Burda Style For people who sew

Elastic
Cut elastic into two equal pieces of 21⁄2" (6 cm) each.

Zigzag stitch elastic onto seam allowance of sleeve seam between the markings, stretching elastic
as you stitch. (a)

Setting in Sleeves
To ease sleeve caps, pull bobbin threads.

Pin sleeve into armhole, right sides facing. When setting in sleeves, 4 points are important for
proper fit: (b)
_ Match markings 6 on sleeve and front. Match sleeve and side seams. Match marking at sleeve cap with shoulder seam. Distribute fullness evenly to avoid forming tucks. Baste and stitch sleeve from sleeve side. Trim seam allowances, neaten together and press toward sleeves.

Hem
Press hem to inside, turn in and baste. Stitch narrow hem. Work BUTTONHOLES in right fastening edge and in collar band. Sew on BUTTONS along center front of left front and in collar band. ©

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