Front panels assembly
Joining the center and side front pieces using a serger and topstitching for a decorative panel line.
Where it is used
Preparing Lower Front Gathers
p. 4- Sew two parallel gathering lines along the lower edge of the front pieces (3 mm and 7 mm from the edge) using a long stitch length (3.5-4 mm). Leave thread tails loose.
Finishing Bodice Side Seams
p. 5- Finish the side seams of the front and back bodice pieces with a serger, stitching from the right side, then press flat.
Overlapping Front Bodice Pieces
p. 5- Place the right front piece over the left front piece, aligning them at the bottom edge. Pin them together using the reference points.
2. Pressing the hem (Front)
p. 5- Press the hem allowance along the bottom edge of the front panel by 2.5 cm, turning it toward the wrong side.
Sewing Shoulder Seams
p. 3- Place the front and back pieces right sides together, aligning the shoulder edges. Pin in place from the back piece side. Use a serger set for four-thread stitching to sew the seam. Stitch from the back piece side.
Sewing Side and Underarm Seams
p. 9- Turn the dress inside out, matching up the side seams and sleeve edges, and pin in place. Sew together on the serger, stitching from the back side.
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p. 5- Press the seam allowances of the lining to the front panel.
Assemble Upper Side Seams
p. 3- Place the upper front and back pieces right sides together, matching the side seams. Pin in place. Stitch on the machine using a 1 cm (3/8 in) seam allowance, backstitching at the ends. Serge/overlock the seam allowances, sewing from the back piece side. Press the seam flat, then press the seam allowances toward the front. Press the side-seam allowances on the upper and lower sections in opposite directions to reduce bulk along the armhole edge.
Assemble Lower Side Seams
p. 3- Place the lower front and back pieces right sides together, matching the side seams. Pin in place. Stitch on the machine using a 1 cm (3/8 in) seam allowance, backstitching at the ends. Serge/overlock the seam allowances, sewing from the front piece side. Press the seam flat, then press the seam allowances toward the back piece.
5. Pin side edges
p. 3- Pin the side edges of the front and back pieces together, matching the edges and placing right sides facing each other.
15. Turn and press top edge
p. 5- Turn right side out and press the top edge of the top, forming a slight roll from the front and back outer pieces.
14. Finish top edge
p. 5- Finish the top edge of the top with the lining, while simultaneously stitching on the elastic all the way around using a 4-thread serger. Tuck the overlock thread tails into the cover-stitching line using a hook.
Related terms
requires4-thread serger
requiresIron