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From: wifetod
Date: 06-13-2004, 06:45 PM (1 of 3)
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I am making a top with side slits. This is what the instructions say: "Fold slit facings 5/8" to wrong side and press. Repeat for other side. Overcast bottom edge of Top and side hemline slits. At bottom edge, fold 1 " hem to wrong side, press and pin. Stitch close to edge of hem. Fold slit facings to wrong side, press and stitch close to edges and across top of slits. " Now here is where I am getting confused I think. I have folded in and pressed the side slit, am I then suppose to open them up and overcast the edges or am I suppose to keep that folded in 5/8" and overcast over the bottom that way? I hope that made sense, I am just questioning why I folded in that 5/8" if I am then unfolding it to overcast the bottom. Thank-you once again. Jolene
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User: wifetod
Member since: 01-19-2004 Total posts: 149 
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From: stitchmd
Date: 06-13-2004, 07:11 PM (2 of 3)
| You have it figured out right, the instructions are written in the wrong sequence. |
User: stitchmd
Member since: 02-25-2003 Total posts: 226 |
From: paroper
Date: 06-13-2004, 11:21 PM (3 of 3)
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She is right. That is the way the pattern companies are suggesting you do it: overcast or serge and then fold. You can also fold 5/8 and then fold the hem in on itself again making about a 3/8 inch hem and stitch...the bottom hem would be 1 inch folded in would turn out to be about 5/8 inch. That is they used to recommend before everyone got sergers. Either way is correct.
pam
Bernina 200e, Artista V5 Designer Plus, Explorations, Magic Box, Bernina 2000DE & 335 Bernette Serger, Bernina 1530 Sewing Machine, Bernina 1300 DC Overlock (with coverstitch) |
User: paroper
Member since: 02-03-2004 Total posts: 3775 |
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