Burda Style For people who sew

Zipper
Press the allowances of the side edges inwards. Baste the zipper, covered, under the slit edges and stitch using the zipper tootsies. Stitch together the bust pieces (without interfacing), and position onto the upper back piece
(without interfacing) facing right to the right. Stitch the side seam, in same way creating a mirror inverted version of the outside piece of the top. Fold and press allowances apart. (a)

Upper edge
Baste piping tapes onto the upper edge and fold the ends of the zipper upwards.

Position the bust pieces and the upper back pieces on top of each other facing right to the right, fold side edges inwards. Baste the upper edges on top of each other and stitch. Slash the piping tapes in the front center (arrow). Trim allowances. Turn the piece inwards. Baste edges, press and stitch narrowly. Fold bottom edge inwards and stitch onto the beginning seam (b). Stitch side edges onto the zipper tapes ©.

Seam
Neaten seam, fold inwards, press. Stitch bottom edge approximately 1/2" (1,.2 cm) wide.

Shoulder straps
Pin the ends of the shoulder straps under the back piece; adjust the length of the straps when trying the top on. Stitch strap on.

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