Inseam stretching
Using an iron to gently stretch the back inseam until its length matches the front inseam before stitching. A technique of using an iron to stretch the back inseam to match the front inseam length. (merged) Aliases: stretching back inseam.
Where it is used
Shaping the Waistband
p. 5- Shape the waistband using a steam iron by stretching the bottom edge and shrinking (easing) the top edge to the required length (lengths are specified on the paper pattern).
Inseam preparation
p. 14- Using an iron, ease-stretch the back inseam so it matches the front seam length.
Inseams
p. 15- Pin the pants inseam edges together, matching the cut edges and notches, with right sides facing.
Inseams
p. 16- Press the inseam seam allowances toward the back pant piece.
Sewing the Inseams
p. 2- Turn the shorts legs inside out. Match the inseam edges, right sides facing in. Serge along the seam, sewing from the back piece side. Press the seam, then press the allowances toward the front piece.
Hemming the Shorts
p. 5- With the shorts turned right side out, sew a topstitch along the bottom edge, 0.5 cm from the hem (or the width of the presser foot). Secure the seam neatly where the ends meet. Press with an iron.
Step 7
p. 5- Press the front section of the pants with an iron.
Step 10
p. 6- Using an iron, gently stretch the back inseam until its length matches the front inseam (scan the QR code to watch the video).
Step 12
p. 6- Press the inseam allowances toward the back leg of the pants.
Step 13
p. 6- Press the hem allowance of the pant legs up by 2 cm.
Step 26
p. 9- Press the finished pants with an iron.
11. Stretching back inseam
p. 12- Using an iron, gently stretch the back inseam so it matches the front inseam in length.
