Burda Style For people who sew

DRESS
Neckline / Bias Tape
Fold bias tape in half lengthwise, press. Trim the allowance at front and back edge of neckline to 1⁄4" (0.7 cm).

Baste bias tape right sides together with front and back edge of neckline so that the open edges lie on the seam allowance. Stitch bias tape 1⁄4" (0.7 cm) wide. Trim allowances, clip curves. Turn bias tape to inside, baste and press. Topstitch 3⁄16” (0.5 cm) next to edge of neckline, catching bias tape. (a)

Shoulder Seams
Lay front right sides together with back. Baste shoulder seams (seam number 1) and stitch. Trim seam allowances, neaten together and press onto back (b). Sew seam allowances to bias tape ©.

Armholes / Bias Tape
Neaten edges of armholes as instructed for neckline.

Side Seams / B Slits
Lay front right sides together with back. Baste side seams (seam number 2). Stitch side seams from
upper to lower edges. Secure ends of stitching. Neaten seam allowances and press open. (d)

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