The Dauphine Short - Construction - Zipper /Fronts -Part Four
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The Dauphine Short - Construction - Zipper /Fronts -Part Four

    Here I am showing a muslin, one of many I make as we develop each pattern. I have...

The Dauphine Skirt - Construction / Finishes
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The Dauphine Skirt - Construction / Finishes

Belt loops next…. Fold in half lengthways, and press lightly. Using the center line as a guide, fold the seam...

Sewing the Dauphine Skirt
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Sewing the Dauphine Skirt

I alway make my muslin’s with contrast thread when teaching, as students find it can be helpful when seeing the...

The Dauphine Short - Construction / Lower Front and Pocket Options
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The Dauphine Short - Construction / Lower Front and Pocket Options

[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="5712"] Sew piece 3 - the lower front to piece 2. [/caption] [caption id="" align="alignnone" width="5712"] When...

The Dauphine Shorts - Construction / Lining
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The Dauphine Shorts - Construction / Lining

I’ve included a lining with the shorts, as there are multiple inside seams, and some are close to the skin....

The Dauphine Short - Construction/ Finishings
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The Dauphine Short - Construction/ Finishings

Next up: Belt loops - piece 18 [caption id="" align="alignnone" width="5712"] Press this piece in half lengthways. [/caption] [caption id=""...

The Dauphine Skirt - Construction / Front
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The Dauphine Skirt - Construction / Front

[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="5712"] Join the fly to one side of the garment, sewers choice. I usually add mine to...

The Dauphine Short - Construction / Back
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The Dauphine Short - Construction / Back

To begin: The upper back is in two sections, for shaping. Pieces 4 and 5 are sewn together, on both...

The Dauphine Skirt - Construction / Back
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The Dauphine Skirt - Construction / Back

[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="5712"] Join piece 18 to 18 and then 8 to each side to complete the upper back...

The Dauphine Skirt
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The Dauphine Skirt