When is Stitch Witchery Allowed?

There is a lot of back and forth about when Stitch Witchery is allowed to be used in bridal. 

     I feel that there are a few different ways to look at the use of this product.  First, I will explain what is flat-out wrong.  A bridal seamster should never use Stitch Witchery 100% in place of sewing. For instance, if you have lace appliqué that needs to be attached down the side of a gown,  you cannot just glue it down with the fusible tape and call it a day.  When she dry cleans the gown, the lace will fall off. It is also not heirloom quality work.

     Now, I'll share with you how I feel that it can be used correctly.  I use it as a stabilizer to shape and hold the appliqué while I hand stitch.  You can get by with slightly fewer stitches with this method, but you need to make sure the stitching is adequate. I also clear the use of fusible adhesive with my bride before using it.  I explain to them that it will cost a little less if we use it, because the hand sewing will go faster. 

Below, you will find the latest video where I demonstrate the use of stitch witchery as a stabilizer and also hand sewing.  Below that, you will find a purchse link if you are looking to try some. 

How to Let Out a Lace Bodice, gusset a wedding gown bodice This video will show you how to "grow" your client's gown. Is the bodice a little too tight and covered with a lace overlay? (This is an advanced sewing techniques channel, so I'm assuming you know how to let the bodice out.)

 

Here's the product on Amazon.  It is super cheap and handy! I usually buy a larger roll than what this links to, but it's the same idea! 

I hope this has helped!