Front Panel
The front section of a garment piece.
Where it is used
1. Preparing the Front Panel:
p. 3- Sew a double gathering stitch along the neckline edge of the front piece, following the notches and markings on the pattern. Place the first row of stitching 0.8 cm from the neckline edge, and the second row 2 mm closer to the edge from the first row.
Lining Edge Finishing
p. 13- Finish the lower edge of the front and back lining. Finish the edges of the front and back neckline lining panels.

12. Press neckline seam
p. 7- Press the seam allowance of the placket attachment toward the garment.

Topstitching Front Panels
p. 3- Press the seam allowances toward the side piece and topstitch from the right side, sewing 0.5 cm away from the seam onto the side piece.

Armhole Finishing - Front Piece
p. 15- Pin the armhole edges of the dress to the facing, starting at the shoulder and continuing down to the side seam on the front side. Place right sides together, carefully matching up the raw edges, notches, and seams. Sew the armhole edge of the front piece. Allow a 0.7 cm seam.

Attaching Facing - Sewing Front Armhole
p. 15- Sew the armhole edge of the front piece. Allow a 0.7 cm seam.

Finishing Lining Edges
p. 13- Finish the lower edge of the front and back lining. Finish the edges of the front and back neckline lining panels.

Finishing Back Hem
p. 18- Finish the hem of the back panel.

21. Pin the edge of the front with the facing
p. 14- Pin the edge of the front with the edge of the facing, folding the facing along the neckline facing seam, aligning the edges with right sides together.

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