Month: February 2016
Flat-fell basics
- Right sides togethers. (The first seam is on the wrong side.)
- Fold front allowance over back allowance on the first seam results in bulk and topstitch in the back.
- Turn to right side, fold seam allowance on wrong side to cover itself.
- Topstitch on the right side making sure seam allowance is folded under.
Folding front over back on first seam results in: bulk in the back, and topstitch in theback.
Folding back over front on first seam results in: bulk in the front, and topstitch in the front.
Needle reference for fabric
10 / 70 : light & sheer
12 / 80 : universal, light to medium
14 / 90 : universal, medium to heavy
16 / 100 : heavy, denim
Jean pocket allowance and folding
Tuck as Dart
From Your Style Rocks.