How to sew an understitch?

In this new tutorial, I show you how to sew an understitch easily.

What is an understitch?

The understitch is a finishing stitch joining the seam allowance to a back piece of the garment. It is invisible on the face, which is why it is found on strategic pieces: facings, linings or even pocket bottoms.

Understitching has several advantages:

  • It retains the linings and facings on the back of the garment;
  • It gives more hold to the seams, for example at the pocket entrances;
  • It supports the seams made on the bias, and thus prevents the part concerned from deforming over time.

    • How to sew an understitch?

    After making the assembly seam, iron the seam allowances on either side of this seam, then fold the two margins on the side of the facing / lining.

    It only remains to make a new seam line about 2mm from the assembly seam, taking good care of the margins and the facing / lining.

    A little trick is to use a tone-on-tone yarn with the facing piece for a really understated finish.

    Up to you ! And see you soon at ikatee. 

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