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Shoulder Seam Joining

Method of joining shoulder seams by sandwiching the front shoulder between the back and back facing.

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Where it is used

Gathering the Shoulders

p. 2
  1. Gently pull the lower threads to gather the shoulder seam to match the length indicated on your paper pattern. Distribute the gathers evenly and tie off the thread ends.
Gathering the Shoulders
Open the step in the "A-Line Dress Sewing Pattern | Flowy Puff Sleeve Dress PDF | Faux Wrap Midi Dress | Formal Romantic Womens Sewing | L-XXL" pattern →

Joining Shoulder Seams

p. 3
  1. Place the front and back bodice pieces right sides together, aligning the shoulder edges. Pin and sew with a 1 cm seam allowance. Finish the seam allowances with a serger and press them toward the back.
Joining Shoulder Seams
Open the step in the "A-Line Dress Sewing Pattern | Flowy Puff Sleeve Dress PDF | Faux Wrap Midi Dress | Formal Romantic Womens Sewing | L-XXL" pattern →

Stitching Shoulder Seams

p. 5
  1. Stitch the shoulder seams using a French seam, similar to the back. Press the seams toward the front piece.
Stitching Shoulder Seams
Open the step in the "Beginner Friendly Women’s Vest Sewing Pattern PDF – Easy Summer Waistcoat with Button Closure, XS-M | Plotter, USletter, A4" pattern →

Sew Left Shoulder Seam

p. 6
  1. Stitch the LEFT shoulder seam of the dress with a serger. Sew from the back side. Press, then press the seam allowances toward the front.
Sew Left Shoulder Seam
Open the step in the "Bodycon Dress Pattern PDF | Ribbed Knit Tank Dress | Fitted Midi Dress Sewing | Womens Summer Basic | XS-M" pattern →

Secure Left Shoulder Seam

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  1. Swap out the twin needle on your machine for a stretch needle. Fold the seam allowances on the left shoulder toward the front, pull the overlock thread tail, and from the right side, secure it with a bar tack about 0.5 cm from the shoulder seam. The bar tack should be 3–4 stitches long. You can also secure the seam allowances by hand from the inside if you prefer. Press with an iron.
Secure Left Shoulder Seam
Open the step in the "Bodycon Dress Pattern PDF | Ribbed Knit Tank Dress | Fitted Midi Dress Sewing | Womens Summer Basic | XS-M" pattern →

15. Press shoulder seams

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  1. Press the shoulder seam allowances toward the back.
15. Press shoulder seams
Open the step in the "Collared T-Shirt Dress Pattern | Casual Short Sleeve Dress PDF | Easy Shift Dress Sewing | Womens Summer Basic | L-XXL" pattern →

Assembling and Reinforcing Shoulder Seams

p. 6
  1. Place the front and back pieces together with right sides facing, aligning along the shoulder edges. Pin or baste, then sew the shoulder seams. Place silicone tape along the shoulder seam allowance, serge the seam and tape together, and press the seam allowances toward the back.
Assembling and Reinforcing Shoulder Seams
Open the step in the "Flared Cardigan Pattern / Women’s kimono PDF Sewing Pattern / loose fit cardigan / Elastic sleeve / cardigan DIY / L-XXL/A4,USLetter,Plotter" pattern →

Stitching Shoulder Seams

p. 5
  1. Place the back and front pieces right sides together, aligning the shoulder edges. Pin from the back side. Serge/Stitch on the overlocker, placing the stitch on the back side. Press lightly, then press the seam allowances towards the front.
Stitching Shoulder Seams
Open the step in the "Graziella shirt | Knit Polo Jumper | Relaxed Fit Long Sleeve Pullover PDF Sewing Pattern | Autumn or Winter Outfit | XS–M |A4,Letter,Plotter" pattern →

Joining Shoulder Seams

p. 6
  1. Place the back and front pieces right sides together, joining at the shoulder seams. Pin or baste. Stitch on the machine with a 1 cm seam allowance, using backstitches (reinforcement).
Joining Shoulder Seams
Open the step in the "Noemi Sleeveless Jumpsuit | Open Back Women’s Romper PDF Sewing Pattern | Autumn or winter outfit | XS–M | A4, US Letter, Plotter" pattern →

Pressing Seams Open

p. 7
  1. Press the shoulder and side seam allowances lightly, then press them open (to opposite sides).
Pressing Seams Open
Open the step in the "Noemi Sleeveless Jumpsuit | Open Back Women’s Romper PDF Sewing Pattern | Autumn or winter outfit | XS–M | A4, US Letter, Plotter" pattern →

Joining Shoulder Seams

p. 6
  1. Place the back and front pieces right sides together, joining at the shoulder seams. Pin or baste. Stitch on the machine with a 1 cm seam allowance, using backstitches (reinforcement).
Joining Shoulder Seams
Open the step in the "Noemi Sleeveless Jumpsuit | Women’s Romper PDF Pattern | Elegant Evening or office outfit | Winter Project | L–XXL | A4, US Letter, Plotter" pattern →

Pressing Seams Open

p. 7
  1. Press the shoulder and side seam allowances lightly, then press them open (to opposite sides).
Pressing Seams Open
Open the step in the "Noemi Sleeveless Jumpsuit | Women’s Romper PDF Pattern | Elegant Evening or office outfit | Winter Project | L–XXL | A4, US Letter, Plotter" pattern →

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