Burda Style For people who sew

VARIATION C – THESE INSTRUCTIONS ARE ONLY NEEDED FOR OPTION “C”, DRESS

Skirt
Position the skirt panels together, right sides facing. Pin the side seams and stitch. Neaten allowances and press apart. Position the facings together, right sides facing. Pin the side seams and stitch. Press the allowances apart (a).

Bottom skirt edge
Pin the facing on the bottom skirt edge, right sides facing. The side seams meet. Topstitch the facing. Neaten allowances. Fold the facing inside. Baste the edge and press (b). Neaten the top edge of the facing, pin and stitch ©.

Top skirt edge
Stitch two rows of basting stitches at the top skirt edge. Leave the thread ends long. Hold the bobbin thread and gather the fabric (d). The eased width of the top skirt has to be distributed according to the following measurements:

Size 2 (EU 34): 34” (86 cm);
size 4 (EU 36): 36” (90 cm);
size 6 EU 38): 38” (94 cm);
size 8 (EU 40): 39” (98 cm);
size 10 (EU 42): 41” (102 cm);
size 12 (EU 44): 42” (106 cm).
Knot thread ends. Distribute the width equally.

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