Understitching

[@es6641]

Brilliant Colleen. I followed your video on making a square neck and then this video. It all worked perfectly! Thank you

[@colleenglea]

No problem Elaine I'm glad I could be of help.

[@mtdewgirl10]

I love your videos. They are so clear, voice and picture. Im a beginner and your videos have helped me so much.

[@colleenglea]

Thank you. At present I don't have a video on understitching button flaps but I'll certainly bear it in mind for a future tutorial, thanks.

[@colleenglea]

No problem at all. Thanks for the nice comment.

[@SuperDEE547]

Thank you for this video. I searched KZbin to find uuderstitch that I could follow and this is it. I saw your square neck and needed the understitch video to finish my project. New sub.

[@colleenglea]

Thank you Debbie.

[@colleenglea]

@mtdewgirl10 Thanks so much for the wonderful comment and remember, my blog and I are always here to help.

[@angelicathomas7994]

That was brilliant. You really cleared that up for me. I'm sewing a dress for an up coming party, so, fingers crossed my neckline will look like the one you just demonstrated. Thank you so very much.

[@colleenglea]

@ithienwood Thank you so much for all the kind words.

[@colleenglea]

@jamesrwill Thank you for the kind comment. It's my pleasure.

[@jamesrwill]

What a GREAT tutorial! Thank you SO much!

[@colin101981]

Hi Colleen, just realised comments are being accepted again on youtube and wanted to thank you so much for all your video clips. I've learned so much from you and really appreciate your generosity in sharing. I've been subscribed for ages so get your updates regularly. You've a lovely style of teaching which is easy to follow and understand. I started sewing about three years ago and really enjoy it - sew relaxing! - Colin, Wales UK

[@colleenglea]

Thank you Colin for such a nice comment.

[@Tiatownesthewriter]

I was looking for something else on under stitching but never the less I stayed and watched and learned something new. Thank you for being so easy to understand. DO you have a video about under stitching a button flap on a dress shirt?

[@MrSamantha4452]

Thank you, I learned something new today and I am grateful for your tutorials.

[@colleenglea]

Hi Louise. Your machine won't let you get to the very end so you do have to stop short. You can either reverse stitch or do what I did, which was to knot and tie off the threads inside of the collar. Hope that helps.

[@michelprovencher8619]

I've have been enjoying your tutorials just to be familiar with the various stitch work and foot choices needed for the sewing. Your techniques demonstrations have been easy for me to follow. My question to you would be. Do you ever go over basic knowledge needed when doing basic upholstery work (seat cushions, pillows and the sort)? In addition, I would love to see you show how you do welt seams; make double welt and surging fabric edge and other upholstery stitches.

[@colleenglea]

Two eBooks are planned for 2014 so do stay tuned. Thank you for all of your kind words.

[@khg624]

Very helpful and informative! Thank you!

[@nevroth]

Wonderful tut! You saved the day again, my pattern's single sentence on the matter wasn't enough for me to figure out what exactly it mean't to "understitch." I wish I had know this technique sooner! I can think of one or two garments that could have benefited from this technique. Funny, it seems like my projects are taking longer and longer to complete, but looking more and more professional. That's the tradeoff I guess, THANKS AGAIN!! :D

[@colleenglea]

@nevroth Not a bad trade off - time for professionalism. As time go's on, you will find that you'll speed up and get the same great results. Keep at it and FashionSewingBlogTV will continue to make these video's in the hope it helps to get over some of those fashion sewing hurdles.

[@colleenglea]

My pleasure.

[@luadams56]

I have been sewing a long time, but just very simple things. I'm trying to learn how to sew simple clothing like shift dresses, uncomplicated tops, etc. I am in the middle of a dress project and your videos are helping me so much I thought I would take a minute to thank you for them. I love that they are clear and simple to understand and that you took the time for good close-up camera work. I also think your voice is very calming and for a novice like me nervously trying to complete her first dress with fabric everywhere, pattern pieces, pins on the floor, etc., calm is good... very good....

[@colleenglea]

Thank you so so much for your very kind words Lucy. Means a lot.

[@colleenglea]

No problem at all, thanks.

[@MrsSpracklen]

Another item that has improved my item, I have also invested in a number of different feet, latest is a big toe foot so I can jude my top stitch better, checked your top stitch tutorial too and its made my neck great.

[@dawndurbin8076]

Hi Colleen, Thank you so very much for your wonderful youtube tutorials. You explain and demonstrate so beautifully and it has helped me several time now. I agree with others when they compliment you on your calm voice it really does help. Thank you

[@colleenglea]

At some stage I may look to demonstrate more upholstery work but not yet. Thank you however for your kind words.

[@susieannei5641]

You are AWESOME!! I am a new subscriber and I'm now thrilled to have a place to go when I'm stuck on a project!! Thank you for taking the time to make your videos!!

[@colleenglea]

Thank you Susie and you're most welcome.

[@colleenglea]

@sakura851 Understitching is always on the inside of the garment. It's to stop the facing from moving or being seen on the right side. Hope that helps a little.

[@RoxeneK]

I'd give you a heart, if they had that option! I wonder why I was never taught the term "Understitch" in Home Ec Classes (which was in the '60's). Thank you so much for your excellent examples and work!

[@colleenglea]

Thank you for taking the time to comment Roxene.

[@rebeccastidam]

Thanks for this video. I've been struggling with understanding under stitching on a pattern and this helps a lot.

[@colleenglea]

No problem at all.

[@louanntali7852]

Thank you so much! I have started teaching myself how to sew and your lessons in under stitching and trim and grading are so easy to follow! I can understand now where I went wrong! And I can comprehend some of the language used in the pattern instructions.

[@colleenglea]

Thank you for your kind comment LouAnn and I hope you have many happy sewing hours ahead.

[@colleenglea]

Thanks.

[@Morcheeseplz1]

This video helped me sooo much. Thanx!

[@colleenglea]

Well done!

[@colleenglea]

Hi. Sewing pattern alteration is a complicated procedure, so I am currently designing a full membership at Fashion Sewing Blog, whereby members will have access to 100+ video tutorials covering all aspects of pattern alteration and drafting. It will take some time to do but stay tuned.

[@colleenglea]

Happy to help.

[@colleenglea]

@Morcheeseplz1 Great to hear.

[@colleenglea]

I use a variety of sewing machines during my tutorials. They range from Janome to Husqvarna. Hope that helps.

[@nevroth]

hahah, and again I have to consult this video. Thank you again!!

[@bpaulsen6701]

Thanks so much! I'm sewing six robes, & was dreading having to tack down all that facing by hand. I appreciate that you take the time to explain it thoroughly, but not so much that I want to hang myself waiting for you to get to the point--very helpful!

[@colleenglea]

Haha, thanks Becky.

[@DrmrDeen]

you have given me such confidence to take on an actual garment! Please, what kind of machine do you have? it seems to operate so smoothly. thank you.

[@xtyniex]

Thank you so much again for your fantastic tutorial. Could you do one for decreasing the size of a pattern? I have a pattern for a 7 yr old but she's only 4 and I would like to decrease the chest/bust but I don't know how to, it would be great if you could. Thanks once again

[@gabriellaberglund3651]

it's like magic! :) I've had so much trouble with the neckline of a top I made, and I am going to try this! :)

[@jynclr]

Thank you for the tutorial! I have to understitch a project and the sewing pattern instructions weren't clear at all.

[@sweetcherritree]

Brilliant! Your videos are always so clear and concise and have saved me in many times of frustration :) I don't mean to put you on the spot, but will you be doing another book soon? It is so nice to have info with me (on my Kindle) in my sewing area where I do not have access to wifi or a computer.

[@colleenglea]

That's what it's there for, thanks.

[@colleenglea]

@jynclr They never are, tell me about it! Ha. Thank you.

[@face-in-the-crowd]

Can you do an updated video on this?

[@cannedhusky]

perfect, thanks!!

[@colleenglea]

Thank you for commenting!

[@colleenglea]

Haha, thank you.

[@colleenglea]

Phew!

[@sakura851]

are you sewing under the top part or are you sewing on the top part

[@katiedocwra313]

Love your videos!

[@colleenglea]

Thank you.