@@victoriahannah1633 I practiced the day before to get the hang of it. It’s not all that difficult. I will definitely do it again! Thanks for watching! 🥰🧵
I always used the two basting thread method. I love Nancy Zieman and didn't know about her method. I never had any problems. My Mom taught me to sew from a very early age, I was making simple doll clothes that didn't have to be sewn by age 6 and the clothes stayed on my dolls. The first dress I sewed in 9th grade was the first dress finished in the class and was put on the bulletin board in the hallway for a year. I got 100% on that one. I loved sewing and made all of my clothes for years.
@@lynnestamey7272 That’s great, Lynne! My mom sewed mine and my sister’s dresses when we were little. I took sewing in high school. I also took a tailoring class. Thanks for sharing! 🥰🧵
I have been sewing for over 60 years and have never had an be issue with setting sleeves. If the pattern is designed and cut correctly there should be no issue. I have also taught sewing classes with great success from my students. Correct pin pl placement is probably the best advice to give to anyone having issues after cutting.
@@mandiigraham1596 Thanks for the insight, Mandii! I would love to have you teach me how you set in your sleeves! You sound like an expert! 🤗 Thanks for watching and commenting! 🥰🧵
Yes, pins are essential! I was taught in Home Ec (sometime in the last century) that you need to use more pins than you think you need to. When I do a set in sleeve, there are pins about every quarter inch, maybe even every 1/8 inch. No such thing as too many pins when setting in a sleeve. Start with pins at the side seam and top of sleeve, then match notches, then "divide and conquer" the spaces between the pins...i.e. put a new pin between 2 existing pins. Everything should ease in just fine if pattern is cut correctly. Sometimes I hand baste the sleeve in place before sewing on my machine, but most times I throw caution to the wind and just sew slowly, removing pins as you go. For me, clips have never done the job adequately for a set in sleeve. This was certainly interesting to watch! Thanks for posting it!
At 76 years young, an a avid seamstress, this technique will be included in my sewing sessions. I recall wonderful videos watching, “Sewing With Nancy” for years. I’m going to look in my craft books for Nancy’s book. Sharing this method with my sewing friends. Thanks for sharing this sleeve method.
I used to watch her shows and knew very little about sewing, I just loved watching her shows. I eventually started sewing and watch her online now. She was my insoiration
@@RunningWithScissors-th8jo I like this method a lot better this my go to method for sleeves from now on. Thank you so much for sharing, and I ordered the book from Amazon.
@@lyndagasper4346 You are welcome, Lynda! Maybe you can redo the sleeve? Sleeves can be fiddly. That’s why I like raglan sleeves! Take care and thanks for watching! 🥰🧵
So yesterday I was at the fabric store and I saw the book 10,20,30 Minutes to Sew for 50 cents. I was going to get it but didn't have 50 cents on me. Then I you mentioned it and I decided to return today to see if it was still there and sure enough it was! Turns out all books were 50 cents! I'm a happy mama!
@@sewlovelywithgrace You are welcome , Grace! This video sure opened the door for the discussion of sleeves! 😜. Setting in sleeves is a struggle for many a sewist! Hope little Zoey is doing better! ❤️❤️
Hi Nancy, no I hadn’t heard of that method before and it’s certainly very interesting. I too thought it looked a bit fiddly, but I’ll certainly give it a try. Thank you for taking the time to demonstrate it for us. Have a good week 😊x
Hi Nancy! That was a really interesting technique thanks so much for bringing it to our attention. I have to say though it does look a bit fiddly and more time consuming but it may suit people who don't like doing the gathering stitches! TH-cam is great for finding out different ways to do things and that book was a lucky find. ❤ x
The thing I do with sleeves I learned years ago from an experienced seamstress. I set the sleeve in before I sew the side seam up. That way you’re not trying to get a sleeve into a small hole. Then you sew up the side of the garment starting at the end of the sleeve all the way down the side of the blouse or dress. It’s so much easier….
Thank you for sharing this technique. I've never heard of it. Since my machine has a knee lift it would help me to try this method of setting sleeves. I tend to sew a lot of knits but now that you taught me this, I may tackle more wovens.🎉
Hi Nancy! I am your hundredth like in this video! This was pretty neat! I have never seen that method with Nancy zeman so I will definitely have to try it! Have a blessed weekend and happy sewing.
I'm almost 67 years old, and I learned this method in freshman Home Ec in 1972. It was taught by a student teacher. She had to do a certain number of demos in order to pass her class and graduate, and this was the first one she taught.
Wow, Sharon! That is such a cool story! I graduated from high school in 1972! I took a tailoring class in high school. I doubt it’s taught now! Have a good week! 🥰🧵
Thank you very much for doing this video. I do have that book but I've not tried this method. Now that I've watched your demonstration, I'm going to try it on the blouse I'm making.
@@dig4info Thanks for watching, Nancye! Try it and see what you think! This video has caused quite a stir in the “sleeve setting” sewing community! I’m for anything to make it easier! Happy sewing! 🥰🧵
Hi Nancy. I love all things Nancy Zieman. I have her pattern fitting with confidence. I had never seen this pencil method for sleeves. Thank you for doing such a great job showing how it’s done. I will try it. Have a great week. ❤ Diann
So glad I found your channel, I really appreciate your detailed explanations and the fact that you don't go too fast. I'm a beginner and sleeves really scare me. Thanks for this idea I might try this one. I'll be back for more instructions. Be well.
Thank you from one Nancy to another! Sleeves still scare me! LOL! Sewing is fun, but can be frustrating at times. Take it slow and sew from patterns that say "Easy" on them. Do you have any sewing friends who you can go to for help and support? Take care and happy swing!
Thanks for sharing. Nancy Zeiman shared a lot of great sewing advice. whn she was alive. I did notice a tuck near the top of the sleeve, in the body of the top
Yep, I had to fix that! You have keen eyes, Karen! (I was hoping no one would notice, LOL!) I still like the method. I guess I need a little more practice! Thanks for watching and commenting! 🥰🧵
Nancy Zieman -- she was a jewel! She taught practical ways to sew. The way most home sewists would sew. I had not seen this method before, but it looks like a great one. I don't know if I will try it. I haven't been sewing clothing lately. But I do think it is worth a try. I just found your channel today, and I subscribed.
Thriftbooks probably has it, they have most of Nancy’s books. That’s where I got my copy, it was in perfect condition. I haven’t tried that method yet, but I just might give it a try, now.
@@JustOneDress I’ve not tried using elastic to set in sleeves before. I’ll have to see how that works for me! I like to try new things! Thanks for watching! 🥰🧵
Thanks for sharing this technique. I read once the reason it is important to set a sleeve in the round is for the directional seam. This way when you lift your arm up, the bodice seam will stay in place and the shirt won’t rise. That circular arm seam gives a better range of motion within the shirt. 😅At least that’s what I tell myself in order to psyche myself up to do sleeves in the round. Sorta a love-hate relationship. I’m going to try this next time I sew sleeves.
@@Beth_Ann_K Thank you, Beth Ann! From the response to this video we know that the struggle is real when it comes to set in sleeves! I always sew my sleeves in the round. Sometimes a pattern will instruct you to sew it in flat, but not too often. Give it a try and see how it works for you! 🥰🧵
Hi Nancy! I sure wish that I had paid more attention to Nancy Z's sewing techniques. I was taught years ago to do the basting and gathering and my sleeves have always turned out kind of pleated but I will be giving this method a good go. Thanks for sharing!
@@damazingmama Thank you! I don't know why I didn't check that out previously but I will now!! I've already ordered the book shown in this video and 2 others of hers.
Hi Nancy, thanks for sharing this information. It is very interesting 👏👏, and it works as we can see how it turned out on your top👍👍👍. I will have to try this out 😊😊😊. Have a great sewing weekend 🌸💖
This method is wonderful... I've never heard of it. Thank you for showing! I learned something today!😂 I have ordered the book and hope it's good and of course everything of Nancy's is great!🤗
This looks great! I’m going to try next time. Better than basting stitches which are so fiddly to spread evenly and I always get pleats anyway and have to pick out. Should be a real time saver!
At my work when we deal with a lot of paper, we use rubber finger tips (like the Swingline ones) to help us turn the pages. I wonder if one could wear those on their fingertips and use their fingers to stretch and guide the fabric instead of the pencil erasers.
Now that’s a pair of very smart ideas. I was thinking ‘those pencils will get caught up in my needle bar I just know it…. ‘ so thank you for that idea!
No, I have never heard about this method. I was wondering if it could be used to ease in a skirt, or ruffles? I was always told that I did not get the gathers even (when I was taking sewing classes). I'm 76 years old and they did not teach this method in High School in my time. Thank you for this lesson and video. I see a copy of some of Nancy Zieman books at the Goodwill sometimes. I have two of her books; but, I don't have that one. I have bought many very good sewing books at Goodwill. I will keep an eye out for that book.
I usually gather the old-fashioned way with the two basting stitches. I have gathered one time with my serger using the gathering foot and it worked great! You get even gathers. I used it to put gathering on a dress for one of my granddaughters.I don't think this method would gather enough for a ruffle. Your sewing machine may come with a gathering foot as well. I would practice with some scrap fabric to get the feel of it. Take care and keep on sewing! 🥰
Nancy Zieman made me a better garment seamstress from watching her many videos since the early days of Sewing With Nancy. However, I actually prefer the finger method for managing set in sleeve ease. It’s not fiddly at all and goes quite fast. I don’t know where I first saw this, but I was able to find an excellent video by a TH-camr named Joy Bernhardt titled, “How to Crimp and Put in a Sleeve.” She actually has put out a few videos on this technique over her many years on TH-cam, but this one is very thorough.
I thought this was a very ingenious idea at first, but then as I watched the method, I realised that the stretching is brilliant around the sides where the fabric is on the bias. Then at the head of the sleeve, there’s no stretch because you’re working with fabric on the straight grain. When I put in sleeves, I want most of the gathering at the sleeve head, and only gentle easing at the sides. So with this method, I notice that you get a big wide side puff and a flat top, which is great if that’s the look you want. However, I’m pretty sure that it’s more flattering to have smooth sides to your sleeve and a fuller top around the head of the sleeve. I think for a fuller figure and particularly for a heavy bust, then this will be quite unflattering. What do others think? Not a criticism but just an observation. ❤
@@rbrown6476 I actually noticed that as well! I will probably go back and forth between the two methods. I like learning new ways of doing things. If it’s easy and it works, and I’m all for it!! Thanks for watching and commenting! 🥰🧵
I feel this method would be less fiddly than pulling threads to gather and wrapping threads around pins to hold in place. Definitely will try. Thank you for the clear demonstration.
You are welcome, Linda! When I use the basting method I tie the threads together in a knot to keep them from pulling out. This may be my go to method (other than raglan sleeves 😜). Thanks for watching! 🥰🧵
Cannot wait to try this technique. I struggle terribly with insert sleeves. Would you advise what blouse pattern you are making in this video? I like the neckline. Hopefully it doesn’t have a collar and maybe just a facing. Thank you ever so much for your sharing and well recorded video.
You are very welcome ! I used McCall’s 8067. I should have included that in my video, sorry! It can be made with or without a collar and with short sleeves or long sleeves and can also be cropped or longer. It’s a good pattern.! In fact, McCall’s, Know Me and Butterick are on sale at Joann for $2.99 from Aug 22-28! Happy sewing! 🧵 🥰
@@babsbybend Yes, she was a treasure! It is easier to do that if you have an actual sewing room. So many are sewing on the dining table and have to set up and take down. I used to do that before converting a spare bedroom into a designated room for sewing. Now I can pop in and out! Thanks for watching! 🥰🧵
I hate settling in sleeves. Going to try this. I found a copy of that book on Ebay but it is in the States so no good for me as it would cost too much. But I also found two others 10 20 30 books by Nancy, for the home and quilting so I bought them.
@@jaynefederici9140 Good for you, Jayne! Hopefully you will find something useful in the books! It seems that setting in sleeves is a universal struggle! Happy sewing! 🥰🧵
I've never seen that before! I may have to give it a try! I love Nancy Z, she was and still is an inspiration! Are you making another dress with the "raindrop" fabric?
Hi, Nancy, I just wanted to verify. Did you say you just used a standard 2.5 stitch length? Thanks so much for the tutorial. I will definitely be giving it a try.
I miss Nancy Zieman, she left us too soon, but I have an easier method of sewing in sleeves. I saw it on an one minute youtube video but it requires a serger. Change the differential feed to 1.5 do not sew the side seams first. The change allows the feed dogs to be eased in the sleeve. Sew from the inside of the shirt, not the sleeve side. You might have to clip if necessary, it depends on the fabric as you sew. Remember you are not using 5/8 of an inch but 1/4 so make adjustments. It takes just a few minutes and there is no basting. I have made several shirts already and it is easy. Now if only there was a method of putting on the collar as easy, I would be in heaven.
@@yvobalcer That sounds interesting! I will have to look into that! Yes, I think collars are more difficult than sleeves! I am hit or miss with collars! Thanks for watching and for the info! 🥰🧵
I’ve seen some tutorials where they have you put the sleeve on the bottom letting the feed dogs do some of the gathering. I always found that difficult especially if you don’t have a free arm on your machine. I like that you don’t have all that basting threads. I’ve ever seen this method but I think I’ll give it a try.
@@cleanqueen75 I would be interested to know what you think about it if you this! I’m going to see what else I can find in Nancy’s books. I have three of them. She was a genius! Have a great weekend! 🥰🧵
@@kittycrumbcake I would serge the under arm seam before sewing it into the arm hole. I just didn’t do that in the demonstration. And I would serge the sides seams of the bodice also before putting in the sleeves. Hope that helps! Thanks for watching! 🥰🧵
I’ve been sewing for 55 years and I also teach fashion design at the high school level. I don’t understand how you can guarantee that the gathering isn’t too short or too long to fit into the arm hole. If you gather you can tighten or loosen it to fit in. If it’s just a 2.5 stitch you don’t have any give in the gather.
Those are good points! I see what you're saying. When I saw this method in Nancy Z's book I figured it wouldn't hurt to give it a try and see what others thought about it. I imagine it will be good for some and not for others. I am loving all the comments and ideas I have been reading! This has really opened up a major discussion on the topic of setting in sleeves! 😄 Take care and have a good week! 🥰
@@janschubart4419 Actually, another viewer suggested I watch her and VivMom as well. I have, and plan on talking about the crimping method in my next video. I haven’t tried it yet, but it looks promising. I knew many would be interested in Nancy Z’s method and wanted share it. Hopefully we will all find the method that works best for each individual. Thanks for watching and for your input! Happy sewing! 🥰🧵
I take it that the seam allowance is 5/8ths since you sewed at 1/2....Is this correct? I watched Nancy Zieman for years and never saw this method. THanks for showing us.
I use a different method for setting in sleeves that I was almost sure I saw on Sewing With Nancy, but I must have learned it somewhere else. Vivmom Sews did a video showing how it’s done. If you start at the 3:53 mark on this video, you’ll see what I do: th-cam.com/video/eb2iUly2IXo/w-d-xo.html I’ve done it this way for so long its second nature for me. If the sleeve ends up eased in just a little too much, I can always clip a stitch, but this is a very quick and easy method. I do believe your method would be more precise and may work better on more challenging fabrics and it’s always fun trying new techniques so I’ll give it a try. Thank you for sharing this technique. The best thing about the sewing community is we find so many ways to do the same thing.
@@nadinewoods6971 Thank you, Nadine! I will watch it! It’s fun learning new ways of doing things! Especially when you are able to find a way that works best for you! Happy sewing! 🥰🧵
Excellent demonstration. I will try this! Results look more even than my usual method.
@@kbenesch9526 Great! I hope it works out for you! Thanks for watching! 🥰❤️
I bought that book many years ago and was recently looking for it to remind myself of one of her methods. She is still a treasure. ❤
@@shariz2998 Thank you, Shari! She certainly was and still is!! Happy sewing! 🥰🧵
Agreed!
Nancy Zieman sewing spirit lives on. That is really a neat way to gather. I’m sure it’s awkward at first but with practice I’m sure it gets better.
@@victoriahannah1633 I practiced the day before to get the hang of it. It’s not all that difficult. I will definitely do it again! Thanks for watching! 🥰🧵
I always used the two basting thread method. I love Nancy Zieman and didn't know about her method. I never had any problems. My Mom taught me to sew from a very early age, I was making simple doll clothes that didn't have to be sewn by age 6 and the clothes stayed on my dolls. The first dress I sewed in 9th grade was the first dress finished in the class and was put on the bulletin board in the hallway for a year. I got 100% on that one. I loved sewing and made all of my clothes for years.
@@lynnestamey7272 That’s great, Lynne! My mom sewed mine and my sister’s dresses when we were little. I took sewing in high school. I also took a tailoring class. Thanks for sharing! 🥰🧵
I have been sewing for over 60 years and have never had an be issue with setting sleeves. If the pattern is designed and cut correctly there should be no issue. I have also taught sewing classes with great success from my students. Correct pin pl placement is probably the best advice to give to anyone having issues after cutting.
@@mandiigraham1596 Thanks for the insight, Mandii! I would love to have you teach me how you set in your sleeves! You sound like an expert! 🤗 Thanks for watching and commenting! 🥰🧵
Yes, pins are essential! I was taught in Home Ec (sometime in the last century) that you need to use more pins than you think you need to. When I do a set in sleeve, there are pins about every quarter inch, maybe even every 1/8 inch. No such thing as too many pins when setting in a sleeve. Start with pins at the side seam and top of sleeve, then match notches, then "divide and conquer" the spaces between the pins...i.e. put a new pin between 2 existing pins. Everything should ease in just fine if pattern is cut correctly. Sometimes I hand baste the sleeve in place before sewing on my machine, but most times I throw caution to the wind and just sew slowly, removing pins as you go. For me, clips have never done the job adequately for a set in sleeve. This was certainly interesting to watch! Thanks for posting it!
At 76 years young, an a avid seamstress, this technique will be included in my sewing sessions. I recall wonderful videos watching, “Sewing With Nancy” for years. I’m going to look in my craft books for Nancy’s book. Sharing this method with my sewing friends. Thanks for sharing this sleeve method.
Thank you so much, Glenda! I'm happy you will try it and share it with your sewing friends! Nancy Z was the best!
I bought that book when I was still raising my kids. It was a game changer for me. Nancy was a genius!! Thank you for sharing!
@@mmills5951 You are very welcome! Have a good week! 🥰🧵
I have enjoyed that book for many years-purchased it at Sewing Expo in Puyallup and she signed it for me. A treasure.
@@Cynthia2v You have a signed copy??!! Wow! I wish I could have met her. I watched her biography and she was indeed an amazing woman! 🥰
I used to watch her shows and knew very little about sewing, I just loved watching her shows. I eventually started sewing and watch her online now. She was my insoiration
Clotilde is another great seamstress and teacher.
@@kathygann7632 good to know, thanks
I love Nancy Zieman and thank you your video was right on time for me. I’m making a dress and I’m at the sleeves.
@@dasouthfinest5973 You are welcome. Let me know how you like it. I know that this method may not be for everyone. I like to try new things! 🥰🧵
@@RunningWithScissors-th8jo I like this method a lot better this my go to method for sleeves from now on. Thank you so much for sharing, and I ordered the book from Amazon.
Never heard nor tried this method but you have convinced me and I have gone to Amazon to buy the book…. Thanks
@@lawrencejlittle You are welcome, Lawrence! I Hope it works out for you! She has lots of good ideas in her book! 🥰
Of course I am watching this a day late. I struggled with a sleeve last night trying to smooth it out. Thanks for sharing
@@lyndagasper4346 You are welcome, Lynda! Maybe you can redo the sleeve? Sleeves can be fiddly. That’s why I like raglan sleeves! Take care and thanks for watching! 🥰🧵
Ingenious method! Nancy Z was the BOSS!!
We have almost identical rings! Mine is oval cut with sapphire trillions. 😊
That is awesome! Thanks for watching! 🥰🧵
So yesterday I was at the fabric store and I saw the book 10,20,30 Minutes to Sew for 50 cents. I was going to get it but didn't have 50 cents on me. Then I you mentioned it and I decided to return today to see if it was still there and sure enough it was! Turns out all books were 50 cents! I'm a happy mama!
@@wifeoftim That’s wonderful, Regina! There are many good ideas in that book! Happy sewing! 🥰🧵
Wow Nancy! That's impressive. I've been sewing forever and have never heard of this method. Thanks for sharing!
@@sewlovelywithgrace You are welcome , Grace! This video sure opened the door for the discussion of sleeves! 😜. Setting in sleeves is a struggle for many a sewist! Hope little Zoey is doing better! ❤️❤️
Never heard of this method, but shall try it. Thanks for sharing.
You’re welcome, Ann! It worked better than I expected! It may be my go to for set in sleeves from now on! Thanks for watching and happy sewing! 🥰🧵
Hi Nancy, no I hadn’t heard of that method before and it’s certainly very interesting. I too thought it looked a bit fiddly, but I’ll certainly give it a try. Thank you for taking the time to demonstrate it for us. Have a good week 😊x
@@shellyscott8275 You are welcome, Shelly! I didn’t think it was any more fiddly than using basting stitches. Give it a try and see what you think! 🥰🧵
Hi Nancy! That was a really interesting technique thanks so much for bringing it to our attention. I have to say though it does look a bit fiddly and more time consuming but it may suit people who don't like doing the gathering stitches!
TH-cam is great for finding out different ways to do things and that book was a lucky find. ❤ x
@@socarole66 Thanks, Carole! It’s fun to try new things! You never know what might be your next favorite thing! Have a good weekend! 🥰🧵
I was unaware of this method, but I will definitely give it a try!
@@robyn3349 Let me know how you like it, Robyn! It was new to me as well! Have a good week! 🥰🧵
The thing I do with sleeves I learned years ago from an experienced seamstress. I set the sleeve in before I sew the side seam up. That way you’re not trying to get a sleeve into a small hole. Then you sew up the side of the garment starting at the end of the sleeve all the way down the side of the blouse or dress. It’s so much easier….
@@Bythesea-y6i I have sewn sleeves that way. Some patterns actually instruct you to put the sleeves in that way! Thanks for watching! 🥰🧵
I have that book! Probably bought it in the ,70s.
@@kathygann7632 I looked at my book and it says that the first printing was in 1992. That was 32 years ago! 😲
Thank you for sharing this technique. I've never heard of it. Since my machine has a knee lift it would help me to try this method of setting sleeves. I tend to sew a lot of knits but now that you taught me this, I may tackle more wovens.🎉
@@noemir8262 You’re welcome, Noemi! Give it a try and let me know what you think! 🤔🥰
Hi Nancy! I am your hundredth like in this video! This was pretty neat! I have never seen that method with Nancy zeman so I will definitely have to try it! Have a blessed weekend and happy sewing.
@@ZeldaSews Thank you, Zelda! If you try it, let me know how it went! Have a great weekend! 🥰🧵
I'm almost 67 years old, and I learned this method in freshman Home Ec in 1972. It was taught by a student teacher. She had to do a certain number of demos in order to pass her class and graduate, and this was the first one she taught.
Wow, Sharon! That is such a cool story! I graduated from high school in 1972! I took a tailoring class in high school. I doubt it’s taught now! Have a good week! 🥰🧵
Thank you very much for doing this video. I do have that book but I've not tried this method. Now that I've watched your demonstration, I'm going to try it on the blouse I'm making.
@@dig4info Thanks for watching, Nancye! Try it and see what you think! This video has caused quite a stir in the “sleeve setting” sewing community! I’m for anything to make it easier! Happy sewing! 🥰🧵
Hi Nancy. I love all things Nancy Zieman. I have her pattern fitting with confidence. I had never seen this pencil method for sleeves. Thank you for doing such a great job showing how it’s done. I will try it. Have a great week. ❤ Diann
@@Silver_Threads_Sewing Thank you, Diann! You have a good week also! 🥰🧵
So glad I found your channel, I really appreciate your detailed explanations and the fact that you don't go too fast. I'm a beginner and sleeves really scare me. Thanks for this idea I might try this one. I'll be back for more instructions. Be well.
Thank you from one Nancy to another! Sleeves still scare me! LOL! Sewing is fun, but can be frustrating at times. Take it slow and sew from patterns that say "Easy" on them. Do you have any sewing friends who you can go to for help and support? Take care and happy swing!
Thanks for sharing. Nancy Zeiman shared a lot of great sewing advice. whn she was alive. I did notice a tuck near the top of the sleeve, in the body of the top
Yep, I had to fix that! You have keen eyes, Karen! (I was hoping no one would notice, LOL!) I still like the method. I guess I need a little more practice! Thanks for watching and commenting! 🥰🧵
Nancy Zieman -- she was a jewel! She taught practical ways to sew. The way most home sewists would sew. I had not seen this method before, but it looks like a great one. I don't know if I will try it. I haven't been sewing clothing lately. But I do think it is worth a try. I just found your channel today, and I subscribed.
@@Jacelyn5440 Thank you so much, Jacelyn! I appreciate you watching, commenting, and subscribing! Nancy Z is a legend in the sewing community! 🥰🧵
Thriftbooks probably has it, they have most of Nancy’s books. That’s where I got my copy, it was in perfect condition. I haven’t tried that method yet, but I just might give it a try, now.
@@sbrickett Yes, Sue! Give it a try and let me know what you think! Have a great weekend! 🥰🧵
Great tutorial, thanks. I just bought that book on Amazon!
@@lindabanks7818 Great! She has a lot of interesting ideas in it! Have a good week! 🥰🧵
Glad to see this video! I might have to try this.
@@stephenboyd7244 Great! Let me know if you like it! I know it’s not for everyone! 🧵
Thanks so much for sharing. Love your channel.
@@kimberlymay1145 Thank you so much, Kimberly! I appreciate you watching and commenting! 🥰❤️
Can't wait to try this. I get a better sleeve finish using elastic instead of basting. But this looks so fun. 😅 you have a really nice finish from it.
@@JustOneDress I’ve not tried using elastic to set in sleeves before. I’ll have to see how that works for me! I like to try new things! Thanks for watching! 🥰🧵
I have never seen that method before. It looks very interesting. Thx you. 🤗
@@lorrainedempsey3320 You are welcome, Lorraine! If you try it let me know! Have a great weekend! 🥰❤️
I appreciate your video. This is a great new ( for me )sewing method.
@@tknow9298 You’re welcome! It was new to me as well! When I found it in her book, I thought, this might work! And it did!! Happy sewing! 🥰🧵
Thanks for sharing this technique. I read once the reason it is important to set a sleeve in the round is for the directional seam. This way when you lift your arm up, the bodice seam will stay in place and the shirt won’t rise. That circular arm seam gives a better range of motion within the shirt. 😅At least that’s what I tell myself in order to psyche myself up to do sleeves in the round. Sorta a love-hate relationship. I’m going to try this next time I sew sleeves.
@@Beth_Ann_K Thank you, Beth Ann! From the response to this video we know that the struggle is real when it comes to set in sleeves! I always sew my sleeves in the round. Sometimes a pattern will instruct you to sew it in flat, but not too often. Give it a try and see how it works for you! 🥰🧵
Best tutorial on the dreaded setting of sleeves….thank you!
@@cyfeltham3536 Thank you! I definitely struck a nerve with this video! The struggle is real!! Take care and happy sewing! 🥰🧵
So cool! I'm going to try it. I enjoyed the training. Thanks ❤
@@donnabrown0130 You are welcome, Donna! Let me know how it goes! 🥰🧵
Lol I have that book and I didn't remember the method. Now I'm going to have to pull it down and look that up!
@@RoundMtnDryGoods Mine’s on page 31. Give it a try and see what you think! 🥰🧵
Wow! Beautiful result.
@@Lorraine-yy8ey Thank you, Lorraine! I was pleased! 🥰🧵
Hi Nancy! I sure wish that I had paid more attention to Nancy Z's sewing techniques. I was taught years ago to do the basting and gathering and my sleeves have always turned out kind of pleated but I will be giving this method a good go. Thanks for sharing!
@@DebsWay You are so welcome, Deb! Let me know how it goes! I too, have had some difficulty with the basting method myself! Have a great weekend! 🥰🧵
Many of Nancy z’s videos are online now so we can rewatch.
@@damazingmama Thank you! I don't know why I didn't check that out previously but I will now!! I've already ordered the book shown in this video and 2 others of hers.
Wow, that could be a game changer for me❤, i have terrible experience with set in sleeves. Thanks a mill 🎉
You are welcome, Ann! I think we all struggle with set in sleeves! That’s why I like raglan sleeves so much! Good luck and happy sewing! 🥰🧵
I love this idea as I’m wanting to sew a shirt and have been putting it off because of the sleeves.
Thank you!
You are welcome, Beth! It took a little practice to maneuver the pencils. I will definitely do it on my next sleeves! Thanks for watching! 🥰🧵
Hi Nancy, thanks for sharing this information. It is very interesting 👏👏, and it works as we can see how it turned out on your top👍👍👍. I will have to try this out 😊😊😊. Have a great sewing weekend 🌸💖
@@kgflcreations Thanks, Karen! I was skeptical, but it works! Have a great weekend as well! 🥰🧵
This method is wonderful... I've never heard of it. Thank you for showing! I learned something today!😂 I have ordered the book and hope it's good and of course everything of Nancy's is great!🤗
@@sewndebisdream6953 You’re welcome, Debi! I have three of her books. I need to try more of her techniques. She was a sewing treasure! ❤️🧵
Very brilliant method😊 never heard of it
@@JosieStev Neither had I, Josie, until I saw it in her book! It works better than I expected! 🥰🧵
This looks great! I’m going to try next time. Better than basting stitches which are so fiddly to spread evenly and I always get pleats anyway and have to pick out. Should be a real time saver!
Thanks, Marie! Nancy Z was a genius and is still inspiring us to improve our sewing skills! Good luck and happy sewing! 🥰🧵
Very helpful tip!
@@angelahurst6963 Thanks, Angela! Nancy Z always has lots of great sewing tips! I’m glad you found the I do helpful! 🥰🧵
At my work when we deal with a lot of paper, we use rubber finger tips (like the Swingline ones) to help us turn the pages. I wonder if one could wear those on their fingertips and use their fingers to stretch and guide the fabric instead of the pencil erasers.
@@zeldakasumi Ooh! I like that idea, Zelda! I bet it would be easier than the pencils!! I will have to check into that! Thanks! 🥰🧵
@@RunningWithScissors-th8jo I hope it works out well.🙂 A second idea is to try it with those quilter's gloves that have grips on the fingertips.
Now that’s a pair of very smart ideas. I was thinking ‘those pencils will get caught up in my needle bar I just know it…. ‘ so thank you for that idea!
Or grippy gloves used for free motion quilting.
No, I have never heard about this method. I was wondering if it could be used to ease in a skirt, or ruffles? I was always told that I did not get the gathers even (when I was taking sewing classes). I'm 76 years old and they did not teach this method in High School in my time. Thank you for this lesson and video. I see a copy of some of Nancy Zieman books at the Goodwill sometimes. I have two of her books; but, I don't have that one. I have bought many very good sewing books at Goodwill. I will keep an eye out for that book.
I usually gather the old-fashioned way with the two basting stitches. I have gathered one time with my serger using the gathering foot and it worked great! You get even gathers. I used it to put gathering on a dress for one of my granddaughters.I don't think this method would gather enough for a ruffle. Your sewing machine may come with a gathering foot as well. I would practice with some scrap fabric to get the feel of it. Take care and keep on sewing! 🥰
Nancy Zieman made me a better garment seamstress from watching her many videos since the early days of Sewing With Nancy.
However, I actually prefer the finger method for managing set in sleeve ease. It’s not fiddly at all and goes quite fast. I don’t know where I first saw this, but I was able to find an excellent video by a TH-camr named Joy Bernhardt titled, “How to Crimp and Put in a Sleeve.” She actually has put out a few videos on this technique over her many years on TH-cam, but this one is very thorough.
Hi, Gayle. I will have to look that video up. I'm always interested in a better way to do something! Thanks for watching! 🥰🧵
When joining sleeve round to the armhole, I lightly stretch around the armhole fabric but leave the fabric of the sleeves as it is during stitching.
@@beena8510 Sleeves can be tricky. It sounds like you have a good system! Thanks for watching and commenting! 🥰🧵
I thought this was a very ingenious idea at first, but then as I watched the method, I realised that the stretching is brilliant around the sides where the fabric is on the bias. Then at the head of the sleeve, there’s no stretch because you’re working with fabric on the straight grain.
When I put in sleeves, I want most of the gathering at the sleeve head, and only gentle easing at the sides.
So with this method, I notice that you get a big wide side puff and a flat top, which is great if that’s the look you want. However, I’m pretty sure that it’s more flattering to have smooth sides to your sleeve and a fuller top around the head of the sleeve.
I think for a fuller figure and particularly for a heavy bust, then this will be quite unflattering. What do others think? Not a criticism but just an observation. ❤
@@rbrown6476 I actually noticed that as well! I will probably go back and forth between the two methods. I like learning new ways of doing things. If it’s easy and it works, and I’m all for it!! Thanks for watching and commenting! 🥰🧵
Never tried, gonna try now. With stretchers can be difficult, how do i do it
Rewatch the video carefully. You can sow the speed down if you need to. 🥰🧵
I feel this method would be less fiddly than pulling threads to gather and wrapping threads around pins to hold in place. Definitely will try. Thank you for the clear demonstration.
You are welcome, Linda! When I use the basting method I tie the threads together in a knot to keep them from pulling out. This may be my go to method (other than raglan sleeves 😜). Thanks for watching! 🥰🧵
Imma try that, thanks. :)
@@positivelysimful1283 Great! I hope it works out for you! Thanks for watching! 🥰🧵
Two things
I usé thé free arm
My first stitch is 5 mm long. If i am satisfied i stitch again at 2.5 mm.
@@anne-marieesnos9402 That’s a good idea, Anne Marie! Basting first can certainly save a lot of time! Thanks for watching! 🥰🧵
Interesting. My old machine would really struggle to sew so slowly
@@didic6470 Thanks for watching! I guess you could try it and see what happens! Happy sewing! 🥰🧵
I have the same book which I bought 20+ yrs ago.
@@dNEj4q3ce That’s great! It has some good tips in it! Thanks for sharing! 🥰🧵
Cannot wait to try this technique. I struggle terribly with insert sleeves. Would you advise what blouse pattern you are making in this video? I like the neckline. Hopefully it doesn’t have a collar and maybe just a facing. Thank you ever so much for your sharing and well recorded video.
You are very welcome ! I used McCall’s 8067. I should have included that in my video, sorry! It can be made with or without a collar and with short sleeves or long sleeves and can also be cropped or longer. It’s a good pattern.! In fact, McCall’s, Know Me and Butterick are on sale at Joann for $2.99 from Aug 22-28! Happy sewing! 🧵 🥰
I remember her PBS shows, starting with hiw to do sewing in 15 minute increments (for when time is scarce).
@@babsbybend Yes, she was a treasure! It is easier to do that if you have an actual sewing room. So many are sewing on the dining table and have to set up and take down. I used to do that before converting a spare bedroom into a designated room for sewing. Now I can pop in and out! Thanks for watching! 🥰🧵
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Thanks, Shauna!
Watching from Ecuador! Good morning! Please tell me where I could buy the clips from? Are they available in Canada? Thanks
I bought them from Amazon. They are listed under sewing clips or quilting clips, or even Wonder clips. I love them. Thanks for watching! 🥰🧵
Another one of her books uses an elastic to set in the sleeves. I have used that method for jackets.
@@annickbrennen8779 Hmm. I haven’t seen that one! Sounds interesting! 🥰🧵
I hate settling in sleeves. Going to try this. I found a copy of that book on Ebay but it is in the States so no good for me as it would cost too much. But I also found two others 10 20 30 books by Nancy, for the home and quilting so I bought them.
@@jaynefederici9140 Good for you, Jayne! Hopefully you will find something useful in the books! It seems that setting in sleeves is a universal struggle! Happy sewing! 🥰🧵
I've never seen that before! I may have to give it a try! I love Nancy Z, she was and still is an inspiration! Are you making another dress with the "raindrop" fabric?
@@lgcb1295 I used it as an example. I had a ton of it left from the estate sale. It is from a shirt pattern. I guess I could finish it! 🥰
Thanks.
You're welcome! 🥰🧵
Love Nancy videos and books but use the Islander method of industrial sewing, I recommend it I think she has a you tube videos.
@@mariapaiz4016 Thanks, Maria! I will look for it! I appreciate the information! 🥰🧵
Hi, Nancy, I just wanted to verify. Did you say you just used a standard 2.5 stitch length? Thanks so much for the tutorial. I will definitely be giving it a try.
@@kellygates6468 Yes, Kelly, I sewed it at 2.5, not a basting stitch. It was easier than I expected! Good luck! 🥰🧵
@@RunningWithScissors-th8jo Thank you!
I miss Nancy Zieman, she left us too soon, but I have an easier method of sewing in sleeves. I saw it on an one minute youtube video but it requires a serger. Change the differential feed to 1.5 do not sew the side seams first. The change allows the feed dogs to be eased in the sleeve. Sew from the inside of the shirt, not the sleeve side. You might have to clip if necessary, it depends on the fabric as you sew. Remember you are not using 5/8 of an inch but 1/4 so make adjustments. It takes just a few minutes and there is no basting. I have made several shirts already and it is easy. Now if only there was a method of putting on the collar as easy, I would be in heaven.
@@yvobalcer That sounds interesting! I will have to look into that! Yes, I think collars are more difficult than sleeves! I am hit or miss with collars! Thanks for watching and for the info! 🥰🧵
I’ve seen some tutorials where they have you put the sleeve on the bottom letting the feed dogs do some of the gathering. I always found that difficult especially if you don’t have a free arm on your machine. I like that you don’t have all that basting threads. I’ve ever seen this method but I think I’ll give it a try.
@@cleanqueen75 I would be interested to know what you think about it if you this! I’m going to see what else I can find in Nancy’s books. I have three of them. She was a genius! Have a great weekend! 🥰🧵
Interesting technique! Wouldn’t it have been fabulous to be with her when she was thinking through her various construction methods? 😘
@@lynnshepard7485 Yes, Lynn! I would have loved to have met her! She was and still is a sewing treasure! 🥰🧵
where in the process do you serge/finish the seams ?
@@kittycrumbcake I would serge the under arm seam before sewing it into the arm hole. I just didn’t do that in the demonstration. And I would serge the sides seams of the bodice also before putting in the sleeves. Hope that helps! Thanks for watching! 🥰🧵
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Thanks, Hannah! 🥰🧵
I’ve been sewing for 55 years and I also teach fashion design at the high school level. I don’t understand how you can guarantee that the gathering isn’t too short or too long to fit into the arm hole. If you gather you can tighten or loosen it to fit in. If it’s just a 2.5 stitch you don’t have any give in the gather.
Those are good points! I see what you're saying. When I saw this method in Nancy Z's book I figured it wouldn't hurt to give it a try and see what others thought about it. I imagine it will be good for some and not for others. I am loving all the comments and ideas I have been reading! This has really opened up a major discussion on the topic of setting in sleeves! 😄 Take care and have a good week! 🥰
Ph my goodness, that way will tske forever. Of you want to see how to set in a sleeve, with no fuss check out Joy Berhardt video's
@@janschubart4419 Actually, another viewer suggested I watch her and VivMom as well. I have, and plan on talking about the crimping method in my next video. I haven’t tried it yet, but it looks promising. I knew many would be interested in Nancy Z’s method and wanted share it. Hopefully we will all find the method that works best for each individual. Thanks for watching and for your input! Happy sewing! 🥰🧵
I take it that the seam allowance is 5/8ths since you sewed at 1/2....Is this correct? I watched Nancy Zieman for years and never saw this method. THanks for showing us.
@@dianemontavon5670 Yes, Diane, that’s correct! It was a lot easier than I thought it would be! 🥰🧵
I use a different method for setting in sleeves that I was almost sure I saw on Sewing With Nancy, but I must have learned it somewhere else. Vivmom Sews did a video showing how it’s done. If you start at the 3:53 mark on this video, you’ll see what I do: th-cam.com/video/eb2iUly2IXo/w-d-xo.html I’ve done it this way for so long its second nature for me. If the sleeve ends up eased in just a little too much, I can always clip a stitch, but this is a very quick and easy method. I do believe your method would be more precise and may work better on more challenging fabrics and it’s always fun trying new techniques so I’ll give it a try. Thank you for sharing this technique. The best thing about the sewing community is we find so many ways to do the same thing.
@@nadinewoods6971 Thank you, Nadine! I will watch it! It’s fun learning new ways of doing things! Especially when you are able to find a way that works best for you! Happy sewing! 🥰🧵
I tried this and couldn’t get the hang of it!
@@cleanqueen75 Yea, it’s definitely tricky! I wonder how Nancy Z came up with this idea! 😄 Have a nice weekend! 🥰
Mas fácil es pasar una costura hilvan y plegar un poco la copa, me parece un disparate lo de los boligrafor,
@@Grancanariasoy Gracias por ver y comentar! ¡Feliz costura! 🥰🧵
Those aren't pencils.
@@sewinggrannie They are mechanical pencils with erasers! Have a good weekend!