Casing topstitch
Stitching a parallel line 2.2 cm from the bottom edge to create a channel for the elastic.
Where it is used
Topstitching the casing
p. 7- TOPSTITCH ALONG THE MARKED CASING LINE, LEAVING A 2.0 CM OPENING AT THE SIDE SEAM AREA.
Threading the bottom elastic
p. 7- CUT A 2.0 CM-WIDE ELASTIC TO THE REQUIRED LENGTH. THE RECOMMENDED ELASTIC LENGTH IS INDICATED ON THE FRONT PATTERN PIECE. THREAD THE ELASTIC INTO THE CASING THROUGH THE OPENING LEFT.
Marking the casing line
p. 7- MARK THE CASING TOPSTITCH LINE ALONG THE BOTTOM EDGE OF THE TOP, SETTING IT 2.2 CM IN FROM THE EDGE.
Closing the casing opening
p. 8- Stitch closed the opening left in the casing’s side seam section.
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p. 8- Pin the elastic to the bottom edge of the top's lining, placing the elastic on the right side and overlapping the seam allowance by 1.0 cm. Baste the elastic onto the lower seam allowance of the top's lining.
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p. 9- Press the seam where the elastic was stitched to the bottom edge of the top's lining.
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p. 9- Using a flatlock machine, stitch along the elastic, attaching it to the lower seam allowance of the lining. Tuck the threads inside the stitching line with a hook.
Cutting the closure opening
p. 6- Cut along the marked line on the front piece, stopping 1.5 cm before the guide mark.
Related terms
requiresSewing machine
← depends onThreading elastic