Do not sew past the shoulder areas. Avoid sewing along the neckline or along the armhole openings. Otherwise, your garment will not function properly.

Remove the pins as you go. Cut the excess threads after you finish sewing.

Remove the pins as you sew. Cut the excess threads when you are finished.

You may also pin the center point of the shoulder to the shoulder seam on the armhole opening for increased accuracy. Make sure that the correct sides of the fabric are facing each other and the raw edges are lined up.

Remove the pins as you sew. Cut the excess threads when you are finished sewing.

Remove the pins as you sew. Cut the excess threads when you finish sewing.