Waistband attachment
Joining the rib-knit waistband to the bottom edge of the sweatshirt in the round.
Where it is used
16.6. Stitch outer and inner waistband
p. 24- Stitch the outer waistband to the inner waistband along the top edge. Seam allowance: 0.7 cm.
17.2. Sew outer waistband to pants
p. 26- Sew the outer waistband to the top edge of the pants. Seam allowance: 1.0 cm.
17.6. Stitch waistband ends
p. 27- Stitch the waistband ends. Seam allowance 1.0 cm.
17.10. Topstitch waistband attachment seam
p. 29- Sew a topstitch along the seam where the outer waistband is attached, stitching right in the seam ditch. Remove the basting threads.
24. Topstitch bottom hem
p. 31- Sew a topstitch along the bottom of the pant legs, 3.8 cm in from the edge.
Joining Trouser Side Seams
p. 12- Place the front and back trouser pieces right sides together, joining at the side seam. Align the control points. Pin. Stitch on the machine with a 1 cm seam allowance, using backstitches (reinforcement).
Joining Bodice and Trousers
p. 14- Place the bodice of the jumpsuit onto the trousers, right sides together, aligning the darts and side seams. Pin or baste. Stitch on the sewing machine with a 1 cm seam allowance.
Basting Waist Edges
p. 18- Re-pin and start basting all three raw edges of the waist together. The jumpsuit trousers are located between the bodice and the bodice lining layers. Stitch on the sewing machine.
Stitching Waist Seam
p. 18- Place the stitching on the bodice so that it runs directly over the stitching connecting the bodice and the trousers. Start the stitching from the waist dart on the back piece on one side and finish it at the waist dart on the back piece on the other side. Use backstitches (reinforcement). The stitching can be done in two steps.
Step 34
p. 18- Fold the waistband in half, wrong sides together, towards the hoodie.
Step 36
p. 19- Stitch the waistband in place on the overlocker in the round.
Cuffs and waistbands
p. 15- Attach the waistband to the garment using an overlock stitch. Wrap the waistband around the lower edge of the garment, right sides facing each other. Align the waistband seam with the left side seam. Match the notches and secure with pins. Even out the edges, then sew along the waistband edge on the overlock, gently stretching the waistband to match the length of the bottom edge. Press the waistband seam, pressing the allowances toward the garment. Topstitch the seam at 0.5 cm.
