Sewing concept

Shoulder seam stabilization

The process of applying fusible interfacing to the back shoulder seam to prevent stretching.

Where it is used

1. Prevent stretching of the shoulder seam

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  1. To prevent stretching of the shoulder seam: Attach a strip of fusible interfacing on the knit base, 0.5 cm wide and equal to the length of the shoulder seam, to the back shoulder seam edge.
1. Prevent stretching of the shoulder seam
Open the step in the "Anorak Sweatshirt Sewing Pattern: Summer Longsleeve with Gathers (PDF Pattern, XS-XXL, A4/Letter/Plotter)" pattern →

1. Fusing

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  1. Attach a 1.0 cm wide strip of fusible interfacing to the shoulder seam of the back piece on the wrong side.
1. Fusing
Open the step in the "Elegant High Collar Top Pattern | Sleeveless Turtleneck PDF | Womens Layering Shirt | Office Wear Sewing | Center Seam Blouse L-XXL" pattern →

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