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How to hide a center back seam
cakemix Advanced Beginner Member since 12/23/11 Posts: 51	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 9/2/12 8:24 PM As I was cutting out my knit top, I realized I didn't get enough fabric for the back. So I went back to the fabric store the next day- that bolt of fabric was gone- no one could find it in the whole store so they figured it was all sold. I came back home and figured a way to fit all the pattern pieces on the amount of material I had. Only problem was the back of the knit top. It had to be placed on the fold- and nothing I did would work. So I cut out 2 pieces for the back and stitched a center seam. My top is all made up and looks great- BUT I don't like the look of the back center seam. It is a solid blue color in a jersey knit. What can I do to 'hide' the seam from being so prominent?
Changma   Advanced Beginner NY USA Member since 2/20/12 Posts: 430	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 9/2/12 8:26 PM Could you show us a picture of the top?
cakemix Advanced Beginner Member since 12/23/11 Posts: 51	Login to reply to this post In reply to Changma << Like this post Date: 9/2/12 8:34 PM here it is -- Edited on 9/2/12 8:44 PM -- -- Edited on 9/2/12 8:55 PM -- -- Edited on 9/2/12 8:55 PM -- -- Edited on 9/2/12 8:57 PM --
Nancy K Advanced NY USA Member since 12/28/04 Posts: 7631	Login to reply to this post In reply to cakemix << 2 members like this. Date: 9/2/12 8:50 PM Lots of high end knit tops have cb seams and some add details to make them stand out. You can shape the back to fit better and if you have a sway back you need this seam to take out the wrinkles. ------ www.nancyksews.blogspot.com
Changma   Advanced Beginner NY USA Member since 2/20/12 Posts: 430	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 9/2/12 9:53 PM The top is lovely, and really doesn't need anything, but if you want, a row of small rhinestone, pearl, or fabric-covered buttons would look pretty.
cakemix Advanced Beginner Member since 12/23/11 Posts: 51	Login to reply to this post In reply to Changma << Like this post Date: 9/2/12 10:01 PM Hi Changma- I was thinking the same thing. But I didn't know what size- any idea?... 1/2 inch? I've never done fabric covered buttons- is that difficult?
marymary86 Intermediate GA USA Member since 7/20/08 Posts: 2257	Login to reply to this post 3 members like this. Date: 9/2/12 10:03 PM I purposely look for tops with a center back seam! The seam gives one more fitting options and I think the vertical line down the center of the back is slimming! Your top is lovely! ------ Mary http://checkmatesystem.com
Changma   Advanced Beginner NY USA Member since 2/20/12 Posts: 430	Login to reply to this post In reply to cakemix << Like this post Date: 9/2/12 10:05 PM I would use small buttons, but I haven't looked at buttons in a while, so I can't really note a size (I'm thinking kind of like the ones on the back of a wedding gown). And no, covered buttons are not difficult. -- Edited on 9/2/12 10:06 PM --
NhiHuynh   Advanced CA USA Member since 1/4/11 Posts: 611	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 9/3/12 2:59 AM I like it just the way it is. If you want to make it look intentional, what about putting in an exposed zipper. ------ www.lolitapatterns.com
arianamaniacs   Advanced AUSTRIA Member since 6/11/04 Posts: 957	Login to reply to this post 1 member likes this. Date: 9/3/12 4:06 AM I think it looks just fine too. I wouldn't be too overly critical about a back center seam. You don't see it anyways Lots of tops have that. Press it flat so it doesn't cave in and you won't notice it as much either.

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