Back slit closure
A clean-finished opening at the center back of the neck, secured with a button and elastic loop.
Where it is used
8. Back Slit and Opening: Step 8.1
p. 10- Pin the center back edges, aligning the raw edges and notches, with right sides facing each other.
8. Back Slit and Opening: Step 8.2
p. 10- Sew the center back edges together up to the notch marking the start of the slit. Use a 1.0 cm seam allowance.
8. Back Slit and Opening: Step 8.3
p. 10- Press open the seam allowances on the center back seam.
8. Back Slit and Opening: Step 8.5
p. 11- Sew the center seams of the back lining together up to the notch where the slit begins. Use a 1.0 cm seam allowance.
8. Back Slit and Opening: Step 8.7 (Continued)
p. 12- Attach the loop to the left side of the center back seam. Sew on the loop, leaving a seam allowance of 0.7 cm.
8. Back Slit and Opening: Step 8.9
p. 12- Finish the back openings in two steps: start on one side and sew up to the seam of the center back.
8. Back Slit and Opening: Step 8.11
p. 13- Turn the corners of the back neckline and the slits to the right side.
Related terms
requiresHat Elastic
requiresShank Button