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Sewing Curves

Notice the finished curve seam.

 
     When dress making, sewing curves are more difficult to do than sewing a straight line. Today, many patterns, especially princess type dresses and coats, have curves in the body section of the garment. Curves in patterns have taken the place of darts on some patterns, giving a more shapely appearance and fit to the garment against the body. Finding sewing patterns today with this type of fit will not be a problem.  If done correctly, the garment is fitted to the curves of the body nicely and look classy.

     Curves are more difficult to handle and pin than a straight edge especially ones with a larger degree of curve. When sewing curves it is best to raise your pressure foot once in a while to make sewing easier (Make sure your needle is in the fabric.)

    Difficulties will be when you need to pin and sew 2 opposite curves together, one outward curve, and one inward curve.  Be careful and make sure the inward curve does not "slip" away from the seam.  The edges must stay together. Plenty of clipping and pressing must be done to obtain the shaping necessary to follow the line of the figure.

 

     Notice the photo below. Place the pieces pretty sides together with the side panel on top. Pin the stitching line together with pins at right angles to the seam. Sewing opposite curves can be difficult. The photo to the left shows what we have to try and pin together.  The photo to the right shows what the pinning will look like. It looks bulky and awkward, however, when sewn properly the results are stunning to a figure.

 
     Once sewn, snip the inward curves so that the seam will press flat. On heavier fabrics cut V's so that seams will not be bulky. This is the pretty side, notice the nice curve that will fit the person's upper body nicely on this 1700's gown that is being made.

 

This is what the gown will look like when done.  Many curves and princess seams were done on this gown to create the feminine curved look.

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