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<Note>
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title: Sewing
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Lunetius is a historically inspired pattern, and if you want more authenticity, handsewing is the way to go. Personally, I use a sewing machine. You do you.
All the sewing can be done by machine or by hand as you prefer. If you want to sew with historically accurate thread, you can use linen or wool thread, or silk if you prefer.
</Note>
If you cut Lunetius with a centre back seam, sew this up first and finish the seam in some way. You can do this by binding it, or by felling it to the fabric. On a stretch fabric simply sewing up the centre back seam is enough.
### Step 1: Finish all raw edges
When done by hand, this can be done with a spaced backstitch, or a running stitch with the occasional backstitch.
Finish all raw edges with a method of your choice. Clip into corners as needed. This is a nice place to use some decorative stitches, embroidery and/or trimmings.
On the machine a regular straight stitch in any size will work.
### Step 2: Done!
Felling the edges by hand can be done with a felling stitch, or a running stitch if you prefer. On the machine you can use any stitch you use to hem fabric.
And you're already done! Since Lunetius is cut out of one piece, no seams have to be sewn.
Now take a *fibula* (a brooch, pin or clasp) to fasten your cloak over your right shoulder (that is how the Romans did it, you can of course also take the left shoulder, or the middle, or whatever you prefer) and enjoy looking dramatic.
The next and last step is to finish the edges. This can be done by turning a hem on the whole edge, or by using a binding. Once this is done, you are finished!
When handsewing you can use a felling stitch or a running stitch. Or any other stitch you prefer for hemming.
On the machine, a straight stitch is a good option, but if you have a blind hem stitch that is an option too.