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Shoulder seam

The seam joining the front and back panels at the shoulders, sewn at a 1.0 cm allowance. The seam that joins the front and back bodice pieces at the shoulder. (merged)

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Where it is used

Secure Left Shoulder Seam

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  1. Swap out the twin needle on your machine for a stretch needle. Fold the seam allowances on the left shoulder toward the front, pull the overlock thread tail, and from the right side, secure it with a bar tack about 0.5 cm from the shoulder seam. The bar tack should be 3–4 stitches long. You can also secure the seam allowances by hand from the inside if you prefer. Press with an iron.
Secure Left Shoulder Seam
Open the step in the "Bodycon Dress Pattern PDF | Ribbed Knit Tank Dress | Fitted Midi Dress Sewing | Womens Summer Basic | XS-M" pattern →

Sewing Shoulder Seams

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  1. Sew the shoulder edges together. Seam allowance 1.0 cm.
Sewing 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 →

Reducing Bulk at Shoulders

p. 10
  1. Trim the seam allowances at the shoulder seams to reduce bulk.
Reducing Bulk at Shoulders
Open the step in the "Boxy Blazer Sewing Pattern | Single Button Collarless Jacket | Easy Slouchy Coat PDF | Modern Wide Sleeve | L-XXL" pattern →

3. Sewing Shoulder Seams

p. 5
  1. Sew the shoulder edges together with a 1.0 cm seam allowance.
3. Sewing 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 →

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 →

Stitch Shoulder Seams

p. 3
  1. Place the front and back pieces right sides together, matching the shoulder edges. Pin in place. Stitch with a 1.0 cm seam allowance.
Stitch Shoulder Seams
Open the step in the "Linen Vest Sewing Pattern | Sleeveless Peplum Top PDF | Summer Button Up Shirt | Trendy Waistcoat | L-XXL" pattern →

5. Press shoulder seams

p. 6
  1. Press the shoulder seam allowances toward the back.
5. Press shoulder seams
Open the step in the "Long Sleeved T-Shirt Sewing Pattern | V-Neck | Women’s Knit Top PDF | Basic Layering Tee Pattern | A4, Plotter, Letter | XS-M" pattern →

Sewing Shoulder Seams

p. 10
  1. Sew and simultaneously serge the shoulder seams using a four-thread overlock machine. Allowance of 0.7 cm.
Sewing Shoulder Seams
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 →

Joining Shoulder Seams

p. 6
  1. Place the back and front pieces right sides together, joining at the shoulder seams. Pin or baste. Stitch on the machine with a 1 cm seam allowance, using backstitches (reinforcement).
Joining Shoulder Seams
Open the step in the "Noemi Sleeveless Jumpsuit | Open Back Women’s Romper PDF Sewing Pattern | Autumn or winter outfit | XS–M | A4, US Letter, Plotter" pattern →

Joining Shoulder Seams

p. 6
  1. Place the back and front pieces right sides together, joining at the shoulder seams. Pin or baste. Stitch on the machine with a 1 cm seam allowance, using backstitches (reinforcement).
Joining Shoulder Seams
Open the step in the "Noemi Sleeveless Jumpsuit | Women’s Romper PDF Pattern | Elegant Evening or office outfit | Winter Project | L–XXL | A4, US Letter, Plotter" pattern →

Stitch Shoulder Seams

p. 3
  1. Place the front and back pieces right sides together, matching the shoulder edges. Pin in place. Stitch with a 1.0 cm seam allowance.
Stitch Shoulder Seams
Open the step in the "Peplum Waistcoat Pattern PDF | V-Neck Button Vest | Tailored Sleeveless Top | Womens Linen Blouse | XS-M" pattern →

Shoulder Seams

p. 8
  1. Sew the shoulder seams of the dress, allowing a 1.0 cm seam allowance.
Shoulder Seams
Open the step in the "Ruched Midi Dress Pattern PDF | Draped Cocktail Dress | Sleeveless Side Slit Dress | Elegant Womens Sewing | XS-M" pattern →

Related terms

compatible withPress Seam Open
applied toFabric
pressed towardsFront piece
pressed towardsBack Panel
requiresThread
stabilized byShoulder seam reinforcement
stabilized byBias fusible stay tape
pressed towardsBack piece
requiresSewing machine
applied toLining fabric