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Waist Stay From "Sew Much More" episode SMM-302F

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	A piece of grosgrain ribbon acts as a waist stay and helps the skirt to fall correctly.
	Figure A
	Figure B
	Figure C

Adding a waist stay helps ensure that the skirt falls from the waist, not from the shoulders.

1. Stitch bodice lining. Leave openings in side back dart seams to pull waist stay through. Stitch lining to bodice along top.

2. Center grosgrain tape to inner waist, tacking at the darts and side seams (figure A).

3. Fold lining down into place and thread the grosgrain waist stay through openings of back darts (figure B).

4. Slipstitch lining into place along the waistline. Sew skirt hook and bar to waist stay (figure C).

   Note: For added security, fold the ends of the grosgrain ribbon back a couple of times before attaching the hook and bar.
   

RESOURCES :
Butterick / Vogue Patterns
Due to seasonal changes, the exact patterns seen on the show are not generally available. Visit your local fabric store for similar patterns.
Butterick / Vogue
Website: www.butterick.com/ www.voguepatterns.com

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