Side seam
The continuous seam joining the front and back panels along the sides and down the sleeves.
Where it is used
Step 6: Pinning side seams
p. 4- Pin the side edges of the front and back pieces together, matching up the edges and notches, with right sides facing each other.

7. Sewing side seams
p. 11- Sew the side seams. Seam allowance: 1.0 cm.

6. Pinning side seams
p. 11- Pin the side edges together, matching the raw edges and notches, with right sides facing.

7. Sew side seams
p. 11- Sew the side seams. Seam allowance: 1.0 cm.

Pinning Side Edges
p. 12- Pin the side edges together, aligning seams and cuts, with the right sides facing each other.

Joining Side Seams
p. 6- Place the back and front pieces right sides together, joining at the side seams. Pin or baste. Stitch on the machine with a 1 cm seam allowance, using backstitches (reinforcement).

Waist Seam Back View
p. 14- View from the back.

Joining Side Seams
p. 6- Place the back and front pieces right sides together, joining at the side seams. Pin or baste. Stitch on the machine with a 1 cm seam allowance, using backstitches (reinforcement).

Crotch Seam View (Back)
p. 13- View from the back.

Waist Seam View (Back)
p. 14- View from the back.

Pinning Side Seams
p. 5- Pin the side seams together, matching the edges and notches, with right sides facing.

27. Pin the side seams
p. 17- Pin the side seams, aligning and matching the edges with right sides together.

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