Burda Style For people who sew

Zipper
Open Basting stitches from the slit.

Baste the zipper under the slit edges in such a way as to assure that the little teeth are covered. Stitch zipper using the zipper tootsies. (a)
Neaten remaining seam, baste inwards, press. Stitch seam. Stitch seam 1/2” wide from the edge.

Pleat / right side seam
Position front skirt panel onto the back skirt panel facing right to the right, baste pleat lines from the top to the bottom one on top of the other, and stitch from the top to the arrow in the drawing. Secure seam ends. Stitch pleat depth diagonally one on top of the other (b). Apply and press pleat depth to the front skirt panel, baste the top ©

Lining skirt
Baste darts of the front and back skirt panel and stitch peaked. Press darts towards the front and back center.

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