Silicone tape
An alternative to knit strips for reinforcing shoulder seams.
Where it is used
Reinforcing Pocket Seams with Silicone Tape
p. 5- Mark 2 cm above and below the pocket attachment seam. Cut two pieces of silicone tape matching this distance. Place the silicone tape along the side edge, lining it up with the pocket stitching line, and sew from notch to notch. Trim any excess and press the finished seam allowance toward the pocket.
Assembling and Reinforcing Shoulder Seams
p. 6- 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.
Reinforcing Side Seams with Silicone Tape
p. 9- Cut silicone tape pieces for the lower side seam (bottom edge to pocket) and upper side seam (pocket to sleeve edge). Place the silicone tape along the sleeve seam allowance, lining it up with the stitching line, and serge both together. Trim extra tape when reaching the pocket.
Finishing raw edges
p. 5- Serge/Overlock the raw edges of the armhole and neckline, and the edge of the front opening (placket/facing). You can insert silicone tape into the overlock stitching, which can be basted or stitched on the machine with a temporary stitch beforehand. Alternatively, you can use a special overlocker foot.
Related terms
← requiresReinforcing seams
← stabilized byShoulder seam reinforcement
← alternative toKnit fusible interfacing strip
← requiresShoulder seam reinforcement
alternative toKnit strips
← stabilized byOverlocking
alternative toKnit fusible interfacing strip