Inseam stretching
Using an iron to gently stretch the back inseam until its length matches the front inseam before stitching.
Where it is used
Sewing the Inseams
p. 2- Turn the shorts legs inside out. Match the inseam edges, right sides facing in. Serge along the seam, sewing from the back piece side. Press the seam, then press the allowances toward the front piece.
Hemming the Shorts
p. 5- With the shorts turned right side out, sew a topstitch along the bottom edge, 0.5 cm from the hem (or the width of the presser foot). Secure the seam neatly where the ends meet. Press with an iron.
11. Stretching back inseam
p. 12- Using an iron, gently stretch the back inseam so it matches the front inseam in length.
11. Stretch back inseam
p. 12- Using an iron, gently stretch the back inseam so it matches the front inseam in length.
Step 10
p. 6- Using an iron, gently stretch the back inseam until its length matches the front inseam (scan the QR code to watch the video).
Assembling the inseams - Step 8
p. 8- Using an iron, gently stretch the back inseam so it matches the length of the front seam.
