Burda Style For people who sew

ZIPPER (hidden) / LEFT SIDE SEAM
The zipper will be hidden behind the seam edges and will therefore be invisible. It should be a little
longer than the opening. It will be applied before stitching the seam above the opening. Use a
zipper foot.

Open the zipper and pin it with its right side on the allowance of an opening edge. The little teeth
have to be exactly positioned on the marked opening edges (a). Stitch the zipper, using a zipper
foot, along the zipper teeth. Stitch the zipper in the same way on the allowance of the other
opening edge (b). Stitch along the opening edges from the top to the opening sign (arrow).
The hemline overlaps ½” (1.5 cm). Since the zipper teeth tend to curl up, the zipper foot will
keep them flat. Close the zipper.

LEFT SIDE SEAM
Position the front piece on the back piece, right sides facing. Stitch along the left side seam
from the top to the opening sign. Pull the zipper slightly. Secure seam ends. Press allowances
apart. If necessary, cut the overlapping zipper end and secure with some stitches (5a).

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