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Fusing shoulder seams

The process of applying fusible interfacing to the shoulder seams to prevent them from stretching out of shape.

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Where it is used

1. Prevent stretching of the shoulder seam

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  1. To prevent stretching of the shoulder seam: Attach a strip of fusible interfacing on the knit base, 0.5 cm wide and equal to the length of the shoulder seam, to the back shoulder seam edge.
1. Prevent stretching of the shoulder seam
Open the step in the "Anorak Sweatshirt Sewing Pattern: Summer Longsleeve with Gathers (PDF Pattern, XS-XXL, A4/Letter/Plotter)" pattern →

Serging Shoulder Seams

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  1. Serge the seam allowances of the shoulder seams.
Serging Shoulder Seams
Open the step in the "Boxy Blazer Sewing Pattern | Single Button Collarless Jacket | Easy Slouchy Coat PDF | Modern Wide Sleeve | L-XXL" pattern →

2. Pinning Shoulder Seams

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  1. Pin the shoulder seams together with the right sides facing each other.
2. Pinning Shoulder Seams
Open the step in the "Bubble Hem Top Pattern PDF | Gathered Neck Blouse | Sleeveless Blouson Shirt | Womens Summer Top Sewing Pattern | XS-M Digital" pattern →

Pinning Shoulder Seams

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  1. Place the front and back pieces right sides together, matching the shoulder seams. Pin from the back side. Insert the pins parallel to the edge, 3-4 cm in from the cut edge, so they won't get caught under the presser foot or the overlocker knife.
Pinning Shoulder Seams
Open the step in the "Collared V-Neck Crop Top Pattern PDF | Johnny Collar Shirt | Preppy Long Sleeve Polo | Y2K Fitted Tee | XS-M" pattern →

1. Fusing

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  1. Attach a 1.0 cm wide strip of fusible interfacing to the shoulder seam of the back piece on the wrong side.
1. Fusing
Open the step in the "Elegant High Collar Top Pattern | Sleeveless Turtleneck PDF | Womens Layering Shirt | Office Wear Sewing | Center Seam Blouse L-XXL" pattern →

1. Pin Shoulder Seams

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  1. Place the back and front pieces together with the right sides facing each other. Pin along the shoulder edges. To stitch the shoulder seams, you'll need strips of knit fabric cut on the grain, 1.5 cm wide. These can be cut from jersey fabric in a color that matches your project. You can also use a silicone tape or fusible stay tape for this step.
1. Pin Shoulder Seams
Open the step in the "Hoodie sewing pattern | Anorak sewing pattern | Warm pattern | PDF Pattern | XS - M | A4, Plotter, USletter | Hoodie Schnittmuster" pattern →

2. Stitch Shoulder Seams

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  1. Stitch the shoulder seams on the overlocker. Press (Iron).
2. Stitch Shoulder Seams
Open the step in the "Hoodie sewing pattern | Anorak sewing pattern | Warm pattern | PDF Pattern | XS - M | A4, Plotter, USletter | Hoodie Schnittmuster" pattern →

Facing Shoulder Seams Pinning

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  1. Pin the shoulder seams of the back neckline facing to the front facings, aligning the edges with right sides together.
Facing Shoulder Seams Pinning
Open the step in the "Kimono Blazer Pattern PDF | Wrap Jacket Sewing | Collarless Oversized Coat | Minimalist Linen Outerwear | XS-M" pattern →

Cut Fusible Interfacing

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  1. From fusible interfacing, cut the following pieces: Front facing - 2 pcs, Back neckline facing - 1 pc. Do not fuse the main fabric pieces!
Cut Fusible Interfacing
Open the step in the "Linen Vest Sewing Pattern | Sleeveless Peplum Top PDF | Summer Button Up Shirt | Trendy Waistcoat | L-XXL" pattern →

Finish Shoulder Seams

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  1. Finish the raw edges with a serger; stitch from the back side. Press, then press the seam allowances toward the front.
Finish Shoulder Seams
Open the step in the "Linen Vest Sewing Pattern | Sleeveless Peplum Top PDF | Summer Button Up Shirt | Trendy Waistcoat | L-XXL" pattern →

Stitch Interfacing Shoulder Seams

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  1. Place the fusible pieces for the facings and the back neck facing together with the non-fusible sides facing, aligning the shoulder seams. Stitch with a 1.0 cm seam allowance.
Stitch Interfacing Shoulder Seams
Open the step in the "Linen Vest Sewing Pattern | Sleeveless Peplum Top PDF | Summer Button Up Shirt | Trendy Waistcoat | L-XXL" pattern →

Pinning Shoulder Edges

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  1. Pin the shoulder edges together, aligning them so the right sides are facing each other.
Pinning Shoulder Edges
Open the step in the "Mini Dress Sewing Pattern | A Line Dress Pattern | Raglan dress pattern | cocktail dress | Short dress | US 6-16 | A4, Letter, Plotter" pattern →

Related terms

requiresFusible interfacing strip
requiresIron
requiresFusible interfacing strip
requiresIron
depends on4-thread overlock seam