Thank you! My mom taught me to sew when I was eleven (I'm sixty-four now) and I remember my mom teaching me how to use pinking shears on the seam allowances. I didn't even know what an overlock machine was until you just explained it.
I have taken a few sewing classes and no one ever mentioned seam finishing. Thank you for the awesome explanation of this term. Looking forward to all of your other videos.
Thank you so much for all of your videos. I'm a 'Oh I can do that' person, and I've made so many things--scrub tops, quilts, leotards and tights---and very few of them look 'finished'. Or ok, good. LOL. I have so much to learn and prefer to learn online. Thank you for your time and effort!!!
There's only one way to learn and that's by doing! Your on the right track! If you like my style of teaching have a look at vintagesewingschool.com as jus where I teach online, it might just be perfect for you!
I love this series. I just started sewing this year and your videos have been so helpful and I appreciate how you explain things. Thank you for what you do :)
Grandma Jane I love you have your old ones! You are right that now all fabrics fray and unravel, for instance knit fabrics do not fray! I always thought that you couldn't sharpen pinking shears either until recently I went searching and I found a great guy in my area who did mine! they are tricky and you need someone who knows what they are doing! And according to my guy, depending on the actual scissors, not every pair will sharpen well.
Just wanted to point out about overlocking (aka overcasting) that it can be done with a overlocking/overcasting sewing foot. I bought a sewing foot set from amazon and it had one in there. Tried it out on some scrap fabric with a zigzag stitch and it works great (after some practice). I’m sewing with chiffon, so that was a bit more of a challenge (it tends to “gather” under the foot as it’s so lightweight-normally a walking foot is used), but with a stiffer fabric, it would work beautifully. Just wanted to point that out for anyone who would prefer to use this method, but doesn’t want to purchase a special machine for it.
That is quite usefull! Congratulations. I'm happy I found this channel. I'm left with a question after watching this: is "overlocking" synonymous with "overcasting"?
Evelyn Wood Great! I remember Mom making pillowcases with a delicate eyelet fabric. She did French seams to keep the fraying in check. I also have her Wiss pinking shears, in their original box. A treasure.
Oh, I love it when vintage things are still in their original boxes!!! Yes, frenh seams are a type of seam that encases the raw edges, so stops fraying!
Would it make sense to cut out the pattern pieces with pinking shears? Or is it necessary to use the pinking shears on a seam allowance after the pieces have been sewn. Thank you so much for your videos!!! ❤
Hello! Really like your videos :) Subscribed immediately! Really glad that I stumbled across your channel :) I have a dress I thrifted (actually a pajama dress) and wanted to make it into a vintage dress, the only issue is that I am afraid that you can still see that it is actually a pajama. I'm new to the Vintage Fashion...So, my question is, what makes a Vintage dress so special? And what type of Elements can I add to make it look more like it?
Hi! I love that you already have your refashion waiting!! Well it is hard to answer without seeing the item you have, and the style of 'vintage' that you like. for instance do you like a 30's look or a 50's look? This will determine greatly what you do to the dress! This is a topic I cover at great length in my online course The Vintage Fit. It is about how to find, fit and alter thrift clothing and turn them into vintage style outfits! There is a whole module on that silhouettes make up the decades so you can replicate them, and a whole module on what to look for in clothing so you can know what you can alter, along with much more! So that is my full answer! And if you interested in learning more just let me know! But perhaps you could look at belting it in at the waist to cr\eate shape, changing the buttons for something more fun or contrast, adjusting the length... They are just some of the common things I might suggest without seeing it! I hIf it is your very first one, don't stress too much! Just get in and give it a go! Each one gets better and better as you get more practice!
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Did you know what a seam finish was? What seam finish are you going to use?
And if you have any suggestions for the future, leave me a comment!
Thank you! My mom taught me to sew when I was eleven (I'm sixty-four now) and I remember my mom teaching me how to use pinking shears on the seam allowances. I didn't even know what an overlock machine was until you just explained it.
I have taken a few sewing classes and no one ever mentioned seam finishing. Thank you for the awesome explanation of this term. Looking forward to all of your other videos.
Thank you so much for all of your videos. I'm a 'Oh I can do that' person, and I've made so many things--scrub tops, quilts, leotards and tights---and very few of them look 'finished'. Or ok, good. LOL. I have so much to learn and prefer to learn online. Thank you for your time and effort!!!
There's only one way to learn and that's by doing! Your on the right track! If you like my style of teaching have a look at vintagesewingschool.com as jus where I teach online, it might just be perfect for you!
Thank you. I'd been pondering how to better finish my seams without an overlocker :)
I love this series. I just started sewing this year and your videos have been so helpful and I appreciate how you explain things. Thank you for what you do :)
Still got Mums pinking shears that she saved up for to buy in the 1950s still going strong.
Oh fabulous!!! That is a treasure! I have a few old pairs a n they are the best! Have you ever sharpened them yet?
Grandma Jane I love you have your old ones! You are right that now all fabrics fray and unravel, for instance knit fabrics do not fray! I always thought that you couldn't sharpen pinking shears either until recently I went searching and I found a great guy in my area who did mine! they are tricky and you need someone who knows what they are doing! And according to my guy, depending on the actual scissors, not every pair will sharpen well.
Jacqueline Paddock I think my sister has my Mams. It not fair, because girls have all the fun, I used to love making model aeroplanes with them 😈😈😈
Just wanted to point out about overlocking (aka overcasting) that it can be done with a overlocking/overcasting sewing foot. I bought a sewing foot set from amazon and it had one in there. Tried it out on some scrap fabric with a zigzag stitch and it works great (after some practice). I’m sewing with chiffon, so that was a bit more of a challenge (it tends to “gather” under the foot as it’s so lightweight-normally a walking foot is used), but with a stiffer fabric, it would work beautifully. Just wanted to point that out for anyone who would prefer to use this method, but doesn’t want to purchase a special machine for it.
I love your videos. They are so simple and clear.
Thank you Evelyn
I really love your videoss💕
I need to get some pinking shears .. thanks for the explanation of a seam finish as I had no bloody clue lol .
i am looking forward to your vid on padding your dress manikan,hope u do it soon please
Francke from Brisbane
Hi Francke! Yes, I will definitely do this one soon! It's easier than you think!
I imagine that a seam finished with pinking shears is also more comfortable against the skin than overlocking or zigzag seams are
That is quite usefull! Congratulations. I'm happy I found this channel. I'm left with a question after watching this: is "overlocking" synonymous with "overcasting"?
Great video, Evelyn. Will you cover French seams in a future video? Love the hat. TFS.
Thanks Elaine! I might have to put French seams on the list for future tutorials I think! Thankyou for the suggestion!
Evelyn Wood Great! I remember Mom making pillowcases with a delicate eyelet fabric. She did French seams to keep the fraying in check. I also have her Wiss pinking shears, in their original box. A treasure.
Oh, I love it when vintage things are still in their original boxes!!! Yes, frenh seams are a type of seam that encases the raw edges, so stops fraying!
Would it make sense to cut out the pattern pieces with pinking shears? Or is it necessary to use the pinking shears on a seam allowance after the pieces have been sewn. Thank you so much for your videos!!! ❤
Why this video doesnt have almost any views????
Hey Evelyn 😄 another seam finishing option for seams and raw edges is the overcasting stitch, am I right?
I like the pink sheares. Would you suggest that over zigzag stich on silk?
So which is better, the pinking shears or the zig zag for seam finishes in your opinion?
Hello! Really like your videos :) Subscribed immediately! Really glad that I stumbled across your channel :)
I have a dress I thrifted (actually a pajama dress) and wanted to make it into a vintage dress, the only issue is that I am afraid that you can still see that it is actually a pajama. I'm new to the Vintage Fashion...So, my question is, what makes a Vintage dress so special? And what type of Elements can I add to make it look more like it?
Hi! I love that you already have your refashion waiting!! Well it is hard to answer without seeing the item you have, and the style of 'vintage' that you like. for instance do you like a 30's look or a 50's look? This will determine greatly what you do to the dress! This is a topic I cover at great length in my online course The Vintage Fit. It is about how to find, fit and alter thrift clothing and turn them into vintage style outfits! There is a whole module on that silhouettes make up the decades so you can replicate them, and a whole module on what to look for in clothing so you can know what you can alter, along with much more! So that is my full answer! And if you interested in learning more just let me know!
But perhaps you could look at belting it in at the waist to cr\eate shape, changing the buttons for something more fun or contrast, adjusting the length... They are just some of the common things I might suggest without seeing it!
I hIf it is your very first one, don't stress too much! Just get in and give it a go! Each one gets better and better as you get more practice!
I wish someone tells me what style of steam finish are those big brands using ???????
Most likely overlocking machine
Would French seams come under this category?
Hi Debbie! Sort of, french seams are a type of seam that encases the raw edges, so stops fraying that way!
Evelyn Wood yea I know. 😉I use them a lot in my victorian sewing but use my overlocker a lot more
Oh, Victorian sewing!!! I'm going to try my hand at some Victorian embroidery soon!!
Evelyn Wood I’m kind of addicted to embroidery :)
Good to know it is that fun!!!