Sewing concept

Topstitching Facing

Understitching or topstitching the facing seam allowance at 0.1 cm to prevent the facing from rolling to the outside. Stitching the seam allowances to the facing close to the seam line to prevent the facing from rolling to the outside. (merged)

Where it is used

Sewing Neckline Binding

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  1. Sew along the seam allowance at 1 cm, ensuring the stitch line catches the main edge thread. Press with an iron.
Sewing Neckline Binding
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 →

Securing the Wrap Front

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  1. Sew a securing stitch across the overlapped bottom edge, keeping 0.5-0.7 cm from the raw edge.
Securing the Wrap Front
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 Sleeve Hem Casing

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  1. Topstitch the casing from the right side, sewing 0.1-0.2 cm from the inner folded edge. Leave a 2 cm opening near the side seam to insert the elastic.
Stitching Sleeve Hem Casing
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 →

14. Topstitch facing

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  1. Topstitch the seam allowance of the facing to the lower edge of the front piece at 0.1 cm along the facing.
14. Topstitch facing
Open the step in the "Anorak Sweatshirt Sewing Pattern: Summer Longsleeve with Gathers (PDF Pattern, XS-XXL, A4/Letter/Plotter)" pattern →

13. Attach facing

p. 10
  1. Attach the facing to the lower edge of the front piece. Allowance: 0.7 cm.
13. Attach facing
Open the step in the "Anorak Sweatshirt Sewing Pattern: Summer Longsleeve with Gathers (PDF Pattern, XS-XXL, A4/Letter/Plotter)" pattern →

Topstitching Hem and Front Edges

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  1. Pin or baste the allowances along the vertical edge and the hemline. Topstitch the allowances. Sew from the right side of the skirt, 0.8 cm from the bottom line and the vertical edge of the front panels. Backstitch at the beginning and end of the seam. Press.
Topstitching Hem and Front Edges
Open the step in the "Asymmetrical Wrap Skirt PDF | Casual Long A-Line Skirt | Everyday Midi Skirt Sewing | Classic Wardrobe | L--XXL" pattern →

Securing the Upper Waistband

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  1. On the right side of the skirt, position the edge of the upper waistband so that it overlaps the attachment seam by 0.2 cm. Baste in place. Topstitch as close as possible to the edge of the waistband.
Securing the Upper Waistband
Open the step in the "Asymmetrical Wrap Skirt PDF | Casual Long A-Line Skirt | Everyday Midi Skirt Sewing | Classic Wardrobe | L--XXL" pattern →

Topstitching the casing

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  1. TOPSTITCH ALONG THE MARKED CASING LINE, LEAVING A 2.0 CM OPENING AT THE SIDE SEAM AREA.
Topstitching the casing
Open the step in the "Bandeau Top Sewing Pattern PDF | Strapless Tube Top | Y2K Crop Top | Womens Summer Beachwear | XS-M" pattern →

Pant leg hem finishing

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  1. Topstitch the hem-facing seam on the pant legs at 0.1 cm from the facing side.
Pant leg hem finishing
Open the step in the "Barrel Leg Pants Pattern PDF | Balloon Trousers Sewing | High Waisted Pleated Pants | Tapered Womens Bottoms | XS-M" pattern →

Fly topstitching

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  1. Mark the fly topstitching line according to the markings on the front pattern piece.
Fly topstitching
Open the step in the "Barrel Leg Pants Pattern PDF | Balloon Trousers Sewing | High Waisted Pleated Pants | Tapered Womens Bottoms | XS-M" pattern →

Topstitching Sleeve Seam

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  1. Press the seam allowance toward the front and topstitch it with a sewing machine, starting from the hemline up to where the allowance is attached, keeping the stitch 0.5 cm from the seam. Tuck the serger thread tails securely under the bar tack.
Topstitching Sleeve Seam
Open the step in the "Basic T-Shirt Pattern PDF | Easy Knit Top Sewing | Crew Neck Fitted Tee | Everyday Womens Shirt | L-XXL" pattern →

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