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Shoulder seams

Seams that join the front and back bodice pieces at the shoulders.

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Joining Shoulder Seams

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  1. Place the front and back bodice pieces right sides together, aligning the shoulder edges. Pin and sew with a 1 cm seam allowance. Finish the seam allowances with a serger and press them toward the back.
Joining Shoulder Seams
Open the step in the "A-Line Dress Sewing Pattern | Flowy Puff Sleeve Dress PDF | Faux Wrap Midi Dress | Formal Romantic Womens Sewing | L-XXL" pattern →

Stitching Shoulder Seams

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  1. Stitch the shoulder seams using a French seam, similar to the back. Press the seams toward the front piece.
Stitching Shoulder Seams
Open the step in the "Beginner Friendly Women’s Vest Sewing Pattern PDF – Easy Summer Waistcoat with Button Closure, XS-M | Plotter, USletter, A4" pattern →

Serging Shoulder Seams

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  1. Serge the seam allowances of the shoulder seams.
Serging 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 →

Pinning Shoulder Seams

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  1. Pin the shoulder edges together, matching the right sides.
Pinning 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

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  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 →

2. Pinning Shoulder Seams

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  1. Pin the shoulder seams together with the right sides facing each other.
2. Pinning 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 →

3. Sewing Shoulder Seams

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  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 →

Assembling and Reinforcing Shoulder Seams

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  1. Place the front and back pieces together with right sides facing, aligning along the shoulder edges. Pin or baste, then sew the shoulder seams. Place silicone tape along the shoulder seam allowance, serge the seam and tape together, and press the seam allowances toward the back.
Assembling and Reinforcing Shoulder Seams
Open the step in the "Flared Cardigan Pattern / Women’s kimono PDF Sewing Pattern / loose fit cardigan / Elastic sleeve / cardigan DIY / L-XXL/A4,USLetter,Plotter" pattern →

3. Press Shoulder Seams

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  1. Press the shoulder seam allowances towards the front.
3. Press 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 →

Shoulder Seams Finishing

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  1. Serge the seam allowances of the shoulder seams.
Shoulder Seams Finishing
Open the step in the "Kimono Blazer Pattern PDF | Wrap Jacket Sewing | Collarless Oversized Coat | Minimalist Linen Outerwear | XS-M" pattern →

Shoulder Seams Pinning

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  1. Pin the shoulder edges together, matching the right sides.
Shoulder Seams Pinning
Open the step in the "Kimono Blazer Pattern PDF | Wrap Jacket Sewing | Collarless Oversized Coat | Minimalist Linen Outerwear | XS-M" pattern →

Shoulder Seams Sewing

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  1. Sew the shoulder edges together. Seam allowance 1.0 cm.
Shoulder Seams Sewing
Open the step in the "Kimono Blazer Pattern PDF | Wrap Jacket Sewing | Collarless Oversized Coat | Minimalist Linen Outerwear | XS-M" pattern →

Related terms

requiresSewing machine
requiresStraight stitch sewing machine
stabilized byKnit interfacing
requiresIron
requiresSerger
pressed towardsFront bodice