When finished with mitering, stitch each lace section to the bodice on each side. Turn the work to the back and 'scissor' the fabric behind each insertion down the middle. Clip each section at the center point to facilitate folding as shown in diagram. Press away from the lace. Turn to front and stitch each side of insertions with very tiny zig-zag stitches. Turn to the back again and trim away excess fabric. Clip into the curved side seams of the CENTER FRONT and the CENTER BACKS. Create the dart in the side back sections. Seam the side fronts (B) to the center front. Seam the side backs (C) to the center backs. Flat-fell the seams on front and backs, which is actually a faux flat-felled seam, by pressing the seams toward the side seams. Then on the front, machine-stitch a scant ⅛-inch from the seam. Sew the shoulder seams. Press under ⅟₁₆-inch on each center back, then press under to the broken line to form the overlap closing. Apply ¼-inch lace to the neck edge and the armscyes. I do this with Heirloom Machine Sewing techniques, but it can be done by hand as well. 60 WINTER 2019