Side seam construction
Sewing and finishing the continuous sleeve and side seams.
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16. Secure side edge
p. 10- 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.

17. Serge side seam allowance
p. 11- 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.

29.5. Stitch bottom of sleeve
p. 16- Stitch the bottom of the sleeve using a flatlock machine. If unavailable, overcast the edges and then stitch using a regular sewing machine.

29.6. Trim front edge of sleeve
p. 16- Trim the front edge of the sleeve. Allowance is 1.5 cm.

29.8 & 29.9. Mark and sew decorative stitch on sleeve casing
p. 16- 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.

Side seams
p. 12- Finish the raw edges of the pants’ side seam allowances.

Sewing Side Seams
p. 4- Sew the sleeve–side seam edges together. Seam allowance: 1.0 cm.

Pinning Side Seams
p. 4- Pin the sleeve-and-side seam edges together, matching the raw edges and placing right sides together.

Finishing Side Seams
p. 4- Finish the seam allowances on the sleeve–side seams.

11. Side Seams: Step 11
p. 14- Press open the seam allowances along the side seams of the top pieces.

10. Side Seams: Step 10
p. 14- 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.

9. Side Seams: Step 9
p. 14- Pin the side edges of the top and lining together, matching edges, seams, and notches, with right sides facing each other.

Related terms
compatible with4-thread overlock machine
← applied toPressing