I use polyester seam binding on shoulder seams and it is much lighter and it does not stretch at all....perfect weight for lighter fabrics too....it works on any type and weight of fabric.
Thanks so much for this demonstration! For those of us looking for the old-school, non-adhesive method of stabilizing seams, this is really invaluable. (So many tutorials just focus on how to use fusible stay tape.) I agree with other reviewers that your directions are really clear. I especially appreciated the suggestion about pinning the ends first, and the reasons for doing that. Awesome! Thanks, again!
What type of durable sew in product do you recommend to stabilize shaped hemlines in knit garments; something that will stand up to machine laundering without coming undone and will prevent warping, stretching & fabric twisting in the hem?
Great tutorial! Thank you so much! I am only wondering; after you have finished sewing the tape on, how do you finish the neckline? Do you just fold it over and sew again? 🤔 (sorry i’m a beginner sewer so this might be easy or second nature to a lot of people but it is rather confusing for me 😬😅) thank you so much for your help!
You would still employ either a neckline facing piece or a folding hemming technique. This is just for stabilizing the neckline not for finishing, so once it's put in you just continue following your instructions as normal and can ignore it. Hope that helps.
Great video! Would you still recommend this method for knits without a facing? In your demo for example, is the neckline done and the completed shirt will have the twill tape exposed?
sure, you'll sometimes actually see seam stabilizer in something like a tshirt, but they're using a clear stabilizer, so you can always try to find and use that instead if you want it to be less noticeable
So simple but so effective. I notice your fine marking lines. My tailor chalk never looks this fine even though I try to keep it sharp. How do you mark your fabric so successfully?
your details are Aaaaaaah Maazing ! really good and helpful thanks so much at this rate one day I'm gonna end up with a finished garment that i'll actually wear out
I've been doing this for yeeeeeaaaarrrrs and if I get you to finally wear that garment that's been sitting in a heap forever, I'll feel like I've accomplished something. So you need to do it for me as well as you. ;) Post a pic on our fb wall when you do.
I am teaching myself to sew and I have learned so much from your channel! Question: My pattern asks for seam binding for the shoulders of a tank dress. Is that the same as twill tape? If not, which should I use? Thank you for your amazing videos!
fayfayb06 hmmm...I guess I would have to see the directions. On our website, you'll see a tab for "Ask a Question" you can post your question there and add an image of the directions and I'll do my best to help you out.
Professor Pincushion Thanks, Prof! I left the question and picture. Your site is super helpful. Have already been through more than 10 lessons since joining this week!
+Tina Stephens sorry for the delay! My computer died and I just got a new one, but I'm back now! :) Yes, I would do it for your stretchy garments. thanks!
