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The majority of this back detail top by Amanda Walker is made with a four thread overlocker. A sewing machine will also be needed to make buttonholes and gathering stitches; however it can also be made entirely on a sewing machine if it has a stretch stitch function.
Stitch a button back top
1 Download and print the pattern, above. Cut out the pieces according to the cutting guide. Iron interfacing onto the back button facing positions and press the button facing onto the wrong side. Neaten the edge by overlocking. Match the shoulder seams of the front and back pieces, pin and stitch together.
2 Fold the neck band in half lengthways with right sides facing. Stitch down each end then turn the band right side out and press flat. Sew the neck band to the front and back neckline, starting and finishing on the fold line of the back button facing. The neck band is slightly shorter than the neckline, so it will need stretching to fit. Fold the button facing over onto the right side of the neck edge and sew along the neck band stitching line, then
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