STITCH HEM GUIDE AT 1/2″ (1.2 CM) & FOLD EDGE UP Prep the hem by stitching a fold guide at 1/2″ (1.2 cm). Press the hem up 1/2″ (1.2 cm), wrong sides together. FOLD AGAIN AT 1 3/4″ (4.5 CM) & HEM Fold the hem up again at 1 3/4″ (4.5 cm) and pin in
BASTE STITCH THE BELT LOOPS Pin the belt loops right sides together at the waistline. Line up the raw edge of the two loops with the center front pleats. One belt loop will be at the center back and the last two will be 1″ (2.5 cm) from the side seam towards the center back.
SEW INSEAMS With the right sides together, sew the inseams with a 3/8″ (1 cm) seam allowance. Finish the seams together and press towards the back. Repeat for the other side. SEW RISE Put one leg (right side out) inside the other leg (wrong side out), so the rise seams are right sides together. Pin
FINISH THE SIDE SEAMS Finish the front and back side seams separately on all four pieces. MARK THE STITCHING ON THE WEARER’S LEFT SIDE SEAM Take the wearer’s left front and left back pieces. There is a “+” mark about 7″ (18 cm) down from the cut edge to indicate where the basting stitching stops
OPTIONAL POCKET FACING Finish the angled edge of the pocket facing or fold it under at 3/8″ (1 cm). Pin the pocket facing right side up to the right side of the under pocket lining. Edgestitch in place. This strengthens the pocket bag lining at the waistband. Alternatively, if you are using main fabric for
SEAM ALLOWANCE & MARKINGS Unless noted, the seam allowance included is 3/8″ (1 cm) for joined seams. The side seams have a 3/4″ (2 cm) seam allowance to allow for the side seam lapped zipper. Transfer all notches, pleats, darts, and zipper placement on the wrong side of the fabric with chalk or fabric marker.
We are happy to bring you a sew along for the Aria Top sewing pattern. The sew along features step-by-step photos for the entire sewing process! In addition to the sew along, we also have community-led sewing support in our Facebook group, or you can email us directly for additional support. GATHERING SUPPLIES Before we begin sewing, here’s what