The armholes in tops, blouses and sleeveless dresses are most often treated with a trim trim, oblique trim or lining. But what is the best method for products from elastic knitwear?
If you have an overlock and a sewing machine, then you can easily cope with the task. But on a sewing machine, you can achieve the perfect result.
Full-cut neckline and armhole in a sleeveless dress
For processing open armholes, a narrow edging cut in a straight line is ideal. Elastic knitwear stretches in both directions, so there is no need to cut the trimmings along the oblique to process open sections.
For example, dresses fromBurda 6/2019 consider how to properly handle open armholes in a product from elastic knitwear:
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Step 1
Draw the details of the hemings on the armholes directly on the knitted fabric.
Step 2
Fold the armholes along the wrong side inwards and press down.
Step 3
Pin the stitches to the cuts of the armholes, combine the open cuts of the stitches with the edges of the allowances.
Grind stitches at a distance of 1 cm.
Cut the seam allowances close to the stitches; cut them in the rounding sections.
Step 4
Turn off the seams on the wrong side and take them.
Step 5
Iron the armholes and stitch at a distance of 5 mm, thereby securing the grouts.
Source and illustration: Burda 6/2019