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There is a difference between edgestitching and topstitching, and edgestitching can easily be confused with topstitching. Each basic sewing stitch have specific uses. Which is better, edgestitching vs topstitching?
If you are learning how to sew, you can start with sewing 101 for beginners!
Edgestitching is sewn 1/8″ from the edge, while topstitching is 1/4″ from the edge. They are both decorative stitches on the face of the fabric.
Topstitching is commonly used in menswear, and edgestitching is used in all handmade items. Learn more about all the basic sewing stitches you need to sew clothing.
How to Edgestitch
1. Sew your seam.
2. Press your seam to one side.
3. You can finish the seams together before sewing.
4. Use the sewing machine foot with the little fence in the middle which lines up with the seam. Move your sewing machine needle to the same side as the seam allowance and sew a straight line.
5. The edgestitching will secure the seam allowance to one side.
How to Topstitch
1. Sew your seam.
2. Press your seam to one side.
3. You can finish the seams together before sewing.
4. Use the 1/4″ sewing machine foot or regular sewing machine foot with a 1/4″ seam guide. Sew a straight line.
5. The topstitching will secure the seam allowance to one side.
Edgestitching vs Topstitching
You can combine edgestitching and topstitching for double stitching.
If you make something using this tutorial, Iād love to see! Please share it on social media with the hashtag #heatherhandmade and tag me!
You have some great ideas to share but the videos are sped up so fast, I can’t read them before it goes to the next sentence plus I can’t read and watch what you’re doing when it’s that fast. I never did get to see the 20 hacks for your desk area because of the ads and I tried to click an “X” to close an ad and it took me to somewhere else and when I finally got back to the article, it was on edgestitching. I’m very new to sewing so I can’t just guess what you are doing if I miss one second of the video and again, with it being sped up so much, I end up with a headache from trying to keep up. I didn’t learn anything!
Are you talking about the youtube video or the tiny video on the side? The youtube video embedded into the post is always slowed down.
Could not get the video to start.
I added in a different video for now, try that one!
You make everything SEAM SEW do-able! …even I think I could do some of this! You should be a home-ec teacher…mine scared me SO bad, it took me 10 years to go near my Bernina!!! š
loving your tutorial series. the example pics are a great idea!
julie