tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post855909039456293869..comments2024-03-14T16:03:32.434-04:00Comments on Gertie's New Blog for Better Sewing: The Wild World of Stay TapeGertiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04314542159287533507noreply@blogger.comBlogger49125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-52677333870415418052014-12-31T09:49:55.385-05:002014-12-31T09:49:55.385-05:00Thank you for this post. I bought Seams Great, but...Thank you for this post. I bought Seams Great, but the instructions don't actually tell how to use the product. Guess it'll be trial and error.Lorriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13782628502954251869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-74502367809638973742013-10-15T20:02:40.821-04:002013-10-15T20:02:40.821-04:00I think it is centered over the sewing line, but y...I think it is centered over the sewing line, but you sew it down just inside the seam allowance side.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-73585963132219202332013-10-09T04:53:17.662-04:002013-10-09T04:53:17.662-04:00I am confused, what is the difference between stay...I am confused, what is the difference between stay tape and vilene bias tape?? Thanks so much.Fashion Engineerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12802024056029528795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-14203433282329807252013-09-25T20:17:56.290-04:002013-09-25T20:17:56.290-04:00I am a beginning sewer, having made only 4 items s...I am a beginning sewer, having made only 4 items so far, and I bought Dritz Stay Tape today, because I am having a problem with the edges of a bias-cut open-backed dress stretching. I could not figure out exactly where to place the tape, and your blog entry told me exactly what I needed to know. It may be 3 years since you posted this blog entry, but it is still helping seamstresses improve their skills. Thank you.Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02324115621048719512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-36324606292600233132013-08-14T16:53:06.896-04:002013-08-14T16:53:06.896-04:00forgive me as i hope to add to the discussion rath...forgive me as i hope to add to the discussion rather than use up space. i am just a most humble advanced beginner. certainly not formally trained nor decades of skills experience. but i pay attention, i care and do a lot of internet searching. <br /><br />most recently, my search was for an alternative to McCall's 6694 instruction to use bias tape on the open front, neck edge and sleeves since reading (i need to begin taking notes for proper references, my bad) somewhere that this is an outdated technique which i fully bought given my own experience. i never see it in RTW and it is too bulky for LW knits. i LOVE knits both working with and wearing. <br /><br />my bff is about to receive a production of M6694 in a lightweight rayon spandex knit (red). she'll look great in it. i finally tried Pellon Stick-N-Tear Sew-In Stabilizer. it is primarily for embroidery (i guess?) but the box front says "and knit fabrics". so i trimmed a strip using the handy pre-print grid, stuck it to the inside seam edge, and serged it. now, having a perfect guide, turned over once, pressed and used a ric rack stitch sewn from the inside rather than a top stitch which prevented the front/neck from stretching. its beautiful, although i haven't washed it yet. the edge is super nice, it hangs perfectly, looks and feels exactly like RTW made with clear elastic -- something i considered using but wanted something easier to apply.<br /><br />anyway, for what it's worth...<br />warm regardszennnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-7459452629820761622013-01-16T06:32:59.090-05:002013-01-16T06:32:59.090-05:00Thank you for this post! The pattern I am current...Thank you for this post! The pattern I am currently sewing calls for stay tape but I had no idea where I was supposed to sew it apart from at the seam. I am using the sew in type so now I know to put it just inside the seam allowance. The pattern was a little unclear it just said 'on seams' so thank you for this! I love discovering little techniques like this to help improve my sewing.sorbetsurprisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03641390039457024522noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-86649557735683836052012-02-27T23:28:50.539-05:002012-02-27T23:28:50.539-05:00Hi Gertie! I was so happy to see your post so tha...Hi Gertie! I was so happy to see your post so that I could see what Stay Tapes are. The pattern I am working on calls for it, but I have never heard of it before. You've cleared up some confusion, however, I am using this on a knit. I know this is beyond your area of knowledge. This makes me a little sad. Back to Google it is! Thanks for the insight!Kat Rosatihttp://www.casadirosati.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-39262644923967601832011-09-09T03:10:39.557-04:002011-09-09T03:10:39.557-04:00amazing sewing stitching techniques and samples th...amazing sewing stitching techniques and samples thanksTailoringhttp://www.alterationsboutique.co.uk/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-25227586237752001272011-01-29T23:27:16.471-05:002011-01-29T23:27:16.471-05:00I'm using fusible tape on the armholes and nec...I'm using fusible tape on the armholes and neckline of a a knit dress. Should I fuse it to the front and back pieces or just the front pieces? Thanks!NuJoihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14082462241210413826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-48066921165881821822010-08-18T14:56:02.661-04:002010-08-18T14:56:02.661-04:00Gertie,
I'm really understanding how to atta...Gertie, <br /><br />I'm really understanding how to attach the sew in stay tape do you think you could do a picture/video tutorial?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-1996490803185658102010-06-20T04:14:13.288-04:002010-06-20T04:14:13.288-04:00Thank you!
I've just started reading your bl...Thank you! <br /><br />I've just started reading your blog in the last couple of months. I am so enjoying it. I am making a project and this exact topic came up. I am so glad I have been reading your blog so I can refer back to it. Thanks for sharing your wonderful tips. <br /><br />AnjeanetteAnjeanettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01376222409907715885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-45690131166023285582010-06-17T14:55:08.759-04:002010-06-17T14:55:08.759-04:00Gertie, thanks for that post! You have NO idea ho...Gertie, thanks for that post! You have NO idea how long I've been wondering what bias tape is supposed to do. I'm a little ashamed . . . a lot ashamed. Anyway, thanks.FairLadyofCardiganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03958098025745729595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-32759774326722427632010-06-17T11:31:27.822-04:002010-06-17T11:31:27.822-04:00Ok I'm amazed no one has mentioned it yet (es...Ok I'm amazed no one has mentioned it yet (especially since Burda magazine is NUTS for the stuff), but Vilene bias tape is just plain AWESOME. I never, ever stay stitch anymore - I fuse that stuff on necklines, shoulder areas, anywhere it needs it. It's cheap, quick, and awesome. I get mine from SewEssential.co.uk and I know they ship quite happily to the USA, too (because apparently this stuff is rather hard to find in the States).melissahttp://www.fehrtrade.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-42397140035309296212010-06-16T11:09:23.818-04:002010-06-16T11:09:23.818-04:00Another question. Do you need to apply the stay t...Another question. Do you need to apply the stay tape to both pieces of fabric (meaning the two pieces you are sewing together) or just one?<br /><br />What if you are using a serger to finish the seam allowances? Do you go right over the tape (or tapes) and does that get really bulky? Or am I missing something?<br />Thanks.Suemarienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-73511317509238727392010-06-16T11:08:12.005-04:002010-06-16T11:08:12.005-04:00Hillary:
I don't know for sure, but given wha...Hillary:<br /><br />I don't know for sure, but given what I've read by Kenneth King, I'd imagine that you'd treat the two pieces as one, pinning, then hand basting the stabilizer to the wool crepe fashion fabric, then chalking the pattern over the two and then cutting.<br /><br />He suggests a similar method for handling underlining, I believe.Advanced Beginnernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-16187727580423201522010-06-16T03:07:36.804-04:002010-06-16T03:07:36.804-04:00Using the selvage edge is a fab idea. Especially a...Using the selvage edge is a fab idea. Especially as it "recycles" a bit that normally gets tossed out. Thanks for the tip!!Tuppencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05337304499881911095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-20058040077961965722010-06-16T02:56:12.074-04:002010-06-16T02:56:12.074-04:00I use stay tapes pretty regularly - I buy a cheap ...I use stay tapes pretty regularly - I buy a cheap white or black woven tape. I don't know if I do it right or not, but it always seems to work out. Like Amy, I use clear elastic on knits. It is a very useful product and gives a great edge to fold a hem over. I also keep a box of interfacing offcuts and use them when I can. This is a very interesting topic and makes me realise how little I really know about sewing!Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11274649006496918800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-84105878998452905142010-06-15T19:51:00.183-04:002010-06-15T19:51:00.183-04:00ohh that looks fun. have never seen the tape at my...ohh that looks fun. have never seen the tape at my local sewing place. must search for some! thanks gertie :-DThe Long & Winding Bobbinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14658194250368257881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-56432747088888584212010-06-15T19:32:39.797-04:002010-06-15T19:32:39.797-04:00Great post Gertie! I haven't used the tpe befo...Great post Gertie! I haven't used the tpe before but I frequently use the interfacing and stay stitching methods. <br />There is definetly a lack of info out there about using these types of notions, Another one of those simple things that can make a huge difference to end result and wear and tear of our garments, but we forget about or dismiss because we dont know what the hell they are or what we do with it! lol!<br /><br />:-) Ruby Slippersrubyslippers_86https://www.blogger.com/profile/18357170072138624681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-86077163033123716572010-06-15T18:21:27.432-04:002010-06-15T18:21:27.432-04:00Great post & great tips- sewing more loosely-w...Great post & great tips- sewing more loosely-woven lawns and so forth this spring/summer, stay tape has become my best friend! I need to learn a lot more about the different options out there though, especially with interfacing.<br /><br />This may be dumb question- but how do you stabilize wool crepe before you cut it? What do you use/what do you do? Trace & hand-baste bits of whatever you'd use on there? I feel like I'd distort more trying to do that!Hillaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01324854929065302634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-24658074268533171382010-06-15T18:03:13.519-04:002010-06-15T18:03:13.519-04:00I've often seen this on my vintage patterns (e...I've often seen this on my vintage patterns (either as a pattern piece or in the instructions) so thank you for the big explanation and the comments as well sewing friends!<br /><br />When I start to feel professional I'll get into this for sure, I like the idea of saving off cuts from other fabrics and interfacing pieces rather than buying new. ALWAYS thrifty in my sewing room!Veronica Darling...https://www.blogger.com/profile/16416973822037394912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-53545785272247321922010-06-15T16:05:48.126-04:002010-06-15T16:05:48.126-04:00You can make your own fusible stay tape by cutting...You can make your own fusible stay tape by cutting strips from your leftover bits of fusing - you often only need short lengths, and can choose if you want straight or bias!<br />I regularly use a lightweight fusible knit interfacing on my knits (not really stretchy knits though) for facings or reinforcing elsewhere.Sheryllhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17460472835794108787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-60264073775541234792010-06-15T15:25:19.456-04:002010-06-15T15:25:19.456-04:00I used Seams Great to cover the fraying edges of m...I used Seams Great to cover the fraying edges of my corduroy skirt but does it really stabilize anything? It seemed way too flexible and stretchy to do that.lsaspaceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17058968076601943527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-1954111541023086732010-06-15T15:22:32.556-04:002010-06-15T15:22:32.556-04:00Wow that was so informative! I've learnt so mu...Wow that was so informative! I've learnt so much :)Rebeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16652909595576968747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-34590273954413140772010-06-15T15:18:45.761-04:002010-06-15T15:18:45.761-04:00Nice post! I recently tried using stay tape on th...Nice post! I recently tried using stay tape on the neckline darts of this Burda jersey blouse: http://bit.ly/cogH7Q <br /><br />If I make the blouse again I will use 3/8" clear elastic, as I've seen it used as stabilizer in RTW jersey garments.Meganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11757034439297097562noreply@blogger.com