Topstitching: I didn’t use a double needle or my coverstitch machine for this project. I sewed one seam at 1/8” (3mm) and a second seam at 1/4” (0.6cm).

Waist Facing: When basting the waist facing in place, I used a contrasting navy thread. I sewed this seam with the wrong side of the project facing. Then when I switched to the RS and using matching thread, I sewed the final seam. This helped me to both catch the edge of the facing while also following the seam that stayed visually above the first topstitch line. The photo below shows the navy basting line in between the first seam and the second top stitched seam (in matching thread).

Belt Loops: I decided to sew the ends of the belt loops in a chain stitch approach. I serged both ends of the belt loops, back to back. I repeated this process as I folded over the ends of the belt loops and sewed the ends flat on the standard machine, back to back. This helps save time and thread as well.

Invisible zipper:

So this project was my FIRST TIME sewing an invisible zipper. I purchased an invisible zipper foot as I’ve heard this step highly recommended.

Continued in my next post…

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