When, Why and How to Clip, Trim, Notch and Grade Seam Allowances When Sewing

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  • Опубликовано: 26 дек 2024

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  • @RiceBowl7235
    @RiceBowl7235 3 года назад +5

    Oh my, so, so helpful! I've been sewing for 40+ years, yet never learned how to do anything properly. Thank you for your clear teaching style.

    • @londasews
      @londasews  3 года назад +1

      SEW happy this helped you! Thanks for taking time to Comment.

  • @YokoshimaSTAR
    @YokoshimaSTAR 2 года назад

    You're like the best mother I've never had. Thank you. You're the best and awesomest teacher I've come across so far on here.

    • @londasews
      @londasews  2 года назад

      Why thank you! please communicate with me at londa@londas-sewing.com any other topics for which you'd like me to do an online 'lesson' here at my channel.

  • @JennyNobody
    @JennyNobody 5 лет назад +4

    2 mins in & you've already taught me about 5 things

    • @londasews
      @londasews  5 лет назад +2

      YEAH! Glad you learned something so quickly.

  • @tkshr
    @tkshr 5 лет назад +9

    Great Info that most of us learned in school in homec, which is no longer taught. for some strange reason. Cooking and sewing are important for all to know as somewhere, sometime, most of us have a home and family. I have been married for 56 years, and was fortunate to have homec in the 1960's. Thanks for this info for the modern generation!

    • @GypsyDove
      @GypsyDove 2 года назад

      They want to eliminate homemakers. Lack of knowledge also means being more dependent on others.

  • @bookshelf829
    @bookshelf829 4 года назад +16

    Thank you so much, this was so helpful. Every single one of these things has confused me at some point in the past and I've usually just resorted to trial and error to figure it out. It's nice to have some definitive guidelines :)

  • @yvonnewhite-bi5kv
    @yvonnewhite-bi5kv 4 месяца назад

    Thank you so much for explaining the reason behind the clip or notch system on the garments.

  • @lodgechant
    @lodgechant Год назад

    Thank you for this incredibly informative, clearly taught tutorial! With greetings from Cape Town!

    • @londasews
      @londasews  Год назад

      I"m currently taping/editing MANY more videos - so be sure to subscribe to know when they are released one by one... Thanks for taking time to comment. I really appreciate it!

  • @staceyboetto4433
    @staceyboetto4433 2 года назад +1

    Thank you for this tutorial. It was very easy to follow and understand. WELL DONE! One suggestion, if you can have the camera person make sure to capture your hands in the frame at all times to see what you are doing-at times your hands were just out of the frame and I could not see it all. Also, during the notching section, your fingers were blocking what you were doing with the material and scissors. If the camera person could make sure to move to another angle so we can see better, that would be great. BY NO MEANS, am I trying to be snotty-but some of us are very visual and want to see the movements even just for a few moments. But you did do exactly as you said and made this so much easier to understand! I appreciate you VERY VERY much! I am making my own Nursing Cape for our local Nursing Honor Guard and I was confused on these steps by looking at the pattern. So again, THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH!

  • @olivia8977
    @olivia8977 Год назад

    Thank you so much!! I have been having so much trouble trying to find out online if i should clip the lining or public fabric shorter when layering and you explained it so well! Thanks!!

    • @londasews
      @londasews  Год назад

      Thanks for taking time to comment. What I love about sewing (enigneering with fabric) is that it makes so much sense!

  • @civanna96
    @civanna96 Год назад

    This was such a great visual and verbal explanation thank you so much for posting!

  • @kristinmcgeehan6232
    @kristinmcgeehan6232 5 лет назад +4

    Great video! I have also used ‘pig ear notchers’ to clip the notches out (can be found in any tractor supply/rural king type stores or on amazon). It clips a perfect V!

  • @killiansirishbeer
    @killiansirishbeer 2 года назад

    Very interesting 🤔 I knew about clipping and notching, but now I realized I didn't know when one or the other should be used. Yet, watching your video, it made so much sense, thank you ❤️

  • @Meeowyful
    @Meeowyful 4 года назад +1

    Thank you for this wonderful demonstration. I never thought to trim one side of the seam allowance shorter, but it makes sense. I also appreciate your description as "engineering with fabric". I studied engineering in college, but gave that up for a career in the fashion industry as a product developer. I like to think that I'm still an engineer of a different sort.

    • @londasews
      @londasews  4 года назад

      Glad it was helpful!

    • @AlextheENTP
      @AlextheENTP 2 года назад

      I like your take on it! You're still _you_ after all.

    • @paulohlsson27
      @paulohlsson27 Год назад

      Hi Ana, how's your day going with you?

  • @jdmarr2259
    @jdmarr2259 3 года назад

    I was intimidated about 🐻 applique, (the ears), until watching your video.
    Thanks for your easy-to-understand, direct instructions.
    Engineering with Fabric = Brilliant! 👏

    • @londasews
      @londasews  3 года назад

      Glad it was helpful!

  • @valeriabecerra1705
    @valeriabecerra1705 2 года назад

    You’re amazing! Thank you thank you ❤️. Most helpful video I’ve ever seen.

  • @josst7530
    @josst7530 4 года назад +5

    Thank you! You have a great teaching style and as a beginner sewer (been trying to learn a new skill during quarantine haha), this video really helped me! Subscribed!!

  • @Tuilelen
    @Tuilelen 2 года назад

    Thank you so much for the knowledgeable tips and also for presenting it in a quick and succinct manner for fast and easy reference during a project!!!!

  • @yazminrojas6351
    @yazminrojas6351 5 лет назад

    This it the first time I find an explanation on how to choose the finishing method for a seam. Excellent content, Londa, thank you! I am a chicken clipper so I'll make an effort to be brave hahaha.

  • @kelleyamador8838
    @kelleyamador8838 2 года назад

    That tutorial is very helpful, thank you!

  • @iagonizante
    @iagonizante 2 года назад

    thank you so much, this was so helpful to get neat seams!

  • @Be_Kind7683
    @Be_Kind7683 7 месяцев назад

    I use the seam ripper to poke out the corners with the ball point side.

    • @londasews
      @londasews  4 месяца назад

      If that works for you - fine. To me, that seems a bit dangerous. I always say - the way YOU"ve figured out is the best way for YOU.

  • @gwenbroward275
    @gwenbroward275 5 лет назад

    I have been sewing for years and this was helpful

  • @ceciliacastorena542
    @ceciliacastorena542 Год назад

    Thank you for explaining! Love your video my first to see !

  • @ashleynardone2622
    @ashleynardone2622 3 года назад +2

    Thanks for the quick and clear examples. Don't be a chicken clipper, Ha! love it.

    • @paulohlsson27
      @paulohlsson27 Год назад

      Hi Ashley, how's your day going with you?

  • @priscillazietsman1300
    @priscillazietsman1300 Год назад

    Thank you Londa - I needed to know this💕

  • @ritafairclough6470
    @ritafairclough6470 4 года назад

    Excellent tutorial, it was very clear information. The clipping on the concave example using the track did not translate with me....I wasn't able to visualize it like the convex notching did....using the track.

  • @tanvu7050
    @tanvu7050 3 года назад

    thank you for sharing your wonderful tips, i'm a newbie Merchandiser and your video so helpfull, many thanks

  • @nuriagiralt617
    @nuriagiralt617 4 года назад +1

    I loved this lesson. Thank you!

    • @londasews
      @londasews  4 года назад +1

      I'm happy that this made things clear for you.

  • @angeldubose1607
    @angeldubose1607 2 года назад

    This was awesome video tutorial !

    • @paulohlsson27
      @paulohlsson27 Год назад

      Hi Angel, how's your day going with you?

  • @banthony8545
    @banthony8545 3 года назад

    This chicken clippper will try to be brave and clip corners like a pro! Thanks

  • @petrasbodyworks2448
    @petrasbodyworks2448 Год назад

    A superb video.
    I subscribed.

  • @jazminalvarado8433
    @jazminalvarado8433 4 года назад

    Thank you so much for this refresher! Awesome video!

    • @londasews
      @londasews  4 года назад

      Glad it was helpful!

  • @JennyNobody
    @JennyNobody 3 года назад +1

    I hear your voice every time I clip my corners a grade my seams xD

    • @londasews
      @londasews  3 года назад +1

      Well - that's kinda neat. Thanks!

  • @JR-lr1fn
    @JR-lr1fn 4 года назад +1

    Thank you, my question is, why is it not a problem that the edges aren’t finished with an overlocker?
    And normally it is necessary to help preventing from fraying?

    • @londasews
      @londasews  4 года назад +2

      Happy to a answer. Can you more clearly identify the spot in the video? My answers that might explain: Any enclosed edge (ie a facing seam, etc,) will not have 'abrasion' nor matter if it is serged or not. Also, knits do not ravel - only wovens. I sincerely feel that serging is NOT necessary on knits except for the interior appearance. So - ID the specific issue and I'll answer again.

  • @zarahqadir8101
    @zarahqadir8101 5 лет назад +1

    Wonderful I've never really understood it until now thank you! 🤗

  • @lalalovengun
    @lalalovengun 3 года назад

    excellent teaching!! very helpful!!

  • @rmta5115
    @rmta5115 6 месяцев назад

    Can you please clarify which scissors you are using in this video. The link in the description says Kai 5135 but in the video you say they are Kai 5165. Great video, very helpful.

    • @londasews
      @londasews  6 месяцев назад +1

      Kai 5135 is just a smaller scissors thatn Kai 5165. I have and use them both DAILY! Get both!

  • @GypsyDove
    @GypsyDove 2 года назад

    How about a curved folded hemline...? I've gotten pretty far no issue but have hit two spots that throw it all off. I may have to pick stitches an start over.

    • @londasews
      @londasews  2 года назад +1

      The issue here is that the circumference of the lowermost edge is greater than that to which it needs to be attached - correct? Think about it. Therefore, you'll HAVE to ease in that lowermost edge making it 'less long' in order for it to lay correctly. This is a good idea for a new video - THANKS! Anyway - I hope the above reasoning helps you 'see' what to do.

  • @sarahgardner8856
    @sarahgardner8856 2 года назад

    Mind blow 🤯 thank you so much

  • @angelinec4958
    @angelinec4958 Год назад

    Great info!…Thank you!

  • @misslyenastrama
    @misslyenastrama 3 года назад

    what would happen if you grated both of the pieces of fabric instead of leaving one longer than the other?? great video by the way! really enjoyed it!

    • @amadeacesari1103
      @amadeacesari1103 3 года назад

      I think the idea is for it to create a more gradual slope so there’s not an obvious line when you iron the garment

    • @londasews
      @londasews  3 года назад

      Amadea hit it on the head. Grading different widths is to graduate the levels so that there isn't a ridge. Truly!

  • @amylenkowsky8681
    @amylenkowsky8681 4 года назад

    Great video! Thank you

  • @swest3910
    @swest3910 3 года назад

    Thank you!

  • @CS-lk2ys
    @CS-lk2ys 3 года назад +1

    Great tutorial, thanks! No long intro which is the worst part about some other peoples videos.

  • @elohougbomah8834
    @elohougbomah8834 4 года назад

    This was really helpful

  • @winssiemarthen1000
    @winssiemarthen1000 5 лет назад

    Thank you for sharing this

  • @theren8311
    @theren8311 2 года назад

    dropping knowledge

  • @buddy77587
    @buddy77587 3 года назад

    😍🤩 fabulous

  • @hilloahdriskill8197
    @hilloahdriskill8197 5 лет назад

    Thank you very well done!

  • @wendytan537
    @wendytan537 5 лет назад

    Thank you so much.

  • @noire1001
    @noire1001 3 года назад +1

    I'm a chicken clipper :(