tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2281220105765950860.post1633626791940209361..comments2024-01-06T04:45:09.109+11:00Comments on Sew Retro Rose: Swirl Sew-along : Part 4 : Bodice ConstructionBeccie Leathley (Sew Retro Rose)http://www.blogger.com/profile/02088942931608827770noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2281220105765950860.post-58323071346557142532014-11-08T01:23:22.064+11:002014-11-08T01:23:22.064+11:00I always press both sides of the seam flat, then p...I always press both sides of the seam flat, then press it open. It makes such a difference even me with my extreme dislike of ironing will do it! It makes it look so much more professional, and helps everything sit so much more nicely too.<br /><br />There's a fantastic tutorial/example showing seams pressed in different ways. Very convincing! If I can track it down I'll link to it.<br /><br />As for the sewing, I overlocked my side seams together. DUH! What was I thinking? Hemming the sleeves will be a pain now. I might just unpick it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2281220105765950860.post-43474140064303130952014-11-07T09:31:15.926+11:002014-11-07T09:31:15.926+11:00Pressing the seam flat and open is necessary to &q...Pressing the seam flat and open is necessary to "break" the seam, which is standard fashion industry practice. It flattens the fold from both angles, helping the fabric on both sides to level out neatly. In my own experience, it also seems to helps drape of a garment.Tilihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13430540452037986070noreply@blogger.com