{"id":5123,"date":"2023-08-25T12:50:10","date_gmt":"2023-08-25T16:50:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/?p=5123"},"modified":"2023-08-25T12:50:13","modified_gmt":"2023-08-25T16:50:13","slug":"the-stay-stitch-the-under-stitch-the-basting-stitch-explained","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/2023\/08\/the-stay-stitch-the-under-stitch-the-basting-stitch-explained\/","title":{"rendered":"The Stay Stitch, the Under Stitch &#038; the Basting Stitch Explained"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"672\" src=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2023-8-tds-bg-stay-stitch-under-stitch-basting-stitch-mn-1.jpg\" alt=\"title image\" class=\"wp-image-5122\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2023-8-tds-bg-stay-stitch-under-stitch-basting-stitch-mn-1.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2023-8-tds-bg-stay-stitch-under-stitch-basting-stitch-mn-1-300x202.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2023-8-tds-bg-stay-stitch-under-stitch-basting-stitch-mn-1-150x101.jpg 150w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2023-8-tds-bg-stay-stitch-under-stitch-basting-stitch-mn-1-768x516.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The stay stitch, the understitch, and the basting stitch are techniques you will come across frequently when sewing garments. This short video will explain what, why, and how of all three. Or read on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Stay Stitch, Basting Stitch, and Under Stitch | The Daily Sew\" width=\"1140\" height=\"641\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/fuZHvMlaxHo?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Stay Stitch<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"609\" src=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2023-8-tds-bg-stay-stitch-under-stitch-basting-stitch-1-1-1024x609.jpg\" alt=\"Stay stitch facts\" class=\"wp-image-5111\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2023-8-tds-bg-stay-stitch-under-stitch-basting-stitch-1-1-1024x609.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2023-8-tds-bg-stay-stitch-under-stitch-basting-stitch-1-1-300x178.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2023-8-tds-bg-stay-stitch-under-stitch-basting-stitch-1-1-150x89.jpg 150w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2023-8-tds-bg-stay-stitch-under-stitch-basting-stitch-1-1-768x457.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2023-8-tds-bg-stay-stitch-under-stitch-basting-stitch-1-1-1536x913.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2023-8-tds-bg-stay-stitch-under-stitch-basting-stitch-1-1.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The stay stitch is a straight stitch of normal length sewn on a single layer of fabric \u215b\u201d from the seamline in the seam allowance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"760\" src=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2023-8-tds-bg-stay-stitch-under-stitch-basting-stitch-4-1-1024x760.jpg\" alt=\"stay stitch is used to keep a shape\" class=\"wp-image-5114\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2023-8-tds-bg-stay-stitch-under-stitch-basting-stitch-4-1-1024x760.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2023-8-tds-bg-stay-stitch-under-stitch-basting-stitch-4-1-300x223.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2023-8-tds-bg-stay-stitch-under-stitch-basting-stitch-4-1-150x111.jpg 150w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2023-8-tds-bg-stay-stitch-under-stitch-basting-stitch-4-1-768x570.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2023-8-tds-bg-stay-stitch-under-stitch-basting-stitch-4-1-1536x1140.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2023-8-tds-bg-stay-stitch-under-stitch-basting-stitch-4-1.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Before you pin or baste or sew a seam, a line of stay stitching is sewn to the edges of garment pieces that could lose their shape due to handling or while being sewn. Usually curved necklines or diagonal edges. Any cut edge not following the length or cross grain can stretch out of shape. More so if it is a true bias cut. So a line of stitches &#8211; stay stitching &#8211; is a preventative measure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stay stitches lay \u215b\u201d away from the seam line, in the seam allowance. For example; if my seam allowance is \u215d\u201d I would staystitch \u00bd\u201d in from the edge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Staystitching is a step a lot of people want to or just do skip. Don\u2019t skip it. You\u2019re taking a lot of time to make your garment, what\u2019s an extra minute or two to have a successful outcome?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Staystitching is also a guideline for sewing that edge, and for clipping the seam allowance on that edge\u2019s seam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You do not need to remove these stitches after sewing the seam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Under Stitch<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"609\" src=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2023-8-tds-bg-stay-stitch-under-stitch-basting-stitch-2-1-1024x609.jpg\" alt=\"Understitch facts\" class=\"wp-image-5112\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2023-8-tds-bg-stay-stitch-under-stitch-basting-stitch-2-1-1024x609.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2023-8-tds-bg-stay-stitch-under-stitch-basting-stitch-2-1-300x178.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2023-8-tds-bg-stay-stitch-under-stitch-basting-stitch-2-1-150x89.jpg 150w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2023-8-tds-bg-stay-stitch-under-stitch-basting-stitch-2-1-768x457.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2023-8-tds-bg-stay-stitch-under-stitch-basting-stitch-2-1-1536x913.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2023-8-tds-bg-stay-stitch-under-stitch-basting-stitch-2-1.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The understitch is a straight stitch of normal stitch length sewn through 3 layers of fabric, the facing, a pocket, or other garment piece, and both layers of the seam allowance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"642\" src=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2023-8-tds-bg-stay-stitch-under-stitch-basting-stitch-5-1-1024x642.jpg\" alt=\"facing rolling out of garment\" class=\"wp-image-5115\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2023-8-tds-bg-stay-stitch-under-stitch-basting-stitch-5-1-1024x642.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2023-8-tds-bg-stay-stitch-under-stitch-basting-stitch-5-1-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2023-8-tds-bg-stay-stitch-under-stitch-basting-stitch-5-1-150x94.jpg 150w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2023-8-tds-bg-stay-stitch-under-stitch-basting-stitch-5-1-768x482.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2023-8-tds-bg-stay-stitch-under-stitch-basting-stitch-5-1-1536x963.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2023-8-tds-bg-stay-stitch-under-stitch-basting-stitch-5-1.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Understitching keeps the facing, or side seam pocket, from rolling and peeking out from under the garment while you wear it. This is why you will see it required around necklines, armholes in sleeveless garments, and the waist of skirts or pants that do not have a waistband.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"691\" src=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2023-8-tds-bg-stay-stitch-under-stitch-basting-stitch-6-1-1024x691.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5116\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2023-8-tds-bg-stay-stitch-under-stitch-basting-stitch-6-1-1024x691.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2023-8-tds-bg-stay-stitch-under-stitch-basting-stitch-6-1-300x202.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2023-8-tds-bg-stay-stitch-under-stitch-basting-stitch-6-1-150x101.jpg 150w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2023-8-tds-bg-stay-stitch-under-stitch-basting-stitch-6-1-768x518.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2023-8-tds-bg-stay-stitch-under-stitch-basting-stitch-6-1-1536x1036.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2023-8-tds-bg-stay-stitch-under-stitch-basting-stitch-6-1.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>After sewing the facing onto the garment piece, press the seam allowance open and then both seam allowances toward the facing. Grade and clip the seam allowance if needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2023-8-tds-bg-stay-stitch-under-stitch-basting-stitch-7-1-1024x720.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5117\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2023-8-tds-bg-stay-stitch-under-stitch-basting-stitch-7-1-1024x720.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2023-8-tds-bg-stay-stitch-under-stitch-basting-stitch-7-1-300x211.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2023-8-tds-bg-stay-stitch-under-stitch-basting-stitch-7-1-150x105.jpg 150w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2023-8-tds-bg-stay-stitch-under-stitch-basting-stitch-7-1-768x540.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2023-8-tds-bg-stay-stitch-under-stitch-basting-stitch-7-1-1536x1080.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2023-8-tds-bg-stay-stitch-under-stitch-basting-stitch-7-1.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>With the facing face up, and the seam allowances under it, stitch close to the seam line through the facing and the seam allowances. After understitching flip the facing to the inside of the garment and press again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2023-8-tds-bg-stay-stitch-under-stitch-basting-stitch-8-1-1024x700.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5118\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2023-8-tds-bg-stay-stitch-under-stitch-basting-stitch-8-1-1024x700.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2023-8-tds-bg-stay-stitch-under-stitch-basting-stitch-8-1-300x205.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2023-8-tds-bg-stay-stitch-under-stitch-basting-stitch-8-1-150x103.jpg 150w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2023-8-tds-bg-stay-stitch-under-stitch-basting-stitch-8-1-768x525.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2023-8-tds-bg-stay-stitch-under-stitch-basting-stitch-8-1-1536x1051.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2023-8-tds-bg-stay-stitch-under-stitch-basting-stitch-8-1.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2023-8-tds-bg-stay-stitch-under-stitch-basting-stitch-9-1024x700.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5105\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2023-8-tds-bg-stay-stitch-under-stitch-basting-stitch-9-1024x700.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2023-8-tds-bg-stay-stitch-under-stitch-basting-stitch-9-300x205.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2023-8-tds-bg-stay-stitch-under-stitch-basting-stitch-9-150x103.jpg 150w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2023-8-tds-bg-stay-stitch-under-stitch-basting-stitch-9-768x525.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2023-8-tds-bg-stay-stitch-under-stitch-basting-stitch-9-1536x1051.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2023-8-tds-bg-stay-stitch-under-stitch-basting-stitch-9.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You don\u2019t see these stitches on the outside of the garment.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Basting Stitch<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"609\" src=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2023-8-tds-bg-stay-stitch-under-stitch-basting-stitch-3-1-1024x609.jpg\" alt=\"The points of the basting stitch\" class=\"wp-image-5113\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2023-8-tds-bg-stay-stitch-under-stitch-basting-stitch-3-1-1024x609.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2023-8-tds-bg-stay-stitch-under-stitch-basting-stitch-3-1-300x178.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2023-8-tds-bg-stay-stitch-under-stitch-basting-stitch-3-1-150x89.jpg 150w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2023-8-tds-bg-stay-stitch-under-stitch-basting-stitch-3-1-768x457.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2023-8-tds-bg-stay-stitch-under-stitch-basting-stitch-3-1-1536x913.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2023-8-tds-bg-stay-stitch-under-stitch-basting-stitch-3-1.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The machine basting stitch is a straight stitch of extra long length. It is not as secure as a shorter stitch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Basting stitches are meant to be temporary; to hold garment pieces together so you can sew over, on or around that seam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"643\" src=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2023-8-tds-bg-stay-stitch-under-stitch-basting-stitch-11-1-1024x643.jpg\" alt=\"basting stitches hold things in place temporlarily\" class=\"wp-image-5120\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2023-8-tds-bg-stay-stitch-under-stitch-basting-stitch-11-1-1024x643.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2023-8-tds-bg-stay-stitch-under-stitch-basting-stitch-11-1-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2023-8-tds-bg-stay-stitch-under-stitch-basting-stitch-11-1-150x94.jpg 150w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2023-8-tds-bg-stay-stitch-under-stitch-basting-stitch-11-1-768x482.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2023-8-tds-bg-stay-stitch-under-stitch-basting-stitch-11-1-1536x965.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2023-8-tds-bg-stay-stitch-under-stitch-basting-stitch-11-1.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, you will baste a center back seam together before putting in a centered zipper.&nbsp; This holds the zipper in place without a straight pin being in your way. You will also baste side pockets across the top to the front of the pants or skirt to keep them in place as the waistband is attached. You will also baste a gathered sleeve to the arm hole to make sure there are no puckers before permanently stitching it down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2023-8-tds-bg-stay-stitch-under-stitch-basting-stitch-10-1-1024x600.jpg\" alt=\"basting stitch and a normal stitch\" class=\"wp-image-5119\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2023-8-tds-bg-stay-stitch-under-stitch-basting-stitch-10-1-1024x600.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2023-8-tds-bg-stay-stitch-under-stitch-basting-stitch-10-1-300x176.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2023-8-tds-bg-stay-stitch-under-stitch-basting-stitch-10-1-150x88.jpg 150w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2023-8-tds-bg-stay-stitch-under-stitch-basting-stitch-10-1-768x450.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2023-8-tds-bg-stay-stitch-under-stitch-basting-stitch-10-1-1536x899.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2023-8-tds-bg-stay-stitch-under-stitch-basting-stitch-10-1.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Because they are meant to be temporary you do not back tack when basting. Which also makes these larger stitches easy and quick to remove by pulling on the bobbin thread tail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Basting a seam is a great way to check the fit during construction. Baste the seam and it try on. If the garment is a little too loose or too tight you remove the basting and permanently sew with a wider or narrower seam allowance for that seam.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I use basting stitches to mark a fold line for hems, patch pockets, and facings.&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The stay stitch, the understitch, and the basting stitch are techniques you will come across frequently when sewing garments. This short video will explain what, why, and how of all three. Or read on. 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