THE Q & A SERIES - ALTERNATE SEAM FINISHES FOR THE COLLINS TOP
Hi Emily!
I just have a quick question about the Collins Top! I’ve just started sewing with French seams because my fabric is pretty lightweight.. but struggling to work out how to do the middle back seam leaving the opening for the button. Do you have any tips?
- Polly
Hi Polly,
How exciting! I am thrilled to hear you are making the Collins top!
I'd say that your options are:
1. Finish the edges of the centre back with bias binding. This one might not be ideal if your fabric is too lightweight. The photo above is from the Flynn jacket - but should give you a good idea of what this finish looks like!
2. Finish the centre back seam allowances with a double turn and stitch (almost like a rolled hem). You can find instructions on how to do this in the Little Book of Seam Finishes (a free e-book that you can download), along with the other finishes mentioned in this email (and many more).
3. Stitch the centre back seam closed with a French seam. You can actually get the Collins on and off without the button closure, so if you’re not too attached to the idea of having the opening this option could be a good one. You can find a tutorial in the Rushcutter sew-along here (pictured above).
Happy sewing,
Emily
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