Finishing top edge
Joining the outer top and lining at the upper edge while simultaneously stitching on the 1.0 cm elastic.
Where it is used
4. Stitch neckline trim
p. 6- Stitch the neckline trim. Seam allowance: 1.0 cm.
10.4. Sew finishing stitch
p. 9- Sew a finishing and securing stitch around the neckline at 0.7-0.8 cm, gently stretching the fabric. Remove the basting.
21.2. Sew twill tape
p. 12- Sew the twill tape to the seam allowance at the back opening, placing the tape on the right side of the allowance. Stitch 0.1 cm from the edge of the tape on the fold side of the opening. Leave a 1.0 cm allowance at the beginning and end.
25. Fold and stitch tie
p. 14- Fold the tie inside along the seam allowance and stitch 0.1 cm from the edge.
Topstitching Hem and Front Edges
p. 5- Pin or baste the allowances along the vertical edge and the hemline. Topstitch the allowances. Sew from the right side of the skirt, 0.8 cm from the bottom line and the vertical edge of the front panels. Backstitch at the beginning and end of the seam. Press.
Securing the Upper Waistband
p. 6- On the right side of the skirt, position the edge of the upper waistband so that it overlaps the attachment seam by 0.2 cm. Baste in place. Topstitch as close as possible to the edge of the waistband.
Edgestitching the Waistband
p. 7- Edgestitch the waistband from the right side, 0.1 cm from the edge. Use neat backstitches at the beginning and end of the seam. Remove the basting threads.
Pinning the top to the lining
p. 4- Pin the outer top to the lining along the upper edge, matching the raw edges and side seams, with right sides facing each other.
Pinning the top elastic
p. 4- Pin the elastic to the top edge of the top, placing it from the upper side and spreading it evenly along the full length, overlapping the elastic ends by 1.0 cm.
Finishing the top edge
p. 5- Finish the top edge of the top with the lining, while simultaneously stitching on the elastic all the way around using a 4-thread serger. Tuck the overlock thread tails into the cover-stitching line using a hook.
Pinning the bottom edge
p. 5- Place the lining and the top together with wrong sides facing. Pin the lower edge of the outer top to the lining edge, turning a small section so the right sides face inward. Pin the edges through the open section at the hem.
Pressing the top edge
p. 5- Turn right side out and press the top edge of the top, forming a slight roll from the front and back outer pieces.
