How to Line a Pinafore Dress While Hiding the Seams

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Purchase an appropriate pattern and consider the following; A pinafore dress consists of three main "sections"...

   Skirt, Blouse, and sleeves.
   
   Each section will need to be cut out in two layers and sewn separately before assembling the final dress.
   
   The lining material should be either the same as the dress material or a somewhat lighter weight material for ease of sewing.
   
   If using the same material for both layers, you will need to identify which side is which in some way... masking tape or tailors chalk would both serve this purpose.
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   Step 2: Iron the material and place your pattern on top.

   Make sure that the material is smooth from wrinkles by ironing it prior to using.
   
   Iron the pattern also, to remove the folds. , Placement of the pattern properly can allow you to use all areas of the material without wasting space. ,, (if applicable) ,,,, Set aside. , ,, With "outer" bodice inside out, and "inner bodice right side out, sew the two together at the neck opening. ,,,,,,
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   Step 3: Pin the patterns to the material before cutting.

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   Step 4: Cut out your pattern pieces.

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   Step 5: Cut double of everything except sleeves

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   Step 6: collars and cuffs.

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   Step 7: Sew two skirts separately.

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   Step 8: Sew the two skirts together at the hem.

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   Step 9: Turn and press the hem

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    Step 10: top stitching if desired.

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    Step 11: Hand baste the top edges of the skirt waistline together.

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    Step 12: Sew two bodices separately

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    Step 13: one with very SLIGHTLY wider seam allowances (1/16th of an inch is sufficient.)

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    Step 14: Sew the sleeves and collar and inset them into the outer bodice.

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    Step 15: Turn and iron the sleeve and collar hems toward the bodice.

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    Step 16: Turn and press smooth.

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    Step 17: Hand stitch the inner bodice hems over the sleeve opening edges

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    Step 18: rolling the seam and blind stitching for smooth transition.

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    Step 19: Pin bodice and skirt edges together with right sides (outer sides) facing.

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    Step 20: Sew outer layer of bodice to skirt top.Turn right side out.

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    Step 21: Turn bottom edge of inside bodice under and blind stitch it to the inside edge of the skirt

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    Step 22: forming a smooth transition.

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    Step 23: Add any buttons

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    Step 24: or other notions.

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