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Sept. 12 - Sept. 16 The Week in Patterning - 39, Pattern Tour #E50-9509

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Sept. 12 - Sept. 16 The Week in Patterning - 39, Pattern Tour #E50-9509

This is the second of two new multi-size patterns in honor of my Flirty 50's Pattern Challenge, the 1953 Evening Dress: A small pleat is taken in each side of the center front skirt piece and the pleat is then lapped over each skirt front/skirt side front seam to create the box-pleats.  The same process is done with respect to the skirt back. The front and back gathered drapes are assembled and basted to the stitched bodice; then the top edges are finished off when the lining is stitched along the top edge and turned to the inside.  In the case...

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