Burda Style For people who sew

BELT – PLEASE NOTE THESE INSTRUCTIONS ARE ONLY IF YOU CHOOSE TO MAKE THE BELT FROM ORIGINAL HEIDI DRESS PATTERN!
Pin the top front belt on the lower front belt, right sides facing. Stitch the center seam (seam 7). Stitch the back waist pieces together in the same way (seam 8) (a). Trim allowances and press apart (b).

Position the belt pieces together, stitch the side seams. Trim allowances. Stitch the lining belt in the same way ©.

Pin the lining belt on the fabric belt. Right sides facing. Pin the edges together. The seams meet. Topstitch, thereby leaving an opening to turn the right side out (arrows). Secure seam ends. Trim allowances. Cut the edges in a slanting fashion. Turn the belt right side out.. pin the edges and press (d).

Strips
Fold the strips lengthwise, right side inside. Pin the long edges and the small edge ½” (1 cm) wide together and topstitch. Trim allowances. Turn the strips. Press. Topstitch the strips in the center (e).

Pin the strips on the belt according to your liking. Cut the long ends ½’ (1 cm) next to the underlap (arrow) and neaten. Sew the strips at various spots [at intervals of 6” (15 cm)] by hand (f). Stitch the ends narrowly (g).

Close the belt through hooks and eyelets.

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