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Spring and summer semi-formal attire leans lighter, brighter, and more vibrant, while fall and winter semi-formal events call for heavier fabrics and darker hues

Unlined with stretch

An excellent dish using enough chilli to give a hit but not so much as to overpower the excellent meat

(When I sew gathers, I usually leave my pins in, but if you opt to leave the pins in, take care as you are risking broken needles and pins.) Remove the pins and finish the seams

I added vertical stays between the lower, middle and upper back rails, to provide added support, given the back rails are only 3/4 thick and are only supported on the ends (and my back rails are over 6 long) I also added a thick central rail between the front and back bottom rails, again to add rigidity to this wide and heavy piece