If you’ve ever wondered how to get a lovely clean finish on a sleeveless bodice, the burrito method is the secret! It’s a clever sewing technique that lets you sew an all-in-one facing or lining to the armholes without leaving any raw edges visible. The result? A neat, professional-looking finish inside and out.
It’s called the burrito method because… well, it involves some tight rolling! Don’t worry - it’s easier than it sounds, and once you’ve tried it, you’ll be using it on all your sleeveless makes.
We're demonstrating the technique here on our Noa pinafore sewing pattern, but you can use this technique on any sleeveless bodice with a facing or lining.
Watch the full step-by-step video tutorial here:
What is the burrito method?
The burrito method is a way of attaching an all-in-one facing or lining to the neckline and armholes of a sleeveless bodice. By rolling the bodice tightly and sewing the armholes with the bodice sandwiched inside, you can stitch everything together right sides facing, and then pull it through for a beautifully clean finish.
It’s one of those techniques that feels a bit like sewing magic when you first try it!
