Sewing

Directions for Using Ribbing on Children's Pajamas

For cuffs on children's pajamas, I use a strip of ribbing that is 4" wide and 1/2" seam allowances.
For a neckline finish on children's pajamas, I use a 3" wide strip of ribbing and 1/2" seam allowances.
Use ribbing or self fabric which has a 50% stretch. If you are using self fabric, cut it out of the crosswise grain. (Crosswise grain is the opposite of cutting it horizontal to the salvage edge.)
Use a tape measure, standing on its edge, to measure the seam line of the area you want to attach ribbing to. Don't measure your seam allowances.
The formula for the amount of ribbing: Two thirds of the total number of inches. For example, if the opening is 12 inches, 12 divided by 3 equals 4. 12 minus 4 equals 8 inches of ribbing.
Fold the ribbing strip to find the 1/4 marks. Divide the area you will be applying the ribbing to into 1/4's and mark the points. Match your 1/4 marks. Stretch the ribbing as you sew it on using a serger or stretch stitch.

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