How to finish seams without an overlocker - zigzag stitch tutorial and pinking shears - Evelyn Wood

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How to finish seams without an overlocker - 2 ways - pinking shears and zigzag stitch tutorial - Evelyn Wood
This video was by request, from many of you on how to finish your seams - without an overlocker! And how to actually do a zig zag stitch!
I will show you my first preferred method of finishing seams without an overlocker, which is with the good ol' pinking shears! And then I will take you through a tutorial on how to do a zig zag stitch on your machine!
Let me know which is your preferred method in the comments!
0:00 Intro
1:35 Pinking shears
2:33 Zig zag stitch
6:01 Final thoughts
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@FunHouse5000 5 лет назад

My dad bought me my pinking shears when I was 14. Still using them and I'm 74.

@Evelyn__Wood 5 лет назад

That is wonderful!!

@ingridmatthews6627 5 лет назад

Cant beat the classics!

@rexysmith4029 5 лет назад

awww ☺️☺️☺️

@naughtybynature6213 5 лет назад

Susan Smith you go girl

@vintagehomemaker9338 4 года назад

Do you have them sharpened from time to time?

@alanda8109 Год назад

I've been sewing since 1963 and had 6 years with an excellent teacher (in "Home Economics"- a required class for girls in those days). We actually spent the first few weeks learning to sew on a treadle! These classes progressed until my senior project - a fully lined coat and matching skirt...out of plaid fabric! We had to do bound buttonholes and our finishing had to be "perfect". This was in the days prior to home sergers (overlockers), so we did a lot of French seams and flat-felled seams. Heavy fabrics often had to be steam pressed over a pressing "ham" and the seams "hammered". Otherwise, finishing seam edges was done by enclosing them inside a fine biased ribbon. For very casual clothing, we would sometimes simply do a double seam. I have never used a serger for regular sewing or tailoring, but they are nice for projects like swim suits, & stretchy fabrics. Most of the time, we can use our sewing machines in creative ways, though, and don't have to have a serger. Thank you for these tutorials, Evelyn. I usually glean some new tip in every one of them. Keep up the good work! We all are learning...even after age 70!

@sarahnaomi23 3 года назад

I've just spent a whole hour on RU-vid trying to figure out everything you just explained so clearly. THANK YOU!

@jkbjkbarry 2 года назад

Agreed! Concise, exactly what I needed.

@AspenTheGreat-dw5yx 11 месяцев назад

I was agonizing over the fact that I might have to get a serger and learn how to use it, but your video just made things so much easier for me! My great aunt left me her antique sewing kit when she died, and I had no idea what the pinking shears were or what to use them for. Thank you so much for this video!

@greengirl09 4 года назад

You have no clue you just changed everything! I’ve been using the zig zag but what a mind blower to move the zigzag stitch to the edge. I can’t wait to try this! You’re a rockstar!

@CnHoltzman1 Год назад

I like the overcast stitch

@bonniekonjevich7574 4 года назад

Great tips as a sewist for 55 years, some actually were reminders!!

@beatingheartsphotographyll67 3 года назад

I don't have a serger, I exclusively use a 1950's Singer from my grandmother, and just got her original German made pinking shears sharpened thanks to this video! This really does elevate the project, if only I was not so darn lazy and I forced myself to do this every time. My problem is I don't do it on a mockup, and then by the time I have a fitted mockup and pattern (5 tries later) I'm just so anxious to finish the garment!!!

@dawnjeffersramstad8401 2 года назад

I'm not a beginner, but returning to garment making and I appreciate your help in making good choices! Thanks.

@elsie3255 3 года назад

I have a 1980s Singer slant that does not have all the fancy stiches, but it works! Zig Zag and pinking sheers are my options. Thank you.

@cardsbypanda 6 лет назад

Oh my god!!!!!! You are so good at teaching it is incredible!!!! Some of the basic stuff you say I knew from childhood from watching my mum make clothes. I didn’t even know until two weeks ago that we can get extra “feet” for the machine. WATCHING YOU HAS BEEN SO SO SO HELPFUL! THANK YOU SO MUCH for giving up your time, knowledge and patience in teaching us newbies. It is most appreciated! X

@Evelyn__Wood 6 лет назад

Aww thanks Andrea! I'm really glad your enjoying my videos and have learned some new things!! I hope you continue sewing and that I help you on your sewing journey! I have some fabulous plans for the future!

@deborahbrady7885 3 года назад

I’m a quilter and completely new to dressmaking. My friends and I are sewing for Little Dresses for Africa; they cut and I sew. These donated dresses need to survive heavy usage so I am happy to learn these seam finishes. I can’t wait to try them tomorrow. Thank you!

@TheHaymeadow 4 года назад

I recently bought an older machine to learn sewing. I’ve made a couple of simple projects, like everyday use table napkins to replace paper napkins. However this video and today being Anzac Day 2020 in isolation, has just reminded me that I have a commemorative apron I bought for Anzac Day 2018. One of the seams let go the first time I wore it 😐. I’ve just fixed it with the zigzag/straight stitch and it’s good as new!! I did consider saving it for Monday amending, but it was seriously less than 10 minutes and I was done! Have a great Anzac Day Evelyn and all the Aussie’s and Kiwis alike. Lest we Forget.

@cebuanostud 4 года назад

I like to use the zigzag as the main stitch in gold thread when i hem my jeans...looks so cool.

@HaasGrotesk 5 лет назад

Thank you for this! I'm a guy just getting into sewing and this helps a lot!

@caseG80 5 лет назад

Hahaha me to actually liking sewing more than I ever thought I would self taught by you tube. Cheers

@loopywren Год назад

I am 81 and I have been stitching since I was a young child. My mum was a dressmaker working on a treadle machine, luckily I had long legs so could use it too from about 7 year. She used to give me scraps from the dresses. I have always used zigzag finishing as I have always found those scissor too heavy. I used to mainly do a French seam if the fabric allowed it. I have been a quilter for quite a few years, only recently going back to dressmaking. Your videos remind me how it should be done, I a not ina rush, to wear it straight away any more so no need for short cuts.

@1ironbelle 4 года назад

Great channel. I wanted to start making masks for people in my city so I taught myself how to use a sewing machine last week. I've made 6 masks that are on their way to a nursing home. Had I seen these videos, learning would have been alot easier. I pat myself on the back because I never touched a sewing machine until last week. You've earned a subscriber.

@Evelyn__Wood 4 года назад

That is fantastic!! You should be proud! I have many videos thst can help you along and I hope you continue sewing! 😄

@Lora2788 4 года назад

Thank you for this, recently found your videos and they are absolutely fabulous! Answering all my questions perfectly! X

@bhoney785 6 лет назад

This is so helpful ! Thank you. You are so darling!!!😍😍😍

@ultimatelearningcognitionv1258 6 лет назад

Thank you! Beautiful. I am excited to have discovered your sewing channel!

@ALien-jk3qy 4 года назад

Yay, thanks it's fun learning with you 🌞

@marioalejandro7549 5 лет назад

This was great info! Thank you.

@ismailmeziani9965 6 лет назад

Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us.

@zeinabsaleh7855 2 года назад

This was so much help, I’m so glad I found your channel 💙

@andreajohnsMyPotteryBliss 5 лет назад

Pinking shears are my preference. It saves time and money.

@wendyh3245 3 года назад

Great tips Evelyn. Many thanks.

@kelleyamador8838 5 лет назад

Wow, I didn’t know the overcast foot could make such a nice finished inside seam! Yes, it uses a lot of thread but if one wants a beautiful result and can spare the thread it’s perfect! Thank you 👗

@bccabernet Год назад

I sew household items, so usually I do the straight seam and zigzag. Sometimes I'll do a double straight seam and used my pinking shears. I was always worried that the pinking shears will still cause the fabric to come undone in the washer & dryer which is why I always did 2 straight seams with the pinking shears. But I came here today as my project is making reusable paper towels and I wanted to do a serger-like seam for my raw edges without having to buy an overlocker. I think we can always learn something new in sewing. Someone may do something differently or have a short cut. Or possibly, we've been muddling along without having proper training in how to sew. I made sure to subscribe.

@blowitoutyourcunt7675 5 лет назад

Cheers! Thanks for this!

@ivankarogic6751 3 года назад

Hi Evelyn love your videos how you explain and teach us everything and inspire me to sew and understand things I didnt fully understand before. You are absolutely amazing ❤

@karenhinson8372 6 лет назад

I like the last one. It looks great. Thanks

@Antman.antman 2 года назад

This was HUGE. Thank you for sharing! I really appreciate it! I’m still learning an this was huge! Thank you I’ll check out your RU-vid’s! ❤️

@madelinevallejo988 Год назад

Thank you for your insight. I loved the video.

@zafarabbas1114 4 года назад

The last one is the best

@KstewLover1 2 года назад

Just what I needed thanks! :D

@mirjanapetrovic9844 2 года назад

Thank you so much!

@voddox Год назад

Thanks a lot! I really enjoy watching your videos, you explain everything so neatly!

@lauraafrouzian2959 5 лет назад

Ver nice. . ! Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us ! 🤗

@leyahrobinson6865 5 лет назад

I love the last one looks so professional thank you

@unokitsune 4 года назад

I prefer french seams, flat fell seams, bound seams (with fabric) and embroidered seams with decorative stitching and lining. Most (save for the decorative stitching) are done with a single needle single stitch machine. I sew on a 111 year old machine because it out performs many modern machines and it is quiet so I can ninja sew.

@MirasaurusRex 4 года назад

I want to get an old foot powered machine so I can sew when I'm on the road and dont have electricity

@hounamao7140 4 года назад

Same I french seam everything I can, and my machine is a 70 years old Elna. It's all mechanics, no electronics, never fails me

@Stettafire 4 года назад

My sewing machine is roughly 100 years old ish, so yeah, french seams it is!

@fReAkLaNcEr123 3 года назад

I'm very new to sewing and I just realized I was doing french seams on my projects without even knowing. I was just doing it because it looks more aesthetically pleasing that way.

@rebeccatrishel 3 года назад

What's an embroidered seam?

@amandathompson279 5 лет назад

Thanks Evelyn. I am new to sewing and found this video really helpful and informative. I’ll definitely be watching more 🤓

@GWalmer 7 месяцев назад

So helpful thanks!!

@maryb2431 5 лет назад

Really helpful content, even though I've been sewing for quite a while, thanks!

@lindajohannesen6035 2 года назад

Thank you so m uch for this great and easy to follow tutorial!!!!

@sonyasew2 5 лет назад

Thank you for this basic information. I have to start using my overcast foot. 😊

@rogerfroud300 Год назад

That's great, I've got an old machine that will do a zig-zag so I'll try that on the edge. I'm making waterproof coats for my Dog, so this is a steep learning curve. I 3D printed a LH and RH Zipper foot, and it looks like I need to design and print one with a step for this. All good fun! I'm an Engineer, so working with fabric instead of Metals and Plastic are quite a challenge because I'm used to things staying where i put them and not having a mind of their own!

@brucevilla Год назад

Thanks for Uploading.

@sammortimer6515 3 года назад

The way you explain everything is so easy to understand, thank you!!

@barbaraparker9933 5 лет назад

Thanks for sharing

@msaletha 4 года назад

I like both techniques and i love the way you explained them, quick and to the point. Thank u so much

@rachelallman6778 5 лет назад

Thank you! Very good information.

@sonnels57 4 года назад

Great video! Really helpful. Thank you.

@dljrun63 3 месяца назад

You continue to be my hero everytime I need your expertise!! Muchas Gracias!

@CrowShadow 5 лет назад

Very helpful, thank you.

@bhavanik24 3 года назад

Thank you Evelyn, this is very informative on overlock stitches

@rowenasaura3443 3 года назад

Thansk you so much for helping our Ms. Wood😘

@barbaracobb6090 3 года назад

You are The Best! Love your videos.. always, Always learn something.

@vijaytiwari4024 2 года назад

Thank you Ma'am, For teaching us.

@jodicargill8989 5 лет назад

Just listened to you on the love to sew podcast and was charmed. Glad to have found your channel. This is a technique I’ve been trying to figure out quite a while and I am grateful for this tutorial. Thank you! ❤️

@sherylkee7776 2 года назад

This is so wonderful, I'll try both methods asap

@milluhnieemoreno9583 4 года назад

WHAT A GREAT Video!! Thank you so much!

@susanvahrenakamp2352 5 лет назад

Loved this video! I’m taking up sewing for my two girls.

@scottdavis4872 4 года назад

Thank you Evelyn for the finishing tips. I forget sometimes that what I'm making has to look good also.

@annarundquist9439 5 лет назад

Holy Cats! Learn something new EVERY DAY! Thank you for this! :D

@ademaulina452 5 лет назад

Both tips are good, thanks

@sarahrudd4995 4 года назад

Thank you for these tips. I got myself one of the special feet to do the zig zag stich over the edge and it has made finishing seams so much easier. It looks so neat and tidy.

@meenaradhakrishnan5795 5 лет назад

Superb I will surely follow this method. Thanks mam

@nirmalaramesh6369 Год назад

Thank you for explaining beautifully.It really helped me do the job neatly.

@samanthahillburhop581 4 года назад

I just got my overlooker foot. I will give it a try.

@johnswimcat 6 лет назад

Excellent video, makes perfect sense, I like sewing but I don't have an overlocker. Thank you, John

@NurseChris 3 года назад

This is exactly what I was looking for!! Thank you!!

@gofigure6653 5 лет назад

Thank you very much Evelyn.l appreciate all your efforts and have found a lot of benefit from them.Thank you

@tmlluver42 10 месяцев назад

Amazing thank you!!!!

@sandipyle2164 4 года назад

Now thank you so much. Best nod have found.

@sarithasurendran8017 5 лет назад

Thank u Evelyn

@chikabee33 5 лет назад

Thank you. This video was very helpful.

@redwillowcreations6919 4 года назад

I am so glad I found you. My ribbon skirts are just as happy too. You’re a blessing to new sewing people like me!! I had no idea how much I’ve been winging this.

@Truth10069 Год назад

The small details make all the difference thank you your the best! 👍

@spiritjourney7150 3 года назад

very professional presentation! Nice!

@monjournalmyjourney1643 5 лет назад

Thank you 😀

@deannaross4392 4 года назад

Thanks!! I love your videos. It gives me more confidence that pinking shears are really all that's needed without compromising the longevity of the garment.You're the best.

@melisaneh 2 года назад

Excellent tutorial Evelyn. Love your style as well. Thanks for the tip about pinking shears. I have an old treadle machine that, of course, doesn't zigzag, so I'll be looking for a pair.

@sandyknoff9980 5 лет назад

Thank you. I have my Grams vintage Singer Sewing machine. I want to start sewing, so this was very helpful.

@anamariamendoza96 5 лет назад

I just bought my sewing machine. Love your videos!!

@lengcasiano7092 4 года назад

I am seriously begining sewing . Thank you!

@aimeecarter1900 4 года назад

This was the best video I have learned how to do this. Thank you

@IMOO1896 5 лет назад

I’m so glad I watched this, you’ve answered a question I’ve not been able to figure out, the overcast foot, couldn’t figure out what it was or what it did.! Yay!

@evegoh9195 7 лет назад

Loved this tutorial! You are so awesome!!!!

@Evelyn__Wood 7 лет назад

Aww thanks, Eve! I am really glad that you found this one useful! I hope it helped your sewing!

@plinkthecat8543 4 года назад

Thank you for the useful information!

@TheStoneCottageRhythm 7 лет назад

Love this tutorial! Just what I want to learn! Thank you, Evelyn!

@Evelyn__Wood 7 лет назад

Thanks for watching Michelle! I'm so glad you found it useful! x

@sylviadominguez8327 4 года назад

Thank you for teaching me something new♡

@Brigitteization 4 года назад

I'm a total novice sewer. Thank you so much for your video - very informative!! I tried all three along side the video :) Love it!

@juliaparsons556 4 года назад

Thank you Evelyn that was really very helpful- I had no idea about the feet for zigzagging

@leewhite8355 2 года назад

Thank you 🙏

@margueritawebb2083 2 года назад

Thank you. I a realized I was use the pinking shears incorrectly after looking at your video. I was aware of the different ways to finish seams but the video was excellent.

@ingridbmangubat 4 года назад

I have a simple machine and this is soooo helpful! Will definitely do the zigzag stitch with straight

@shanice8518 5 лет назад

I thought I was the only one doing this! Thank you Evelyn!

@suzanp8431 2 года назад

Thank you. I recently Started sewing again after many years. I make gnomes, the hot glue was what I started with, and then wanted a more professional look. I then started to use a simple sewing machine to make the Bodies and hats. They came out great… More professional .. sold quickly. I got excited about sewing again, started making clothes for my Gnomes, More elaborate items… Watching your videos has helped me zero in on the beauty of sewing and ending up with an exquisite end product. Thank you.

@nomzamozondo8410 4 года назад

Thank you for the lessons.

@G.Alvarez 5 лет назад

Very informative videos great personality and style of yours love the headband or however is called, Thanks for the video. Looking forward to learn more from your tutorials.