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Adding to this floral fantasy, the 3D flowers gently cascade over the straps, providing a touch of whimsy and wonder

To do a bust adjustment you will need: a ruler (or pattern master if you have one) glue stick and/or sticky tape pencil paper scissors extra paper As you'll be merrily snipping into your pattern piece with wild abandon for these adjustments, I thoroughly suggest tracing off the front bodice pattern piece so you can keep the original one intact in case you need to make any further adjustments

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The intricate lace-up back allows for an adjustable fit, while the zipper slit adds a subtle touch of edginess and ease of movement