Who the heck were the 200 people that disliked this video? This was the best mattress stitch video I’ve ever seen! I won’t need to watch another for the rest of my life 😂 Thank you for this video!
Thank you Alexis. I am in my 70's and have never been shown how to do seams. I always did them from the wrong side and ended up with thick lumpy seams! I have just finished a jumper and decided to see if there was an easy way. Well I found your site thankfully. It is really clear how to do it and I am impressed with my result. It looks brilliant with invisible seams! Thank you so much.
Thanks for teaching this life- saving "adjustment technique"! I spent the whole afternoon sewing and unpicking, just trying to line them up. I didn't realise that I could pick up 1 bar some times just to match up. Anyway, I'm so grateful for this video! Cheers!
Great video! I like how you left in the part where your yarn caught the corner of your work. I do this all this time as I'm just starting out and it's nice to see someone so expert does it too, quite reassuring!
Thanks V! Glad I could encourage you with a little imperfect humanity-plenty more where that came from! I hope you have fun learning this useful technique.
Thank you for such a simple, clear and uncomplicated demonstration. I am able to knit/crochet almost anything but mattress stitch and I have never got along. Until today. Thank you.
Thank you for a very clear instructive video. After watching 3 others before this one, I was very confused. Yours was like a breath of fresh air. Clear and easy to follow. Thanks again :)
@@twillcreative6226 yeah, ive had a blast brushing up on my VERY basic knitting skills and learning all the different kinds of stitches you need to know to knit the cardigan, and also stranded colourwork! i have been knitting one panel a day for six days now and ive completed the back, i started working on the collar just now. i estimate i will be done in 2½-3 weeks, just in time for the first days of autumn weather in my country (:
I know this is an old video, but I still want to thank you for making this. You made it very easy for me to see and understand the mattress stitch so I could bind my work. It looks amazing, thanks again!
I have to say, that after a great many years of knitting, I still found seaming intimidating. You've really helped me because the sweater I knit for my brother looks so nice.Thanks, Jeannie
HI Jeanne, Thanks so much for your comment! It really makes my day to know that my videos are helping people. I'm so glad your sweater turned out well.
Hello!!! Thank-you sooooooo much for this tutorial it has given me soooooo much confidence and my work came out soooooo perfect for someone who was having anxiety. God bless you😘😘🙏
Hey Alexis! As you may know, I do not knit or sew...at all. BUT if I did I know I would be able to follow along with you. Your videos are clear and concise. I love the layout and find the magnified insets particularly helpful. Keep up the great work! Oh and say hi to Brian for me:)
I was sewing a beanie I knitted but for some reason I couldnt align it, I thought I made a mistake somewhere, but guess that happens anyway. Great video! Really helpful
Thanks Derp Derp! I'm glad you liked my video :) Yes, perfectly aligning two pieces of very stretchy fabric is almost impossible, even for the pros! Good luck with your project. I'm glad I could help out a little.
LOVE this, thank you so much!! Can you give me any pointers on how to sew a puff sleeve into an arm hole? I'm thinking of first tying temporary knots with a different color to hold the gathers in place 🤔
I'm so glad that you found this video useful :) For the puffed sleeve, I think you're on the right track with the temporary knots. Sew the sleeve into place and then re-evaluate your temporary knots, which may need to be made into permanent knots that are secured to the selvedge. I hope this is is helpful. Thanks for commenting :)
@@AlexisWinslow Thank you so much for the quick response! I THINK I know what you mean by selvedge; what I'd also make the mattress stitches into to join the pieces. Either way, I think I'll tie the initial knots so the ends hang on the wrong side in case I need to leave them in and weave them into the fabric. And obviously, I will use the same yarn instead of another color. Thank YOU again!
@sare2007 - They say practice makes perfect! Although, it is true that some yarns are more forgiving than others. The yarn in the demo is fluffy and easy to work with. A cotton yarn or something with less fluff and elasticity may look a little less refined than what you see here. The most important thing is to try to maintain an even tension as you work.
Sorry that I missed this comment. Yes, I have a video for How to Knit Stranded Fair Isle. I don't have one for intarsia just yet, but I was thinking about producing one to help knitters who want to make my Judd Pullover pattern. Follow my channel and you'll get an alert if I post any new tutorials :)
Thanks for your comment. I normally don't tie knots anywhere in my knitting as they have a tendency to float to the surface or distort the fabric in an unattractive way. I would weave the end into the fabric invisibly on the wrong side. If you'd like to learn more about my technique for that, please see my video titled "weaving in ends on hand knits" --> link: ruclips.net/video/djXIzuUbZGo/видео.html
Your tutorials are great. If I have something that is black and white striped, can I sew up the whole seam in white or do I have to keep matching/changing the color of the yarn?
Hi Pam, thanks for your comment. If you pull your thread tightly as you sew, it will almost completely disappear. You can see an example of me doing this in the video at 3:19. You may see a small glimpse of the contrasting color if you stretch the fabric at the seam, but most of the time it should stay pretty well hidden. This kind of seam is fairly easy to pick out, so I suggest experimenting with your tension as you sew until you are happy with the result.
Great question! I usually thread yarn on the needle that is about 3x the length of the seam, plus a little extra so I have enough of a tail to weave in the end nicely. You may need less length based on the thickness of the yarn, but 3x is pretty safe.
Hi Alexis This is my husbands site My name is Beverly I was wondering if you block a sweater first or sew it together first Thank you for your video You are a very good teacher I have never been able to figure out how to sew seams together I have two sweaters I have made and they have been sitting for years I will try with you teaching to get them together
Hi Beverly, Thanks for your comment. I normally wet block my pieces before sewing seams, mostly because it makes the sewing process easier. Blocking makes the pieces lay flatter, and in the case of stockinette stitch, reduces the curling that can happen at the edges where you are sewing. That said, I don't always block before sewing and it's not strictly necessary. For instance, if I'm on a trip and I don't have my blocking gear I might just sew up my project and wait to block when I get home. Also, sometimes I'll use my hand-held steamer to quickly block smaller areas before sewing, then I'll do a full wet-block after I sew everything up. Check out my channel for a video about wet-blocking, if you want to see how I do that. ruclips.net/video/GPeD0ksXZWI/видео.html
@@AlexisWinslow Thank You sooo much. I will check out your video. I just found your site so I will watch them all. You are an awesome teacher!!!! Thank You again!!
How do you cut hole in a knit material and then finish the edges of the hole? I’m asking because I want to convert my regular knitted scarves into keyhole scarves.
There are a lot of ways to do this. How you do it depends on a variety of factors like the orientation of the hole and the stitch pattern. I suggest that you take the scarf to your local yarn shop and ask for some guidance.
Yes, you can use mattress stitch to sew two pieces knitted in just about any stitch, even very fancy lace or complicated shaped pieces. If you want your stitches to become practically invisible, pull on the yarn firmly after every inch or sew of sewing to 'zip' the two pieces together.
Hi. I don't knit. I came here because I'm doing a fabric art piece with knit sample squares from my grandmother. How do know which side is the right side and which side is the wrong side?
You probably figured it out by now but... The "right" side is the side that you want to face out (on clothing for example). The "wrong" side is the side that ends up on the inside / unseen when worn. May not apply to your project or be your choice!
That’s no problem! You can pull the yarn tight which will hide it fairly well. This technique will be nearly invisible if your seam is vertical (along the sides of your knitting). If your seam is horizontal or a combo, this method of pulling the yarn tight will result in a little valley at the seam, but it should look quite neat and tidy like a commercially made garment. Good luck with your project!
Yes I get stitching them together but with the ends do we make a knot? Without a knit won't it come loose in the wash. Can you please do a video on how to finish it off....as in do we make a knot and what we do with the excess string once the square is sewn together. Iv looked at many videos and not video actually shows how to fully finish it. Thanks.
Hi Nicole -- thanks for your comment. I actually do have a video about weaving in ends: ruclips.net/video/djXIzuUbZGo/видео.html Also, I wrote a blog post that you might find helpful that addresses the knot question: www.knitdarling.com/blog/5-tips-for-weaving-in-ends
Hello. It didn't really help me. Mine is more aimed when I sew two squares together. Like as in when the 2 squares are together then how do I finish the end. I'm worried the squares will come undone as I'm knitting a baby blanket for me cousin.. I was hoping for a video more on that
Alexis, I love your markers. I am 82 and still knitting every day. I love to see young adults interested in the arts.
Thanks for your comment Eileen :) I love hearing from people who watch my videos.
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What a lovely comment - hope you're still enjoying your knitting, Eileen. 🤗
I started knitting at 11 and now im 13 and still have an interest in it :) i am currently knitting a head band!
Who the heck were the 200 people that disliked this video? This was the best mattress stitch video I’ve ever seen! I won’t need to watch another for the rest of my life 😂
Thank you for this video!
Thanks Dreita 27! I'm so glad you liked the video :)
I love that you speed up the steps after you demonstrate the techniques.
Thanks! I try hard to make my videos informative but also not unnecessarily long.
I'm never gonna knit in the round again!!!! What a life saving technique! 🧶
Haha! I'm glad you like this technique :)
Thank you Alexis. I am in my 70's and have never been shown how to do seams. I always did them from the wrong side and ended up with thick lumpy seams! I have just finished a jumper and decided to see if there was an easy way. Well I found your site thankfully. It is really clear how to do it and I am impressed with my result. It looks brilliant with invisible seams! Thank you so much.
That's great, Jan! I'm so glad that you found my channel too :) Thank you for your comment.
I’m 86 and still knitting. I’m so happy to have found your tutorial. It will really improve my seams and I’m grateful for that.
Thanks for teaching this life- saving "adjustment technique"! I spent the whole afternoon sewing and unpicking, just trying to line them up.
I didn't realise that I could pick up 1 bar some times just to match up.
Anyway, I'm so grateful for this video! Cheers!
Great video! I like how you left in the part where your yarn caught the corner of your work. I do this all this time as I'm just starting out and it's nice to see someone so expert does it too, quite reassuring!
Thanks V! Glad I could encourage you with a little imperfect humanity-plenty more where that came from! I hope you have fun learning this useful technique.
The best tutorial for this seam I've ever watched. Thanks.
You are so welcome!
everyone talking about the hs cardigan but i’m over here sewing ron weasleys blanket👁👄👁
That's a good one too! So much sewing-good luck!
😂 I made an Onigiri 🍙.
Omg I love him to
i've been knitting a blanket for my dog for 2 months
Thank you for such a simple, clear and uncomplicated demonstration. I am able to knit/crochet almost anything but mattress stitch and I have never got along. Until today. Thank you.
Haha! I'm so happy you liked my demonstration!
Thank you for a very clear instructive video. After watching 3 others before this one, I was very confused. Yours was like a breath of fresh air. Clear and easy to follow. Thanks again :)
Very quick, very clear and very helpful! Thanks Alexis!
Thank you very much. Been knitting for years and my seams have never looked this good before!
I'm so glad I could help! This makes me so happy :)
Kitchener stich was explained the best and easiest way. Thank you, thank you.
I'm so glad you found my video helpful! Thanks for your comment :)
Excellent, straightforward tutorial, Alexis. Thanks for the pauses and close-ups!
So glad that you liked my video! I love hearing positive feedback because it helps me with future videos.
Oh my goodness thank you for this video! I have been looking for this for so long, now I can finally put my sweaters together with invisible seams 😭
This makes me so happy to hear! :) I'm glad that my video is useful for you.
I think you just made my cowl look professional instead of the way it was heading. Your instructions are very detailed & clear. Thank you!
Glad I could help!
Awesome video. I am not longer afraid to knit garments that use the mattress stitch to assemble. Thank you.
That's fantastic! I'm so glad I could help.
watching this so i can knit the harry styles cardigan, look what quarantine has done to us
Ha! Sounds like a good time to me :) You'll certainly need this skill to knit that particular cardigan. You'll be a pro in no time!
Me too aha
Omg same lol
@@twillcreative6226 yeah, ive had a blast brushing up on my VERY basic knitting skills and learning all the different kinds of stitches you need to know to knit the cardigan, and also stranded colourwork! i have been knitting one panel a day for six days now and ive completed the back, i started working on the collar just now. i estimate i will be done in 2½-3 weeks, just in time for the first days of autumn weather in my country (:
same 😄
I know this is an old video, but I still want to thank you for making this. You made it very easy for me to see and understand the mattress stitch so I could bind my work. It looks amazing, thanks again!
I'm so glad to hear that my video helped you! Thank you for your comment :)
Clearest description of mattress stitch I've found. Thank you!
I'm so glad I could help!
This is absolutely the best tutorial I have seen on this stitch. Thank you for posting this!
Thanks so much! I'm so glad I could help.
So so so grateful you demonstrated using the cast on and cast off edges :0)))))))))))) Whew!!! Thank you!!!!!
I have to say, that after a great many years of knitting, I still found seaming intimidating. You've really helped me because the sweater I knit for my brother looks so nice.Thanks, Jeannie
HI Jeanne, Thanks so much for your comment! It really makes my day to know that my videos are helping people. I'm so glad your sweater turned out well.
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Very good. The vertical and diagonal seamings are so much harder than the horizontal seaming!
I'm glad that you liked my video. Yes, diagonal seams are more difficult, but hopefully, my techniques will help you make a perfect seam :)
i got into knitting because i wanted to knit a blanket for my dog. she loves blankets and pillows so much!
That's so sweet!
i wonder how many other harry styles stans are watching this right now
Thanks for this! I’m surprised at how neat the final result actually looks!
Hello!!!
Thank-you sooooooo much for this tutorial it has given me soooooo much confidence and my work came out soooooo perfect for someone who was having anxiety. God bless you😘😘🙏
That's so great to hear! I'm really glad I could help you with the Mattress Stitch :)
@@AlexisWinslow
Hello!!!
It's boosted my confidence am going to sew those pillowcases that I have been contemplating doing since April☺☺☺
Thanks for the tutorial. My joints were always so messy. With this video I made a neat joint.
That's great, Nico! I'm so glad my video helped you.
Thank you so much for this video! I've been really struggling with seaming but this was clear and better ref than pictures, I think I got this now.
That's great, Lana! Happy knitting!
Thank you so much for a clear demo of a seam I have put off using.
I'm so glad that I could help you! It's a great skill to have in your toolbox-I use it all the time and I hope you will too.
The Harry styles cardigan brought me here...
Omg same!!! I’m making one currently and using this
Same
Me too!
Same💀😂
Whereas I'm making Brussel sprouts 😂
Thank you for this clear demonstration!
Glad it was helpful!
Hey Alexis! As you may know, I do not knit or sew...at all. BUT if I did I know I would be able to follow along with you. Your videos are clear and concise. I love the layout and find the magnified insets particularly helpful. Keep up the great work! Oh and say hi to Brian for me:)
thanks perfect.
How are you doing today?
So clear and easy to understand! Thank you Alexis.
Great tutorial, you explained each step very clearly, thank you 😀
Wow!! That is so amazing. Why have I never seen this before?thankyou!
I was sewing a beanie I knitted but for some reason I couldnt align it, I thought I made a mistake somewhere, but guess that happens anyway.
Great video! Really helpful
Thanks Derp Derp! I'm glad you liked my video :) Yes, perfectly aligning two pieces of very stretchy fabric is almost impossible, even for the pros! Good luck with your project. I'm glad I could help out a little.
Very clear and helpful tutorial. Thanks!
The close up shots really helped, thanks!
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I loved the magnification of the example! Great work!
Thanks for your comment-so glad you liked my video!
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LOVE this, thank you so much!! Can you give me any pointers on how to sew a puff sleeve into an arm hole? I'm thinking of first tying temporary knots with a different color to hold the gathers in place 🤔
I'm so glad that you found this video useful :) For the puffed sleeve, I think you're on the right track with the temporary knots. Sew the sleeve into place and then re-evaluate your temporary knots, which may need to be made into permanent knots that are secured to the selvedge. I hope this is is helpful. Thanks for commenting :)
@@AlexisWinslow Thank you so much for the quick response! I THINK I know what you mean by selvedge; what I'd also make the mattress stitches into to join the pieces. Either way, I think I'll tie the initial knots so the ends hang on the wrong side in case I need to leave them in and weave them into the fabric. And obviously, I will use the same yarn instead of another color. Thank YOU again!
amazingly clear and something to aspire to!Thanks
Glad you liked it!
Very easy to follow
Thanks babe
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This was so helpful for me making a patchwork blanket, thankyou
That's great! I'm so glad this was helpful. Good luck on your blanket project :)
Very clear and concise information, thanks very much 😀
The Diana Black Sheep sweater I’m making for my daughter in law brought me here. . 😊
I love that sweater! Very cool. I hope that my video was helpful :)
This was very helpful. Thank you!
Thanks April! I'm so glad to hear it. If you ever want to learn, I'd love to teach you!
That's so cool!
The best video for knitting that I have ever seen
Thanks Caroline! I'm happy that you appreciate my video! I love this comment :)
Very good ... Thank you... Simple and efficient advices...
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Really Helpful, I will Try these Seams. Thankyou.
I'm glad you liked the video 😊 Good luck with your project!
Thankyou.
thank you so much for this video!
Thanks this is very handy to know. 😊
Glad it was helpful!
Help Thank you God bless!!!!
brilliant thank you so much, this is the 1st time i have tried this, i used it on a prem baby dress looks so mych neater
Very clear video. Thank you!
:) Glad you liked it!
Why can't I get it to be this pretty 😅
@sare2007 - They say practice makes perfect! Although, it is true that some yarns are more forgiving than others. The yarn in the demo is fluffy and easy to work with. A cotton yarn or something with less fluff and elasticity may look a little less refined than what you see here. The most important thing is to try to maintain an even tension as you work.
Excelente técnica, eres una gran ayuda, para quienes gustamos de tejer.Gracias!!!
MAGIC!!!!!
Thank you for the help, it was required for a baby hat pattern
I'm so glad I could help!
Interesting. Thank you!
Me, primarily a sewer, who thought I'd have to somehow knit all of it together: I CAN JUST SEW IT ALL?? OH HELL YEAH IMMA MAKE A T-SHIRT
Thank you for sharing, very helpful info. 🌼🌺🌸
I'm so glad I could help!
Do you teach stranding, intarsia, etc…?? First time watching yyour video…thank you👍🌺
Sorry that I missed this comment. Yes, I have a video for How to Knit Stranded Fair Isle. I don't have one for intarsia just yet, but I was thinking about producing one to help knitters who want to make my Judd Pullover pattern. Follow my channel and you'll get an alert if I post any new tutorials :)
clear and precise. Thanks a lot.
Great! So happy I could help :)
Wish I could show you a picture of my seam. It doesn't lie as flat as yours and I don't know what I'm doing wrong.
Best tutor ever
Thank you for this.
My pleasure! Thanks for your comment :)
What do you do with the yarn thread after stitiching the 2 pieces together? Do you tie a knot in the end?
Thanks for your comment. I normally don't tie knots anywhere in my knitting as they have a tendency to float to the surface or distort the fabric in an unattractive way. I would weave the end into the fabric invisibly on the wrong side. If you'd like to learn more about my technique for that, please see my video titled "weaving in ends on hand knits" --> link: ruclips.net/video/djXIzuUbZGo/видео.html
Harry styles has the whole fandom knitting
Your tutorials are great. If I have something that is black and white striped, can I sew up the whole seam in white or do I have to keep matching/changing the color of the yarn?
Hi Pam, thanks for your comment. If you pull your thread tightly as you sew, it will almost completely disappear. You can see an example of me doing this in the video at 3:19. You may see a small glimpse of the contrasting color if you stretch the fabric at the seam, but most of the time it should stay pretty well hidden. This kind of seam is fairly easy to pick out, so I suggest experimenting with your tension as you sew until you are happy with the result.
Thanks!
Thank you so much now I know how to make a blanket for my little brother 😊😊😊😊😊
I'm glad you liked my video :) Your brother is a lucky little guy!
How do you know how much yarn to thread on the needle without running out or having a huge ball that you have to keep pulling through?
Great question! I usually thread yarn on the needle that is about 3x the length of the seam, plus a little extra so I have enough of a tail to weave in the end nicely. You may need less length based on the thickness of the yarn, but 3x is pretty safe.
Hi Alexis
This is my husbands site
My name is Beverly
I was wondering if you block a sweater first or sew it together first
Thank you for your video
You are a very good teacher
I have never been able to figure out how to sew seams together
I have two sweaters I have made and they have been sitting for years
I will try with you teaching to get them together
Hi Beverly, Thanks for your comment. I normally wet block my pieces before sewing seams, mostly because it makes the sewing process easier. Blocking makes the pieces lay flatter, and in the case of stockinette stitch, reduces the curling that can happen at the edges where you are sewing. That said, I don't always block before sewing and it's not strictly necessary. For instance, if I'm on a trip and I don't have my blocking gear I might just sew up my project and wait to block when I get home. Also, sometimes I'll use my hand-held steamer to quickly block smaller areas before sewing, then I'll do a full wet-block after I sew everything up. Check out my channel for a video about wet-blocking, if you want to see how I do that. ruclips.net/video/GPeD0ksXZWI/видео.html
@@AlexisWinslow Thank You sooo much. I will check out your video. I just found your site so I will watch them all. You are an awesome teacher!!!! Thank You again!!
perfectly demonstrated and well explained :)
thankyou!
+Chloe Jane thanks!
Thanks, Awesome video really helped.
Thanks for this helpful video
I'm so glad you liked my video! Good luck with your project :)
Hello, How are you doing today?
thank you, now I understand it !!
Hello, How are you doing today?
How do you cut hole in a knit material and then finish the edges of the hole?
I’m asking because I want to convert my regular knitted scarves into keyhole scarves.
There are a lot of ways to do this. How you do it depends on a variety of factors like the orientation of the hole and the stitch pattern. I suggest that you take the scarf to your local yarn shop and ask for some guidance.
I love that harries can take over every comment section for a cardigan
Thank you for teaching me this Mattress Stitch.
E. Ryan
Well-articulated.......thank you.
This really helped; thanks so much! :)
Hello Alexis. Can I use the mattress stitch to sew two pieces knitted in seed stitch?
Yes, you can use mattress stitch to sew two pieces knitted in just about any stitch, even very fancy lace or complicated shaped pieces. If you want your stitches to become practically invisible, pull on the yarn firmly after every inch or sew of sewing to 'zip' the two pieces together.
Thanks for your answer. Have a nice day!
Love this! Thank you.
Thank you
Hi. I don't knit. I came here because I'm doing a fabric art piece with knit sample squares from my grandmother. How do know which side is the right side and which side is the wrong side?
You probably figured it out by now but... The "right" side is the side that you want to face out (on clothing for example). The "wrong" side is the side that ends up on the inside / unseen when worn. May not apply to your project or be your choice!
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This is so helpful!! Thank you
what if you don't have enough yarn left to do seams? And have to use a close but not completely matching.
That’s no problem! You can pull the yarn tight which will hide it fairly well. This technique will be nearly invisible if your seam is vertical (along the sides of your knitting). If your seam is horizontal or a combo, this method of pulling the yarn tight will result in a little valley at the seam, but it should look quite neat and tidy like a commercially made garment. Good luck with your project!
Do you use a knot at the end if the thread
very helpful thankyou
Yes I get stitching them together but with the ends do we make a knot? Without a knit won't it come loose in the wash. Can you please do a video on how to finish it off....as in do we make a knot and what we do with the excess string once the square is sewn together. Iv looked at many videos and not video actually shows how to fully finish it. Thanks.
Hi Nicole -- thanks for your comment. I actually do have a video about weaving in ends:
ruclips.net/video/djXIzuUbZGo/видео.html
Also, I wrote a blog post that you might find helpful that addresses the knot question:
www.knitdarling.com/blog/5-tips-for-weaving-in-ends
Hello. It didn't really help me. Mine is more aimed when I sew two squares together. Like as in when the 2 squares are together then how do I finish the end. I'm worried the squares will come undone as I'm knitting a baby blanket for me cousin.. I was hoping for a video more on that
Yes. You place a knot
you can make a knot on the wrong side to anchor it, then weave in the loose end of the yarn left after the knot
Really helpfull, thanks!