02/2011 Stretch pencil By: magazine http://www.burdastyle.com/projects/022011-stretch-pencil-skirt

Stretch pencil skirt burda style magazine patterns FAQ

Materials stretch cotton satin

1 Step 1 — Preparation

Trace the pieces from the pattern sheet. and allowances: Seams and edges 1.5 cm (5/8 in), hem 3 cm (11/4 ins).

Step 2 — Cutting out

2 Top fabric: 21front skirt panel, on a fold 1x 22back skirt panel 2x 23centre front waistband piece, â—on a fold 2x 24side front waistband piece 4x 25back waistband piece 4x 26back godet, on a fold 1x : pieces 21 and 22. : See pattern layout.

Step 3 — Front darts

Stitch front darts and press toward centre. darts in back skirt ¬panels. allowances to 1 cm (3/8 in) wide, neaten, and press to one side.

Step 4 — Sides

Stitch side seams (seam number 1). Press seam allowances open.

3 Step 5 — Waistband

Stitch front section seams and side seams on outer and inner waistband. Stitch outer waistband to upper edge of skirt. Press seam allowances of joining seam onto waistband. Stitch centre back seam from marking to zip opening.

Step 6 — Godet

Stitch godet to skirt backs, below marking. Press allowances of godet attachment seams away from godet.

Step 7 — Lining

Stitch darts and side seams of lining. Stitch centre back seam from slit mark to marking. Stitch inside waistband to upper edge of skirt lining. Press seam allowances onto lining.

Step 8 — Waistband

Lay inside waistband with skirt lining right sides together with attached outer waistband. At zip opening, turn inside waistband back, about 5 mm (3/16 in) before edge of opening, and to upper edge. Lay opening edge allowances of skirt to outside and pin to upper edge, over inside waistband. Stitch along upper edge of waistband. Lay inside waistband up and stitch to , as far as possible, close to seam. Turn inside waistband and lining to inside and sew to zip tapes. Work from right side of garment to stitch in line of waistband joining seam.

Step 9 — Hem

Press hem allowance on skirt and godet to inside and sew in place by hand. Turn in hem allowance of lining and stitch so that lining is 2 cm (3/4 in) shorter than skirt. Hem vent narrowly.

02/2011 Stretch pencil skirt

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