Sewing concept

Armhole Finishing

The process of neatening and securing the raw edge of a garment's armhole, often with a lining or facing. Finishing the sleeveless armholes using facings and turning the garment right side out. (merged)

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Where it is used

33. Press armhole seam allowance

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Press the armhole seam allowance towards the sleeve.

Open the step in the "Anorak Sweatshirt Sewing Pattern: Summer Longsleeve with Gathers (PDF Pattern, XS-XXL, A4/Letter/Plotter)" pattern →

Pinning Neckline Facing

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Insert the facing into the neckline, right sides together, and pin in place, matching the notches. Align the facing seam with the raglan seam on the back of the left sleeve.

Open the step in the "Basic T-Shirt Pattern PDF | Easy Knit Top Sewing | Crew Neck Fitted Tee | Everyday Womens Shirt | L-XXL" pattern →

Stitching Shoulder Seams

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Stitch the shoulder seams using a French seam, similar to the back. Press the seams toward the front piece.

Open the step in the "Beginner Friendly Women’s Vest Sewing Pattern PDF – Easy Summer Waistcoat with Button Closure, XS-M | Plotter, USletter, A4" pattern →

Sew Right Shoulder Seam

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Place the front and back pieces right sides together. Pin along the RIGHT shoulder seam (imagine you're wearing the dress). Leave the left shoulder open for now. Sew along the seam allowance at 0.7 cm using an overlock. Stitch along the back piece side. Press the seam, then press the seam allowances toward the front.

Open the step in the "Bodycon Dress Pattern PDF | Ribbed Knit Tank Dress | Fitted Midi Dress Sewing | Womens Summer Basic | XS-M" pattern →

Position Armhole Binding

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Lay the dress facing you. Get the bindings ready for finishing the armhole. At both the start and end of the binding, leave a 2 cm allowance—this helps you start and finish the stitch, keeping the binding evenly stretched along the entire edge. Find the armhole marker on the binding. Place the side with the armhole marker against the front part of the dress. Pin the binding to the dress, lining up the markers at the armhole and shoulder seam.

Open the step in the "Bodycon Dress Pattern PDF | Ribbed Knit Tank Dress | Fitted Midi Dress Sewing | Womens Summer Basic | XS-M" pattern →

Stitch Armhole Binding

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Attach a twin needle to your sewing machine. It's a good idea to test your stitch on a scrap piece first. On some machines, loosening the upper thread tension can help improve stitch quality. Sew the binding in place using the twin needle. The left line of stitching should be about 1–2 mm from the edge of the binding (the edge lying against the dress). Begin stitching at the tail end of the binding. Secure your stitches at both the beginning and end. Remove the basting and press the seam.

Open the step in the "Bodycon Dress Pattern PDF | Ribbed Knit Tank Dress | Fitted Midi Dress Sewing | Womens Summer Basic | XS-M" pattern →

Finish Left Armhole

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Finish the left armhole with bias tape, just like you did for the right armhole. Baste, then stitch it in place using a twin needle for knits. Press with an iron.