Understitching Secrets! When & Where to Use this Sewing Technique! (NOT Topstitching!)

[@victoriahannah1633]

These sewing videos are not only helpful in improving my sewing but really helping me mentally and emotionally right now. I’m on the cancer journey. I was just diagnosed with gallbladder and bile duct cancer. Evelyn you give me hope with what you just went through. I have a lot to face but I’ll keep on sewing as much as possible.

[@farmwife7944]

love and prayers for both of you women as well as any woman out there facing this difficult journey in their own lives or in the lives of their loved ones. ❤

[@carollange7457]

My prayers too are with you both! Thank you for all of the tips! Makes sewing more enjoyable!❤

[@KJW930]

Wishing you both God's love and wonderful things!

[@susanfreeman6350]

To me, understitching is one of those techniques that take a garment up a notch. It makes a garment less fidgety as facings stay where they’re supposed to stay. I was always taught that the inside finishes of a garment give clues as to the quality of the garment. I find that top stitching gives a much more casual vibe. Your outfit looks so cute and that royal blue color is gorgeous on you.

[@jedimilisvelez591]

I'm so happy to see you well and doing videos again! You are in my thoughts and prayers.

[@noviaguthrie4821]

Hello , I am so happy to see your smiling face too. I just love watching your videos. I have learned so much from you and so glad your well.

[@Tania-xu7xe]

It's so wonderful that you are well enough to share your smile and knowledge with us again. I had no idea about understitching until I started watching your channel a few years ago. It's a fantastic technique. And yes I do smile back at you.

[@beeforbravo]

Just tried understitching on the facings of a jacket I’m working on after watching your video. It ABSOLUTELY makes a difference, making all the “fluffiness” of the edges of the facings disappear, they almost look like freshly pressed now (and they are not, for sure!!!!). Such a wonderful advice, thanks Evelyn!!!! ❤👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@Evelyn__Wood]

Woo-hoo! Well done! When you understitch you almost don’t need to press, right! (but you always should press 😉)

[@beeforbravo]

Oh, absolutely!!!!!! (Another of your tips I RELIGIOUSLY follow!!!!)

[@UniversalEngineer]

So comprehensive. So clear. A master communicator. 👏👏👏

[@annenelson5165]

Understitching makes such a difference in your final product. I've been doing it all my sewing years, beginning in the mid-60s 😀

[@phyllisbell8698]

I took home economics in the early 60s where I had learned the importance of understitching and to press each sewn seam before crossing it with another. My ironing board and iron were always set up and ready to go when sewing. I sewed a lot from my late teens to my late 60s.

[@Amazon_213]

Happy to see you posting again, my sewing has become so much more polished due to your instructionals!

[@justtere]

Seeing you show up in my notifications made me so happy. You look terrific. Understitching is so very important. Good choice for returning!! ❤❤❤

[@samanthafox2664]

You are truly an incredible teacher Ms Wood, and your explanations make sense (even to a dimwit like me). Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge in such a lovely, gentle way. x

[@ashextraordinaire]

You are an absolute MASTER at clearly articulating the various techniques and concepts of sewing. I always come away from your videos a better and more confident craftswoman. So glad to see your smiling face most of all!

[@Evelyn__Wood]

Aww that's so sweet of you to say! I'm always happy to share my sewing knowledge and love making those "aha!" moments happen!

[@Escape10mom]

Love what under stitching does. I never skip it!

[@cynthiasloan3867]

Thank you for keeping me company while I sew. I went through a short time when I skipped all the steps I could including understitching because I didn't think they really mattered. I figured out pretty quickly that you just can't get high quality results unless you do the fiddly parts too.

[@catherinerw1]

I'm currently working on a wool coat for my partner. It has a full facing, and I've understitched that all by hand (because it was easier to control the fabric, a 100% wool melton, by hand, than trying to feed it through the machine). Can also get into the corners much easier. Done with a spaced backstitch, working from the outside. And no risk of catching the wrong bits! Also do it when I use a bias-faced hem (my go-to method for skirts, dresses etc., even cotton jersey).

[@mrs.knecro7044]

I believe it’s understitching but it’s in the most simple place… attaching pockets in pants. It just helps the pocket bag stay in place instead of folding back it will stay forward. It’s something I learned sewing on of Helen’s closet patterns and now if I can remember to I try to do it on all my pants and PJs

[@joycecylkowski6213]

My 4-H teacher had us learn the acronym...tcup. trim clip under stitch press.

[@mariajhanley5172]

What does tcup mean?

[@theresa4946]

I learned to sew in 4H also, but I've never heard this! Thanks for sharing.

[@joycecylkowski6213]

@@mariajhanley5172 it's an acronym....trim, clip, under stitch, press

[@eliciacheney84]

Inset pockets are another place that I understitch! It helps the pocket bag stay inside the dress, especially when taking something out of the pocket. I also have added understitching to clothes that I've bought where the lining likes to show. Such a useful, underused technique!

[@theresazimmerman4010]

Glad you are back! Good to have a refresh on "understitching" !

[@manhurter]

This was so easy to understand. I've watched multiple sewing youtubers talk about understitching but I didn't understand the purpose of it and when to use it. I've seen some homemade garments and wondered why they look the way they do, through your videos I now know its because they weren't pressing as they sew and the armholes and collars weren't understitched.

[@Evelyn__Wood]

I'm so glad it was helpful! This is exactly why I wanted to make this video! Even if you know HOW to understitch it's not always easy to know WHEN and WHERE!

[@TashasImaginarium]

Cheering on your continuing health recovery!!! And thank you for making these videos!!!

[@JB-st9no]

Thank you so much for your lovely videos. ❤

[@Evelyn__Wood]

You're so welcome! I love sharing my sewing knowledge.😊

[@LindaSevers]

I did this back in the 1980s and 1990s but think it may have disappeared from most contemporary pattern instructions. Thank you for bringing this back to mind! So couture!

[@vincenzolee6576]

You have no idea how much I’ve missed you. I was a true loyal follower of Nancy Zieman and Shirley Adams. When they left us I pretty much stopped sewing. Thanks to you I started sewing again a few years ago. Thank you!

[@BuySellColoradoSprings]

I’m a novice sewer… I’ve sewed sporadically for the last 30 years not faithfully. If that makes any kind of sense and it wasn’t until one of your videos I learned about under stitching. And that was probably in the last six months. What a world of difference it makes to a homemade item. Thx!!

[@Josielyse]

So very happy to see you well and teaching us! Keeping you in prayer.

[@judygiesbrecht8297]

I have been understitching for my entire sewing journey. Garments are much neater looking. My high school sewing teacher taught students that the final garment should look almost as good on the inside as it looks on the outside.

[@DianaDahliaBee]

Thank you so much, this is so helpful. I have a blazer that I love but the lapel flips up. I am going to try understitching. :)

[@faysalkus1083]

I am 72 and when I was younger I made a lot of shift dresses. I didn't have youtube to help so watching your video sure enlightened me. Oh it would have made the arm hikes and neckline look so much nicer. Thanks!

[@tammyhinkle5890]

I'm a quilter. I've been wanting to make a few garments for myself. You just electrified my light bulb moment. Thank you. Welcome back.

[@Mom-277]

So good to see you back. Can't wait for your next video 💕💕💕

[@DelesiaK]

I finally understand understitching now. You explained that so well. Thank you for the video. I get it now yay!

[@smurfette_blues7922]

I love understitching. I remember when I first got introduced to it in sewing class, it was such a confusing concept and I dreaded having to do it for tasks because I really just couldn't quite get my head around it. But now as a more experienced sewer i think its one of my favourite things to do just because it's just a line of stitching and yet it makes such a pleasing effect. It's like pressing something to a crisp finish without using an iron. Just magic :)

[@SandraL489]

Great video, thank you! I've been hearing thinking of you the other day when working on my new winter jacket, your talking about making the inside as nice and beautiful as the outside, just for yourself to enjoy. So, yes, I did use organic silk satin as sleeve lining for a jacket made of 100% organic wool. Nobody else will see it but it will feel like wearing such a luxurious garment I could never afford to buy. I bought both fabrics at the outlet store attached to the offices of a local organic fashion brand, they are fabrics used for sewing to upcoming model garments. Those high quality materials really motivate me into diligently finishing the insides as well I can. I already did this with a number of garments, like a blouse from an antique bedsheet with some machine embroidery I cut the shoulder yoke from. Every time I take these items from the wardrobe I see / remember the details I put in and feel really luxuriously dressed.

[@CynthiaStraub-h4n]

Understitching is my favorite skill that I learned in Evelyn's Vintage Sewing School. There is a 20 car pile up for second place.

[@carolynridlon3988]

Glad for an additional tutorial for understitching! I'm hoping that you'll bring back some thrift store show & tell!!

[@anainjamul2056]

You are so right Evelyn! I was smiling at you! So wonderful to see your smiling face! 😀

[@autumn7143]

Thank you for sharing. I’ll be doing this on my next garment for sure. I’m glad you’re back to KZbin!!!

[@denisejames855]

I sewed a lot in my late teens through to 30s then life changed. I have returned, in my late 70s to a new machine and had forgotten about understitching which was always my normal. Thank you so much and its lovely to have you back and looking great.

[@JessG247]

I am smiling! I still need to understand and practice this. Thank you!

[@mirkwoodFaerie]

I am still a novice sewer so I haven't done a lining or facing yet. But I'm happy to know that I have at least 1 technique in my pocket to use when I get there! Thank you for sharing your knowledge! It's really great to learn from someone experienced.

[@carolines2088]

Love your videos! Yes, I didn't understitch to start with but it does take your garment to a whole new level. Especially necklines and armholes for me.

[@marilynbook4211]

Never miss the understitching on collars, helps with the pressing as well.

[@elizabethw.8561]

Great video and smart advice!! THANKS!!

[@melanieanddavideccles895]

I have missed you so much, I'm so happy for you! Keep going, you are appreciated! YAY Evelyn!!!

[@irenedyrynda9084]

Welcome back. Lovely to see your beautiful smiling and healthy you again. Your sewing hints are multiple varied and most helpful.

[@KJW930]

I often use understitching in my home decore projects too. It helps lining want to fold to the back and stay there.

[@sharryjones5200]

Great video. You are looking so healthy and as lovely as ever.

[@sewterie]

Thanks you. Learned something new.

[@sylviaminter4247]

So pleased to see you back and looking well 🥰

[@a.c.4724]

The most amazing and interesting sewing lesson ever seen !!!! Thank you so much for spending your time in making and posting such great videos. Big virtual hug from Italy 🇮🇹

[@NadoCrowFriend]

I’ve been sewing since I was 11 years old - Now I’m 70, and I completely agree: Understitching is the Under Dog of stitching. It’s that secret little line of stitches that is hiding inside your garment, making all the difference to how the outside looks.

[@aprilflux6228]

Understitching the bias! Genius.

[@sus8e462]

Thanks for the reminder & going through examples! So glad you're back helping us!!

[@glendastaples9536]

Thank you for the video. I'll be using understitching more.

[@patsycaudill284]

I began sewing in the 1960s in the U.S. What you are calling understating we called staystitching. By either name, it is a very important technique. I'm happy to see you back making videos. Prayers for continued good health.

[@maryt2887]

I believe that staystitching is different from understitching. I use staystitching in a single layer of fabric such as the front and back neckline pieces. Its purpose is to prevent any stretching in those areas before they are joined to other parts of the garment. So it helps the pieces stay in the shape they were cut.

[@eonarts]

So great to learn this and understand the difference. I’ve been sewing denim and denimlike since last winter so no understitching but as soon as I’m finished I’ll move to lightweight fabrics.

[@francisgerry3883]

So good to see looking so well 🎉

[@Hiker_who_Sews]

Thank you, Evelyn! I made a Sally (Jack Skellington's partner) costume for my very pregnant daughter-in-law. I used tips from you, and other fantastic youtube sewists, to create a wonderful dress. The neckline gave me so much grief, but I worked it out, and YES, I understitched it. It totally hid the flaws! She said she got tons of compliments.

[@Siansonea]

I never knew about understitching until I saw your older video. Such a great technique.

[@Ambivlaent]

This video was so enlightening!! Thank you seriously I have been struggling with recognizing using certain stitches when I am mending. You’re the best, thank as well ❤

[@patriciawilliams3006]

Only just found you, this is very helpful, will go back and watch the understiching one now, first one I watched was your pin cushion video, now I am going back a watching more.

[@Evelyn__Wood]

Hi, it's lovely to meet you! I am so glad that you found my channel and that you're having fun learning new techniques!

[@joannecava2418]

I so need this video! You are looking so well again!

[@sam27ellsmere]

You explain everything so well

[@vickismallwood2082]

I am so happy to have you back. Congratulations on beating your cancer. This video was exactly what I needed this afternoon as I am making a dress from a pattern and no where does it say to understitch. This is what I did and it made the dress so much better looking. Thank you Evelyn.

[@kimmiller9767]

Sew helpful New to garment sewing. Only sewed a few Halloween toddler dresses

[@hotjanuary]

Welcome back! Thank you for another informative video.

[@paraboo8994]

Thanks for showing that shirt! I've never seen an understocked collar and I am totally going to try this! I don't really like topstitching collars because I never get it to look quite the way I want it to 😂

[@Evelyn__Wood]

I love examining my vintage finds and seeing the finishing techniques that were used! I always learn so much!

[@janecampbell4486]

Thx Emily, I saw your earlier video and have since always understated.

[@kat1963]

WOW! When I saw the stitch markings in pattern pieces I just did a top stitch. And never understood why the garment didn’t look too hot. Sense I am a self taught sewer, your videos have opened my eyes to my goofy mistakes. Guess I’ll try making garments for myself now and not just my 65 yr old Barbie doll.😂😂

[@RealDapperDude]

You saved a couple of my projects with past understitching. So lovely to see you back. Cheers!!

[@mariafernandez6537]

So happy to see you on YT again. Thanks for all the understitching tips.

[@kitfillenworth8008]

You opened my eyes to understitching a couple years ago. It has made an amazing improvement in the finished product!!!

[@Johnjdw]

So excited for this video! I just spent an hour telling my family about you lol

[@amanda1to2]

That's so cool! This would really help a garment keep that freshly pressed look, I bet. Now the real question is what passed project I need to rip apart and resew now that I know this lol

[@lucyj8204]

Love a deep dive, and this is so useful as I embark on a lined coat pattern. Thanks!

[@KathleenStidham]

So happy you’re back!!!🎉

[@Areayea]

For Denver pride I made a watermelon protest piece, and since I lined it used understitching to make sure that the watermelon sides looked clean and seams did not show. It is a great technique that I always try to utilize for collars as well.

[@PurpleandWhiteStories]

The dress patterns I've picked up, mainly for costumes, do say to under stitch. I was so confused the first time I read it. A quick search brought up a Nancy Zeiman video. It was incredibly helpful. (RIP Nancy.) Stay stitching is another one that confused me when I first started. I used it on a dress that had crushed panne as the fabric. The pattern had a hood that I didn't use, which was why I chose to stay stitch.

[@cathsmith5347]

Thank you so much for this video. I have always been a bit lazy and gone nah, but now understand how much more professional it can make your garment look. No more nah for me, will be doing it on my garments in future.

[@Evelyn__Wood]

I absolutely love this! Yes, it's easy to say, "I'm almost done, I'll just skip this step". But it really does make such a difference. I wish you well with all of your future understitching!

[@SindyJune]

You are the BEST teacher ❤️. I always thought that understitching and topstitching were the same thing !!!! Your video made the difference perfectly clear...Thank you 😊 BTW It's so great to have you back !!!❤

[@margaretwallaces3625]

❤This was a great tutorial. I have a coat with the rollover back of neck: now I'll fix that. Thanks!❤

[@MildlyRabid]

You taught me how to understitch in that video and it has made a huge difference for me! Thank you!

[@MaoSharliz]

I haven’t run into patterns that don’t include understitching, but maybe I haven't looked hard enough. It affects the quality, and I have seen that department store clothing doesn't use it. Thank you for bringing it up.

[@KJW930]

Evelyn, I love your hair!❤

[@kimtilley7936]

Great to see you posting again. I certainly missed your sewing advice. Understitching absolutely a game changer in my sewing. I now use it where ever possible. Thank you for sharing, very comprehensible explanations. ❤

[@dotythrift]

I never learned this, thank you Evelyn! I love the finished results ❤

[@Evelyn__Wood]

I'm so glad it was helpful! It's a real game changer!

[@CarolAReece-ii1ry]

Lovely to see you back making new content. I look forward to seeing what you teach us next.

[@robintheparttimesewer6798]

It’s so nice to see you doing better! I don’t make a lot of things that really need under stitching but looking back there are a few places that I really should have! Thank you for all your wonderful information

[@gigi3242]

Awesome to see you smiling. Thank you for the video.

[@ginette2100]

Understitching your first video made me think wow it works! There and then I've subscribed to your channel 😊 you're the best teacher. Thank you, it's great to see you healthy again ❤

[@nikkijohnson552]

Always nice to see you looking so well…. Love your sewing detail videos and knowing you are making videos for all of us.

[@lucillemizuno671]

Lovely to see you.

[@melissasweeting-percentie6679]

Madam thank you so much!!!!

[@TheEvie202]

Thank you 🙏! So glad to see you here and. I understitch facings around the neck line.

[@TheMssiobhan]

I enjoyed your video! ❤

[@bettyshannon786]

Great to see you back! I'm a bridal seamstress in Maine and really enjoy learning from you!

[@Reed1162]

Thank you so much!!

[@theartsypixie2771]

Def understitch. I've learned so much from your videos. I had to repair 2 of my husband's temu shorts 🤮tonight, and I repaired them so well from what you've taught me that I couldn't find where the original rip was when I turned them right side out. 😊

[@judym4673]

As a non sewer that was really interesting to hear 😃