ASG/BCRC CAMISOLE ASSEMBLY

Instructions by Donna Root, ASG member

 

DO NOT TAKE OFF OR USE 5/8” SEAMS.  SERGED EDGES ARE TO BE RIGHT ON THE EDGE.

Use a double-eyed needle to finish off serger threads.  DO NOT USE FRAY CHECK.

Pre-Assembly Preparation (using the serger)

Inside Pockets

Bottom Pockets

            Serge the top and center-front-facing edges. ***

Top Pockets

            Serge the top straight edge and bottom edges. ***

***   Be sure you lay out the top and bottom pockets so you have a right and left side (right sides out).

Do not serge the side of the bottom pocket (to be matched to the side seam of the front camisole piece) and do not serge the bottom of the bottom pocket.  These edges will be serged later in the assembly of the camisole.

Do not serge the side and do not serge the center front edge of the top pocket as these edges will be serged when later in the assembly of the camisole.

Back & Front Pieces

I also serge the top back straight edge and front center neckline at this time.

Attaching the Pockets to the Inside Front of Camisole (using the sewing machine)

Top Pockets

With wrong sides together, line up each top pocket with the armhole and the front center seam.
Sew across the bottom serged edge with a straight stitch.  Leave top edge open.

Bottom Pockets

With wrong sides together, line up the side seam and bottom edge of the camisole with the
un-serged side and bottom of the bottom pocket.
Sew, with a straight stitch, along the serged side (center-front-facing edge).  Leave top edge open.

Attaching the ASG/BCRC Garment Label (using the sewing machine)

On the right side (outside) of the back camisole piece, measure down approximately 1 inch from the center and sew the ASG/BCRC label on all sides, using a straight stitch.

Using a black fine point Sharpie pen, write the size (S, M, L, or XXL) and corresponding measurement (~36”, ~40”, ~44”, or ~48”) on the label.

Assembly of Camisole Side Seams, Leaving 4” Slit at Bottom of Each Side Seam (using the serger and the sewing machine)

Serger: Serge raw edges of back and front side seams separately, serging top and bottom pockets in place during the process.

WITH WRONG SIDES TOGETHER, pin the front and back pieces together at the side seam.

YOU WILL MAKE THE SEAM ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE GARMENT.

Sewing machine: Sew a Ό” side seam, using a straight stitch.  STOP 4” FROM THE BOTTOM EDGE (forming the slit).  Fold the seam to one side and top stitch the seam using a straight stitch.

Serger: Serge around armholes, center front, and bottom.

Attaching the Straps (using the serger and the sewing machine)

Cut straps 1” wide and the length according to the chart below.  Use two layers of fabric for strength.

Chart for cutting straps:

Size

Strap

S

6.5”

M

7”

L

7.5”

XXL

7.5”

Serger: Using two layers of fabric with wrong sides together, serge raw edges together along the long sides.

Sewing machine: Sew a strap on each side of the back top edge.  Sew soft side of 2” length of Velcro on the under side of the strap’s loose end.  Sew hook side of 2” length of Velcro on the front at the shoulder piece.

Attaching the Center-Front Velcro (using the  sewing machine)

Chart for cutting velcro:

Size

Strap

S

8”

M

9”

L

10”

XXL

12”

Left Front Center: Using a straight stitch, sew the hook side of the Velcro on the outside, along the center front edge.  NOTE: Do not sew the hook side of the Velcro too close to the center front edge or too high at the neck to prevent Velcro from touching sensitive skin.

Right Front Center: Using a straight stitch, sew the soft side of the Velcro on the inside along the center front edge.

Attaching the Bow (using the  sewing machine)

To make bow, cut Ό” ribbon 10” long.  Tie a half knot at each end of the ribbon.  Tie ribbon into a bow.

On the top of the outside right front center (at the neck), use a wide zig-zag stitch and sew the bow in place (about 6-8 stitches close together).