Burda Style For people who sew

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Armholes / bias strips
Fold the bias strips lengthwise, right-side out. Press. Trim the allowances to ½’ (1 cm).

Pin the bias strips to the armhole, right sides facing; and raw edges together. Stitch the bias strips ½” (1 cm) from the edge. Trim allowances, snip. To stitch the side seams, fold and press the bias strips over the seam (a).

Side seams
Position the front piece onto the back piece, right sides facing; pin the side seams (seam 6), and stitch; thereby stitching over the bias strips on top and over the hemline on the bottom. Secure seam ends. Trim the allowances and press apart. Fold the bias strips inside and pin, press (b). Topstitch the armholes narrowly, ¼“ (0.7 cm) wide, thereby enclosing the bias strips ©. Sew all buttons by hand.

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