Cuff assembly
The process of preparing and attaching rib-knit cuffs to the sleeves.
Where it is used
Pressing Cuff
p. 12- Press the cuff in half lengthwise, matching the edges with the wrong side facing in.
Step 8: Stitch cuff to trousers
p. 6- Stitch the cuff to the trousers.
Step 7: Sew cuff
p. 6- Sew the cuff of the hem together first along the long side, then along the short side.
Attaching the Cuffs - Preparation
p. 8- Fold the cuff piece in half and press. Sew along the seam—using a sewing machine is recommended. Press the seam allowances open.
Attaching the Cuffs - Assembly
p. 8- Align the bottom of the sleeve with the cuff as shown in the diagram. For easier handling, turn the sleeve inside out. Make sure all notches are perfectly matched. Gently stretch the cuff to fit the width of the sleeve and secure it with pins. Sew along the cuff edge with an overlock machine. Press the seam allowance toward the sleeve.
Cuff Preparation - Pressing
p. 7- Press the cuffs in half lengthwise, folding with the wrong side inside.
Cuff Preparation - Pressing Seams
p. 8- Press the seam allowances of the cuff seam open. Press the sewn cuff again, folding it in half lengthwise.
Cuff Preparation - Pinning Ring
p. 8- Pin the cuff edges into a ring, right sides together.
Cuff Preparation - Sewing Ring
p. 8- Sew the cuff edges into a ring. Seam allowance: 1.0 cm.
Attaching Cuffs - Pressing
p. 9- Press the seam allowance from attaching the cuffs to the sleeve hem toward the sleeves.
Attaching Cuffs - Stitching
p. 9- Stitch the cuffs to the sleeve hem and serge at the same time on a 4-thread overlock. Seam allowance: 0.7 cm. Using a hook, tuck the serger tails into the coverstitch from the wrong side.
Attaching Cuffs - Pinning
p. 9- Pin the cuffs to the sleeve hem, matching raw edges, seams, and notches, with right sides together.
Related terms
requiresCuff
requiresOverlock stitch
pressed towardsSleeve
requires4-thread overlock machine
depends onSewing machine
requiresIron
requiresPressing open