Center Back Seam
The seam running down the center of the back of a garment. The main vertical seam at the back of the dress where the invisible zipper is installed. (merged)
Where it is used
Preparing the Back Piece - Finishing Seam Allowances
p. 6- Finish the seam allowances of the center back seam separately.
Preparing the Back Piece - Sewing Center Back
p. 6- Sew the center back seam, starting from the zipper tape notch. Allow for a 1.0 cm seam allowance.
Zipper Installation - Pressing
p. 8- Press the center back seam of the dress.
Attach the zipper to the center seam
p. 16- From the front side, attach the zipper to the center seam of the back. Mark the start, waist seam, and end of the zipper on it. The end of the zipper should align with the notch on the center seam of the back, as indicated on the pattern.
Sew the center seam of the back
p. 17- Sew the center seam of the back, starting from the notch where the zipper ends on the upper back to the corresponding notch on the lining. Press the seam allowances open.
Turn the dress right side out
p. 20- Turn the dress right side out and press the back middle seam.
Related terms
requiresSewing machine
requiresThread
compatible withPress Seam Open
applied toFabric
applied toLining fabric
← applied toElastic Loop Attachment
depends onPinning
stabilized byFusible tape
← pressed towardsDarts
depends onPressing open