Love Sewing — Issue 45 2017

4 Attach the raw edge of the

sleeve cuffs to the sleeves.

(See Pic C.)

5 Create a hip band by

joining the two hip

pieces together

at the shorter

edges, RST,

and then

fold in

half, WST.

6 Place the

hip band RST

with the hem

of the sweater,

aligning raw

edges and sew. Press

the seam up. (See Pic D.)

7 Join the neckline band at

short edge with RST, then fold

in half lengthways, WST.

8 RST, pin the raw edge of

the neckline to the neckline

opening on the sweatshirt.

The first pinning point is on

the left-hand side (when

Top tip

Why not try an overcast

foot on your machine?

It will create a replica

of an overlocked

seam finish

1

2

3

3 1

2

1st pin

2nd pin

front

back

1

2

3

(^31)
2
1st pin
2nd pin
front
back
1
2
3
(^31)
2
1st pin
2nd pin
front
back
1
2
3
3 1
2
1st pin
2nd pin
front
back
1
2
3
3 1
2
1st pin
2nd pin
front
back
worn) back sleeve seam,
where the neckline rib seam
is matched. Hold the pinned
point with one hand and
use the other hand
to stretch the rib
to the opposite
seam. Repeat
the process
for the centre
point pins.
(See Pic E.)
9 You now
need to sew
around the
neckline, being
careful to stretch
the cuff as you sew so
that it fits the neckline on
the bodice. The rib will pull
in the neckline opening to
create a smaller neckline.
Press the neckline to neaten
the edges. Follow our
masterclass for additional
tips and tricks!
1 Take a square piece
of fabric and cut neatly
along the diagonal centre
as shown.
2 Sew the two triangles you
have created together and
press the seam open.
3 Mark parallel rows in
water-soluble marker that
start 4cm from the edge.
Try not to pull the fabric as
you mark it as this will
distort the bias.
4 Sew the unsewn edges
together to form a loop of
fabric, ensuring the marked
lines match up as accurately
as possible. It may help to
turn your work WS out to
sew it, with your machine
foot positioned inside the
loop. Press the seam open.
5 Cut along the lines
you marked with a small
pair of needlework scissors.
6 Press your bias first
along the long centre
crease, then press each
side towards the middle to
create double-fold bias tape.
7 Now you can install
your bias binding onto
your garment.
MASTERCLASS
CUFFS & BANDS
Ribbed cuffs and bands finish your garment
stylishly and make it easy to get on and off!

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D E

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