Awesome thank you so much!
Great work boo 🙂👍
I do your tips just not always
Sometimes is better than never!
Thread loop sewing for hook and eye finish;
But I don’t like finishing the seams with binding or French seams , because it adds to the bulk and won’t lay as flat. But I don’t like the overlocked either
There's nothing stopping you (as the designer, woop woop!) from inventing your own technique and sampling a few?
What about hemming the edges with a dainty rolled hem before sewing your panels together? Pinking shears. Sealing a textile with a lighter (please take care).
The world is your playground as I like to say! x
Press Press Press, Use good fabric. Know your patterns and how they work!
Brilliant tips!
Yes, yes, yes - press, press, press
Excellent comment! True. True. True.
I like
How do you do french seam when you have a zipper? For example in the skirt .
I would opt to bias bind the edge in that case x
The front of your hair is so distracting. I have seen this “style” a lot lately and think it unflattering.
literally what does this have to do with the video? being a hater? for why?
What?! It looks lovely! Besides, it’s rude to tell someone you don’t like their hair style