6 - The Dauphine Short - Construction / Back

To begin:

The upper back is in two sections, for shaping. Pieces 4 and 5 are sewn together, on both the left and right side.

If you are adding the back pockets, cut two two of piece 9, the seam allowance around the edges is 5/8” and the top is a 1” fold down.

Fold the 1” seam allowance down, and top stitch. Pin the sides, within the guidelines.

Next up, join piece 6 to the upper back sections on both left and right sides.

Press the seams well.

To join the back to the front - pin the side seams and the inside seam together. Right side to right side. I use the lower piece seams as a match point.

This next step is a little counter intuitive.

I’ve replicated it again, in the lining section, and I think it’s a little clearer to see if this is confusing!

Take one leg and turn it inside out, then place it inside the opposite leg, so you have one “leg” right side to right side.

Pin around the entire crotch area, starting from your previous seam under the zipper.

Sew the entire seam at 5/8”. Press open, snipping if necessary to release curved areas.

This is the fun bit! Pull the inside leg out, the right side should now be facing out - and press well.

Next up: Linings