The button part 43/15/2023 ![]() I fought with this fabric a lot on these tucks! By the end of this process, I had shifted the alignment of the bodice and had to true the edges quite a bit, which resulted in losing an inch off the overall bodice length. I feel that it must be shared that the fabric that I chose for this version is a Tencel Twill that, while gorgeous (!!), is shifty AF. True the bodice edges and stay stitch the tucks Be diligent with the tucks! Sorry to be aggressive about this point, but precision really matters here. Precision is key here since altering the tuck seam allowances even a little bit can affect the ease and fit across the bodice. Sew the first tuck in place at exactly 1/4” from the fold. Press in place, ensuring that the fold is even along the entire edge. If working with a lighter, more shifty fabric, I recommend measuring, folding, sewing, and repeat…for each tuck.įirst, with the left Front Bodice laying facing down, fold the edge to the wrong side where indicated at the top and bottom notches closest to the center front. If you are working with a pretty stable fabric, such a cotton, you can use tailor’s chalk or a quilting marker to mark tuck lines (just test it on a scrap of fabric first to make sure it will remove easily). But I recommend not getting too precious about those locations and instead measuring each tuck as you go after your pieces are cut and interfaced. There is also one notch at the hemline to indicate the first tuck location. Notches are provided along the top of the Front Bodice to indicate where the tucks are located. But your patience and precision will pay off if you can stand it! This step will go pretty slow, as it involves a lot of stopping and starting, getting up and sitting down. Mark and sew tuck locations, VERSION B only
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