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How to Fully Line a Bodice Without Handstitching from Tangible Artiste

September 7, 2014 by AllFreeSewing 18 Comments

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How to Fully Line a Bodice Without Handstitching from Tangible Artiste
Long title right? I hate hand-stitching! My Grandma gave me a quilt top that I am going to finish that was completely hand-stitched, you know what I Said? “That person was crazy!” Don’t get me wrong I completely admire those who have the patience to neatly feed the needle in and out for every seam but that is not me. I would have been a terrible homemaker in the 19th century!
If you’ve sewn with any dress pattern where it is fully lined I’m sure you’ve seen “hand stitch shoulder seam closed.” Well here is a trick/ technique to help you.
How to Fully Line a Bodice Without Handstitching from Tangible Artiste
 Stitch all bodice pieces together, my zipper was positioned in the back.
How to Fully Line a Bodice Without Handstitching from Tangible Artiste
 Do the same with your lining.
How to Fully Line a Bodice Without Handstitching from Tangible Artiste
 Lay lining on top of your bodice right sides together and pin an 1″ away from each shoulder seam
How to Fully Line a Bodice Without Handstitching from Tangible Artiste
 stitch necklines and armholes stopping at each pin, this is very important
How to Fully Line a Bodice Without Handstitching from Tangible Artiste
 trim your seam allowance or notch it to get a nice clean curve. with your bodice laying flat, turn the front piece of your bodice right side out, but leave the back bodice.
How to Fully Line a Bodice Without Handstitching from Tangible Artiste
 next take the right side of your bodice and insert it into the right side of your back bodice, lining up the shoulder seams and pin lining to lining and your outer fabric to your outer fabric
How to Fully Line a Bodice Without Handstitching from Tangible Artiste
 stitch these pieces together
How to Fully Line a Bodice Without Handstitching from Tangible Artiste
 next pull your bodice further through your shoulder seam until you see stitches, now you will stitch the seams closed across your shoulder seam.
How to Fully Line a Bodice Without Handstitching from Tangible Artiste
 fold it right side out and iron
How to Fully Line a Bodice Without Handstitching from Tangible Artiste
It’s so clean looking and no worries of hand stitches not holding up to the rigorous child’s play. If you’re having a hard time following the steps feel free to leave a comment or message me. I’ve found it’s best to do the step by step while sewing, because some things are just easier to understand when you’re own hands are working it.

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  1. lisa says

    September 7, 2014 at 6:35 am

    Sewing a bodice by hand? You bet that’s intimidating…doable, but time-intensive.

    Reply
  2. Lisa Marie says

    September 7, 2014 at 10:00 am

    It doesn’t scare me, I’ve done it plenty of times before. But lately I just don’t take the time to sew clothes, since I’d much rather make quilts!

    Reply
  3. Jody Zinno says

    September 7, 2014 at 11:42 am

    Adults yes, children’s no.

    Reply
  4. Deby at So Sew Easy says

    September 7, 2014 at 2:54 pm

    This is a great tutorial. I’ve always been a bit unsure about what to do with the shoulders, but now I think its time I had another try. Thanks for the giveaway.

    Reply
  5. Carol Norton says

    September 7, 2014 at 3:21 pm

    I love this idea. I sew the shoulder seams by hand when have to but don’t really like it. I will use this technique next time I sew something with a lined bodice. When I first started sewing bodices intimidated me but since I have learned how to do them. I just can’t get over how easy and neat the shoulder seams will be now.

    Reply
  6. KittenWithAWhiplash says

    September 7, 2014 at 6:44 pm

    Sewing a bodice never occured to me, as I don’t sew women’s clothing, but nothing scares me because I’d rather make a mistake (and hopefully learn from it) than avoid trying something new.

    Reply
  7. Diane says

    September 7, 2014 at 8:29 pm

    Sewing a bodice doesn’t scare me, but sewing a reversable one does. Although your tips today sure help in relieving the stress. Thank you!

    Reply
  8. Fran says

    September 7, 2014 at 8:38 pm

    Sewing anything never really bothered me. The only thing that scares me for sewing anything is the amount of time it takes out of me life!

    Reply
  9. Patrice says

    September 7, 2014 at 8:43 pm

    No, sewing a bodice doesn’t bother me. The idea of doing it by hand does seem too time consuming.
    Maybe I’ll give it a try on a little girls dress.

    Reply
  10. Wanda Gray says

    September 7, 2014 at 9:04 pm

    Yes, because they never fit right!

    Reply
  11. Jane Starrett says

    September 7, 2014 at 9:26 pm

    I am 80 years old and have never done it like this, I’m going to try it,looks doable. Thanks

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  12. Jaydeen says

    September 7, 2014 at 10:40 pm

    I’m a newbie to bodices but I’m sure I’ll get it eventually.

    Reply
  13. Helen says

    September 9, 2014 at 8:21 pm

    Have sewn a few in my time but always had to do some hand sewing and hated it. Now your tutorial is something I must try the next time I sew a bodice! Thanks a million.

    Reply
  14. Robin says

    September 8, 2015 at 10:40 pm

    I don’t mind lining a bodice for a woman or little girl, however, I do have trouble with them when sewing doll clothes for Amrerican Girl sized dolls.

    Reply
  15. Doreen S says

    September 16, 2015 at 8:49 pm

    I’m with you, I hate sewing seams closed by hand. Wish I had this great idea years ago when I sewed a lot more. But it will come in handy in the future. Thanks for the great info.

    Reply
  16. Susan Williams says

    September 16, 2015 at 8:57 pm

    A bodice is always intimidating, and I’ve been sewing for years. There are always worries about the fit, about stitches coming apart, etc. etc. I just printed this tutorial and I plan on putting it alongside my machine so I can use it during my next project. Thanks so much for publishing this!

    Reply
  17. Glynda says

    September 17, 2015 at 1:32 am

    The only thing that scares me when I sew is thinking I might not be able to do a particular thing. These tutorials help a lot!

    Reply
  18. gransims says

    September 17, 2015 at 6:59 am

    I would not be scared at all to sew a bodice. I have sewn numerous ones over the years.

    Reply

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