Wrap Top with Buttons and Hem Band

Sewing Instructions

1. Stitch the darts on the inner FRONT PANEL. Trim the bulk with an overlocker.
2. Stitch the center seams of the BACK PANEL. Overlock the SEAM ALLOWANCES.
3. Overlock the neckline of the BACK PANEL. Fold the SEAM ALLOWANCES inwards and topstitch. Process the FRONT PANEL necklines similarly.
4. Overlock the curved edge of the outer FRONT PANEL. Fold the SEAM ALLOWANCE inwards and topstitch. Overlock the left shoulder edge of the upper FRONT PANEL. Fold the SEAM ALLOWANCE inwards and topstitch.
5. Place the upper part of the FRONT PANEL onto the inner part and secure along the right side seam, right shoulder seam, and bottom edge. Fold the FRONT PANEL pieces and BACK PANEL right sides together and stitch the shoulder seams, folding back the free-flying shoulder edge of the outer FRONT PANEL. Overlock the SEAM ALLOWANCES and press towards the BACK PANEL. Set the SLEEVE into the open armhole.
6. Stitch the side seam and the SLEEVE seam simultaneously. Overlock the SEAM ALLOWANCES.
7. Stitch the bottom piece into a ring. Fold the piece in half lengthwise and attach to the pullover. Overlock the SEAM ALLOWANCE.
8. Align the button NOTCHES on the FRONT PANELs and sew on the buttons.
9. Overlock the bottom edge of the SLEEVE. Fold the SEAM ALLOWANCE to the wrong side, press, and topstitch.