Sewing Tip: Staystitch Curved Fabric Edges Before Sewing The Garment
When working with garment pieces that have curved or semi-curved edges, it is highly recommended that you stitch within the seam allowance of these edges to prevent them from stretching and losing their shape during the garment's construction process. This is often the case with curved necklines and armholes which naturally, tend to be more vulnerable in the handling process.
A staystitch is a simple straight stitch that is applied close to the seamline, but within the seam allowance area, of a curved or semi-curved edge to not only stabilize it but also maintain it's shape and structure.
Staystitching is a purely functional technique used only to aid in the construction process thus it should not be visible on the right side of the finished garment.
Staystitching should be applied along all vulnerable and curved edges, right after the fabric pieces are separated from the sewing patterns but before beginning any of the garment construction steps. A staystitch is often considered the very first step in the sewing (dressmaking) process.
Staystitching is a purely functional technique used only to aid in the construction process thus it should not be visible on the right side of the finished garment.
Staystitching should be applied along all vulnerable and curved edges, right after the fabric pieces are separated from the sewing patterns but before beginning any of the garment construction steps. A staystitch is often considered the very first step in the sewing (dressmaking) process.