Burda Style For people who sew

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Armholes
Fold the strips lengthwise and press. Lightly press the armhole as preparation for the strip application.

Pin the strips to the armholes and topstitch _” (1.5 cm) wide, the strip ends meeting the side opening. Trim the allowances narrowly, snipping in along the rounding (a). Press the strips inside the armhole (b).

Side seams
Position the front piece on the back piece, right sides facing. Pin the side seams (seam 2), so that the strips at the armhole meet. Stitch. Neaten allowances and press apart ©. Fold the strips along the armholes inside, press (d). Topstitch the armholes _” (0.7 cm) wide, using a twin needle.

Hemline
Fold the hemline allowance to the inside and press. Stitch the hemline on the right side _” (1.2 cm) wide, thereby enclosing the allowance (e).

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