Burda Style For people who sew

(Invisible) Zipper
Lay lining of bodice up. Open zipper and pin face down on the seam allowance of one edge of opening.
Begin at top of seam. The zipper teeth must lie exactly on the marked edge of the opening. Use a special foot for invisible zippers to stitch very close to the teeth of the zipper (a). Stitch zipper onto other edge of opening likewise (b). Stitch both edges from the top to beginning of center back seam (arrow). The teeth of an invisible zipper roll inward and but the special presser foot will hold them flat for stitching. For best results, use a zipper a bit longer than the opening.

A: Cut RIGILENE boning tape into two pieces each 41⁄2" (11 cm) long.

Insert boning into casings at side seams of lining ©. Turn in edge of lining on bodice and sew to zipper bands by hand (d) and along skirt joining seam, clipping lining in center front.

B Hem / Lining Hem
Press allowance to inside, topstitch fold edge with close zigzag stitching. Trim surplus allowance close to stitching. (e)
TIP: Test stitch on a scrap of fabric first to check stitch setting and thread tension. Use machine embroidery thread.

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