Sewing concept

Facings Processing

Preparing and attaching back and armhole facings to finish raw edges.

Where it is used

12. Pin facing to bottom

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  1. Pin the facing to the bottom edge of the panel, placing the right sides together.
12. Pin facing to bottom
Open the step in the "Anorak Sweatshirt Sewing Pattern: Summer Longsleeve with Gathers (PDF Pattern, XS-XXL, A4/Letter/Plotter)" pattern →

Attaching Neckline Facing

p. 5
  1. Attach the facing using an overlock machine, stitching along the edge of the facing. Press with an iron, then fold the seam allowances toward the shirt and press them flat.
Attaching Neckline Facing
Open the step in the "Basic T-Shirt Pattern PDF | Easy Knit Top Sewing | Crew Neck Fitted Tee | Everyday Womens Shirt | L-XXL" pattern →

2. Pressing the hem (Back)

p. 5
  1. Press the hem allowance along the bottom edge of the back panel by 2.5 cm, turning it toward the wrong side.
2. Pressing the hem (Back)
Open the step in the "Basic V-Neck T-Shirt Pattern | Easy Knit Top PDF | Everyday Casual Womens Tee | Beginner Sewing | L-XXL" pattern →

Preparing the Facing

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  1. Fold the facing in half and press it lightly. If the material is thin, the facing can be interfaced completely or partially with fusible material if necessary.
Preparing the Facing
Open the step in the "Beginner Friendly Women’s Vest Sewing Pattern PDF – Easy Summer Waistcoat with Button Closure, XS-M | Plotter, USletter, A4" pattern →

Attaching the Facing

p. 3
  1. Pin or baste the facing according to the diagram. Place a temporary machine stitch with the maximum stitch length. Remove the pins. Press lightly.
Attaching the Facing
Open the step in the "Beginner Friendly Women’s Vest Sewing Pattern PDF – Easy Summer Waistcoat with Button Closure, XS-M | Plotter, USletter, A4" pattern →

Press Back Seam Allowances

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  1. Press the seam allowances to the wrong side on any back piece (overlock stitching facing up on the right side). At the slit area, press the 0.7 cm seam allowances open in opposite directions.
Press Back Seam Allowances
Open the step in the "Bodycon Dress Pattern PDF | Ribbed Knit Tank Dress | Fitted Midi Dress Sewing | Womens Summer Basic | XS-M" pattern →

Pinning Facings

p. 6
  1. Pin the shoulder seams of the back neckline facing to the front facings, aligning the edges with right sides together.
Pinning Facings
Open the step in the "Boxy Blazer Sewing Pattern | Single Button Collarless Jacket | Easy Slouchy Coat PDF | Modern Wide Sleeve | L-XXL" pattern →

Pinning Back Neckline Facing

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  1. Pin the pressed inner edge of the back neckline facing to the back panel.
Pinning Back Neckline Facing
Open the step in the "Boxy Blazer Sewing Pattern | Single Button Collarless Jacket | Easy Slouchy Coat PDF | Modern Wide Sleeve | L-XXL" pattern →

Related terms

depends onInterfacing