Sewing concept

Front bodice

The front section of the upper garment.

Where it is used

Gathering Lower Front Bodice

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  1. Pull the lower threads to gather the lower edge of the front bodice to match the pattern specifications. Tie off the thread ends to secure.
Gathering Lower Front Bodice
Open the step in the "A-Line Dress Sewing Pattern | Flowy Puff Sleeve Dress PDF | Faux Wrap Midi Dress | Formal Romantic Womens Sewing | L-XXL" pattern →

6. Attach Bodice 002 to Front 001

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  1. Bodice 002 tack and sew to Front 001, pleating between notches. Press seam allowance upwards on bodice. Overcasting the seam allowance isn't necessary as it will be covered by lining.
6. Attach Bodice 002 to Front 001
Open the step in the "Cottagecore Mini Dress Sewing Pattern: Balloon Sleeves (A4, Letter, Plotter)" pattern →

Step 2

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  1. Pin the edges of the bodice lining strap together, matching the raw edges with right sides facing each other.
Step 2
Open the step in the "Easy Halter Neck Pattern | Fitted Knit Tank Top PDF | Center Seam Sleeveless Shirt | Beginner Sewing Womens | L-XXL" pattern →

Topstitching Front Edge

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  1. Sew a topstitch along the front edge, the back and front neckline, as well as the garment hem along the marked line. Remove the basting threads.
Topstitching Front Edge
Open the step in the "Kimono Blazer Pattern PDF | Wrap Jacket Sewing | Collarless Oversized Coat | Minimalist Linen Outerwear | XS-M" pattern →

6. Bodice 002 attachment

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  1. Bodice 002 tack and sew to Front 001, pleating between notches. Press seam allowance upwards on bodice. Overcasting the seam allowance isn't necessary as it will be covered by lining.
6. Bodice 002 attachment
Open the step in the "Summer Mini Dress Sewing Pattern: Balloon Sleeves, US 2-6 (PDF)" pattern →

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