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Unfinished inseam take to tailor for custom hem

Her skirt is gathered into the waist, creating enough fullness at her knee-length hem for a fluffy petticoat - should you choose to wear one, and she has side seam pockets

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The lining is sewn separately, with the boning sewn to the wrong side