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Casing topstitch

Stitching a parallel line 2.2 cm from the bottom edge to create a channel for the elastic.

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Where it is used

22 & 23. Mark and sew decorative stitches on casing

p. 13
  1. Mark stitching lines on the front panel, from the face side. The stitches should be 4.0 cm and 2.0 cm from the bottom edge of the panel. Sew decorative stitches along the marked lines on the casing.
22 & 23. Mark and sew decorative stitches on casing
Open the step in the "Anorak Sweatshirt Sewing Pattern: Summer Longsleeve with Gathers (PDF Pattern, XS-XXL, A4/Letter/Plotter)" pattern →

28. Tighten and tie bows

p. 14
  1. Tighten and evenly distribute the gathers along the casing. Tie the ends into bows.
28. Tighten and tie bows
Open the step in the "Anorak Sweatshirt Sewing Pattern: Summer Longsleeve with Gathers (PDF Pattern, XS-XXL, A4/Letter/Plotter)" pattern →

Edgestitching the Waistband

p. 7
  1. Edgestitch the waistband from the right side, 0.1 cm from the edge. Use neat backstitches at the beginning and end of the seam. Remove the basting threads.
Edgestitching the Waistband
Open the step in the "Asymmetrical Wrap Skirt PDF | Casual Long A-Line Skirt | Everyday Midi Skirt Sewing | Classic Wardrobe | L--XXL" pattern →

Threading the bottom elastic

p. 7
  1. CUT A 2.0 CM-WIDE ELASTIC TO THE REQUIRED LENGTH. THE RECOMMENDED ELASTIC LENGTH IS INDICATED ON THE FRONT PATTERN PIECE. THREAD THE ELASTIC INTO THE CASING THROUGH THE OPENING LEFT.
Threading the bottom elastic
Open the step in the "Bandeau Top Sewing Pattern PDF | Strapless Tube Top | Y2K Crop Top | Womens Summer Beachwear | XS-M" pattern →

Marking the casing line

p. 7
  1. MARK THE CASING TOPSTITCH LINE ALONG THE BOTTOM EDGE OF THE TOP, SETTING IT 2.2 CM IN FROM THE EDGE.
Marking the casing line
Open the step in the "Bandeau Top Sewing Pattern PDF | Strapless Tube Top | Y2K Crop Top | Womens Summer Beachwear | XS-M" pattern →

Topstitching the casing

p. 7
  1. TOPSTITCH ALONG THE MARKED CASING LINE, LEAVING A 2.0 CM OPENING AT THE SIDE SEAM AREA.
Topstitching the casing
Open the step in the "Bandeau Top Sewing Pattern PDF | Strapless Tube Top | Y2K Crop Top | Womens Summer Beachwear | XS-M" pattern →

Closing the casing opening

p. 8
  1. Stitch closed the opening left in the casing’s side seam section.
Closing the casing opening
Open the step in the "Bandeau Top Sewing Pattern PDF | Strapless Tube Top | Y2K Crop Top | Womens Summer Beachwear | XS-M" pattern →

Step 26

p. 10
  1. Overlap the ends of the elastic by 1.0 cm and stitch them together. Make sure the elastic isn’t twisted.
Step 26
Open the step in the "Easy Halter Neck Pattern | Fitted Knit Tank Top PDF | Center Seam Sleeveless Shirt | Beginner Sewing Womens | L-XXL" pattern →

Step 27

p. 11
  1. Pin the elastic to the lower edge of the lining, placing it on the wrong side.
Step 27
Open the step in the "Easy Halter Neck Pattern | Fitted Knit Tank Top PDF | Center Seam Sleeveless Shirt | Beginner Sewing Womens | L-XXL" pattern →

Step 28

p. 11
  1. Sew and serge the elastic to the lower edge of the lining at the same time, using a 4-thread overlock. Stretch the elastic as you work. Allow a seam allowance of 0.7 cm.
Step 28
Open the step in the "Easy Halter Neck Pattern | Fitted Knit Tank Top PDF | Center Seam Sleeveless Shirt | Beginner Sewing Womens | L-XXL" pattern →

Step 18

p. 7
  1. Sew the ends of the waistband together, matching the notches, and leave a 2 cm opening to insert the elastic.
Step 18
Open the step in the "Front Slit Pants Pattern PDF | Cutout Trousers Sewing | Split Hem Flare Pants | Y2K Festival Bottoms | Trendy Womens Sewing XS-M" pattern →

Cutting the closure opening

p. 6
  1. Cut along the marked line on the front piece, stopping 1.5 cm before the guide mark.
Cutting the closure opening
Open the step in the "Half Zip Top Pattern PDF | Short Sleeve Raglan Shirt | Womens Mock Neck Tee | Casual Zipper Top Sewing | L-XXL" pattern →

Related terms

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