The Bonnie sew-along #5 - Finishing touches!

Today is the final post in the Bonnie sew-along!

Let's get started straight away onto the finishing touches of our Bonnie's.

SLEEVE HEMS - VIEW A

View A has the gorgeous ( i think) flutter sleeves that need a small hem to allow to keep this shape and move freely. You can either use a narrow zigzag stitch or a long straight stitch on this sleeve hem. Simply fold the edge of each sleeve to the wrong side by 1/4'' (6mm) and press down. Stitch both sleeve hems down. Give each sleeve hem a good press on the right side.

VIEW B & C SLEEVE HEMS

Fold each sleeve hem to the wrong side by 1/2'' (13mm) and press.  Top stitch each sleeve hem in place by using a twin/double needle or a long stretch stitch. Press each sleeve on the right side.

VIEW A & B WAISTBAND

 Fold your waistband piece in half lengthwise with the right sides together. Stitch the two short ends together. Once you've done this, fold the waistband double lengthwise with the wrong sides together.

 Remember how we divided the neckline band and bodice neckline into fourths with pins? We're going to do exactly the same thing with the waistband piece and bodice hem. You can check out that post here.

Same again with how we attached our neckline bands, we will follow the same steps with the waistband. Stitch the waistband in place by stretching it to fit the bodice hem. Be careful not to stretch the bodice hem while you sew. Press this seam.

VIEW C BODICE HEM

Same process (above) as the sleeve hems. Fold the bodice hem to the wrong side by 5/8'' (16mm) or your preferred amount and press down. Top stitch the bodice hem by using a twin/double needle or long stretch stitch. Give it a good press!

And that's it! We're done with this side of things but stay tuned for a whole heap of pattern hack posts that will have you seeing Bonnie is a whole new light and just whole versatile this pattern is.

I'll also post all the info on the voting, dates, how to post your Bonnie etc very soon.

Abby
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