Burda Style For people who sew

Side Seams
Place front piece right sides facing onto the back piece, pin side seams (seam number 2) and stitch. Trim seam allowances and finish. (a)

Sleeves
To put sleeve into place, stitch from dot symbol to dot symbol twice with wide stitches. Pin edging onto the sleeves as marked and stitch neatly. Fold sleeves lengthwise, right side inside. Stitch sleeve seams (seam number 3). Trim seam allowances and finish. (b)

Lower Sleeve Edge
Fold over and iron the seam allowance of the lower sleeve edge. Stitch fabric fold line with narrow zigzag stitches. Cut overlapping seam allowance close to the seams. ©
Tip: Do a test run with a piece of scrap fabric. Test stitch and thread tension. Use Machine or quilting thread.

Elastic Band
Stitch on top of one elastic band coming from the left front piece, going along the marked lines with zigzag stitches, do not take in the elastic band. Pull elastic band lightly. Try on and test width, distributing evenly. Tie bands and sew. (d)

Setting in Sleeves
To set in the sleeves, pull bobbin thread of the stitching lines lightly.

Pin sleeves right on right into arm opening. When setting in sleeves, 4 points are important for proper fit ⇒The horizontal marks (7) on sleeve and bodice front must match. Sleeve seam and side seam must match. The horizontal
mark on sleeve cap must match shoulder seam. The gathering must be distributed evenly. Working from the
sleeve side, baste sleeve to armhole edge and stitch. Trim seam allowances. Finish seam allowances and press toward sleeve. Trim the lower blouse edge. (e)

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