I am just learning how to sew using a machine and patterns and I am finding it confusing. The pattern I'm working with says to use "stay-stitching" around the neckline, but I don't know what that means. I also don't understand why it calls for fusible webbing along the neckline and armholes. Can someone help?
2007-05-07 09:37:31 · 6 answers · asked by Jensenfan 5 in Games & Recreation ➔ Hobbies & Crafts
Stay stitching is a row of machine stitching along a curve to keep the fabric from stretching while you are working on it. Assuming a standard 5/8" seam allowance, do your row of stay stitching 1/2" from the edge of the fabric.
Attach the fusbile interfacing to the armhole and neckline facing before you sew the facings to the body of hte garment. The facing finishes the arm and neck edge, and the fusible interfacing provides light shape or stiffening in those areas.
2007-05-07 09:49:13 · answer #1 · answered by MyThought 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Stay-stitching is just a row of stitching close to the edge to prevent fabric distortion. Your sewing machine probably has a speed adjustment, so make sure it's on "slow" when you do the stay-stitching.
Fusible webbing is a woven fabric stabilizer that you iron on. It's sandwiched between two pieces of regular fabric. Sometimes instead of webbing it will call for iron-on interfacing, which is a backing that doesn't have to be sandwiched.
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2007-05-07 23:38:26 · answer #2 · answered by Kacky 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Totally agree with what the others wrote. Just a note: Stay stitched area can also be "snipped" to the stitching to allow the facings to fit. Snipping the area will allow the fabric to relax and "give" a bit. The Webbing is also called interfacing. It gives stability to that particular area of the garment.
2007-05-07 17:08:36 · answer #3 · answered by janice 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
stay stitching and fusible webbing are both used to keep the curved hole from streaching out of shape while you are working on the product, stay stiching is simply a line of stitching slightly inside the regular sewing line, which will help keep those threads from streaching and also fraying while you are working on the project. fabric store employees can often help you if you get stuck and you can also find lessons at places like that.
2007-05-08 03:07:14 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
The stay stiching makes it so the fabric does not stretch or deform. The fusible webbing will give it a little structure and also prevent it from stretching. Dont omit either of these or your shirt will not come out well.
2007-05-07 17:16:41 · answer #5 · answered by 2littleiggies 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
your sewing machine has a booklet that tells you what all the stitches are. the webbing keeps the armholes/necklines stiff/flat... so that they aren't all wobbly/unproffessional looking.
I can't remember what the stay stitching is.. .but from the top of my head i think it is just the regular stitch. but don't quote me. - - - - - - -
2007-05-07 16:46:31 · answer #6 · answered by traceya87 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋