In this session, I demonstrated how to finish our fitted dress form cover.
I showed the steps to insert a zipper at the back, and finish the raw edges around the armholes and neckline using hand stitching.
Lesson Steps:
- Draped the muslin fabric on the dress form to create the fitted shape
- Inserted a zipper at the center back for easy removal
- Hand-stitched the armholes and neckline edges to secure them
- Trimmed and finished the side seams by folding under the raw edges
- Discussed options for finishing like bias binding or blanket stitching
- Emphasized the importance of hand sewing for clean finishes on the thick layers
- Showed how to mark the waistline shaping over the bust
- Explained how to remove and store the cover without losing its shape
