That's a really great way to explain it to people, and uses something that everyone is familiar with as symbolism. well done! it's amazing how our brains come up with these types of things to cope with new concepts. so everyone can just think of s sandwich, to understand English stitch. appropriate really, since the earl of Sandwich was English. nice little thread trail from one point to the other.
Thank you! I do like using metaphors 🤣 Always helps with remembering. And hah--I didn't even think of the Earl of Sandwich, but I going to pretend it was intentional 😎
I need to practice this for situations where bag lining isn't optimal... you know, like corsets and stuff... Kinda a running stitch on steroids! Are you folding the seam allowances in first so they're sandwiched between the fashion and lining layers?
Yup! That's exactly what I did 😁 I'll talk about it more in my Angelica gown video, but it also benefits from some preliminary basting, especially on slippery fabrics.
Does anyone know*why* this works? It looks like it shouldn't be any stronger than a running stitch, that you should need some back stitches to strengthen it, but you don't?
I'm trying to hand sew a costume with no lining, would this stitch still be ok? Obviously there is no 'meat' (or only meat) but could you skip bread, catch bread from the inside? (Does that make sense?) And would it still make a good seam?
Interesting question! Not a quick answer, bear with me...So without a lining to weave in and out of, you'd really just be doing a zig-zaggy whip stitch. Probably not the best, and probably quite visible from both sides. What you could do, instead, is what they call a "butted whipped seam" (aka the "whipped butta" stitch), which is a real stitch that is quite fast and sturdy! The downside to that, though, is that it's quite visible and leaves a ridge. It's mainly used for things like stays or chemises or other things that need to be sturdy but not seen. Burnley & Trowbridge has a great (and HILARIOUS) tutorial for that, if you want to give it a shot. I'll reply to this comment with a link, just in case YT decides to eat it. But if it were me, I'd just do a basic backstitch, which is a good, strong stitch that makes an invisible seam. Again, B&T has a great (less hilarious) tutorial on that, if you need it. Hope that helps!
Brilliant explanation! I finally understand the English stitch!
Oh, that's awesome! I'm so glad it was helpful for you 😄
Oh, this is just great! Thank you for the video!! 🥰🧡
You're welcome!! I wasn't actually sure this was ever gonna see the light, so I'm glad it's helpful 🤐
I love the English stitch! I made my first pair of stays with it and they are still holding strong after 5 years of wear.
That's an awesome testament!! 😁
That's a really great way to explain it to people, and uses something that everyone is familiar with as symbolism. well done! it's amazing how our brains come up with these types of things to cope with new concepts. so everyone can just think of s sandwich, to understand English stitch. appropriate really, since the earl of Sandwich was English. nice little thread trail from one point to the other.
Thank you! I do like using metaphors 🤣 Always helps with remembering. And hah--I didn't even think of the Earl of Sandwich, but I going to pretend it was intentional 😎
Thank you so much. That was really helpful!
You're welcome! I'm so glad! 😁🥪
Thank you. I finally understand
You're welcome! I'm so glad it was helpful! 😊
I need to practice this for situations where bag lining isn't optimal... you know, like corsets and stuff... Kinda a running stitch on steroids!
Are you folding the seam allowances in first so they're sandwiched between the fashion and lining layers?
Yup! That's exactly what I did 😁
I'll talk about it more in my Angelica gown video, but it also benefits from some preliminary basting, especially on slippery fabrics.
Does anyone know*why* this works? It looks like it shouldn't be any stronger than a running stitch, that you should need some back stitches to strengthen it, but you don't?
Not me, I look at it every time and am like, "...is that right? Is it actually gonna hold?" 🤣🤣 No idea how it works. But it does!
I'm trying to hand sew a costume with no lining, would this stitch still be ok? Obviously there is no 'meat' (or only meat) but could you skip bread, catch bread from the inside? (Does that make sense?) And would it still make a good seam?
Interesting question! Not a quick answer, bear with me...So without a lining to weave in and out of, you'd really just be doing a zig-zaggy whip stitch. Probably not the best, and probably quite visible from both sides.
What you could do, instead, is what they call a "butted whipped seam" (aka the "whipped butta" stitch), which is a real stitch that is quite fast and sturdy! The downside to that, though, is that it's quite visible and leaves a ridge. It's mainly used for things like stays or chemises or other things that need to be sturdy but not seen. Burnley & Trowbridge has a great (and HILARIOUS) tutorial for that, if you want to give it a shot. I'll reply to this comment with a link, just in case YT decides to eat it.
But if it were me, I'd just do a basic backstitch, which is a good, strong stitch that makes an invisible seam. Again, B&T has a great (less hilarious) tutorial on that, if you need it.
Hope that helps!
Here's the link to the butted whipped seam tutorial from @BurnleyandTrowbridge : ua-cam.com/video/GkmJmGBJgjU/v-deo.htmlsi=_29SsC8D9AwS0zYP