3350 Photo Tutorial - Part 4 - SEWING THE OPEN BACK (VIEW A)

For the first step, we will show you the technique for the regular sewing machine. On all other steps, we will use a serger whenever it's possible. Center Back Seam Pin Lower Back pieces (G) together at center back seam, matching the double notch. Then sew with a zigzag along the edge ("zig" on the fabric, "zag" in the air) WITHOUT stretching the fabric: Sew with a straight stitch, 6 mm (1/4") from edge, stretching your fabric gently. Sew another straight stitch. Now you have a sturdy, stretchy center back seam! Back Elastics Upper Back Place the Upper Back pieces (F) as shown, with the notch towards the bottom to identify the correct location for the elastic. Pin the elastic (at both ends) and sew a first zigzag (medium-large), stretching the elastic so it lays against the flat fabric (do not stretch the fabric). Turn the elastic to the wrong side (the elastic nice and snug against the crease - you don't was any space between t