Sewing thread
Standard sewing thread, requiring 5 spools for construction and overlocking. Thread used for construction and decorative stitching. (merged)
Where it is used
Topstitching Sleeve Seam
p. 2- 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.
5.5.
p. 6- Sew the shoulder edges of the lining together. Use a 1.0 cm seam allowance.
Sleeve Lining Attachment
p. 15- Sew the sleeve onto the lining, then finish the seam allowances together.
Topstitching the Sleeve Seam Allowance
p. 2- 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.
Preparing Hem Finishing
p. 10- Refresh the pressing of the seam allowances for the hem of the cardigan and sleeves (2.5 cm). Secure the hem allowances with a stitch using a twin needle or a coverstitch machine. You can also secure the seam allowances with a zigzag stitch set to a frequency of 2–3 and a width of 3.5. Steps for finishing hems with a twin needle or coverstitch machine: Baste the seam allowances using a contrasting thread, sewing 1 mm from the edge of the allowance.
Related terms
← requiresStandard sewing machine
← requires4-thread overlock machine
← requiresDecorative Stitching
← requiresHidden stitch
← requiresBasting