Pocket opening assembly
The process of joining the front skirt with the pocket lining, trimming allowances, flipping, and topstitching.
Where it is used
Attaching Skirt to Waistband
p. 8- Place the skirt and bodice right sides together, matching the waist seam. Fold the inner waistband out of the way, pin, and sew with a 1 cm seam allowance.
Closing Elastic Opening
p. 13- Distribute the gathers evenly, then sew the opening of the casing closed on the machine.
Preparing Hem Corners
p. 3- Place the skirt right side facing you. Unfold the first pressed allowance along the vertical edge. Fold the pressed bottom hem allowance 1 cm over to the right side of the skirt. Pin in place.
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.
Attaching Waistband to Skirt
p. 6- Join the waistband to the skirt. Place the right side of the waistband against the wrong side of the skirt (as shown in the photo). Pin in place. Machine stitch along the marked line, using backstitches at the beginning and end of the seam. Press. Unfold the waistband and skirt. Press the seam allowance toward the waistband, neatly tucking it between the top and bottom layers of the waistband.
Sewing Outer Buttons
p. 7- The skirt wraps from right to left. Mark the button positions on the right side of the waistband near the left side seam. Sew the buttons according to the markings.
Prepare Slit Corners
p. 8- Fold back the seam allowances for the slit. Turn the hem allowance up to the right side of the fabric. Pin along the short edge. Sew with a 0.7 cm seam allowance on the machine. Start stitching at the edge of the hem fold. Press with an iron.
8. Back Slit and Opening: Step 8.6
p. 11- Press the seam allowances of the back lining's center seam open.
8. Back Slit and Opening: Step 8.9
p. 12- Finish the back openings in two steps: start on one side and sew up to the seam of the center back.
8. Back Slit and Opening: Step 8.7 (Continued)
p. 12- Attach the loop to the left side of the center back seam. Sew on the loop, leaving a seam allowance of 0.7 cm.
8. Back Slit and Opening: Step 8.10
p. 13- Trim the seam allowance of the facing at the upper corners of the slit.
Pocket Assembly - Step 2
p. 6- Fold the pocket along the crease with the right sides facing each other, then align the top edges and the lining. Sew around, leaving a 3–5 cm opening at the bottom edge for turning.
