Uploaded April 2025 | Updated September 2026, 7 hours ago

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This video takes you through pattern matching the fabric using this simple technique to perfecting match the seams in this top.

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Other Videos In This Series:
Part 1 - Pattern Matching Introduction - Visual of garments made that have been pattern matched and aligned - youtu.be/LHPvdcQ5eCg
Part 2 - Cutting the Fabric - youtu.be/UtpU4m9Ki2k

Pattern Used - Simplicity S8601, Version C.

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Interfacing Used - G710 Fine woven interfacing


00:00 Intro
02:22 Stay-stitching the neck
02:30 Preparing the front and back of the top
03:08 Pattern match the front centre seam
12:18 Pattern match the back centre seam
16:00 Shoulder seams
16:17 Preparing the neck facing
19:37 Back fastening tab
21:12 Attaching the neck facing
28:19 Handstitching facing
30:00 Side seams
30:11 Overlocking the hem
30:51 Video split