Turn the waistband right - side out, tucking
the extra seam allowance into the corner as best you can.
Before we trim
the extra seam allowance, let's check to make sure our zipper tops line up.
Make sure there is
extra seam allowance prior to purchasing if you plan on having it taken out.
Not exact matches
If you want to do a larger
seam allowance you can definitely add a little bit
extra to the pattern.
I also wanted to add the little pleat they have in the center front of the Anthropologie skirt, so I added
extra inches to the side
seam allowances and used that
extra fabric to make a pleat in the center front.
I did some
extra top stitching to reinforce the sleeve and shoulder
seams since the
seam allowance was only 1/2 inch to start with, and less than that after taking my pinking shears to them.
Step Five: Add 6 cm to each measurement (2 cm for a fold - over
seam allowance and 4 cm for
extra give in the trim).
Use 1 / 2 - inch
seam allowance for backings and press the
seams open to distribute the
extra fabric fullness along the
seam.
These pieces should be half of your natural waist measurement, plus an
extra inch for your
seam allowance.
Any - who, back to the pillow constuction... I wanted my pillow to be very full so I did not allow
extra fabric for my
seam allowances in the measurements.