Fusible stay tape (straight)
A straight-cut adhesive tape used to stabilize straight edges like the center back seam for zipper insertion.
Where it is used
Apply fusible stay tape to the center back edges
p. 2- Use fusible stay tape along the seam allowances of the center back edges on the wrong side to prepare for the zipper. Position the 1 cm wide tape 3 mm from the edge, so the sewing machine needle will stitch right along the tape. The fusible tape should extend 1–2cm past the zipper marking.

Preparing the Back Piece - Interfacing Center Back
p. 6- Fuse the seam allowances of the center back seam using a 1.2 cm wide fusible tape, starting from the top edge and extending 1 cm past the zipper tape notch.

Preparing the Back Piece - Fusible Tape
p. 6- Fuse the seam allowances of the center back seam using a 1.2 cm wide fusible tape, starting from the top edge and extending 1 cm past the zipper tape notch.

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