Burda Style For people who sew

Apply skirt
Pin the skirt onto the bottom placket edge of the top piece (seam 10/11), the side seams meet. Stitch, Neaten
allowances and press inside the waistband (a).

Zipper (hidden through the seam)
The zipper will be invisible after applying. The zipper needs to be a little bit longer than the opening. It will be
applied before stitching the back center seam below the opening. The use of a zipper foot is required. Neaten the
allowances of the back dress edges.

Open the zipper. Pin the zipper with it’s right side onto the allowance of the opening. The little teeth are exactly
positioned on the marked opening edge. Stitch both straps of the zipper closely along the teeth line (17a), thereby
stitching from the top to the opening sign. Close the zipper (b).

Back center seam
Position the back pieces together, right sides facing. Stitch the center seam from the bottom to the opening
sign. Slightly pull the zipper. Secure seam ends. Press allowances apart. Fold the facing along the back neckline
inside. Fold the ends of the facing and stitch onto the zipper straps ©.

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