{"id":17479,"date":"2023-06-30T18:41:30","date_gmt":"2023-06-30T22:41:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/?p=17479"},"modified":"2023-07-01T17:41:46","modified_gmt":"2023-07-01T21:41:46","slug":"draft-facings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/draft-facings\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Draft Your Own Facings: Customize Your Clothing"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"540\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Featured6.jpg\" alt=\"This shows you how to create your own one or two piece facings. How to make a sleeved dress sleeveless or how to make a facing intead of a lining.\" class=\"wp-image-17622 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Featured6.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Featured6-300x295.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Featured6-500x491.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Featured6-150x147.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 550px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 550\/540;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Featured6.jpg\" alt=\"This shows you how to create your own one or two piece facings. How to make a sleeved dress sleeveless or how to make a facing intead of a lining.\" class=\"wp-image-17622\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Featured6.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Featured6-300x295.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Featured6-500x491.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Featured6-150x147.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Have you ever wanted to change up a favorite pattern? How about making a dress or top without the usual sleeves, or maybe skipping the collar this time? \u00a0Maybe you have a dress pattern that has a full lining and you just want to replace it with a one-piece facing instead. \u00a0Take a tried and true pattern and design your own facings so you can finish the neck and armholes neatly!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/11.jpg\" alt=\"1\" class=\"wp-image-17607 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/11.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/11-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/11-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/333;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/11.jpg\" alt=\"1\" class=\"wp-image-17607\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/11.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/11-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/11-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">To begin with, you will need your pattern pieces, paper, and a pen or pencil.\u00a0Take the bodice front pattern piece and trace around the neck, shoulder, and armhole, and\u00a0a couple of inches down the side seam. Keep in mind any seam allowances that may need to be added &#8211; the Haven Acres Blouse pattern that I'm using has\u00a0no seam allowance at the neck edge, as it is bound with bias tape.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/21.jpg\" alt=\"2\" class=\"wp-image-17608 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/21.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/21-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/21-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/333;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/21.jpg\" alt=\"2\" class=\"wp-image-17608\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/21.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/21-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/21-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">Then with a ruler measure and mark 1.5&#8243; to 2&#8243; marks away from that line. I used the 1.5&#8243; measurement for my toddler tunic.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/31.jpg\" alt=\"3\" class=\"wp-image-17609 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/31.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/31-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/31-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/333;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/31.jpg\" alt=\"3\" class=\"wp-image-17609\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/31.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/31-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/31-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">Connect the marks&nbsp;to create lines for a combined neck and armhole facing. My facing also includes the original pattern's keyhole opening facing.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/41.jpg\" alt=\"4\" class=\"wp-image-17610 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/41.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/41-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/41-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/333;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/41.jpg\" alt=\"4\" class=\"wp-image-17610\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/41.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/41-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/41-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Now repeat these steps to create the facing pattern for the back bodice.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/51.jpg\" alt=\"5\" class=\"wp-image-17611 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/51.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/51-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/51-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/333;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/51.jpg\" alt=\"5\" class=\"wp-image-17611\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/51.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/51-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/51-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">You can also do two separate facings, one for the neck and one for the armhole, but for this small size I wanted to use a combined facing. Here are both types, side by side.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/6.jpg\" alt=\"6\" class=\"wp-image-17612 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/6.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/6-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/6-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/333;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/6.jpg\" alt=\"6\" class=\"wp-image-17612\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/6.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/6-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/6-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">Cut both facing pieces out of your fabric. Sew the shoulder seams of both bodices and faces,\u00a0using a basting\u00a0stitch (longer stitch length) for one set of shoulder seams so you can pull the\u00a0stitches\u00a0out easily later.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/7.jpg\" alt=\"7\" class=\"wp-image-17613 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/7.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/7-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/7-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/333;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/7.jpg\" alt=\"7\" class=\"wp-image-17613\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/7.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/7-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/7-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">Press seam allowances open at the shoulder seam and pin\u00a0the facing to the bodice's right sides together, along both neck and armhole edges. Stitch, using the specified seam allowance.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/8.jpg\" alt=\"8\" class=\"wp-image-17614 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/8.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/8-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/8-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/333;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/8.jpg\" alt=\"8\" class=\"wp-image-17614\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/8.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/8-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/8-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">Now pick the stitches out of one shoulder\/facing, so you can turn the bodice out through&nbsp;the other shoulder.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/9.jpg\" alt=\"9\" class=\"wp-image-17615 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/9.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/9-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/9-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/333;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/9.jpg\" alt=\"9\" class=\"wp-image-17615\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/9.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/9-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/9-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Clip the curves and turn out through the sewn shoulder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">TIP: I find it\u00a0easier to press fine fabrics like this if I first press the seams open before turning the right side out.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/10.jpg\" alt=\"10\" class=\"wp-image-17616 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/10.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/10-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/10-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/333;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/10.jpg\" alt=\"10\" class=\"wp-image-17616\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/10.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/10-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/10-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Press&nbsp;the faced bodice.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/111.jpg\" alt=\"11\" class=\"wp-image-17617 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/111.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/111-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/111-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/333;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/111.jpg\" alt=\"11\" class=\"wp-image-17617\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/111.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/111-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/111-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">Then match the facing to facing and bodice to bodice at the shoulder seam and hand stitch right sides together through the inside.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/12.jpg\" alt=\"12\" class=\"wp-image-17618 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/12.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/12-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/12-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/333;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/12.jpg\" alt=\"12\" class=\"wp-image-17618\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/12.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/12-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/12-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">Once the hand stitching is complete, press that shoulder seam, and then finish the lower edge of the facing, either with a zigzag stitch or by serging. At this point, you could <a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/common-sewing-stitches\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"33387\">topstitch<\/a> around the neck and armhole edges. For this tunic, I chose to\u00a0stick with a really good press instead so no stitching would be visible. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/13.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/13.jpg\" alt=\"13\" class=\"wp-image-17619 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/13.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/13-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/13-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/333;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/13.jpg\" alt=\"13\" class=\"wp-image-17619\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/13.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/13-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/13-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">Bring the bodice underarm&nbsp;sides right sides together. Stitch one continuous line, from the hem to the underarm, then through the facing. Repeat for the other side. Press the side seams open.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">Now you are ready to\u00a0continue with your garment construction, either hemming or, in my case, adding the peplum to the blouse. The\u00a0completed garment and more details about the pattern can be viewed over at <a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/contributors\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/contributors\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">my blog right here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/14.jpg\" alt=\"14\" class=\"wp-image-17620 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/14.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/14-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/14-433x650.jpg 433w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/14-100x150.jpg 100w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 600\/900;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/14.jpg\" alt=\"14\" class=\"wp-image-17620\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/14.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/14-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/14-433x650.jpg 433w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/14-100x150.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<h2>If You'd Like To Support Our Site<\/h2>\r\nIf you want to help us continue to bring you a wide selection of <a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/free-sewing-patterns\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">free sewing patterns<\/a> and projects, please consider buying us a coffee.\u00a0 We'd really, really appreciate it.\r\n\r\n<center><div class=\"ko-fi-button\" data-text=\"Buy me a coffee!\" data-color=\"#ff5f5f\" data-code=\"\" id=\"kofiShortcode210Html\" style=\"float: none; text-align: left;\"><\/div><\/center>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Have you ever wanted to change up a favorite pattern? How about making a dress or top without the usual sleeves, or maybe skipping the collar this time? \u00a0Maybe you have a dress pattern that has a full lining and you just want to replace it with a one-piece facing \u2026 <a class=\"continue-reading-link\" href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/draft-facings\/\"> Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr; <\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":309,"featured_media":17622,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":"","wds_primary_category":5},"categories":[5,73,4,165,89,13,38],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17479"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/309"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=17479"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17479\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":79882,"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17479\/revisions\/79882"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/17622"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=17479"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=17479"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=17479"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}