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Side seam stitching

Stitching and serging the side seams of the front and back panels.

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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
Open the step in the "Anorak Sweatshirt Sewing Pattern: Summer Longsleeve with Gathers (PDF Pattern, XS-XXL, A4/Letter/Plotter)" pattern →

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
Open the step in the "Anorak Sweatshirt Sewing Pattern: Summer Longsleeve with Gathers (PDF Pattern, XS-XXL, A4/Letter/Plotter)" pattern →

18. Press side seam

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  1. Press the side seam, pressing the allowance towards the back, while pressing open the slit allowances.
18. Press side seam
Open the step in the "Anorak Sweatshirt Sewing Pattern: Summer Longsleeve with Gathers (PDF Pattern, XS-XXL, A4/Letter/Plotter)" pattern →

21.5. Sew decorative stitch on slit

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  1. Run a decorative stitch along the second edge of the ribbon, 0.1 cm from the edge, and simultaneously sew a decorative stitch along the slit on the panel.
21.5. Sew decorative stitch on slit
Open the step in the "Anorak Sweatshirt Sewing Pattern: Summer Longsleeve with Gathers (PDF Pattern, XS-XXL, A4/Letter/Plotter)" pattern →

22 & 23. Mark and sew decorative stitches on casing

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  1. Mark stitching lines on the front panel, from the face side. The stitches should be 4.0 cm and 2.0 cm from the bottom edge of the panel. Sew decorative stitches along the marked lines on the casing.
22 & 23. Mark and sew decorative stitches on casing
Open the step in the "Anorak Sweatshirt Sewing Pattern: Summer Longsleeve with Gathers (PDF Pattern, XS-XXL, A4/Letter/Plotter)" pattern →

Assembling Side Seams

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  1. Place the front and back skirt panels right sides together, pin or baste along the side edges. Machine stitch with a 1 cm seam allowance. Backstitch at the beginning and end of the seam. Finish the seam allowances with an overlocker (serger), stitching from the back skirt panel side.
Assembling Side Seams
Open the step in the "Asymmetrical Wrap Skirt PDF | Casual Long A-Line Skirt | Everyday Midi Skirt Sewing | Classic Wardrobe | L--XXL" pattern →

Pinning the side seams

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  1. Pin the side edges of the front and back pieces together, matching the edges and placing right sides facing each other.
Pinning the side seams
Open the step in the "Bandeau Top Sewing Pattern PDF | Strapless Tube Top | Y2K Crop Top | Womens Summer Beachwear | XS-M" pattern →

Stitching the side seams

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  1. Stitch and serge the side seams of the front and back at the same time on a 4-thread overlock. Seam allowance: 0.7 cm.
Stitching the side seams
Open the step in the "Bandeau Top Sewing Pattern PDF | Strapless Tube Top | Y2K Crop Top | Womens Summer Beachwear | XS-M" pattern →

Side seams

p. 12
  1. Finish the raw edges of the pants’ side seam allowances.
Side seams
Open the step in the "Barrel Leg Pants Pattern PDF | Balloon Trousers Sewing | High Waisted Pleated Pants | Tapered Womens Bottoms | XS-M" pattern →

Side seams

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  1. Pin the side edges together, matching the edges and notches, with right sides facing.
Side seams
Open the step in the "Barrel Leg Pants Pattern PDF | Balloon Trousers Sewing | High Waisted Pleated Pants | Tapered Womens Bottoms | XS-M" pattern →

Pinning Side Seams

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  1. Place the front and back pieces right sides together, matching up the side edges, and pin them in place.
Pinning Side Seams
Open the step in the "Basic T-Shirt Pattern PDF | Easy Knit Top Sewing | Crew Neck Fitted Tee | Everyday Womens Shirt | L-XXL" pattern →

Sewing Side Seams

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  1. Sew the seam with the overlock machine, stitching from the back side. Press the seam, then iron the seam allowance toward the front.
Sewing Side Seams
Open the step in the "Basic T-Shirt Pattern PDF | Easy Knit Top Sewing | Crew Neck Fitted Tee | Everyday Womens Shirt | L-XXL" pattern →

Related terms

requires4-thread overlock machine
requiresIron