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Lesson 7
Finishing the Zip & Hemming the Skirt


In Lesson 7 - we are almost done.  Just 2 more steps and you are ready to wear your gorgeous Miss Fox Dress.
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Here's What You'll Achieve Today

  • Finishing off the Zip
  • Finishing off the Bodice
  • Hemming the Skirt

Finishing off the Zip

Step 1  -  You'll need to trim the CB of the lining by 1 cm.  This way the lining will sit snugly to the zip.
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Step 2 - Pin the lining to the zip with right sides together, making sure you turn up the hem of the lining bodice 1cm.
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Step 3 -  Attach your zipper foot and sew close to the zip underneath.  Then turn to the right side.
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Step 4 - Finishing the Zip:
​-  Turn the zip seam back onto itself with lining together and pin in place.
-  Sew the neck seam 6mm/1/4" from the edge.
-  Then trim the zip.
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Step 5 - Turn to the right side and you've completed the zip.
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Sewing the Bodice Lining

Step 6 - Now pin the bodice lining to the waist seam and either hand sew or machine from the outside.
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Sewing the Hem

Step 7 - Now it's time to finish the hem.

It's important to note that if your dress is made in a lightweight polyester fabric eg. chiffon, georgette, some rayons, then you'll need to hang your dress for a few days so the skirt can drop and find it's level.  If the hem is uneven after hanging for a few days then you'll need to level the skirt before hemming.

If you've made your dress from a more stable fabric eg. cotton voile, quilting cotton, some heavier rayons, then you won't need to hang your dress for a few days.  You can just go straight to sewing the hem.

-  Overlock the hem - if it hasn't already been done.
-  Turn the hem up 2cm/3/4" and either hand sew or machine stitch the hem.

​And that's it!!

Your beautiful new Miss Fox Dress is ready to wear.
​Enjoy!

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Step 12 - Now your lined sleeved bodice is finished and ready to attach the skirt.
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I hope you've enjoy the Miss Fox Dress Sew-A-Long.  And if you have any questions please email me.  CLICK HERE.

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The MiSS FOX DRESS SEW-A-LONG

Welcome - What You'll Need
Lesson 1 - How to Measure Yourself Correctly & Cut & Sew Your Toile
​Lesson 2 - How to Fit Your Toile & Fitting Issues 
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Lesson 3 - Transferring Your Toile Adjustments to Your Pattern
​Lesson 4 - Cutting Out and Sewing Your Bodice
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Lesson 5 - Attaching the Bodice Lining or Facing
​Lesson 6 - Attaching the Skirt & Installing the Invisible Zip
Lesson 7 - Finishing the Zip & Hemming the Skirt
Lesson 6
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