The Dauphine Short - Construction / Back
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Leisa Stanton 2 min read

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 left and right side.

[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="5712"] If you are adding the back pockets, cut two two of piece 9, the seam allowance around the edges is 5/8” and the top is a 1” fold down. If you are adding the back pockets, cut two two of piece 9, the seam allowance around the edges is 5/8” and the top is a 1” fold down. [/caption] [caption id="" align="alignnone" width="5712"] Fold the 1” seam allowance down, and top stitch. Pin the sides, within the guidelines. Fold the 1” seam allowance down, and top stitch. Pin the sides, within the guidelines. [/caption] [caption id="" align="alignnone" width="5712"] Next up, join piece 6 to the upper back sections on both left and right sides. Next up, join piece 6 to the upper back sections on both left and right sides. [/caption] [caption id="" align="alignnone" width="5712"] Press the seams well. Press the seams well. [/caption] [caption id="" align="alignnone" width="5712"] To join the back to the front - pin the side seams and the inside seam together. Right side to right side. I use the lower piece seams as a match point. To join the back to the front - pin the side seams and the inside seam together. Right side to right side. I use the lower piece seams as a match point. [/caption] [caption id="" align="alignnone" width="5712"] This next step is a little counter intuitive. I’ve replicated it again, in the lining section, and I think it’s a little clearer to see if this is confusing! This next step is a little counter intuitive. I’ve replicated it again, in the lining section, and I think it’s a little clearer to see if this is confusing! [/caption] [caption id="" align="alignnone" width="5712"] Take one leg and turn it inside out, then place it inside the opposite leg, so you have one “leg” right side to right side. Take one leg and turn it inside out, then place it inside the opposite leg, so you have one “leg” right side to right side. [/caption] [caption id="" align="alignnone" width="5712"] Pin around the entire crotch area, starting from your previous seam under the zipper. Pin around the entire crotch area, starting from your previous seam under the zipper. [/caption] [caption id="" align="alignnone" width="5712"] Sew the entire seam at 5/8”. Press open, snipping if necessary to release curved areas. Sew the entire seam at 5/8”. Press open, snipping if necessary to release curved areas. [/caption] [caption id="" align="alignnone" width="5712"] This is the fun bit! Pull the inside leg out, the right side should now be facing out - and press well. This is the fun bit! Pull the inside leg out, the right side should now be facing out - and press well. [/caption]

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