Nobody has ever explained this better. I had two teachers in NYC who said, "It doesn't matter which direction you stitch!" "Why would anyone ask such a question?" Incompetent and Nasty! Darryl cracked the code!
I’m new to sewing and I have watched a lot of videos and you are the best instructor…THANK You! You explained stay stitching at a beginner’s level, that I now feel confident to start my first project. You showed me HOW to do stay stitching and explained WHY to do it. If you wrote a book about sewing I certainly would buy it. I bought a stack of how to sew books and nobody has taught me better than you did!!!
A million thanks for explaining not only how to stay stitch, but why this preparation stage in garment making is so important. I quilt and make handbags and totes. I’m attempting my first simple summer dress. Pattern is cut out, markings are made and I’m petrified about the next step…stay stitching. Thanks to your video and masterful instruction, I’m ready to proceed. Heartfelt thanks!🌺
Great explanation. I think next pattern I sew I will use a yellow highlighter to mark the stay stitching on the paper pattern with directional arrows showing which direction I should stay stitch to make it easier to keep track. I can just refer to the pattern each time I need to stay stitch. Thank you so much.
I am new to sewing. I have looked at several of the videos on stay stitching, and none of them have explained this as well as your video. Thanks for not only showing how, but also explaining why. Too many instructors do not seem to understand that the viewer wants to know the reason for doing something.
jandipeach don’t feel bad 😞 I have been sewing 🧵 for 65 years never even though of this or even heard about this live and learn I guess lol happy 😃 sewing 🧵
I am a beginner, and always heard of staystitching, but thought, it could not be very important. Now I have learned why it is important, before I messed up. Thank you so much.
Wow, I have watched a lot of sewing videos and no one has ever explained Directional Stitching and why it is done in it this way. Finally, a good sewing teacher. I'm definitely subscribing!!
Thank you for a truly excellent tutorial. I have never seen such a terrific explanation of why staystitching is important. I really appreciated being able to learn from Ms. Lancaster.
Wow in less than 15 minutes I learned more about good sewing habits than I have in my lifetime (have been sewing for 50+ years) Thank you for such concise explanation.😮😊
I’m a total novice, I have cut my pattern out, and I’m scared lol, the pattern says to stay stitch... I have found this video and saved it, even I understand! Hallelujah!! Thank you, your explanation is awesome.
This blew my mind! There were elements to the math and physics behind warp and weave that I never thought of... There's so much more than just knowing where the bias is
This is a fantastic lesson. My mother was a professional dressmaker, and I can remember her staystiching, and basting everything before she sewed. Pins never went near her machine.
I learned this in home ec back in the late 60s. Our sewing teacher was a cranky old lady, but boy did she know what she was doing and I really appreciate how much I learned from her.
I’ve not seen this explained in any book I’ve read on sewing. Really important and basic information. I’ve been sewing for decades. Proves once again what I find so satisfying about sewing: you will always learn something new. Thank you very much!
WOW 🤩 you are my new sewing HERO!!! I am a self taught sewist and your explanation of stay stitching is by far .... off the charts!!! I am instantly a fan! ✅✂️❤️
I've been taking courses at my local J.C., and with very good professors, but they never taught this decisive detail, just that we 'should' staystitch, but no directions on how, even when one class did weaving! I really need to buy this subscription!
I'm picking up sewing after being intimidated by it for years. And of course I pick a ballgown to start with! 🤦This tutorial is a huge help, though. It gave me a ton of wonderful information that I know I'm really going to need for this project and presented it in a direct, easily accessible format. Thank you!
What a useful tutorial - I wish someone had explained this to me when I started sewing in my teens. It’s funny how all the most useful facts and tips seem self-evident once you’ve been told them, but we never managed to work them out for ourselves!
Hi from England. I have been sewing for years and have at various times, read that to sew in specific directions is important but I have never understood why so, obviously, I have not done as I should. Now that it has been explained so well I will staystitch and sew in the correct direction. Thank you for doing these videos.
I recently made an outfit and was instructed to start at the bottom. I was like what? Now I understand why. And yes this had happened to me where my fabric would move and change. Thanks for this.
I truly enjoyed your video on stay stitching. I've been sewing for 52 years and never knew any of what you just explained. I'm teaching my twin grandsons who are 21 how to sew and I will definitely pass on that information. thank you so much for thinking of even presenting this to us! be well
This was so incredibly helpful! Most importantly because you explained "why!" Then made it understandable. I feel like I can sew with more confidence. Thank You!
Excellent tutorial! Thanks❤ Should put the very final cut, describing petting your cat at the very beginning! With the fabric triangle visuals, that's when I finally understood🐈why wide to narrow was so critical🤗
OMG! This explains **so much**! Just, wow. There have been so many times when I thought I was losing my mind. I couldn't figure out how I kept cutting my pieces incorrectly. I was just sewing them all wrong. I will be stay stitching everything and sewing in the correct direction from now on. Thank you X 1,000,000!
Been sewing since the 60's, stay stitch necklines and shoulders but now realize that isn't always enough. And no one ever said anything about directional stitching. You explained the whats and whys so well. Thank you!!
Thanks for doing this video. I have been sewing for several years using UA-cam videos as a guide but have never come across anyone explaining this most fundamental concept. Sewing seams in the right direction is definitely going to improve my finished garments. Thanks again. X
This video was very informative, I knew it was important to stay stitch to stop stretching but was never told how to do it and how important it truly is. I will always stay stitch now. Thank you, Cindy
Great video. I've been sewing over 50 years. It's never too late to learn something new. And knowing the reasoning behind a technique, helps to promote attention to detail. And that makes all the difference in garment construction. Thanks
I even staystitched ALL edges. Learned this in the 1960s and still do this. Straightening the fabric was the hardest when double or stretch knits came into fashion. Clothing I made then have kept their shape even today in 2020. Excellent lesson.
This really does make sense to me. So often I see fabric move when I’m sewing it. I hope you will be able to do another video on armholes and darts. Darts would be easy sewing widest to narrowest but armholes look as though the bottom half should be sewn up and the upper part sewn down to meet the earlier stitching. I’ll try it and see what happens. Thank you so much for teaching this.
I do stay stitching only at necklines. Even so never do ike this ot never knew logic behind it with this much details. when I saw this vedio I was like " stay stitching for 14 mts.? What do you have to talk that much about staystitching for 14 mts?" Clicked out of curiosity and never regretting doing that. So glad I watched this. Amazing teacher she is
Just about to sew my first blouse and I’m so glad I’ve run across your video! Even as someone who’s not used to sewing this makes perfect sense and is going to prevent so many problems going forward!
The cat analogy at the end is fantastic, and a great mnemonic. Pat the cat from high point to low point, which is also widest to narrowest. Thank you!
Nobody has ever explained this better. I had two teachers in NYC who said, "It doesn't matter which direction you stitch!" "Why would anyone ask such a question?" Incompetent and Nasty! Darryl cracked the code!
I’m new to sewing and I have watched a lot of videos and you are the best instructor…THANK You! You explained stay stitching at a beginner’s level, that I now feel confident to start my first project. You showed me HOW to do stay stitching and explained WHY to do it. If you wrote a book about sewing I certainly would buy it. I bought a stack of how to sew books and nobody has taught me better than you did!!!
A million thanks for explaining not only how to stay stitch, but why this preparation stage in garment making is so important. I quilt and make handbags and totes. I’m attempting my first simple summer dress. Pattern is cut out, markings are made and I’m petrified about the next step…stay stitching. Thanks to your video and masterful instruction, I’m ready to proceed. Heartfelt thanks!🌺
Very articulate and to the point teaching. Not a wasted word. Excellent tutorial. Thank you for posting.
This is my favourite video on UA-cam. I feel it explains everything about life. Now i understand why things don't make sense, or add up.
😂😂 right??
This felt like an actual class. Thank you!
Daryl has a lot more tutorials on our website if you enjoyed!
Great explanation. I think next pattern I sew I will use a yellow highlighter to mark the stay stitching on the paper pattern with directional arrows showing which direction I should stay stitch to make it easier to keep track. I can just refer to the pattern each time I need to stay stitch. Thank you so much.
I am new to sewing. I have looked at several of the videos on stay stitching, and none of them have explained this as well as your video. Thanks for not only showing how, but also explaining why. Too many instructors do not seem to understand that the viewer wants to know the reason for doing something.
The why is so critical! If I don't know why something is needed, I just won't bother!
I will now staystitch everything! everything!
Been sewing for decades and never had this explained to me--wide to narrow, high to low. Thank you!
jandipeach don’t feel bad 😞 I have been sewing 🧵 for 65 years never even though of this or even heard about this live and learn I guess lol happy 😃 sewing 🧵
I’m with you also. We were told to stay stitch but it was never explained like this...so it all makes sense! 👍🏼
Oh, that was definitely in my home ex books, but I already knew how to sew, so it was too boring and I skipped it completely!
I love the jacket she is wearing with the triangle buttons. I also Love the teal jacket in the background with the off-centre collar.
Wide to narrow, high to low. I'm going to print out these words and pin them to the wall of my sewing room.
So am i
Me too!!
I am a beginner, and always heard of staystitching, but thought, it could not be very important. Now I have learned why it is important, before I messed up. Thank you so much.
Thanks. I’ve been sewing 60 years and never had this so thoroughly explained!!!
Thank you! A lot of good information here and your tone is pleasant, respectful and easily consumed. Will be checking out more of your content.
Wow, I have watched a lot of sewing videos and no one has ever explained Directional Stitching and why it is done in it this way. Finally, a good sewing teacher. I'm definitely subscribing!!
Thank you for a truly excellent tutorial. I have never seen such a terrific explanation of why staystitching is important. I really appreciated being able to learn from Ms. Lancaster.
This is the best explanation of stay stitching I've ever watched.
Wow in less than 15 minutes I learned more about good sewing habits than I have in my lifetime (have been sewing for 50+ years) Thank you for such concise explanation.😮😊
Thank you from the bottom of novice seamstress heart!
Moment of Enlightenment! I finally get it! This was something I have been so fuzzy on for a long time. Thanks!
I, too, have never had it explained so clearly. Thank you.
I’m a total novice, I have cut my pattern out, and I’m scared lol, the pattern says to stay stitch... I have found this video and saved it, even I understand! Hallelujah!! Thank you, your explanation is awesome.
This is such a useful lesson! Thank you for teaching the physics of fabric in garment-making!
Thank you for explaining this! I am finally understand why and how stay stitching should be done!
Amazing video. Solved most of my sewing problems. Guess I can't blame it on the machine anymore.
Thank you. Helpful in a way that I didn’t know I needed.
Wow…what a gem of a tutorial. Essential knowledge!!
This blew my mind! There were elements to the math and physics behind warp and weave that I never thought of... There's so much more than just knowing where the bias is
This is a fantastic lesson. My mother was a professional dressmaker, and I can remember her staystiching, and basting everything before she sewed. Pins never went near her machine.
I learned this in home ec back in the late 60s. Our sewing teacher was a cranky old lady, but boy did she know what she was doing and I really appreciate how much I learned from her.
Thank you sooo much! My neckline matched after I watched this!
Mine too! :)
I’ve not seen this explained in any book I’ve read on sewing. Really important and basic information. I’ve been sewing for decades. Proves once again what I find so satisfying about sewing: you will always learn something new. Thank you very much!
We were taught this in the 80s, no longer taught in school
@@queenwere1 Even in my excellent Jr. College courses, this has never been explained!
Havent heard warp and weft since i was at school sewing 50 years ago, thank you amazing amazing lesson i never realised how direction mattered
This is amazing! I learned so much about fabric just by watching it. Thank you so very much
Oh, that's very valuable information, thank you very very much for sharing🙏🙏🙏
WOW 🤩 you are my new sewing HERO!!! I am a self taught sewist and your explanation of stay stitching is by far .... off the charts!!! I am instantly a fan! ✅✂️❤️
I've been taking courses at my local J.C., and with very good professors, but they never taught this decisive detail, just that we 'should' staystitch, but no directions on how, even when one class did weaving!
I really need to buy this subscription!
Threads Magazine is the best authority!
I'm picking up sewing after being intimidated by it for years. And of course I pick a ballgown to start with! 🤦This tutorial is a huge help, though. It gave me a ton of wonderful information that I know I'm really going to need for this project and presented it in a direct, easily accessible format. Thank you!
Curious how that ballgown turned out🤔
Wow, crystal clear explanation! Congratulations!
What a useful tutorial - I wish someone had explained this to me when I started sewing in my teens.
It’s funny how all the most useful facts and tips seem self-evident once you’ve been told them, but we never managed to work them out for ourselves!
Excellent, excellent, excellent, excellent!!!!!!! Great class, great teacher, clearly explained. Thank you so much!
Hi from England. I have been sewing for years and have at various times, read that to sew in specific directions is important but I have never understood why so, obviously, I have not done as I should. Now that it has been explained so well I will staystitch and sew in the correct direction. Thank you for doing these videos.
Gosh, I never knew! This is very thorough and clear explanation. Thank you!!
Fantastic video! I've learned a great deal, thank you so much for this :)
This has been so interesting and helpful. Thank you so much 😊
Whoaaa! This just solved so many of my sewing troubles.
Glad we could help!
I've never seen this basic sewing concept explained so well. What a wonderful teacher you are. Thank you.
I recently made an outfit and was instructed to start at the bottom. I was like what? Now I understand why. And yes this had happened to me where my fabric would move and change. Thanks for this.
I truly enjoyed your video on stay stitching. I've been sewing for 52 years and never knew any of what you just explained. I'm teaching my twin grandsons who are 21 how to sew and I will definitely pass on that information. thank you so much for thinking of even presenting this to us! be well
I've been wanting to know more about staystitching. Thank you for making this video! ✨
Glad it was helpful!
Brilliant vid.that I come back to often as a reminder which directions to sew. ❤
So useful! What lovely knowledge you've imparted! Thank you!!
This was so incredibly helpful! Most importantly because you explained "why!" Then made it understandable. I feel like I can sew with more confidence. Thank You!
Pure genius sweing science explained in a way that even I, a totally beginner, could understand.
Thank you!!!
Excellent tutorial! Thanks❤
Should put the very final cut, describing petting your cat at the very beginning! With the fabric triangle visuals, that's when I finally understood🐈why wide to narrow was so critical🤗
OMG! This explains **so much**! Just, wow. There have been so many times when I thought I was losing my mind. I couldn't figure out how I kept cutting my pieces incorrectly. I was just sewing them all wrong. I will be stay stitching everything and sewing in the correct direction from now on. Thank you X 1,000,000!
This makes so much sense! I weave too and I had never thought about this before. I will endeavour to stay stitch and to sew in the proper direction.
Thank you!
My sewing will be better now.
It is easy for me to remember petting the cat.
That is beautiful silk fabric.
Been sewing since the 60's, stay stitch necklines and shoulders but now realize that isn't always enough. And no one ever said anything about directional stitching. You explained the whats and whys so well. Thank you!!
Absolutely fabulous tutorial, love stroking cat explanation
Thanks for doing this video. I have been sewing for several years using UA-cam videos as a guide but have never come across anyone explaining this most fundamental concept. Sewing seams in the right direction is definitely going to improve my finished garments. Thanks again. X
This video was very informative, I knew it was important to stay stitch to stop stretching but was never told how to do it and how important it truly is. I will always stay stitch now. Thank you, Cindy
This was an excellent video. The hows and whys will help me prevent warping of my garments. It also explained my mishaps.
100000/10 soooo helpful!! I'm self taught (youtube taught, if i'm honest) and these tips are suuuch life savers ❤️❤️❤️
Best explanation of the physics of staystitching! Thank you!
Fantastic tutorial. So clearly explained. Of all the beginner sewing videos I've watched, this one was truly the most valuable. Thank you.
Brilliant explanation I finally understand 😀💖🌟💖
Thank you so much! How informative! When explained from a weaving point of view that really brought the information home for me! Fantastic!
A really excellent and clear summary. Thanks. I loved the cat-stroking analogy!
Great video. I've been sewing over 50 years. It's never too late to learn something new. And knowing the reasoning behind a technique, helps to promote attention to detail. And that makes all the difference in garment construction. Thanks
Thank you for making this video. I'm new at sewing and a new subbie. 😊
Great information. I learned to sew in the 60's but with all the knits I sew I tend to forget good woven techniques. Thank you for the reminder!
Wow, thanks so much for this info. It solved all the issues for me.
Thank you!!!
I love that blue jacket on back stage👍
I really appreciate how you explain it ❤
I even staystitched ALL edges. Learned this in the 1960s and still do this. Straightening the fabric was the hardest when double or stretch knits came into fashion. Clothing I made then have kept their shape even today in 2020. Excellent lesson.
Wow. This was amazing! Clear, concise, and game changing. I am so grateful as a novelist seamstress to have come across this.
Thank you so much! This explains some of my problems with my projects. I'll follow your advice from now on!
That was such a great tutorial!!
Very informative and clear to understand tutorial.
Fantastic video, great to know for a new sewer. 👍👍
Hi, I have learned so much today . Just started sewing after 4 over decades ( last was when I did Home Economic Lesson in school). Thank you so much !
Perfectly explained! Thank you!
What an excellent clear video, so very informative.thank you.
This was very helpful, and informative, Thank you! 😃
Such a simple, logical concept and yet often overlooked. Thanks for the video, I learned something new today!
This is an amazingly informative tute; just found you. Very impressed. Thank you.
Excellent video!!! Great explanation , very clear and detailed ! Priceless!!! Thank you for an awesome video !!
Thank you! Such a clear explanation. It’s all these little details that make such a difference in the end.
Love that thread holder!
Excellent presentation! Tysm. Been sewing for decades & never heard of alot of this info.
This really does make sense to me. So often I see fabric move when I’m sewing it. I hope you will be able to do another video on armholes and darts. Darts would be easy sewing widest to narrowest but armholes look as though the bottom half should be sewn up and the upper part sewn down to meet the earlier stitching.
I’ll try it and see what happens. Thank you so much for teaching this.
Yes!! Thank you for taking the time to explain stay stitch!! Very useful! Can you show how to do a tailors tack?
I do stay stitching only at necklines. Even so never do ike this ot never knew logic behind it with this much details. when I saw this vedio I was like " stay stitching for 14 mts.? What do you have to talk that much about staystitching for 14 mts?" Clicked out of curiosity and never regretting doing that. So glad I watched this. Amazing teacher she is
Brilliant instruction. Thank you.
Love this explanation! Thank you!
Just about to sew my first blouse and I’m so glad I’ve run across your video! Even as someone who’s not used to sewing this makes perfect sense and is going to prevent so many problems going forward!
Yo, this is some real secret stuff. Thank you!
Amazing explanation...really had a problem with this issue.. thanks for solving it in such a wonderful n easy way!
Wow!...what precious sewing information . I had seen tailors staystitching but didn't know the function of it. Now it's clear..
Tqtq for sharing..💖💝