Sewing concept

Side seam construction

Sewing and finishing the continuous sleeve and side seams.

Where it is used

16. Secure side edge

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  1. Secure the side edge of the back and front pieces together, starting from the notch at the beginning of the slit and 3-4 cm above. Slit allowance: 1.0 cm, side seam allowance: 0.7 cm.
16. Secure side edge
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17. Serge side seam allowance

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  1. Serge the side seam allowance on the front piece, starting from the finished edge of the front facing and extending 3-4 cm above the notch of the slit. Next, serge the side seam allowance, stopping 3-4 cm before the notch at the beginning of the slit, and fold back the serged slit allowance on the front piece.
17. Serge side seam allowance
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29.5. Stitch bottom of sleeve

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  1. Stitch the bottom of the sleeve using a flatlock machine. If unavailable, overcast the edges and then stitch using a regular sewing machine.
29.5. Stitch bottom of sleeve
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29.8 & 29.9. Mark and sew decorative stitch on sleeve casing

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  1. Mark the decorative stitching line on the right side of the sleeve. The stitch should be 1.2 cm from the seam. Sew the decorative stitch along the marked line of the casing.
29.8 & 29.9. Mark and sew decorative stitch on sleeve casing
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Pinning Side Seams

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  1. Pin the sleeve-and-side seam edges together, matching the raw edges and placing right sides together.
Pinning Side Seams
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10. Side Seams: Step 10

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  1. Sew the side edges of the top and the lining at the same time, leaving a 15 cm opening on one side of the lining. Allow a 1.0 cm seam allowance.
10. Side Seams: Step 10
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9. Side Seams: Step 9

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  1. Pin the side edges of the top and lining together, matching edges, seams, and notches, with right sides facing each other.
9. Side Seams: Step 9
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