How to Sew an All-In-One Facing (aka the burrito method)
Channel: Sew DIY
Date: 2022-08-18

In this video, I'll be sharing the step-by-step process of sewing an all-in-one facing to a tank top. An all-in-one facing is a facing piece that is used to finish both the neckline and the armhole with one piece of fabric, as opposed to a separate facing for the armhole and a separate facing for the neckline.  This method of finishing the neckline and armholes of a top or dress creates a very clean finish and when you take it one step at a time, it's really fairly easy as well. By the way, this method is also known as the burrito method, because we will roll the top when sewing the facing to the armholes. I'm using my Miri Tank top (available in my shop here: https://bit.ly/MiriTankPattern) but the same techniques can be used with other patterns. 

To sew the facing, there are three main steps. First, we'll sew the neckline to the facing. Then we'll sew each armhole. Along the way, we'll also be grading, clipping the seam allowance, pressing and understitching to help keep the facing hidden on the inside. It's a little repetitive, so if you're already familiar with grading and understitching, I've added time stamps below so that you can skip ahead. If you're new to sewing facings, I recommend watching the entirety of Step 1, to familiarize yourself with the process. 

Let me know in the comments if you have any questions. Happy sewing!

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TIME STAMPS
STEP 1: Stitch the facing to the neckline 0:54 
Pin the facing to the neckline 1:11 
Stitch the facing to the neckline 3:21 
Grade and clip the seam allowance 5:03 
Press the seam allowance towards the facing 9:19 
Understitch the facing 12:23 

STEP 2: Stitch the facing to one armhole
Pin the facing to the armhole 14:35 
Stitch the facing to the armhole 16:25 
Grade and clip the seam allowance 17:34 
Turn the top right side out 18:06 
Press the seam allowance towards the facing 18:36 
Understitch the facing at the armhole 19:34 

STEP 3: Stitch the facing to the second armhole 21:26 
Turn the top right side out 23:19 

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