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JACKET
Sides sewn to the center fronts and center back. Neckline stay-stitched
Cuff sandwiched between the sleeve and the sleeve lining. Lining under-stitched
Lining hem is stitched 1/4" up from the jacket bottom.
Tucks at the front facings
Faux buttonholes
Buttons
SKIRT
Cut 3/8" off the bottom of the skirt lining.
Under-stitch the lining at the waist
Lining under-stitched at the hem.
The shorter lining makes the shirt hem.
Hand stitch the back opening
BLOUSE
Blouse lining pinned to the blouse.
Gathering line on the peplum
Peplum gathered
Bow and tail (I called the tail a tie on the pattern, but they are the same thing)
Center of the bow marked
I gathered the bow with two different needles on each side of the bow's center.
Tail gathered, one side is shorter than the other.
Bow, tail and knot.
Bow assembled
Tack the bow to the peplum and shape the bow with pins or hand stitch.
