is a stay stitch a basting stitch? and it looks like you would do the stay stitch to keep the pieces of the dart at the top (the folded fabric) in place so that when you make the waist you don't twist the seams up and mess up your dart.
@13tothechest No, it is not a basting stitch. It is a stabilizing stitch that is meant to keep curved ( bias ) edges from distorting before you can finish them. Tacking the darts down is just an added benefit. ;) But you also do it in other areas that don't have darts, like necklines (*very* important there ).
I found by tying the needle and the bobbin thread together BEFORE sewing the dart also helps cut back time and makes the dart transition more smoothly. Just a tip ^_^
@TheFDesigner@craftovision - I believe the stay stitching is to keep the piece from (bias) stretching due to the front of the skirt being cut on a curve!
@MiinaMarie The best way to do that is by "paper fitting". When you are still in the drafting stage (on paper) what you do is pin or tape up the seam allowance to represent like it is sewn together and "try on" the outfit. Also pin the CF and CB to yourself/garment and then start pinching in the darts. to fit your body. But don't make it too snug, or it will be uncomfortable to wear. You can also do that with commercial patterns as well. After that just draw in the darts and there you go.
I hated sewing darts until now! Thank you for the video!
But I have one question. How do you avoid getting a 'point' at the right side of the fabrics? It often looks weird, ecspecially when you sew bust/waist darts.
@LittleBulleteye Een Belg eh ;) Maar vroeger had ik ook altijd iets van, gewoon ff stikken met het naaimachien, even goed, maar dan vloeit dat niet mooi over, zoals je zegt een echt punt :) Veel succes ermee!
@LittleBulleteye Like @leliescassetjes said, it has a little to do with not backstitching at the point, but also you really have to pull the fabric taut when pressing the point. It takes a bit of perfecting but you'll get it.
@LittleBulleteye Corinne is right - this is not the place to backstitch! Also when I do this I don't follow the line exactly. I a) curve the line ( my body is not straight! ) and b) taper the line off as I get to the end so that the last 4-6 stitches are right on the edge of the material . No point!
@aglanceatmyworld Sorry! When I uploaded this, I set it to private so I could upload the other videos first but for some reason it published anyway. They are all up know though....been up all night trying to get em here;) I'm sure you know how it goes! xoxo c
how many fabric do I need for the hole skirt?
ItaLy01BaBe 5 days ago
Just for curiosity's sake, what kind of fabric is that? It almost looked like flannel
kerrough 2 weeks ago
Maybe you answered this already but should I use the pinking shears to cut the fabric every time? I'm new to sewing.
alelolai 2 weeks ago in playlist Custom Skirt Course
can you make a video of how to make a bodice pattern for a simple dress with a sleeves :) thanks a bunch :)
lecqm 3 months ago
is a stay stitch a basting stitch? and it looks like you would do the stay stitch to keep the pieces of the dart at the top (the folded fabric) in place so that when you make the waist you don't twist the seams up and mess up your dart.
13tothechest 6 months ago
@13tothechest No, it is not a basting stitch. It is a stabilizing stitch that is meant to keep curved ( bias ) edges from distorting before you can finish them. Tacking the darts down is just an added benefit. ;) But you also do it in other areas that don't have darts, like necklines (*very* important there ).
rodittis 1 month ago
I've been sewing a long time, but I still learn things from your videos, thank you so much, Corrine!!
jatoha 6 months ago
you are beautiful, I love your videos.
tvsegundapele 6 months ago
I found by tying the needle and the bobbin thread together BEFORE sewing the dart also helps cut back time and makes the dart transition more smoothly. Just a tip ^_^
oozer23 6 months ago
@TheFDesigner @craftovision - I believe the stay stitching is to keep the piece from (bias) stretching due to the front of the skirt being cut on a curve!
missavaricebliss 6 months ago
thank you corinne
pheebladez 6 months ago
how do you know if you need to deepen or lengthen your dart? Also, how would one do that? Thanks Corrine :D
MiinaMarie 6 months ago
@MiinaMarie The best way to do that is by "paper fitting". When you are still in the drafting stage (on paper) what you do is pin or tape up the seam allowance to represent like it is sewn together and "try on" the outfit. Also pin the CF and CB to yourself/garment and then start pinching in the darts. to fit your body. But don't make it too snug, or it will be uncomfortable to wear. You can also do that with commercial patterns as well. After that just draw in the darts and there you go.
oozer23 6 months ago
good to know
Sereneblaze 6 months ago
Your So Cute :)
jorge95musica 6 months ago
I hated sewing darts until now! Thank you for the video!
But I have one question. How do you avoid getting a 'point' at the right side of the fabrics? It often looks weird, ecspecially when you sew bust/waist darts.
LittleBulleteye 6 months ago
@LittleBulleteye possibly because it is dubble knotted, it you backstitch it, it is to thick in the end
leliescassetjes 6 months ago
@leliescassetjes
Nooit gedacht dat ik antwoord van een Nederlander ziu krijgen XD. Bedankt voor de tip, ik zal het eens proberen.
LittleBulleteye 6 months ago
@LittleBulleteye Een Belg eh ;) Maar vroeger had ik ook altijd iets van, gewoon ff stikken met het naaimachien, even goed, maar dan vloeit dat niet mooi over, zoals je zegt een echt punt :) Veel succes ermee!
leliescassetjes 6 months ago
@LittleBulleteye Like @leliescassetjes said, it has a little to do with not backstitching at the point, but also you really have to pull the fabric taut when pressing the point. It takes a bit of perfecting but you'll get it.
Craftovision 6 months ago
@LittleBulleteye Corinne is right - this is not the place to backstitch! Also when I do this I don't follow the line exactly. I a) curve the line ( my body is not straight! ) and b) taper the line off as I get to the end so that the last 4-6 stitches are right on the edge of the material . No point!
rodittis 1 month ago
Hi Corrine. I finally know how to easily pin a dart LOL My question is, why do you do the stay stitch after pressing the darts?
TheFDesigner 6 months ago
@TheFDesigner for the skirt wont lose it's shape.
KeenaButtaH 6 months ago
@TheFDesigner I actually don't know exactly why, it was just how I was taught but I like @keenabuttah 's answer! :)
Craftovision 6 months ago
How do you get your hair so shiny? OMG it glows!
Nice tutorial by the way.
freckledchick 6 months ago
Did I miss the tracing the darts video or has it not been uploaed yet? You did a great job explaining darts!
aglanceatmyworld 6 months ago
@aglanceatmyworld Sorry! When I uploaded this, I set it to private so I could upload the other videos first but for some reason it published anyway. They are all up know though....been up all night trying to get em here;) I'm sure you know how it goes! xoxo c
Craftovision 6 months ago