Serging bottom edge
Joining the lower edge of the outer top and lining together using a 4-thread overlock.
Where it is used
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.
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.
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.
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.
Serging the bottom edge
p. 6- Serge the lower edge of the top shell to the lining edge on a 4-thread overlock, gently stretching and smoothing the seam allowances all the way around. Use a hook to tuck the serger thread tails into the coverstitch line.
Pressing the bottom edge
p. 6- Press the bottom edge of the top, forming a slight roll to the inside from the outer fabric on the front and back pieces.
12. Finish lower seam allowance
p. 6- Finish the lower seam allowance of the placket, keeping all layers together. Use a crochet hook to tuck in the serger threads neatly along the seam.
Finish Lower Edges
p. 7- Finish the lower edge of the sweater and sleeves with a serger. Stitch from the right side. Press to set the seam.
Overlocking Placket Bottom
p. 12- Align the plackets along the bottom edge. The allowance of the bottom edge can be trimmed in half. Serge/Overlock the bottom raw edge of the plackets. Hide the thread tails of the overlock stitching within the fabric using a thick needle.
Fitting and Overlocking Hems
p. 13- Perform a fitting (try-on) and determine the final length of the jumper and the sleeves. Serge/Overlock the bottom raw edge of the jumper and sleeves, placing the stitching on the right side of the piece. Press lightly. Refresh the pressing of the hem allowances (4 cm).
Stitching the sleeve upper edge
p. 7- Stitch and serge the front and back sections of the sleeve along the upper edge using a 4-thread overlock. Seam allowance: 0.7 cm.
Sewing the lower sleeve edges
p. 8- Sew and serge the lower edges of the sleeve together using a 4-thread overlock stitch. Allow a 0.7 cm seam.
Related terms
requires4-thread overlock