Download the pattern from sewmag.co.uk, then print out and follow the cutting guide. With right sides together, pin the front and back bodice together at the shoulder and stitch. Neaten the edges of the seam allowance by using an overlocker or by trimming the seam allowance and using a zig zag stitch. Press the seam towards the back.

Neaten the edges of the centre-back bodice. With right sides together, pin and sew the centre-back bodice seam up to the marked position for the back opening. Press the seam open and press the back opening along the seam line. Apply fusible interfacing to the wrong side of the front and back neck facing pieces. Pin the facings at the shoulder seam, right sides together, and stitch. Press the seam open. Neaten the edge of the facing using an overlocker, a zig zag stitch or by turning under a narrow hem.

Place the facing in position around the neckline of the bodice, right sides together, and pin. Fold the seam allowance at the top of the back opening back on itself, so that the right sides are together, and pin the facing over the top. Sew around the neckline and across the top of the back opening. Clip the curves and trim the seam