Do you really have to staystitch?

There are lots of rules in sewing, but do they really help make your garments better? Will skipping staystitching ruin a neckline? What really happens if you skip it? Watch this video to find out!
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[@nicolehatcher]

Good information. Is stay stitching mainly used on woven garments? I really only sew knits and don't believe I've seen this instruction before.

[@SeamworkVideo]

Yes, stay stitching is generally for woven garments, since the purpose is to keep the fabric from stretching out and getting distorted as you work with it.

[@spindleblood]

The issue is when the stay stitch is 1/2" from the edge and the seam is like 5/8" from the edge. If you're very clumsy like me, the stay stitches will be visible on the right side of the fabric after the seam is sewn. 💀

[@SeamworkVideo]

Staystitch at 3/8" or 1/4" instead!

[@AnnabelYouens]

I just sewed two tops and forgot to stay stitch and presto - disaster! Good reminder!

[@rhondabeckwith8782]

Yup I'm a big believer in stay stitching. Great idea to make a video of this.

[@patriciabarnes3582]

Great tutorial thanks for sharing!

[@lat64eece]

Thanks so much for the thorough video on stay stitching. What are your thoughts on using stay tape in place of a stay stitch? Sometimes when doing a stay stitch on a lightweight fabric it seams to pucker. Thanks in advance for your assistance

[@SeamworkVideo]

I think stay tape could be helpful on lightweight fabric. I would recommend testing it first and seeing if you like the results!