Thank you that's very kind. I always worry about whether people want music or not, but I feel that I am hear to teach and it would be off-putting. So thank you for your kind feedback. Aneka
Please how do I like this video a zillion times?❤️ You are indeed Made To Sew! Your tutorial is on point and extremely timely for me. Thank you sooooo...sew 😁 much and God bless.
Hi Monique, thank you so much for your lovely words. I am so pleased you like my tutorials. Thank you :-)) and thank you SO much for recommending me. Aneka x
Excellent tutorial. Clearly and logically explained. I was a bit dubious about watching a 30 minute video just about facing but I think it was a good length to cover everything.
This, as well as your other tutorials, are so satisfying to watch! Each time I watch one I don't want it to end. Your explanations are so detailed and clear, and I've learnt so much as a result. A BIG thank you...xxx
Hi Yas, you are too kind. Thank you for taking the time to write such a lovely message. I am so pleased that you like my tutorials and the way I explain things. Thank you so much and good luck with your sewing. Aneka x
Fantastic. Got my facing on, & it looks fab! Could not figure it out with only the pattern instructions, & they skipped a lot of the fine tuning steps too I now realize. I am sooo appreciative that you made this video!!!
I can't even find the words to tell you how much you have helped me! My facing lined up perfectly with my zip and I learned the CORRECT way to do this. Thank you so, so much!!!
As salaamu alaykum Aneka! You are the Best sewing teacher! Thank you so much for these generous and perfect instructions and instructional videos. Everything you do is wonderful for the student. With you as my teacher, I feel like I can sew with confidence. I love the fact that you give the stable and correct foundations so that we can have a solid learning to rely on. Also I am grateful that you speak very clearly and precisely. Thank You!!!
HI I am currently working on a dress for a client and your video was very helpful , I followed step by step and my garment came out great. Thank you so much for this video.
Aneka, the instruction in your videos is very good. I like the fact that you teach the slow, "classical" construction techniques. Like many sewists, I have developed my own construction sequences, such as sewing the sleeves into the armscyes before sewing the bodice side seams and underarm sleeve seams all in one go. But it is very helpful to review these classic techniques, because some more "fiddley" garments do come together better with the classic techniques. A few years ago, I gave away a sewing book which was all about sewing garments faster (pinless sewing, etc.). While someone else might benefit from these "fast" techniques (I understand that these are the techniques used in mass-market ready-to-wear), for me the book might as well have been titled "How to Waste Your Fabric and Time."
Hi Tina, lovely to hear this! I am really pleased you like my videos. I also insert sleeves into a garment flat and will always do this in knit garment, shirts, or garments where the sleeve doesn't have a very high sleeve cap. But there are times as you mention where a blot on sleeve is a must! Glad I can help you re-visit things. Aneka x
Best video ever ! I watched many videos on the subject and yours is the most clear and well explained of all. Thank you so much for sharing your expertise on such profesional and detailed manner.
I’m soooo impressed with your tutorial. You totally know what you’re about and you communicate your skills clearly and succinctly. Thank you very much.
Thank you very much, this tutorial made everything very clear on attaching a facing, I have been struggling with teaching myself from a book . Thanks again, Karen
I have just found your channel when Googling how to sew this kind of facing. What a fantastic video! It's made everything so clear, so much better than the pattern instructions which had me very confused.
Just enjoyed this video. I am bilingual, the word interlining is exactly what we say in Spanish lol, in USA they called it underlining. Loved hearing you say interlining. Your advise to use silk thread and needles was appreciated here. I have a silk fabric which has sat scaring me for over a year.
Hi Elsa, thank you for your lovely words. Great to hear that the words is in the same in Spanish too!! :-)). Thank you and good luck with your silk. Aneka x
This is really really easy to understand, thank you for such a wonderfull way to explain and to show this. The voice, the rythm, the words are just perfect so I can get it easly and nicely, I almost lose myself watching and I remember why I like sewing so much and why I started to do this. It s a real pleasure to watch you, many thanks for your work🌻💖😘
This is EXACTLY the tutorial I needed for sewing the facing onto the jumper I'm making (and I found it by accident, I'm so glad I clicked on the suggestion!) Thank you so much.
Your tutorial is the best I have viewed, you're a wonderful teacher I enjoyed listening to you, thank you so much. I love it when I learn something and understand it so completely. I will make sure to follow you on TH-cam for more tutorials. Blessings to you!
Wow. I wish I should have found you when I was in university. I did a lot of sewing and I always was so confused with my teacher . But now tht I graduated I found you and I am practicing on my own. Your amazing
Bless you Karina, you are so kind. I am sorry that you university lecturer wasn't very clear, but super pleased that you have found my tutorials useful and easy to understand. Good luck practising on your own and glad I can help :-)). Aneka x
Your tutorials are very understandable and you don't miss any point that is very rare in most tutorials so thank you so much. I've tried your way of inserting facing and it turns out so so much good. Very Helpful. Keep it up. 👍 I want to learn more from you. ☺
I love your tutorials they are super helpful. I wanted to suggest may be using different coluor thread to see what is going on, for example the stay stitch on the neck I barely caught it and just because you mentioned it. Thank you so much for sharing with us!
Thank you so much for this! I was fighting with the facing of my first ever dress following a pattern that required lining, but the fabric was so think i wanted to change the lining for a facing. Also, your voice is so calm and relaxing! ❤️
Absolutely BRILLIANT as per usual . You definitely know yr work plus u are a GREAT and beautiful teacher ! U have made me get out my machine after 15 yrs of not sewing .From this video I realized half a dozen mistakes I used to do hence the terrible finish 🤣Tomorrow I plan to do such a facing Thanks to yr tips and techniques I am sure this time I will have a much better finish ! Thank you so much x NB can u pls add to yr list a video on overlocking . The threads to use, what sort of overlock stitch should be utilized on different areas on garment and on certain kinds of fabrics. Any tips and techniques. Pls .
Hi Sonia, thank you so much for your kind words. Really, really pleased you like the tutorial. Thank you. Wishing you all the best with your facing and yes of course I can do a video on overlocking! Aneka x
Hi Mariiam, thank you for your lovely, kind words. I am really pleased you enjoyed the tutorial and it helped you. Thank you and good luck with your sewing. Aneka :-))
Great tutorial, but if you do not mind I would like to add an alternative, in regards to securing the facing to any seams (in this case it was the shoulder seams). Instead of hand sewing it or tacking it, you can stitch in the ditch of the shoulder seams, thus the stitch would not be seen. So, the facing remain flat, secure and safely intact. This is how I was taught. Just a suggestion.
Hi Kendra, thank you so much for your kind words. The technique you mention is actually what I personally do. I think I show this in the Copen tutorial? I think I didn't do it here because the sleeves were already attached which makes it harder to grab enough of the seam allowance at the shoulders. However I really appreciate that you mentioned this. Thank you :-))
Best sewing tutorials! So thorough. I wonder if I can put the zip in after an all in one facing for a sleeveless dress or top? I am trying to avoid the contortionist sewing tricks involved (sewing shoulder seam after facing) that putting in the zip first would require. If I don't finish the back seam I can sew the all in one facing and pull the back sections through the shoulders to the front. Hope you understand my question.
Hi Emma, thank you for your lovely message. Yes you can complete the facing and then add the zip into the garment. I have a new tutorial coming next week that will show a neat way and professional finishing for sewing the top of the zipper, this might help too. Aneka x
Hello, your videos are well-explained, thanks! Could you please do a round bag tutorial? Because i'm having trouble with lining the zipper properly. Tips & Tricks here would be highly appreciated. Thanks in advance!!
Thank you for your lovely words. So pleased you like my tutorials. Thank you. I will add this to my filming list it's a great idea. In the meantime feel free to drop me an email (info@madetosew.com) and I will try to help. Aneka x
Hi! I've been watching all of your facing tutorials, and they're all amazing. You don't leave any detail unexplained. I was just wondering how to insert a facing to a dress that has a keyhole detail in the back, which closes with a hook and eye. Great job!
Hi Merel, the facing would probably go around the keyhole? Or you can finish the keyhole with binding instead? I can try and do a class on this. Aneka x
I am a big fan of your channel and followed your tutorials in my journey of learning how to sew. Do you have a similar tutorial bu the invisible zipper is installed at the side seam with a n armhole facing? Thanks for your sharing...
Hi Aneka, thank you again for this very helpful tutorial ! I have a question re the finishing of the facing. Would top stitching the edge of the facing work ? I have a linen top where the facing bottom edge is top stitched (from the outside) and this give a nice band-like finishing. Unless this is another technique that is used but I very much like it and would want to try out. Thank you!
Thank you Stephanie, Yes of course you can top stitch to hold the facing to the garment. A number of patterns are finished this way and that is absolutely fine.
Thank you Stephanie, Yes of course you can top stitch to hold the facing to the garment. A number of patterns are finished this way and that is absolutely fine.
Best instructor in TH-cam!! your videos have really helped me a lot! just a question: what if we are sewing collars? won't it be very bulky with the facing?
Hi Janelle, you are too kind! Thank you for your lovely words. If you are attaching a collar to the neckline of a garment then you probably won't need to have a facing too. The collar will probably finish the seam allowances (inside the collar). But this does all depend on the design of the collar and garment. But most of the time you won't have a facing with a collar. I hope that makes sense? Aneka x
It depends on the interfacing; usually facings like this for a neckline will be from a lightweight interfacing so the interfacing can be in the seam allowance of the pattern piece. So it would be the same size and not smaller. However for other areas of the body, when you are using a heavier interfacing you may need to make the interfacing smaller than the pattern piece. To avoid bulk in the seams. Hope this helps? Aneka
Love your videos, Is it possible to use French seems around the neck. I am working on yoga pants (Harlem style) and a long top of my own design. I am texturally sensitive, and I am looking to avoid any rough seems?
Hi David, thank you so much for your kind words. When it comes to french seams around the neck you would be sewing a French Seam but still need to attach something e.g. a facing and this would make the area quite bulky? How about using binding around the neckline? I am filming a tutorial for this on armholes this week, it might help? Aneka :-))
Is this binding comfortable on the skin? Binding can be any fabric cut on a 45 degree? If so this might be a winner. Thank you very much. This could be the answer I'm looking for. I'll be checking out your video when it comes out. I am subscribed so it should pop up for me.
I would say that the binding would be comfortable on the skin. It is cut on a 45 degree angle (if you use woven fabric) to enable it to stretch around the curve of the neck. Fingers crossed the video will help you. Good luck! Aneka
Impressed by your tutorials!!! 🙌🙌Question, I'm about to sew a dress with lining. I wondering if I can do the same thing for the dress with lining!? I was thinking to (1) sew together main fabric on shoulders and sides (2) sew the lining on shoulders and sides (3) connect the lining with main on neck section (4) add zipper (5) attach sleeves Thank you! And question #2 do I need to add an interfacing to neck line on lining? I'm working with thin gentle fabrics(similar to chiffon, but thicker than chiffon) thank you!!!! 😊
Hi Maria, thank you for your lovely message and sorry for the delay in getting back to you. There are a couple of options when you have a dress with a lining, is the lining going to start at the edge of the neckline, or will there be a facing and then lining (attached to the bottom of the facing). Depending on the garment and the fabric the construction can change. But I would say that generally you want to stitch the main fabric at the shoulders and sides. Insert the zipper. Attach the sleeves. The lining would also be sew completely with the sleeves introduced and then you would attach them both together at the neckline. You would stitch the lining to the garment zipper on the machine or by hand. Then complete the hems attaching the lining to the garment (this does depend on the garment). I hope this helps? The method you have suggested would work, but the seam allowance of the sleeves wouldn't be hidden by the lining and the zip wouldn't be finished quite as neatly. Let me know how you get on. Aneka xx
This is really useful, thanks! The first time I did this I really cocked it up, wish I'd looked up how to actually do it properly instead of guessing! Just a question - is it OK to leave the seam allowances in between the facing/top as they are? Do they fray? Or would you iron interfacing onto them?
Marsha .K so pleased I could help! Thank you for a lovely message. The seam allowances shouldn’t fray, or they might do a bit but once the facing is down and hiding the seam allowances they won’t have any movement or cause fraying. You can iron them, but it’s more important to press the facing in position from the facing side with a small amount of the front fabric visible on the top edge. I hope this helps? Aneka
Thanks for this video! I was planning to use facing in my next sewing project so it came perfectly on time. I particularly loved the close-ups of positioning the material before sewing (20:30). I've watched quite a few videos on how to sew a facing and yours was the most thorough. There were just two things that would improve my reception of this video: - I think that those video transitions with white screen are quite old school and unnecessary - a simple cut would be less distracting - I felt that the speech pace was a bit too slow - even though I'm not a native speaker I watched you video on 1.25 speed But still, it really was great :)
Hi Arya, I am so pleased that you enjoyed my video and found it useful for your next project. Also a huge thank you for your kind feedback, more than happy to just cut between the scenes I just worried this was always messy. Thank you for your opinion. Also thanks for the heads up about my speech pace, I am never too sure how slowly / quickly I need to speak. Naturally I speak very fast and I always try and make an effort to slow down (maybe too much) as I understand that not everyone is a native speaker. I will try and increase the speed slightly. Thanks so much, Aneka :-))
You have a very clear pronouciation and a lovely british accent which makes it quite easy to understand. Speaking from experience, what helps way more than just slow speech pace is subtitles. Especially when you're still learning - it makes it easier to google the words you don't know. But I do realize that preparing them takes a lot of extra work :)
Thank you that is very kind. Really appreciate your thoughts and feedback with regard to subtitles, I will try and include them in the future. Thank you. Aneka :-))
Hi Elizabeth, you would insert the sleeve lining into the bodice lining and then attach them together. Or attach the lining and then the sleeve lining, but the way that you attach it is the same. Aneka
You are a great teacher and I've been watching your videos and I must confess, you are really good at what you do. Thumbs up.
Thank you so much Anne. This means a lot. Aneka x
Straight forward, no distractions, no fluff....thorough. She is my online instructor of choice.
Thank you 💖
Great tutorial, and refreshing that you didn't have music in the background. Well done, I loved it.
Thank you that's very kind. I always worry about whether people want music or not, but I feel that I am hear to teach and it would be off-putting. So thank you for your kind feedback. Aneka
I agreeee with this sooooo refreshing, and caming!! Thank you very much.
Wonderfully clear instructions! Thank you. I will come back to you for my tutorials as I'm learning how to sew properly.
Please how do I like this video a zillion times?❤️
You are indeed Made To Sew! Your tutorial is on point and extremely timely for me.
Thank you sooooo...sew 😁 much and God bless.
Thank you so much Mimi, you are very kind xx
I have been sewing for about a year now and I love it! Thank you for your tutorials! I have recommended you to so many new sewers.
Hi Monique, thank you so much for your lovely words. I am so pleased you like my tutorials. Thank you :-)) and thank you SO much for recommending me. Aneka x
I DID enjoy the tutorial. Everything was SO clear, both in what you were saying and what you were doing. I'll definitely be back. 😊
Excellent tutorial. Clearly and logically explained. I was a bit dubious about watching a 30 minute video just about facing but I think it was a good length to cover everything.
Thank you so much. I find it really hard to work out what length people want; based on what they already know. Thanks for the feedback.
What a brilliant teacher . All instructions absolutely clear . Thank you
This, as well as your other tutorials, are so satisfying to watch! Each time I watch one I don't want it to end. Your explanations are so detailed and clear, and I've learnt so much as a result. A BIG thank you...xxx
Hi Yas, you are too kind. Thank you for taking the time to write such a lovely message. I am so pleased that you like my tutorials and the way I explain things. Thank you so much and good luck with your sewing. Aneka x
💯%i like it!
I still come back to your channel every time I start a new garment as an advanced beginner seamstress. Thank you
Fantastic. Got my facing on, & it looks fab! Could not figure it out with only the pattern instructions, & they skipped a lot of the fine tuning steps too I now realize. I am sooo appreciative that you made this video!!!
I'm really pleased that it helped and you have a fab result.
I can't even find the words to tell you how much you have helped me! My facing lined up perfectly with my zip and I learned the CORRECT way to do this. Thank you so, so much!!!
Sheila Gaetzke I am just so pleased I could help! Thank you for your lovely words. And well done! Aneka x
As salaamu alaykum Aneka! You are the Best sewing teacher! Thank you so much for these generous and perfect instructions and instructional videos. Everything you do is wonderful for the student. With you as my teacher, I feel like I can sew with confidence. I love the fact that you give the stable and correct foundations so that we can have a solid learning to rely on. Also I am grateful that you speak very clearly and precisely. Thank You!!!
Thank you for your kind, kind words. They are very much appreciated. So pleased you like my tutorials. Aneka
This is absolutely a professional and thorough tutorial.
Thank you. Aneka
HI I am currently working on a dress for a client and your video was very helpful , I followed step by step and my garment came out great. Thank you so much for this video.
Glad it was helpful!
Aneka, the instruction in your videos is very good. I like the fact that you teach the slow, "classical" construction techniques. Like many sewists, I have developed my own construction sequences, such as sewing the sleeves into the armscyes before sewing the bodice side seams and underarm sleeve seams all in one go. But it is very helpful to review these classic techniques, because some more "fiddley" garments do come together better with the classic techniques.
A few years ago, I gave away a sewing book which was all about sewing garments faster (pinless sewing, etc.). While someone else might benefit from these "fast" techniques (I understand that these are the techniques used in mass-market ready-to-wear), for me the book might as well have been titled "How to Waste Your Fabric and Time."
Hi Tina, lovely to hear this! I am really pleased you like my videos. I also insert sleeves into a garment flat and will always do this in knit garment, shirts, or garments where the sleeve doesn't have a very high sleeve cap. But there are times as you mention where a blot on sleeve is a must! Glad I can help you re-visit things. Aneka x
Having the top side by side is genius!! such a great tip!
Glad I could help.
Best video ever ! I watched many videos on the subject and yours is the most clear and well explained of all. Thank you so much for sharing your expertise on such profesional and detailed manner.
Thank you Patricia, really pleased you liked it. Aneka x
I’m soooo impressed with your tutorial. You totally know what you’re about and you communicate your skills clearly and succinctly. Thank you very much.
Thank you so much for your lovely words Bev. I am so pleased that you like my tutorials and style of teaching. Huge thank you. Aneka x
Thank you very much, this tutorial made everything very clear on attaching a facing, I have been struggling with teaching myself from a book . Thanks again, Karen
I am so pleased I could help Karen. :-))
I have just found your channel when Googling how to sew this kind of facing. What a fantastic video! It's made everything so clear, so much better than the pattern instructions which had me very confused.
thank u for being the answer to my sewing difficulty! l was about to lose hope!!!mOre power to your channel! 💜☺️
Thanks Lian. Glad I could help.
I dont know what to say , but I enjoy your teachings , thank you so much , greetings from Norway
Hello, thank you for writing a comment. Really kind of you. Thank you so much for your kind words, so pleased you like my tutorials. Aneka
Just enjoyed this video. I am bilingual, the word interlining is exactly what we say in Spanish lol, in USA they called it underlining. Loved hearing you say interlining. Your advise to use silk thread and needles was appreciated here. I have a silk fabric which has sat scaring me for over a year.
Hi Elsa, thank you for your lovely words. Great to hear that the words is in the same in Spanish too!! :-)). Thank you and good luck with your silk. Aneka x
This is really really easy to understand, thank you for such a wonderfull way to explain and to show this. The voice, the rythm, the words are just perfect so I can get it easly and nicely, I almost lose myself watching and I remember why I like sewing so much and why I started to do this. It s a real pleasure to watch you, many thanks for your work🌻💖😘
Thank you SO much Raluca, such lovely feedback. Thank you.
Thank you for this tutorial. It is quite detailed and beginner friendly. I'll definitely be looking out for more videos from you. Thanks again
Glad I could help. Thank you.
I love how clearly you describe things
Thank you, I'm pleased it's helpful.
This is EXACTLY the tutorial I needed for sewing the facing onto the jumper I'm making (and I found it by accident, I'm so glad I clicked on the suggestion!) Thank you so much.
So pleased I could help! Aneka x
Your tutorial is the best I have viewed, you're a wonderful teacher I enjoyed listening to you, thank you so much. I love it when I learn something and understand it so completely. I will make sure to follow you on TH-cam for more tutorials. Blessings to you!
Thank you so much for your lovely thoughts. I am so pleased that you like the tutorial and found that you learned from it. Thank you. Aneka
Excellent tutorial
Thank you so much Carol. I'm pleased that you have found it informative.
I like how you do everything with perfection. That is how I like to sew
Thank you! 🥰
Wow. I wish I should have found you when I was in university. I did a lot of sewing and I always was so confused with my teacher . But now tht I graduated I found you and I am practicing on my own. Your amazing
Bless you Karina, you are so kind. I am sorry that you university lecturer wasn't very clear, but super pleased that you have found my tutorials useful and easy to understand. Good luck practising on your own and glad I can help :-)). Aneka x
This is super detailed oriented and well explained and well filmed. Thank you!!!
Thank you so much for your kind words.
Your tutorials are very understandable and you don't miss any point that is very rare in most tutorials so thank you so much. I've tried your way of inserting facing and it turns out so so much good. Very Helpful. Keep it up. 👍 I want to learn more from you. ☺
Thank you so much for your lovely words. Aneka x
I'm impressed by your attentions to details, and your tutorial is clear and nice, and very enjoyable, thank you so much.
Thank you very much. x
I have been having issues with neckline finishing. Thank you so much for this tutorial. God bless you
Glad I could help.
Thank you for such a great vid!!!
Glad it was helpful. Aneka x
Very good tutorial, thanks for sharing!!!
Thank you.
Thank you for this detailed tutorial. The instructions were very clear and easy to understand.
Thank you :-))
This sample helps me tremendously
So pleased it's helpful.
Excellent tutorial! I learned so much more than I thought I already knew.
Thank you Beth, really pleased you enjoyed it. Aneka
Exactly what I was searching for! Perfect! Thank you!!!
You're an excellent teacher!! Thank you so much for this detailed tutorial. I've learned so much. 💕
You are so welcome!
I love your tutorial. You are an amazing teacher.
Thank you so much Ana.
thank you for your valuable and detailed instruction, as a beginner I am learning so much!
Thank you Fran, really pleased I could help. Aneka
Excellent tutorial with very clear instructions
Thank you Kathy.
Such attention to detail! Eey step is thoroughly explained - thank you!
Really pleased you enjoyed it Livia. Thank you for your lovely words. Aneka
Thank you, best how to video for invisible zipper install, thank you very much!!!!
I love your tutorials they are super helpful. I wanted to suggest may be using different coluor thread to see what is going on, for example the stay stitch on the neck I barely caught it and just because you mentioned it. Thank you so much for sharing with us!
Thank you Alice, yes I agree with you and will try and do that in the future. Thank you for the feedback. Aneka x
TOO MANY best practises i need to take a note of. And who says we can't learn from history (this being uploaded in 2017)
Yay! Very pleased it helped.
beautiful and effective teacher
Hi Janene, thank you very much. Aneka
Thank you so much for this! I was fighting with the facing of my first ever dress following a pattern that required lining, but the fabric was so think i wanted to change the lining for a facing. Also, your voice is so calm and relaxing! ❤️
Thanks so much Ana, that is so nice to hear. Just so pleased I could help you. Aneka x
Absolutely BRILLIANT as per usual . You definitely know yr work plus u are a GREAT and beautiful teacher ! U have made me get out my machine after 15 yrs of not sewing .From this video I realized half a dozen mistakes I used to do hence the terrible finish 🤣Tomorrow I plan to do such a facing Thanks to yr tips and techniques I am sure this time I will have a much better finish ! Thank you so much x
NB can u pls add to yr list a video on overlocking . The threads to use, what sort of overlock stitch should be utilized on different areas on garment and on certain kinds of fabrics. Any tips and techniques. Pls .
Hi Sonia, thank you so much for your kind words. Really, really pleased you like the tutorial. Thank you. Wishing you all the best with your facing and yes of course I can do a video on overlocking! Aneka x
This is a very helpful video. Thank you 🙏 for making my sewing easy.
Thank you Maria. Aneka x
best sewing channel ever..
Bless you, you are so kind. Thank you. Aneka x
An outstanding tutorial, thank you so much.
Thank you
This video fulfilall what I need to know about facing ❤
Thank you Nadia.
The best ever tutorial.
Thank you so much x
Awesome thank you so much the directions on my current project is so vague.
Really pleased I could help. Good luck. Aneka x
thank you for the thorough explanation!
Pleasure
Thank you for this very helpful tutorial. God bless you
Thank you.
I love your tutorials. Thank you so much for sharing your expertise! Subscribed.
Thanks so much. Aneka x
Thanks sweetie ! I love the way u are working and explained😍😍
So pleased that you like it. Thank you. Aneka x
Brilliant,really clear explanation.
Thank you Maureen, so pleased I could help. Aneka x
You are amazing! Glad I found this channel!
Thanks so much Harriet.
Thanks for sharing with us. The video is clear and it’s easy to follow 😍💕👌
Thank you.
I am so impressed by the neatness of your work!
Hi Mariiam, thank you for your lovely, kind words. I am really pleased you enjoyed the tutorial and it helped you. Thank you and good luck with your sewing. Aneka :-))
Great tutorial, but if you do not mind I would like to add an alternative, in regards to securing the facing to any seams (in this case it was the shoulder seams). Instead of hand sewing it or tacking it, you can stitch in the ditch of the shoulder seams, thus the stitch would not be seen. So, the facing remain flat, secure and safely intact. This is how I was taught. Just a suggestion.
Hi Kendra, thank you so much for your kind words. The technique you mention is actually what I personally do. I think I show this in the Copen tutorial? I think I didn't do it here because the sleeves were already attached which makes it harder to grab enough of the seam allowance at the shoulders. However I really appreciate that you mentioned this. Thank you :-))
Fantastic video. Thank you.
Thanks Felicity.
Awesome tutorial, thank you! You tackled every question I had on the facing issue.
Thank you so much Yazmin. Really pleased you enjoyed it. Aneka x
Excellent tutorial very informative. Love Ur channel
Thank you!
Love this! Just what I needed. Thanks for sharing💕💕💕
So glad I could help you. 🙏🥰
Can you do a video showing how to insert a lapped zipper with facing as with this one. So far this is an excellent video. Please and thank you.
Thank you, I'm pleased you have found it helpful. Thank you for the suggestion, I will add it to the list for future videos.
You are really amazing! btw, please have tutorials regarding pattern making! Thank you!! looking forward for another tutorial.
Oh thank you. You are too kind! I am so pleased to like my tutorials - stay tuned for some pattern cutting vids asap. Aneka x
Best sewing tutorials! So thorough. I wonder if I can put the zip in after an all in one facing for a sleeveless dress or top? I am trying to avoid the contortionist sewing tricks involved (sewing shoulder seam after facing) that putting in the zip first would require. If I don't finish the back seam I can sew the all in one facing and pull the back sections through the shoulders to the front. Hope you understand my question.
Hi Emma, thank you for your lovely message. Yes you can complete the facing and then add the zip into the garment. I have a new tutorial coming next week that will show a neat way and professional finishing for sewing the top of the zipper, this might help too. Aneka x
Thank you. Great explanation. Xx
Thank you Jean. xx
Hi really am impressed when I stumble your page. It helped me I 've to tell you. Pls could you show facing on another zipper say lap zipper, thanks
Thank you very much. Of course. I will plan something.
Thanks
Awesome work!
Thanks a lot!
Hello, your videos are well-explained, thanks! Could you please do a round bag tutorial? Because i'm having trouble with lining the zipper properly. Tips & Tricks here would be highly appreciated. Thanks in advance!!
Thank you for your lovely words. So pleased you like my tutorials. Thank you. I will add this to my filming list it's a great idea. In the meantime feel free to drop me an email (info@madetosew.com) and I will try to help. Aneka x
Hi! I've been watching all of your facing tutorials, and they're all amazing. You don't leave any detail unexplained. I was just wondering how to insert a facing to a dress that has a keyhole detail in the back, which closes with a hook and eye. Great job!
Hi Merel, the facing would probably go around the keyhole? Or you can finish the keyhole with binding instead? I can try and do a class on this. Aneka x
wonderfully explained Thanku so much....
Thank you, pleased I could help. Aneka
Thank you so much for this wonderful tutorial!
It's a pleasure. Glad you enjoyed it. Aneka x
I am a big fan of your channel and followed your tutorials in my journey of learning how to sew. Do you have a similar tutorial bu the invisible zipper is installed at the side seam with a n armhole facing? Thanks for your sharing...
Hi Derek, I don't, but I need to. I will add it to my list. Aneka
@@MadetoSew I shall look forward to it...I can totally appreciate the care to details and finish that you seem to focus on. Cheers!
@@derekattp Thanks Derek.
This helps a lot!!! Thanks!!
So pleased.
Hi Aneka, thank you again for this very helpful tutorial ! I have a question re the finishing of the facing. Would top stitching the edge of the facing work ? I have a linen top where the facing bottom edge is top stitched (from the outside) and this give a nice band-like finishing. Unless this is another technique that is used but I very much like it and would want to try out. Thank you!
Thank you Stephanie, Yes of course you can top stitch to hold the facing to the garment. A number of patterns are finished this way and that is absolutely fine.
Thank you Stephanie, Yes of course you can top stitch to hold the facing to the garment. A number of patterns are finished this way and that is absolutely fine.
Best instructor in TH-cam!! your videos have really helped me a lot!
just a question: what if we are sewing collars? won't it be very bulky with the facing?
Hi Janelle, you are too kind! Thank you for your lovely words. If you are attaching a collar to the neckline of a garment then you probably won't need to have a facing too. The collar will probably finish the seam allowances (inside the collar). But this does all depend on the design of the collar and garment. But most of the time you won't have a facing with a collar. I hope that makes sense? Aneka x
Made To Sew yes makes sense! if you could do a tutorial on collars and button holes (button up shirt), that would be lovely!! :)
Yes I do have plans to film a full shirt this year so stay tuned! :-)) x
Yayyyy
Thanks for your awesome tips. Do you create your own patterns? I would welcome seeing one from you. Thanks.
Thank you. Yes I do. I have a selection of patterns launching soon (www.madetosew.com). Aneka :-))
Right technique 👍
Thank you :-)). Aneka x
Wonderful tutorial! Just a quick question. If my seam allowance is 0.5 inches should the interfacing be 0.5 smaller than the facing piece?
It depends on the interfacing; usually facings like this for a neckline will be from a lightweight interfacing so the interfacing can be in the seam allowance of the pattern piece. So it would be the same size and not smaller. However for other areas of the body, when you are using a heavier interfacing you may need to make the interfacing smaller than the pattern piece. To avoid bulk in the seams. Hope this helps? Aneka
@@MadetoSew Makes sense. Thank you for explaining in so much detail!
Looking forward to see your pattern!
Thank you, that's very kind! Aneka x
Love your videos, Is it possible to use French seems around the neck. I am working on yoga pants (Harlem style) and a long top of my own design. I am texturally sensitive, and I am looking to avoid any rough seems?
Hi David, thank you so much for your kind words. When it comes to french seams around the neck you would be sewing a French Seam but still need to attach something e.g. a facing and this would make the area quite bulky? How about using binding around the neckline? I am filming a tutorial for this on armholes this week, it might help? Aneka :-))
Is this binding comfortable on the skin? Binding can be any fabric cut on a 45 degree? If so this might be a winner. Thank you very much. This could be the answer I'm looking for. I'll be checking out your video when it comes out. I am subscribed so it should pop up for me.
I would say that the binding would be comfortable on the skin. It is cut on a 45 degree angle (if you use woven fabric) to enable it to stretch around the curve of the neck. Fingers crossed the video will help you. Good luck! Aneka
U are indeed good. Thanks
Thank you Gloria!
very good tutorial, neat work !
Great Tutorial, thank you for sharing
Thank you x
Impressed by your tutorials!!! 🙌🙌Question, I'm about to sew a dress with lining. I wondering if I can do the same thing for the dress with lining!? I was thinking to (1) sew together main fabric on shoulders and sides (2) sew the lining on shoulders and sides (3) connect the lining with main on neck section (4) add zipper (5) attach sleeves Thank you! And question #2 do I need to add an interfacing to neck line on lining? I'm working with thin gentle fabrics(similar to chiffon, but thicker than chiffon) thank you!!!! 😊
Hi Maria, thank you for your lovely message and sorry for the delay in getting back to you. There are a couple of options when you have a dress with a lining, is the lining going to start at the edge of the neckline, or will there be a facing and then lining (attached to the bottom of the facing).
Depending on the garment and the fabric the construction can change. But I would say that generally you want to stitch the main fabric at the shoulders and sides. Insert the zipper. Attach the sleeves. The lining would also be sew completely with the sleeves introduced and then you would attach them both together at the neckline. You would stitch the lining to the garment zipper on the machine or by hand. Then complete the hems attaching the lining to the garment (this does depend on the garment). I hope this helps?
The method you have suggested would work, but the seam allowance of the sleeves wouldn't be hidden by the lining and the zip wouldn't be finished quite as neatly.
Let me know how you get on. Aneka xx
This is really useful, thanks! The first time I did this I really cocked it up, wish I'd looked up how to actually do it properly instead of guessing! Just a question - is it OK to leave the seam allowances in between the facing/top as they are? Do they fray? Or would you iron interfacing onto them?
Marsha .K so pleased I could help! Thank you for a lovely message. The seam allowances shouldn’t fray, or they might do a bit but once the facing is down and hiding the seam allowances they won’t have any movement or cause fraying. You can iron them, but it’s more important to press the facing in position from the facing side with a small amount of the front fabric visible on the top edge. I hope this helps? Aneka
That's good to know, thank you :) I have a summer top on my to-sew list so hopefully this one will have a nicely done collar!
Thanks a lot for this wonderful tutorial 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Thank you, glad you liked it. Aneka x
Thanks for this video! I was planning to use facing in my next sewing project so it came perfectly on time.
I particularly loved the close-ups of positioning the material before sewing (20:30). I've watched quite a few videos on how to sew a facing and yours was the most thorough.
There were just two things that would improve my reception of this video:
- I think that those video transitions with white screen are quite old school and unnecessary - a simple cut would be less distracting
- I felt that the speech pace was a bit too slow - even though I'm not a native speaker I watched you video on 1.25 speed
But still, it really was great :)
Hi Arya, I am so pleased that you enjoyed my video and found it useful for your next project. Also a huge thank you for your kind feedback, more than happy to just cut between the scenes I just worried this was always messy. Thank you for your opinion. Also thanks for the heads up about my speech pace, I am never too sure how slowly / quickly I need to speak. Naturally I speak very fast and I always try and make an effort to slow down (maybe too much) as I understand that not everyone is a native speaker. I will try and increase the speed slightly. Thanks so much, Aneka :-))
You have a very clear pronouciation and a lovely british accent which makes it quite easy to understand.
Speaking from experience, what helps way more than just slow speech pace is subtitles. Especially when you're still learning - it makes it easier to google the words you don't know.
But I do realize that preparing them takes a lot of extra work :)
Thank you that is very kind. Really appreciate your thoughts and feedback with regard to subtitles, I will try and include them in the future. Thank you. Aneka :-))
Hi Anika, is this the same method to use if you are fully lining the dress.
Hi Elizabeth, you would insert the sleeve lining into the bodice lining and then attach them together. Or attach the lining and then the sleeve lining, but the way that you attach it is the same. Aneka