Cuff ring seam
A 1.0 cm seam used to join the cuff edges into a circular ring before attaching them to the sleeves.
Where it is used
6.5. Pinning cuff edges
p. 8- Pin the cuff edges into a ring, right sides together.
6.6. Sewing cuff edges
p. 8- Sew the cuff edges into a ring. Seam allowance: 1.0 cm.
6.7. Pressing cuff seams
p. 8- Press the seam allowances of the cuff seam open. Press the sewn cuff again, folding it in half lengthwise.
6.8. Pinning cuffs to sleeve
p. 9- Pin the cuffs to the sleeve hem, matching raw edges, seams, and notches, with right sides together.
6.9. Stitching cuffs to sleeve
p. 9- Stitch the cuffs to the sleeve hem and serge at the same time on a 4-thread overlock. Seam allowance: 0.7 cm. Using a hook, tuck the serger tails into the coverstitch from the wrong side.
6.10. Pressing cuff seams
p. 9- Press the seam allowance from attaching the cuffs to the sleeve hem toward the sleeves.
Preparing the cuff
p. 11- Fold each cuff in half with the right sides facing in, then sew the short edge together. Sew the short edges with a straight stitch, keeping a 7mm seam allowance from the edge. Then, press the seams open.
Attaching cuff to sleeve
p. 13- Insert the cuff into the sleeve with right sides facing each other, aligning the seam allowances. Once stitched, turn the cuff right side out. Secure the cuff in place with pins, then sew an overlock stitch BETWEEN the lines used to tighten the sleeve. Stitch along the cuff side.
Finishing the cuff
p. 14- The cuff is ready. Press the seam allowance toward the main piece.
Cuff Preparation - Pinning Ring
p. 8- Pin the cuff edges into a ring, right sides together.
Cuff Preparation - Sewing Ring
p. 8- Sew the cuff edges into a ring. Seam allowance: 1.0 cm.
Cuff Preparation - Pressing Seams
p. 8- Press the seam allowances of the cuff seam open. Press the sewn cuff again, folding it in half lengthwise.
