Sewing concept

Facing preparation

Assembling, stitching, and finishing the neckline and armhole facings before attaching them to the dress.

Where it is used

Attaching Facing - Pinning Neckline

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  1. Pin together the neckline edges of the facing and the dress, right sides facing each other, aligning the notches and shoulder seams.
Attaching Facing - Pinning Neckline
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Attaching Facing - Stitching Neckline

p. 14
  1. Stitch the neckline edge of the dress to the facing, matching the notches and shoulder seams. Allow a 0.7 cm seam allowance.
Attaching Facing - Stitching Neckline
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Attaching Facing - Pinning Armholes

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  1. Pin the armhole edges of the dress to the facing, starting at the shoulder and continuing down to the side seam on the front side. Place right sides together, carefully matching up the raw edges, notches, and seams.
Attaching Facing - Pinning Armholes
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Related terms

← depends onClipping curves
requiresCrochet hook