Bloom Shirt + Dress Sew Along

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5 — Back Yoke

Posted
19—December 2020

Next we sew our back yoke! This section is for both the Shirt and Dress view.

5 — Back Yoke
Dec 19 2020

Now we begin to assemble our garment, starting with the back yoke.

1 Yoke Cut Out
2 Pin Yoke to Back Panel

To sew the back yoke, place one of the yoke pieces on the bottom right side up. This is the piece that will be visible from the outside. Lay your back piece on top of the yoke so the right sides are together and pin them together.

3 Flip over Yoke is Pinned

Now place the second yoke piece on top. The right side of the yoke will face the wrong side of the back piece. Pin the three layers together, matching the notches and edges as you pin.

4 Stitch Along Yoke is Done
6 Yoke and Back Panel Outside Detail

Now, sew through all the layers with a 1cm seam. Press the yoke pieces upwards, with the wrong sides together.

7 Pin Together Shoulder Seam

Now we will attach our front and back pieces at the shoulder. To do this, first pin the left outer yoke shoulder to the left front shoulder with the right sides together. Be sure to leave the inner yoke piece free in this step.

Baste the shoulder seams together just inside the 1cm seam allowance.

8 First Seam done
10 pin

Now we will attach the inner yoke at the shoulder. Working at the sleeve edge, fold your pieces around and pin the right side of the inner yoke to the wrong side of the left front at the shoulder. Your front and back pieces will be pulled into your yoke as you do this.

11 it is pinned
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Continue to match the shoulder edges, pinning place as you go. It may require a bit of manoeuvring of your pieces as you do this, especially if you are sewing in a heavier fabric. Be careful not to catch the main body of your front or back piece with as you pin.

14 Detail shot of shoulder seam of stitches

Now sew the shoulder seam with a 1cm seam.

15 First Shoulder Completed

Turn your garment right side out and give it a press.

17 Matching up Points
18 Pinning Together

Repeat the process for the right shoulder.

First sew the right outer yoke shoulder to the right front shoulder with the right sides together. Be sure to leave the inner yoke piece free in this step. Baste the shoulder seams together just inside the 1cm seam allowance.

Pin the right side of the inner yoke to the wrong side of the right front at the shoulder. Continue to match the shoulder edges, pinning place as you go. Sew the shoulder with a 1cm seam.

20 Ironing Shoulders

Turn your garment right side out and give your completed shoulders a press!

Next step, attaching the collar!

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