Serging bottom edge
Joining the lower edge of the outer top and lining together using a 4-thread overlock.
Where it is used
2. Stitch and serge shoulder edges
p. 6- Stitch and simultaneously serge the shoulder edges using a 4-thread overlock (or stitch on a sewing machine and serge using a 3-thread overlock).
29.1. Sew lower sleeve seam
p. 15- Sew the lower edge of the sleeve and simultaneously serge the edges using a 4-thread overlock (or sew with a sewing machine and serge with a 3-thread overlock).
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
12. Bottom Hem: Step 12
p. 15- Pin the bottom edges of the top and the lining together, making sure to match up the edges, seams, and notches, with right sides facing each other.
13. Bottom Hem: Step 13
p. 15- Finish the bottom edge of the top with the lining, using a 1.0 cm seam allowance.
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.
Sewing Shoulder Seams
p. 1- Sew the shoulder seams on a serger set for a 4-thread overlock, using a 0.7 cm seam allowance. Stitch from the back side. Press, then press the seam allowances toward the front.
Related terms
requires4-thread overlock machine