Clipping corners
Making a precise cut into the neckline seam allowance at the V-neck corner to allow it to lay flat.
Where it is used
Trimming the Hem
p. 14- Trim off any excess fabric along the marked line to ensure a perfectly level hem.
5. Press neckband seam allowances
p. 7- Press the seam allowances of the neckband open.
9. Press neckband seam allowance
p. 8- Press the seam allowance of the neckband into the neckline on the front and back.
12.2. Overlapping placket ends
p. 11- Overlap the placket ends, aligning the cut edges so the right side lays over the left, forming a corner.
12.7. Pressing neckband seam
p. 14- Press the seam allowance from attaching the neckband toward the front and back neckline.
Tuck Serger Tail
p. 6- Bend the serger tail at the neckline toward the armhole and tuck it under the seam allowance fold.
Turn and Shape Corners
p. 8- Fold the hem allowance to the wrong side, then use a thick needle to gently shape the corners. Press the corners flat.
Clipping Facing Corner
p. 7- Clipping the seam allowance at the corner of the front edge.
Clipping Neckline Curves
p. 10- Clip the seam allowance of the back neckline facing at the curves.
Clipping Hem Corner
p. 12- Clip the seam allowance at the bottom of the front edge.
6. Neckline Finishing: Step 6.3
p. 7- Clip small notches into the seam allowance at the curved areas of the neckline.
Snipping Corner Diagonally
p. 6- Carefully snip diagonally right up to the end point of the stitch—make sure not to cut into the zipper tape.
Related terms
requiresScissors