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Draping Back of Skirt

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23aAlign the crossgrain of the muslin with the Horizontal Balance Line (HBL) and pin the fold of muslin to the center back using opposing pins.
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24aPlace a temporary holding pin at side seam at the HBL.
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25aSmooth muslin from center back to Princess line and pin at waist.
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26aTrim excess fabric at waist from center back to Princess line (cut straight up the grain from the princess line). Smooth and re-pin at princess line.
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27aClip to waist right at Princess line.