How to Sew a Princess Seam

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  • Опубліковано 28 вер 2024

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  • @lucywyatt434
    @lucywyatt434 3 роки тому +2

    Great introduction video…. I would like to know if you cut and sew the lined material the same way as the front of the blouse 👚 or 👗 dress ?

  • @darlenegarver4397
    @darlenegarver4397 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you for your help. I have a jacket to make for my granddaughter. She's a court reporter & has to dress professional for court. This was very helpful.

  • @michellehollihan4896
    @michellehollihan4896 2 роки тому +1

    So very helpful, thank you!

  • @charissecolbert7204
    @charissecolbert7204 3 роки тому +2

    Excellent video! Great instruction and so appreciated, thank you!

  • @lisagandre4188
    @lisagandre4188 3 роки тому +2

    Nice method, but so much easier to clip the front piece between the notches so it curves easily around the curve of the side front piece. Sew from the front and let the feed dogs help with any additional fullness.

  • @daleodberg6714
    @daleodberg6714 Рік тому

    Beautiful work.

  • @victoriacime
    @victoriacime Рік тому +3

    I can confidently say that I cried trying to do a princess seam... I should have watched this tutorial first 😅

  • @Iknowonlywhatimtaught
    @Iknowonlywhatimtaught Рік тому +1

    M7900 is another pattern similar to M8040

  • @eileenfb1948
    @eileenfb1948 Рік тому

    ❤❤❤

  • @annesullivan1171
    @annesullivan1171 3 роки тому +1

    Hi, I need me to get a stiletto!

  • @kathleenstoin671
    @kathleenstoin671 Рік тому +2

    From my many years of experience I have found that it is better and faster to do the staystitching and clipping method. But I use a different technique when pinning from what this video shows. I put the convex piece down, face up, with the seam edge farther from me. Then I place the concave piece onto it, right sides together, pinning the areas above and below the notches first. Then between the notches, just curve the clipped portion to fit the bottom piece, pinning in place. You're not manipulating the fuller convex piece at all, just curving the other concave piece to fit it. This does work much better, in my opinion. I trim the seams after stitching, and use pinking shears so there's no need to cut notches.

  • @connienash3666
    @connienash3666 3 роки тому +6

    Thank you for this very helpful video. Now I must purchase a tailors ham!

  • @rhondacronkhite606
    @rhondacronkhite606 2 роки тому +1

    That odd shaped piece at the beginning confused me. I’m sure I didn’t handle it properly. Will know what to do next time.

  • @gialovesjesus8350
    @gialovesjesus8350 11 місяців тому +1

    I just use basting glue around the tricky parts. Works like a charm.

  • @doreensimpson4376
    @doreensimpson4376 2 роки тому +2

    Lucy, at the 6:13 mark you mention putting fullness down. The way to make it work is to lift both pieces as you sew and the feed dogs take up the slack. Give it a try.

  • @clairebasnett9740
    @clairebasnett9740 2 роки тому +1

    wonderful tutorial. Question on the overlocking: do you still clip and press prior prior to overlocking or do you go straight to overlocking (no clip) and then press?

  • @mellyju
    @mellyju 3 місяці тому

    Sorry, i’m struggling to see what the difference is between the princess seam and an ordinary seam, could someone explain please?

  • @miriamgladen9615
    @miriamgladen9615 3 роки тому +2

    Wouldn't it be easier to baste two lines right and left of the seamline of the bulkier part, then pull the upper threads so that the fabric gathers a little bit. Afterwards you can stitch both parts together and pull the basted threads out again. But your princess seam is really nicely done.

    • @lunasmum6869
      @lunasmum6869 3 роки тому +1

      There is a difference between gathering and easing. Gathering is just what it says but easing is making the two sides fit as though the are the same length. If you gather the fabric you run a high risk of tucks and pleats in the seam. Easing avoids this.

  • @curveappeal8180
    @curveappeal8180 3 роки тому +4

    They say the devil is in the details and I really find that true when it comes to sewing princess seams, especially with a full bust such as mine. I love your method for pinning around the area between the notches first to make easing the curved part easier! I will absolutely give that a try. Also-stay stitching that curve seems like another great step. I wonder if it can be done whether the pattern calls for it or not 🤔 Anyway thanks for another great video!

    • @lunasmum6869
      @lunasmum6869 3 роки тому +2

      In my experience patterns don't say to stay stitch the seam on a princess seam. There is no reason why anyone shouldn't. Just make sure (I apologise if I am teaching Granny to suck eggs here!) the stay stitching is inside the seam allowance so it won't show on the outside. I wonder where that saying about granny and eggs came from. It is a strange one isn't it? When I was a girl I had difficulty with the little bits of fabric sticking out at the end of the seam when I open the seam I thought I must have done something wrong!

  • @carolcollinson8245
    @carolcollinson8245 3 роки тому +3

    Great video, didn’t even know Princess seam was a thing but I could give it a go now, no problem. Thanks

  • @jackieappleton8791
    @jackieappleton8791 3 роки тому +2

    Excellent video, great explanation. Loved it thank you.

  • @christinemattern5281
    @christinemattern5281 3 роки тому +3

    Really useful tutorial.. like others I've not made up a garment with princess seams yet, but this will definitely help. Thanks Lucy 😊

  • @traceystewart6232
    @traceystewart6232 3 роки тому +2

    Brilliant info, thank you for sharing Lucy!

  • @michaelgracewatts2943
    @michaelgracewatts2943 3 роки тому +2

    Thank you for the refresher tutorial on Princess seams. Very helpful. Grace

  • @lunasmum6869
    @lunasmum6869 3 роки тому +3

    Thanks. I've struggled matching the fabric in a princess seam with my larger bust. I eventually managed but your idea to stay stitch and then to overlock the seam after sewing is brilliant! I will try that next time and see if the larger curve makes it difficult.

  • @tracyrain4941
    @tracyrain4941 3 роки тому +2

    Thanks for this great tutorial. I'm not really into dressmaking and like patchwork and quilting more. But I will watch anything regarding sewing as the hints and tips can be universal. 😊❤

  • @sherrylplayspiano
    @sherrylplayspiano 3 роки тому +2

    Great suggestions for pinning, & wonderful explanation on how to press using the tailors ham...thank you!

  • @qormi1000
    @qormi1000 3 роки тому +1

    Well explained. Thank you Lucy. xxx

  • @foxeymoore
    @foxeymoore 3 роки тому +2

    Excellent tutorial,I have avoided Princess seams but now feel confident to have a go now.Thank you so much.🌹

  • @yellowfuchsia1
    @yellowfuchsia1 3 роки тому +2

    Thank you, that was so helpful. I've seen a jacket pattern I like that has princess seams, so this video came at just the right time for me.

  • @stephypaul571
    @stephypaul571 3 роки тому +1

    Great tutorial, will definitely be using it next time

  • @marathorne6821
    @marathorne6821 3 роки тому +1

    Excellent tips, thanks, Lucy!

  • @sherryvanrijn5453
    @sherryvanrijn5453 3 роки тому +2

    Outstanding, thank you!!

  • @lorrainewhiting1267
    @lorrainewhiting1267 3 роки тому +1

    Great video thank you.

  • @bernicerodriguez973
    @bernicerodriguez973 6 місяців тому

    I made this same blouse using a light weight linen and it turned out lovely! I always finish the seams of my garments with either serging, flat fell or French seams and was sort of stuck as to how to neaten up the finished princess seams. I chose a French seam and honestly it wasn't the best idea. I thought about serfinf it but thought it would not work, but after seeing your tutorial here I see how and why it will work for all future garments I make which will have princess seams. I truly appreciate your tutorial!!

  • @LovingHandsDesign
    @LovingHandsDesign Рік тому

    I like your tip of finding the half way point, and will use it, however I alway sew with the fabric that has “the baggy bottom”. It works every time.

  • @anneburke2405
    @anneburke2405 Рік тому

    Thank you so much for this excellent demonstration & also showing alternative ways to finish the seam. I love the princess seam & use it whenever I can, it looks so elegant. Many, many thanks Lucy.

  • @marywicks9334
    @marywicks9334 3 роки тому +1

    Needle up/ down? Not sure what you mean by that!? But then I’m watching videos for techniques which are way beyond my beginner skills!

    • @paulinedavey6540
      @paulinedavey6540 3 роки тому +2

      On a lot of new machines, you can set it so that when you stop sewing the needle will always be in the down position. Have a look in your sewing machine instruction booklet to see if it's possible for your machine.

    • @marywicks9334
      @marywicks9334 3 роки тому +2

      @@paulinedavey6540 thanks I will

    • @lunasmum6869
      @lunasmum6869 3 роки тому +2

      If you stop when the needle is down when you want to turn the fabric for instance it will not slip when you lift the presser foot as the needle is holding it. When you have finished the seam or whatever you are sewing you want the needle up in order to pull your work from the machine. If your machine doesn't have this, no worries. Simply turn the fly wheel until the needle is down before lifting the presser foot.

    • @marywicks9334
      @marywicks9334 3 роки тому +2

      @@lunasmum6869 thanks so much Maggie

  • @moniquewillems670
    @moniquewillems670 3 роки тому

    So well explained and SUCH useful tips. This will be my go-back-to video. Thank you for all your tips how to avoid frustrations. Nice you show the sewing as well! Now I need a purple thing.😄

  • @mbailey2774
    @mbailey2774 3 роки тому

    A fully, and very clearly explained Princess seam. Thank you so much for the confidence boost. See you at the cutting table 💙

  • @SandyRai-i5c
    @SandyRai-i5c Рік тому

    Thanks for sharing so clearly … really inspiring.

  • @daleodberg6714
    @daleodberg6714 Рік тому

    Very helpful, thank you.

  • @sandymcculloch5799
    @sandymcculloch5799 3 роки тому

    Thank you found the video very useful.

  • @sew_april
    @sew_april 3 роки тому +2

    Great tutorial! Thank you😁 I haven't done princess seams but it's in my list this summer 😍

  • @franceshicks4011
    @franceshicks4011 Рік тому

    Good video but too much talking

  • @alanyaknits8018
    @alanyaknits8018 3 роки тому

    I wonder if it would help the viewers if you were positioned at the opposite side of the table so that we would see your hands coming up from the bottom like our own hands would look when doing a project

    • @lunasmum6869
      @lunasmum6869 3 роки тому

      Not really because we wouldn't be able to see the effect of the easing. I agree about seeing it as we do when working ourselves but, at that angle, we wouldn't be able to see the effect. She did show us once pinned though.