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CUT From the faux suede, cut out the pattern pieces following the pattern instructions and two 7"Ă—36" rectangles for the ties. Transfer all pattern markings. Mark each natural waistline along the center-front edges.
Construct the coat following the pattern instructions, stopping before stitching the side seams. Position one tie over one front side seam edge at the waistline with right sides together, aligning the raw edges and center marks; pin. Baste using a 3â „8" seam allowance (7).
CONSTRUCT Fold one tie in half lengthwise with right sides together; pin. Stitch the long edge and one short edge (6). Trim the corners, and then turn right side out; press. Designate one tie side as the right side. Mark the open short-end center.
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Repeat to construct the remaining tie.
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Repeat to baste the remaining tie to the front side seam edge. Finish constructing the coat following the pattern instructions. SOURCE Style Sew Me Patterns carries the Madison cardigan pattern and Nikki blazer pattern: stylesewme.com.
