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Shoulder seams

Seams that join the front and back bodice pieces at the shoulders.

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Joining Shoulder Seams

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  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

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  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 →

Assembling and Reinforcing Shoulder Seams

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  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
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Joining Shoulder Seams

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  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 →

Joining Shoulder Seams

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  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 →

Sew Shoulder Seams

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  1. Sew the shoulder seams using a 4-thread overlock machine (or sew with a regular machine first, then finish the edges with a standard 3-thread overlock).
Sew Shoulder Seams
Open the step in the "Polo Dress Pattern PDF | Womens Tennis Dress | Collared Golf Shirt Dress | Preppy Sporty Summer Dress | XS-M" pattern →

Press Shoulder Seams

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  1. Press the shoulder seam allowances toward the back.
Press Shoulder Seams
Open the step in the "Polo Dress Pattern PDF | Womens Tennis Dress | Collared Golf Shirt Dress | Preppy Sporty Summer Dress | XS-M" pattern →

Pinning Shoulder Edges

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  1. Pin the shoulder edges together, aligning the cuts with the right sides facing each other.
Pinning Shoulder Edges
Open the step in the "Ruffle Wrap Top Sewing Pattern: Y2K Draped Shirt (A4, Letter, Plotter) US 2-12" pattern →

Sewing Shoulder Edges

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  1. Sew the shoulder edges. Allowance: 1.0 cm.
Sewing Shoulder Edges
Open the step in the "Ruffle Wrap Top Sewing Pattern: Y2K Draped Shirt (A4, Letter, Plotter) US 2-12" pattern →

Pressing Shoulder Seams

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  1. Press open the allowances of the shoulder seams.
Pressing Shoulder Seams
Open the step in the "Ruffle Wrap Top Sewing Pattern: Y2K Draped Shirt (A4, Letter, Plotter) US 2-12" pattern →

Shoulder Seams

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  1. Reinforce the shoulder seams of the front piece with bias-cut fusible stay tape. Stitch the shoulder seams from the front piece side. Press the seam allowances toward the back.
Shoulder Seams
Open the step in the "Sweater Sewing Pattern | Cozy Pullover Pattern | PDF Pattern | XS - XXL | A4, Plotter, Letter | Sweater Schnittmuster" pattern →

Shoulder Seams - Step 12

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  1. On the front piece, mark the placement line for the back shoulder seam on the right side, 1.7 cm from the front shoulder edge.
Shoulder Seams - Step 12
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Related terms

requiresSewing machine
requiresStraight stitch machine
stabilized byKnit interfacing
requiresSerger
requiresIron
pressed towardsFront bodice