IS BIAS STRETCH THE SAME AS STRETCH FABRIC? And can you use a bias pattern and use stretch fabric??

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IS BIAS STRETCH THE SAME AS STRETCH FABRIC? And can you use a bias pattern and use stretch fabric??

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Күн бұрын

If you're confused by bias stretch, stretch fabric, bias grain and what the difference is when you come to use a pattern made for one of these, this video will help you understand all these terms properly, and what it means for the garment your sewing.
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@Evelyn__Wood Жыл бұрын

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@breeinatree4811 Жыл бұрын

That happened to me. TY for the heads up.

@lfitz3545 Жыл бұрын

Sorted and Reported! Lu x

@deedeedussard Жыл бұрын

It happened to me too and was wondering if you really had one as I would have thought you would have announced it in the video not a random message.

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We can also go to the fake channel and report them as an impersonator too!

@BumblingBee-xm4dy Ай бұрын

0:51 i found your channel about a year ago and I absolutely ADORE your content

@MaryMPringle Жыл бұрын

It's always such a pleasure to see what you have to say, Evelyn.

@edwko Жыл бұрын

Ouch, I had already forgotten from your school that cotton, wool, etc. are fibers and not fabric. I need to go back to the fabrics course. Thank you for publishing this subject.

@l18807 Жыл бұрын

This is an excellent explanation tutorial!!!!!

@suz8041 Жыл бұрын

my lightbulb moment was the bias and the thought that I can use some of my husband's construction tools for sewing. I feel blessed to have found your site! You are fun to watch and so knowledgeable.

@cb9825 Жыл бұрын

Do you use the construction tools for precision cutting?

@suz8041 Жыл бұрын

@@cb9825 I saw the 90 degree angle and he has an angle measuring tool that is 90 degrees like a metal ruler and I want to make my own bias tape and that clicked when she showed her 90 degree and 45 degree for the bias.

@bandana_rathore Жыл бұрын

Another thing beginners do not realise that satin, twill etc are types of weaves and not a fabric. I came to know this recently when on an online website they gave options for various types of satin : cotton satin, silk satin, poly satin, Japan satin etc. And I had no idea there is cotton velvet and synthetic velvet etc.

@senorenapeepers2148 Жыл бұрын

Are you saying you cannot make an Aline skirt with a twill

@bandana_rathore Жыл бұрын

@@senorenapeepers2148 sorry I don't have much idea as of now. But as far as I know uptil now we can make A line skirt with most of the fabric types. The end shape will vary according to the flow of the fabric.

@rivitraven 11 ай бұрын

@@senorenapeepers2148of course you can sew an A-line with a twill but you would need to make at least 4 panels and mirror the twill grain on each seam (like this \ /) This is definitely useable for an artistic effect with a twill with a nap, but it also simply just helps the skirt keep a symmetrical drape on the body.

@grammykcutter6374 Жыл бұрын

I have some very stable knits that don't have much stretch at all. I find that they can be used with a pattern for a woven fabric. There are so many variations of knits and woven. I'm still learning and I have been sewing for years.

@lestranged Жыл бұрын

The polyester doubleknits of the 70's (think leisure suits) had very little stretch and were pretty stable. That's why they were suitable for tailored pants and jackets- they would hold their shape.

@lfitz3545 Жыл бұрын

Evelyn! Beautifully explained. This was something I was kind of aware of but, this tutorial was quite superb. Thank you so much. Lu x

@johnwhitley2898 Жыл бұрын

Excellent 👍 on the information. Brief and thorough. My moment💡 was realizing that even woven fabric will not "act" the same if on the bias. I cut out one of my regular bags, but was a "panel" short. I had enough left if I used it on the bias, and I cut and stitched. NO. The stand up, open zipper top bag, would "not", and had No shape. I wasn't using a light weight material. This was 8oz. denim. Yes. Get a correct bigger piece, rip out seams and re build. 🙄. Great fun 😊.. not. 💡 I learned the hard way, that individual types of fabric will act differently depending on how they are cut and sewn! Spot on information! 👍

@stephaniefeddock776 Жыл бұрын

Great video and explanation. My light bulb moments for this topic was finding out when sewing with knits to use a ball point needle and then realizing after making a knit garment, I prefer natural fibers and woven fabrics . I ended up donating my knit fabrics, patterns that called for knits, and my unused ballpoint needles :)

@walteraddie7925 Жыл бұрын

My light bulb moment was when you showed the warp moving when you stretched on the bias!

@fortysomethingbadgirls2173 Жыл бұрын

Great info on this one.

@Sparkle-ButterFly Жыл бұрын

Beautiful necklace! I kept looking at it the entire video lol. It’s like you are reading my mind about the bias cut because I am wearing a charmeuse satin bias cut lingerie that I just finished replicating. The bias cut added a little bit of drape but it didn’t add the stretch I was looking to achieve. Oh well I tried lol. The lingerie is wearable so I happy about that. Finding the right material is hard when you can’t find it in the store and have to shop online.

@deedeedussard Жыл бұрын

I have to agree I've been sewing for years but have just started my lingerie sewing journey and finding the right materials is a nightmare. I'm not even going to saw how many underwires I've brought that don't fit because I've had to order online

@sueswingler8259 Жыл бұрын

Another beautifully explained topic. Thank you Evelyn. I always look forward to Sunday mornings 😊

@cb9825 Жыл бұрын

I agree, just use the recommended type of fabric for your pattern. If you have only woven fabric pattern and only some jersey fabric, there are free patterns for jersey on the internet. so you don't even have to pay extra for a new pattern.

@BYBabbra Жыл бұрын

I have done that thing of doing a pattern for woven with a stretch knit, now it did work but only because the pattern is so simple. It is basically a one piece pattern with bias binding (simplicity 1133) now it is not something I would try again. If you could do a video on a not so crash course on fibers and fabrics would be lovely.

@nadiasews Жыл бұрын

Great video, thanks for the education! I’m a quilter and work with woven cottons, well over the last few years Ive been working on developing my garment sewing skills and finally want to make something for myself vs. costumes for my kids. I bought a thin stretch knit for fairly simple dropped shoulder top. While wandering around the store I found a neutral camo print fabric I liked too so I bought it and when I got home I realized it was a woven and not a knit like the other fabric and because I usually only work with woven cottons I completely forgot that bias and stretch is super important, now I have 2 meters of a medium weight woven garment fabric I don’t know what to do with. Love your channel.

@hakapelika7024 Жыл бұрын

I am joining class at first snow fall...prepped, supplied and tidy.

@theplussizecostumer Жыл бұрын

I was hoping you would talk about why one needs to hang a garment, particularly skirts, to "hang out the bias. How long should it hang, how do you true up the edge, how much should be cut off when truing up the edge, that type of thing.

@1packatak Жыл бұрын

Usually 8 or so hours. Some people do 24.

@OGMassageSkincare 4 ай бұрын

Very informative. Thank you. Awesome job!

@sharronwolfe7711 Жыл бұрын

Great info! The info on fabrics was spot on! Thank you for the refresher!

@breeinatree4811 Жыл бұрын

I once made a dress cut on the bias, with a chiffon over dress. Trying to work with the chiffon cut on the bias was a nightmare.

@cb9825 Жыл бұрын

It probably looked amazing though, the bias cut chiffon is so twirly and floaty ❤️ I'd say almost worth all the work. ALMOST being the key word😆

@breeinatree4811 Жыл бұрын

@@cb9825 the shoulders were a bit wonky, but it looked good otherwise. I loved to twirl in it.

@user-lt3yb4fm6q Жыл бұрын

The key to working with chiffon is spray starch, otherwise its a total nightmare. It comes off when the garment is washed. I learned that the very hard way 😖 I feel so sorry for you

@judyjennings-gunther4022 Жыл бұрын

Chiffon is tricky, bias cut is tricky, the combination of the two must have been difficult to work with.

@fayehendricksen5689 Жыл бұрын

Another great video, thank you, can we meet your fur baby? sneaking in the background, so cute.

@Evelyn__Wood Жыл бұрын

That's my Esme!! Ok, I'll have to include her in some videos!

@belindabrenkovich1534 8 ай бұрын

This is awesome information I love it Learnt so much

@vanessabustillo960 Жыл бұрын

Evelyn thanks for this video!

@carolynridlon3988 Жыл бұрын

Which is why woven patterns use seams, darts,.. to mold to your body.

@teresagood8 Жыл бұрын

This was a wonderful video. Every thing you explained made perfect sense, then why did I not figure this out for myself? Lol thanks for being such a good teacher. Love all of your videos. Please keep them coming.

@stevezytveld6585 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this - brilliant description of the fabric types and the differences. I haven't worked with a knit yet, but I do have a small clutch of patterns from the 1930's that are all bias cut. Little bit intimidating at this point... - Cathy (&, accidently, Steve), Ottawa/Bytown/Pimisi

@stevezytveld6585 Жыл бұрын

Hi Evelyn - these posts claiming to be the creator and encouraging one to just clicking the link seem to be all over the YT these days. Not sure what the solution is - YT is generally unresponsive when you report a post...

@Evelyn__Wood Жыл бұрын

@@stevezytveld6585 Thank you! I'm trying to report and remove them now, they are definitely spam and not me!

@stevezytveld6585 Жыл бұрын

@@Evelyn__Wood Good luck with dealing with the YT. Rachael Makesy was having a porn spammer (yes, it could have been worse) on her last video upload on Friday. Maybe reach out and see if two voices get heard better than one creator?

@robintheparttimesewer6798 Жыл бұрын

Hey Cathy you’ve got this! One of the big things is to practice with scraps of fabric before the garment. Check the presser foot tension and loosen it so it’s not causing an ripples. In some well made ready wear knits then add ribbon or elastic (1 to 1) on the shoulder seam to stabilize the seam so that is an option. Oh and remember to hang it before hemming. How are you doing? Oh guess what I found at a thrift store yesterday! An older singer press! For 30! I plugged it in and it heated up! I’m so excited I’ve wanted one since the 90’s! Of course I have no idea where I will put it but darn I couldn’t pass it up! I’m sure I can figure it out just have to do more cleaning and organizing. I really need to purge more. I will add that to the list.

@ceciliafrancesa6265 Жыл бұрын

Love your videos! Thank you so, so much for helping me learn this skill set better and making life so much more fun

@jmsideways Жыл бұрын

Fabric choice is my biggest struggle when sewing.

@roberthoward2785 Жыл бұрын

Hello👋, how are you?

@1packatak Жыл бұрын

I do a fair amount of quilting, which can result in bias cuts. To minimize the bias from stretching during construction (and making fraying less) I was taught to lightly spray something like Ellen’s Best Press or a light starch, then iron. It works beautifully and washes out.

@laurenthomas7074 Жыл бұрын

Fantastically helpful thanks!

@Floridiansince94 Жыл бұрын

Evelyn - I love your mail polish ;)

@shandre73 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much...I'm guilty of using fabrics that aren't listed...just because it's cute or feels nice. 😮😊

@priscillazietsman1300 Жыл бұрын

@Evelyn_Wood - I am not sure whether you will be seeing this🥰. But I have to share with you and all our worldwide friends, before I continue watching this video. What I have learnt since I discovered your channel - if I get stuck, whether it is a purchased pattern, a self created one, or just a general problem that I can't figure out - I stop before my brain burns, and check whether your channel has a video about it (which it normally has😊) . The second thing, which I only recently saw in one of your videos about planning, is to write each step down. That lesson has hit me hard. I recently made a set of garments for a photoshoot, figuring out as I went along - making notes here and there ... but on pieces of paper🙄). Now I have to make more of each, and cannot remember how I managed to constructed certain things (some I made more than a month ago). And now my brains are tired. But this time around, I am writing everything down, even small things, to make sure that if I have to make it again in 6 months' time, I can have it done in much less time. Or even share with the less fortunate people in our community who are trying to earn an income.

@judyjennings-gunther4022 Жыл бұрын

Although it as been awhile since I used a pattern for knits, I love that there is a guide on the envelope showing you how far your fabric needs to stretch for that particular pattern.

@employme2 Жыл бұрын

👍 , things I've needed a recall

@lauraclapper1262 Жыл бұрын

Thank you!! I definitely needed this insight. I have recently dipped my toes into sewing. While, I love it, there are so many things I do not understand. As I was watching I looked down at my t-shirt and saw the tiniest knit (my mom knits). I had to chuckle at how much what you were saying made sense.

@vijaytiwari4024 Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Ma'am

@emilybeaton2947 Жыл бұрын

You are correct that knits are made of looped fibers, but please don’t say there are knots. You don’t knot anything when you knit. Knots are for macrame.

@robintheparttimesewer6798 Жыл бұрын

That was a great overview thank you. Also thanks for the info on reporting bots. I had seen the telegram one. I showed it to my son and he pulled up info to prove it wasn’t from the creators. So I’ve been ignoring them reporting them sounds better.

@khartleyfletcher2129 Жыл бұрын

Evelyn I have kniw how to sew for years -I’m 65- AKWAYS wanted to know& understand what the Bias is - or it’s purpose !! Thank- you sew ( haha) much- I would like to make a hooded cape - length above ankles Can you do a video on that - maybe not wool -what other fabric would be good & lined if course - I’m living in a Ghost town in Arizona need to keep busy

@margiecook6379 Жыл бұрын

Great video!

@joannoble4093 Жыл бұрын

I hate the way a bias cut fabric garment feels. I would never make one. It feels as if it's twisting.

@1packatak Жыл бұрын

I usually see them in fuller skirts and gowns. They provide a beautiful drape in those situations that add elegance.

@BumblingBee-xm4dy Ай бұрын

0:11 and can you cut a skirt not on the bias and cut the waistband on the bias to have it stretch enough so you dont have to use buttons or zippers?

@ketameanii Жыл бұрын

i saw the dog!

@rachaellamboy4521 Жыл бұрын

Love

@anessaharris9947 Жыл бұрын

🇨🇦😃

@steffanielsey8714 Жыл бұрын

Clever body language

@chrisjenkins9698 Жыл бұрын

Esme!!!!! 😀💘

@Evelyn__Wood Жыл бұрын

😍😍😍 You spotted her!!

@chrisjenkins9698 Жыл бұрын

@@Evelyn__Wood I've been looking for her for a long time, too afraid to ask. Our fur babies are not with us nearly long enough. Hug her tight ❤

@roberthoward2785 Жыл бұрын

@@chrisjenkins9698 Hello👋, how are you?

@ellenfrazer7581 Жыл бұрын

🌞🌞🌞

@clothingalterations Жыл бұрын

I think beginner sewer should not start with bias soft fabric, It is hard to cut and sew. 100% Cotton or cotton poplin are easy to start with.

@lynnshepard7485 Жыл бұрын

I believe we have a BOT on here…

@Evelyn__Wood Жыл бұрын

Lynn if you see comments you think are bors, please report them anytime! There are 3 little dogs next to the comment you can 'reprot spam' thankyou!

@roberthoward2785 Жыл бұрын

Hello👋, how are you?

@reginahicks1769 Жыл бұрын

@lnmselhere Жыл бұрын

لا تتكلمين كثيرا ،، حتي لانمل من المقطع ونترك الموضوع

@Cmanirakiza Жыл бұрын

Hi Evelyn, I just found you in my suggested video and I think I can get somewhere with your help. I love to sew, but I don't know how, how do I begin to learn, please send me a message on messenger if you're able to guide me from no skill to good/great on sewing. It's something I enjoy and would like to work on. Thanks

@juliepowell5941 6 ай бұрын

There are lots of really helpful videos on Evelyn's channel - just go to Channel > Videos and choose from there. She covers a lot, and is a really good teacher/explainer. Enjoy your sewing😊. Oh, and Subscribe!!