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Measure unstretched smocked section to be 3” less than your bust measurement.
Measure unstretched smocked section to be 3” less than your bust measurement.
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Put right sides of cut ends together & sew. This will be the center back of the dress.
Put right sides of cut ends together and sew. This will be the center back of the dress.
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Cut skirt to 1” longer than desired. Turn the edge twice & stitch across to hem.
Cut skirt to 1” longer than desired. Turn the edge twice and stitch to hem.
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