When stay stitching a curved edge to stabilize it - should the stitch length be longer or shorter?
Sharon
· 1 week ago
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Stay Stitching Question
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AnnieRose
· 1 week ago
I would normally say shorter, as you have to navigate the curve, and the longer each stitch is, the less accurate the turn. My Janome Atlier 7 actually has a 'curve' stitch and it is shorter.
Having said that, it does depend on your fabric, the curve and other factors, so I assess each situation.
Wendy_sews64
· 3 days ago
I don't stay stich, but I use fusible bias tape instead. It's a Vlieseline product and it works well for me on a variety of fabrics.
SewHayleyJane
· 1 week ago
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I'll be honest, I don't think I've ever changed the stitch length to stay stitch - but it does make sense to go shorter as Annie says
Deanna
· 4 days ago
I never stay stitch. I find that adding that row of stitching will actually stretch out the seam line a little. I just sew the final seam without stretching, and distorting. If the fabric is really limp and you have to install a collar for example, I’d probably use a strip of fusible interfacing about 1/8” wide on the seam allowance. I made shirt style silk blouses for a designer once. Silk chiffon. Diablo. I would charge double if doing again! That fabric could not have sustained an extra row of stitching.
AnnieRose
· 4 days ago
Yes I get that. I save the selvedges of organza, and sometimes tack those onto the fabric instead of the usual stay stitch.
Glenda H
· 3 days ago
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I don't often stay stitch but when I do it's with a smaller stitch so it doesn't stretch out the curve. It really depends on the fabric and the curve and the use the garment will get-for knit fabrics I use fusible seam tape that disappears later, woven casual garments I don't always bother, woven special garments I will take the time.
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