Burda Style For people who sew

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DRESS / Bodice
Important: For optimal results, the gathered pieces need to be taut. Pieces 1 and 2 are therefore cut on bias grain
and somewhat smaller than the lining pieces onto which they will be sewn.

Front Panel Seams / Lining
Lay interfaced side front pieces right sides together with interfaced center front. Baste panel seams (seam number 1) and stitch. Trim allowances, clip curves and press open. (a)

Gather Front and Back Pieces
Gather front piece at center front and at side edges. Gather back pieces at side edges and at back edges. To gather, stitch two closely spaced lines of machine basting (longest stitch setting). Pull bobbin threads to gather to match edges of respective lining pieces (edges with same seam number). Knot ends of thread. Distribute gathering evenly. (b + c)

Illustration 2 shows front, 2a shows back.
Lay front piece on front lining piece with wrong side facing right side. Baste all edges together. Stitch center front and side edges together between lines of gathering. (d)

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Lay back pieces on interfaced back lining pieces with wrong side facing right side. Baste edges together, matching same seam numbers. Stitch back edges and side edges together between lines of gathering. (e)

Side Seams
Lay back pieces right sides together with front piece. Baste side seams (seam number 2) and stitch. (f)

If possible, pin the bodice snugly on a dress form to prevent the gathered folds from sagging. Pin folds between center front and back and sew in place with small invisible hand stitches. (g)

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