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Originally Posted by southernbelle04  Thanks Dawn for all your helpful tips! 
Thanks Kathy too! I think I will probably work this weekend. I have re-read over the pattern many times. I'm looking at it now.... (under 'sewing directions)
I am having trouble understanding what to do on steps #2, 3, and 4. That was where I first got confused on the first try. I know I did not follow those parts right. I also got confused after step #7. The picture shows the skirt sew in onto a couple of the top pieces, but then it is not shown anymore. I did stitch it on at this point, but when it came time to turn inside out my skirt was going the wrong way. Like it would not fold out right. I used my seam ripper from that point and took off the skirt and then just attached it to the sewn top part. Is that what you are supposed to do? Just attach the skirt after you have sewn the top right side out? I skipped the whole bow steps all togther after I saw that I had messed up, but I think I can do that part. |
(I added a collar and started attaching the lining too soon... just ignore it, lol)
2. Turn in seam allowances on ends of Band 8, press.
The seam allowances are 1/2 inch (see fabric key to the left of the sewing directions). Just fold over the fabric 1/2 inch and press it with your iron. This will hold it in position until you sew it.
IMG_0765.JPG I checked the placement of the band by positioning it under the pattern (forgot to mark the line)
IMG_0766.JPG Fold the edges over and match the seam line of the band to the marks on the bodice. (right sides to right sides)
IMG_0767.JPG Sew.
IMG_0769.JPG Fold the band down and press it.