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Especially good for bodysuits, bustiers, or snug dresses that move with you

Purchase the individual pattern on Etsy or Ravelry as a beautifully formatted PDF with extra stitch charts, schematic and colour information page and more

A summary of the tips I discovered on this journey: Stitch the appliqu only to the outer layer of your garment (not the lining) Keep fabric taut when stitching to avoid puckering Hand tack pieces on areas of curvature (ie, bust) Stitch appliqu on before skirt is attached to bodice (much easier to keep flat) Plan out placement step back and look

And when scrolling through the new-in sections of my favourite online stores, it's more often than not the black dresses that seem to fulfil my criteria

Shoulder to hem 45"

In Karen's theory, "switching" should be utilized in the event of a funeral, despite personal taste, so as to show courtesy to those in mourning