6 — Short Sleeves or Sleeveless

Using a long stitch length, sew a line of ease stitching approximately 6mm from the edge. Sew from notch to notch over the sleeve head.

Pin the sleeve to the bodice, matching the seams and notches. You will need to gently ease the line of ease stitching to get the sleeve head to fit the bodice.

Next, sew the sleeve to the bodice, adjusting your fabric as you sew to make sure you don't get any tucks in the sleeve head. Neaten the seam and then press it towards the sleeve.

To complete your short sleeve, fold the back the sleeve hem allowance 1cm, then fold the hem up a further 3cm. Pin it in place, then edge stitch the hem closed.

Give your sleeve a press then repeat for the other side!

Pin the facing to the bodice with the right sides together, matching the notches, sew the armhole facing to the bodice.

Next, clip the into the seam allowance at the curves, approximately 1cm apart. Take care not to cut through your stiching.

Now, under stitch on the facing and then press it to the wrong side of the garment. Pin the facing to the garment to hold it in place.

Ditch stitch at the shoulder and underarm seams to secure the armhole facing to the bodice.

Now, top stitch the facing at 2cm from the edge. Repeat for the other side.

Next up, sewing the skirt or peplum depending on which view you are making!