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Edit to make this post only about the technique, not my ramblings on other subjects. This is about making a sleeveless cowl neck top with a facing for both the front and the back. In this way no special finishing of the arm holes is needed. This method is based on Carolyn’s way of making a top with all seams enclosed . Let me show you how to do this. It’s a good reminder for myself too, I forget when I haven’t done it in a while. First you need a pattern that has a facing for the back that extends below the armhole. Also the front facing has to extend below the armhole. Easy enough to adapt a pattern, just trace a line about 5 cm (2 inches) below the armhole. The photo below shows you the facing of the back Step 1: stabilize the back neckline of the back pattern piece Step 2: with right sides together, sew the neckline of the back and the back facing, press but do not topstitch Step 3: With right sides together, sew the armhole of the front to the armhole of the front facing. Step 4: T...