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Side seam stitching

Stitching and serging the side seams of the front and back panels.

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Stitching the side seams

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  1. Stitch and serge the side seams of the front and back at the same time on a 4-thread overlock. Seam allowance: 0.7 cm.
Stitching the side seams
Open the step in the "Bandeau Top Sewing Pattern PDF | Strapless Tube Top | Y2K Crop Top | Womens Summer Beachwear | XS-M" pattern →

Pinning the side seams

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  1. Pin the side edges of the front and back pieces together, matching the edges and placing right sides facing each other.
Pinning the side seams
Open the step in the "Bandeau Top Sewing Pattern PDF | Strapless Tube Top | Y2K Crop Top | Womens Summer Beachwear | XS-M" pattern →

Sewing Side Seams

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  1. Sew the seam with the overlock machine, stitching from the back side. Press the seam, then iron the seam allowance toward the front.
Sewing Side Seams
Open the step in the "Basic T-Shirt Pattern PDF | Easy Knit Top Sewing | Crew Neck Fitted Tee | Everyday Womens Shirt | L-XXL" pattern →

Sleeve Side Seam

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  1. Fold the sleeve with the right sides together, align and pin the side seam, making sure the bottom edges match up. Use a serger set for four-thread stitching to sew the seam. Stitch from the sleeve side that connects to the back. Leave serger thread tails at the bottom edge.
Sleeve Side Seam
Open the step in the "Basic T-Shirt Pattern PDF | Easy Knit Top Sewing | Crew Neck Fitted Tee | Everyday Womens Shirt | L-XXL" pattern →

Pinning Side Seams

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  1. Place the front and back pieces right sides together, matching up the side edges, and pin them in place.
Pinning Side Seams
Open the step in the "Basic T-Shirt Pattern PDF | Easy Knit Top Sewing | Crew Neck Fitted Tee | Everyday Womens Shirt | L-XXL" pattern →

Stitching the Back Seam (French Seam)

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  1. Lay the pieces wrong sides together, and pin. Place a stitch on the right side of the back piece at a distance of 4–5 mm from the edge, with backstitches at the beginning and end of the stitching line. Press the allowances open, and then press them flat (to the edge). It is important that the allowances do not get caught under stitching 2 (see diagram 1).
Stitching the Back Seam (French Seam)
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 →

Stitching Side Seams

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  1. Similar to the back, stitch the shoulder and side seams using a French seam. It is important to ensure that the allowances are enclosed within the stitching so they do not protrude on the right side. Press the side seam allowances toward the back.
Stitching Side 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 →

Stitch Side Seams

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  1. Place the front and back pieces right sides together, aligning the side edges. Pin from the front piece side. Sew with an overlock machine, stitching from the front piece side.
Stitch Side Seams
Open the step in the "Cozy Zip-Up Sweatshirt Sewing Pattern | Beginner Friendly | Jumper with collar | Zipped | XS-XXL | PDF Pattern" pattern →

6. Stitch side seams

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  1. Stitch and serge the side seams of the front and back at the same time on a 4-thread overlock. Seam allowance: 0.7 cm.
6. Stitch side seams
Open the step in the "Easy Tube Top Pattern | Beginner Strapless Crop Top PDF | Elastic Bandeau Sewing | Quick DIY Wardrobe | L-XXL" pattern →

5. Pin side edges

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  1. Pin the side edges of the front and back pieces together, matching the edges and placing right sides facing each other.
5. Pin side edges
Open the step in the "Easy Tube Top Pattern | Beginner Strapless Crop Top PDF | Elastic Bandeau Sewing | Quick DIY Wardrobe | L-XXL" pattern →

7. Press side seams

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  1. Press the side-seam allowance toward the back.
7. Press side seams
Open the step in the "Easy Tube Top Pattern | Beginner Strapless Crop Top PDF | Elastic Bandeau Sewing | Quick DIY Wardrobe | L-XXL" pattern →

9. Sew lining side seams

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  1. Sew the side seams of the front and back lining pieces, leaving a 4–5 cm opening in one side seam. Seam allowance: 0.7 cm.
9. Sew lining side seams
Open the step in the "Easy Tube Top Pattern | Beginner Strapless Crop Top PDF | Elastic Bandeau Sewing | Quick DIY Wardrobe | L-XXL" pattern →

Related terms

requires4-thread overlock machine
requiresIron