Burda Style For people who sew

Sleeves
Neaten the allowance of the round lower sleeve edge
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Fold and press the allowance of the opposite edge inwards, fold again, baste and stitch it narrowly. (a)

Baste front sleeve edge onto the front piece, from cross line to sleeve line (seam 4) and stitch. Secure seam ends. Stitch the sleeve edge onto the back piece the same way (seam 5). Trim allowances back to 3/8” and neaten along the sleeve seams. (b)

Armhole / bias tape
Fold bias tape along, press.

Baste bias tape between the sleeve edges onto the armholes, so that the open edges and the ends lay 3/8” (1 cm) onto the sleeves. Stitch bias tape 3/8” (1 cm) wide. Trim allowances, cut in. ©

Baste bias tape inwards and press. Stitch armholes 1/4” (0.7 cm) wide, thereby stitching the bias tape and allowances of the sleeve seams. (d)

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