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to transfer the ink to the fabric (Figure

E

). The

black bias tape will be stitched over these lines to

mimic the look of soldered panels.

6. SEW THE BIAS TAPE

Use a wide zigzag stitch with black thread to

stitch the bias tape over all the lead lines you just

marked (Figure

F

). The outer edge of the panel

should not have any bias tape (Figure

G

). Snip

any loose threads on the back of the panel so they

don’t show through the sheer fabric.

7. CUT THE SKIRT BODY

(

OPTIONAL

)

If you’re not using a premade skirt, calculate

the size of your skirt panels based on your waist

to hemline measurement L and your waistline

measurement W. The skirt will be gather ...