TOP SEWING
INSTRUCTIONS

• All seam allowances are 3/8" unless otherwise noted
• Straight stitch length is 2.5
• Overlock length is 3
• Thread color should match body color as closely as possible

1

APPLY FUSIBLE TO BACK NECK

Measure halfway between center back neck and center back hem for fusible placement. Affix fusible to wrong side of center back neck & cut to within 1/2" of edge of facing. 

2

APPLY FUSIBLE TO KEYHOLE FACING

Iron fusible to wrong side of facing and press under one edge 3/8"

3

STITCH FACING TO KEYHOLE OPENING

*using a 1/8" seam allowance* stitch facing to keyhole opening

4

OVERLOCK STITCH FRONT TO BACK AT SHOULDER SEAMS

5

APPLY BINDING TO NECK OPENING

Stitch binding to neck opening, creating a loop (for snap) at wearer's back right

7

SEW FRONT TO BACK AT SIDE SEAMS

Overlock (clip curves if necessary)

8

HEM SLEEVES

baby hem--1/8"

9

HEM BOTTOM OPENING

Baby hem--1/4"