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 :)
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.
@@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 (:
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😘😘🙏
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!
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:)
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
@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.
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.
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.
Hi @sare2007 - Yes you will weave in the extra end. I have a video about that as well, if you want to learn :) ruclips.net/video/djXIzuUbZGo/видео.htmlsi=MYEFttmFe0bUYVqT
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.
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!
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.
You could tie a knot but this may show and distort the stitches. Instead to secure the end, I recommend weaving in the tail like any other bit of yarn that is dangling. I have a video about how to to do that as well ruclips.net/video/djXIzuUbZGo/видео.html
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.
Yes, if you need to repair a broken seam on your knitting, the mattress stitch is a great option. I would begin sewing about an inch before the hole, then continue sewing about one inch after the hole. If you have a hole in the middle of your knitting (not on the seam), the duplicate stitch would be a better option.
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!!
@@AlexisWinslow Hi, thanks for the speedy response. If you do want to check out my knitting pattern, it's being tested currently and there are pictures available on my instagram page: @yarnovercreations13
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!
Hi Jane-- I normally leave a long tail at the end-no knot. After I sew the seam, I use a technique called "weaving-in ends" that avoids the use of knots. You can see my video about there here: ruclips.net/video/djXIzuUbZGo/видео.html Admittedly, I'm a total perfectionist when it comes to finishing off my hand knits :) Some people who are less scrupulous (and probably more fun to hang out with) tie secure knots and leave a short tail to dangle on the inside. I prefer to leave my work tidy without any loose ends. I also don't like how a hard knot feels in my finished piece. I've also had the experience that knots work their way to the right side, which is unsightly.
Hi Tenacious! Yes, you would weave the strings into the backside of the fabric. I have a video about how to do that too :) ruclips.net/video/djXIzuUbZGo/видео.html
I usually don't make knots. This makes tension adjustments easier to do as you work the seam. I leave a long tail at the beginning in case my tension is a little tight. Then I am able to stretch the piece to even out the tension. After I'm done sewing the seam, I simply weave in the ends normally. I have a video about how to do that if you're unsure: ruclips.net/video/djXIzuUbZGo/видео.html If your seam is in a high-stress area, like at the top of a shoulder, you can reinforce the end point by stitching backward one or two times then stitching forward again to the end.
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 :)
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!
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.
I'm never gonna knit in the round again!!!! What a life saving technique! 🧶
Haha! I'm glad you like this technique :)
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.
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.
The best tutorial for this seam I've ever watched. Thanks.
You are so welcome!
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.
Haha! I'm so happy you liked my demonstration!
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 :)
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.
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!
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 :)
Clearest description of mattress stitch I've found. Thank you!
I'm so glad I could help!
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
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.
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!
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 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 :)
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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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.
So so so grateful you demonstrated using the cast on and cast off edges :0)))))))))))) Whew!!! Thank you!!!!!
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 😄
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.
Thanks for this! I’m surprised at how neat the final result actually looks!
Thank you for this clear demonstration!
Glad it was helpful!
i wonder how many other harry styles stans are watching this right now
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!
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 :)
So clear and easy to understand! Thank you Alexis.
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!
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 :)
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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.
Very clear and helpful tutorial. Thanks!
I loved the magnification of the example! Great work!
Thanks for your comment-so glad you liked my video!
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Wow!! That is so amazing. Why have I never seen this before?thankyou!
amazingly clear and something to aspire to!Thanks
Glad you liked it!
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!
The close up shots really helped, thanks!
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Thanks ! Any tips for doing mattress stitch with navy blue yarn! 😱
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?
The best video for knitting that I have ever seen
Thanks Caroline! I'm happy that you appreciate my video! I love this comment :)
Really Helpful, I will Try these Seams. Thankyou.
I'm glad you liked the video 😊 Good luck with your project!
Thankyou.
Very clear and concise information, thanks very much 😀
Very good ... Thank you... Simple and efficient advices...
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 :)
So helpful, thank you!!!
So glad!
This was very helpful. Thank you!
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Very easy to follow
Thanks babe
Very clear video. Thank you!
:) Glad you liked it!
Great tutorial, you explained each step very clearly, thank you 😀
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 😂
BRAVA WELL DONE WELL TAUGHT THANK YOU
What about the beginning and the end of the yarn you use for stitching the pieces together?How do you keep those from coming undone?
Thanks this is very handy to know. 😊
Glad it was helpful!
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 :)
That's so cool!
clear and precise. Thanks a lot.
Great! So happy I could help :)
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
Thank you for sharing, very helpful info. 🌼🌺🌸
I'm so glad I could help!
Thank you for this.
My pleasure! Thanks for your comment :)
Hi, I need to know that after we sew the pieces together, will its still stretch out?
Best tutor ever
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.
Thank you for the help, it was required for a baby hat pattern
I'm so glad I could help!
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 :)
thank you so much for this video!
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.
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.
What do I do with the excess? Do I weave it in 😖 still learning haha
Hi @sare2007 - Yes you will weave in the extra end. I have a video about that as well, if you want to learn :) ruclips.net/video/djXIzuUbZGo/видео.htmlsi=MYEFttmFe0bUYVqT
Help Thank you God bless!!!!
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.
Thanks for this helpful video
I'm so glad you liked my video! Good luck with your project :)
Hello, How are you doing today?
perfectly demonstrated and well explained :)
thankyou!
+Chloe Jane thanks!
Thank you
MAGIC!!!!!
Do you use a knot at the end if the thread
Excelente técnica, eres una gran ayuda, para quienes gustamos de tejer.Gracias!!!
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!
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!
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!
Great demonstration, just what I needed to know. The music is unnecessary and distracting
Thanks April! I'm so glad to hear it. If you ever want to learn, I'd love to teach you!
How do I tie it off so that it doesn’t immediately pull out when I put something on????
You could tie a knot but this may show and distort the stitches. Instead to secure the end, I recommend weaving in the tail like any other bit of yarn that is dangling. I have a video about how to to do that as well ruclips.net/video/djXIzuUbZGo/видео.html
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!
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
This really helped; thanks so much! :)
Does this stitch work to repair a mattress seam as well?
Yes, if you need to repair a broken seam on your knitting, the mattress stitch is a great option. I would begin sewing about an inch before the hole, then continue sewing about one inch after the hole. If you have a hole in the middle of your knitting (not on the seam), the duplicate stitch would be a better option.
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!!
Hi, do you mind if I use your video as a link for my knitting pattern? Thanks.
Hi Flip Pic Animation-- Yes, that's no problem. Thank you for asking :)
@@AlexisWinslow Hi, thanks for the speedy response. If you do want to check out my knitting pattern, it's being tested currently and there are pictures available on my instagram page: @yarnovercreations13
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!
how do you then get rid of the ends at the end of the video?
Can anyone tellnme how to sew in the leftover yarn at beginning and end of this stitch? Noneof these mattress stitch videos show that part
Hi Hannah-- Yes, certainly! I also have a video about weaving in ends: ruclips.net/video/djXIzuUbZGo/видео.html
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.
Do you knot this off like regular sewing?
Hi Jane-- I normally leave a long tail at the end-no knot. After I sew the seam, I use a technique called "weaving-in ends" that avoids the use of knots. You can see my video about there here:
ruclips.net/video/djXIzuUbZGo/видео.html
Admittedly, I'm a total perfectionist when it comes to finishing off my hand knits :) Some people who are less scrupulous (and probably more fun to hang out with) tie secure knots and leave a short tail to dangle on the inside. I prefer to leave my work tidy without any loose ends. I also don't like how a hard knot feels in my finished piece. I've also had the experience that knots work their way to the right side, which is unsightly.
Love this! Thank you.
What do you do with the strings at the end? Do you thread it thru the purl bumps?
Hi Tenacious! Yes, you would weave the strings into the backside of the fabric. I have a video about how to do that too :) ruclips.net/video/djXIzuUbZGo/видео.html
Do you make a knot in the beginning and end? If not what do you do with the lose string?
I usually don't make knots. This makes tension adjustments easier to do as you work the seam. I leave a long tail at the beginning in case my tension is a little tight. Then I am able to stretch the piece to even out the tension. After I'm done sewing the seam, I simply weave in the ends normally. I have a video about how to do that if you're unsure: ruclips.net/video/djXIzuUbZGo/видео.html
If your seam is in a high-stress area, like at the top of a shoulder, you can reinforce the end point by stitching backward one or two times then stitching forward again to the end.
@@AlexisWinslow thank you!