{"id":5770,"date":"2022-02-12T10:46:55","date_gmt":"2022-02-12T15:46:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/?p=5770"},"modified":"2022-02-12T10:46:59","modified_gmt":"2022-02-12T15:46:59","slug":"understitching-facing-neckline-lining","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/understitching-facing-neckline-lining\/","title":{"rendered":"Understitching a Facing, Neckline, or Lining"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Staystitching-012b.jpg\" alt=\"understitching a facing\" class=\"wp-image-8172 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Staystitching-012b.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Staystitching-012b-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Staystitching-012b-150x150.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/500;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Staystitching-012b.jpg\" alt=\"understitching a facing\" class=\"wp-image-8172\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Staystitching-012b.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Staystitching-012b-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Staystitching-012b-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Following my earlier article on <a title=\"Staystitching \u2013 what is it and why do it?\" href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/staystitching\/\">staystitching<\/a>, Anne Bell left a message on the <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"http:\/\/facebook.com\/soseweasy\" target=\"_blank\">Facebook page<\/a> to say she would like to learn more about Understitching. \u00a0Me too Anne, so I've read lots of articles on the matter and carried out a few tests. \u00a0I admit, sometimes when it came to the instruction for understitching on a pattern, I've skipped it because I didn't really understand what they were asking or why it was needed. \u00a0So at last, a guide to <strong>understitching a facing, neckline, or lining.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is U<g class=\"gr_ gr_5 gr-alert gr_spell gr_inline_cards gr_run_anim ContextualSpelling ins-del multiReplace\" id=\"5\" data-gr-id=\"5\">nderstitching<\/g>?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Definition<\/strong> -assists a facing or lining to stay to the inside and un-seen. It is stitching that is sewn as close to the seam line as possible holding the&nbsp;graded seam&nbsp;allowance to the facing or lining.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>None the wiser? Let's have a look at what it does. &nbsp;In a lined garment, the understitching is there to keep facings and linings from peaking out, especially around necklines and armholes and around the waist on a lined skirt to stop the lining riding up. &nbsp;It also means that when turned and pressed, the seam line tends to favor the inside of the garment. &nbsp;It will give a nice neat and professional finished look from the outside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The understitching itself is not visible from the outside of the garment, it's part of its foundations, a little like the staystitching.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to U<g class=\"gr_ gr_5 gr-alert gr_spell gr_inline_cards gr_run_anim ContextualSpelling ins-del multiReplace\" id=\"5\" data-gr-id=\"5\">nderstitch<\/g><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"450\" height=\"338\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Staystitching-002.jpg\" alt=\"All about understitching.  What is it, why and how do you do it?  \" class=\"wp-image-8168 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Staystitching-002.jpg 450w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Staystitching-002-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Staystitching-002-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 450px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 450\/338;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"450\" height=\"338\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Staystitching-002.jpg\" alt=\"All about understitching.  What is it, why and how do you do it?  \" class=\"wp-image-8168\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Staystitching-002.jpg 450w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Staystitching-002-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Staystitching-002-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Grade seams if necessary. Trim down both seam allowances by about half, then trim down the lining or facing seam allowance a little more. Clip curved seams such as necklines and armholes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"450\" height=\"338\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Staystitching-006.jpg\" alt=\"All about understitching.  What is it, why and how do you do it?  \" class=\"wp-image-8169 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Staystitching-006.jpg 450w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Staystitching-006-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Staystitching-006-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 450px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 450\/338;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"450\" height=\"338\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Staystitching-006.jpg\" alt=\"All about understitching.  What is it, why and how do you do it?  \" class=\"wp-image-8169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Staystitching-006.jpg 450w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Staystitching-006-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Staystitching-006-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Press seam allowance towards the facing or lining using your fingers only. &nbsp;We'll press with an iron once its finished.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"250\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/understitching-collage-1.jpg\" alt=\"All about understitching.  What is it, why and how do you do it?  \" class=\"wp-image-8170 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/understitching-collage-1.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/understitching-collage-1-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/understitching-collage-1-150x75.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/250;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/understitching-collage-1.jpg\" alt=\"All about understitching.  What is it, why and how do you do it?  \" class=\"wp-image-8170\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/understitching-collage-1.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/understitching-collage-1-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/understitching-collage-1-150x75.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Sew with right side upwards. &nbsp;Sew 1\/8th inch away from the seam line, through the lining and both seam allowances. &nbsp;Sew with 0.5 extra stitch length over your regular stitch to allow for the extra thickness if necessary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Press now with an iron, allowing the facing or lining to sit well onto the inside. &nbsp;You'll usually see a little bit of the outer fabric turned over and this helps to get the very best finish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"250\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/understitching-collage-2.jpg\" alt=\"All about understitching.  What is it, why and how do you do it?  \" class=\"wp-image-8171 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/understitching-collage-2.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/understitching-collage-2-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/understitching-collage-2-150x75.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/250;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/understitching-collage-2.jpg\" alt=\"All about understitching.  What is it, why and how do you do it?  \" class=\"wp-image-8171\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/understitching-collage-2.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/understitching-collage-2-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/understitching-collage-2-150x75.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>On lofty or thick fabrics you can use a triple zig-zag stitch as the understitch too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Having given this a real test now on some scraps of fabric, I can really see the benefit and how it creates a beautiful finish, keeping the lining or facings from peeping out. &nbsp;I'll certainly be doing this when patterns call for it in future &#8211; and maybe even if they don't!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don't forget, if you have any sewing requests or questions, do ask &#8211; you can pop on over to the <a href=\"http:\/\/facebook.com\/soseweasy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Facebook page<\/a> for a chat. &nbsp;I'm still new to sewing so can't promise to solve all your sewing problems, but I will try!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n<h2>If You'd Like To Support Our Site<\/h2>\r\nIf you want to help us continue to bring you a wide selection of <a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/free-sewing-patterns\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">free sewing patterns<\/a> and projects, please consider buying us a coffee.\u00a0 We'd really, really appreciate it.\r\n\r\n<center><div class=\"ko-fi-button\" data-text=\"Buy me a coffee!\" data-color=\"#ff5f5f\" data-code=\"\" id=\"kofiShortcode985Html\" style=\"float: none; text-align: left;\"><\/div><\/center>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Following my earlier article on staystitching, Anne Bell left a message on the Facebook page to say she would like to learn more about Understitching. \u00a0Me too Anne, so I&#8217;ve read lots of articles on the matter and carried out a few tests. \u00a0I admit, sometimes when it came to \u2026 <a class=\"continue-reading-link\" href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/understitching-facing-neckline-lining\/\"> Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr; <\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":309,"featured_media":8172,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":"","wds_primary_category":0},"categories":[4,165,89,38],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5770"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/309"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5770"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5770\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":71684,"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5770\/revisions\/71684"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/8172"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5770"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5770"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5770"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}