Burda Style For people who sew

Sleeve Lines/ Diagonal Strip
Cut the seam allowances of the sleeve lines back to 1 cm.

Fold diagonal strips lengthwise, iron. Pin diagonal strip onto the arm line rights
sides facing, the open edges are lying atop the seam allowance. Stitch diagonal stripe allowing 1 cm. Trim seam allowances, cut in. (a)

Iron seam allowances into the diagonal strip. Stitch diagonal strip neatly at the base seam, stitching seam allowances. (b)

Fold the diagonal strip over to the inside and iron. Sew diagonal strip onto lining
by hand. ©

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