Burda Style For people who sew

WAISTBAND
Position the waistband pieces on the top pant edge (seam number 4), right sides facing and center meeting. Stitch. Trim allowances and press inside the waistband. (a)

CENTER BACK SEAM
Push 1 pant leg inside the other, right sides facing. Pin the center seam along the waistband. Stitch center seam. Trim allowances and press from the top to the edge of the curve. Press the allowances of the long waistband edges inside. (b)

Fold the waistband along the fold line, right sides facing. Stitch the short front edges together; to the right at the center front and to the left at the underlay. Trim allowances and cut the corners at a slant. ©

Turn waistband right side out. Pin edges and press. Position the inner waistband on the seam line and pin. Topstitch waistband edges narrowly, enclosing the inner part. (d)

CLOSURE
Apply the hook under the right front waistband edge. Accordingly, apply the eye to the underlay.

HEMLINE
Neaten hemline, fold inside and press. Sew hemline by hand. (e)

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