I agree
@maliw. Step GD rarely asks for anything, in fact getting her a present is difficult as she always says there's nothing she wants. This is not because she's in a rich family, her mum & stepdad are often quite nasty to her but her dad & my daughter have her half the time & with their influence and that of his parents she's grown into a hard working, level headed young lady. This is why I said yes when asked.
Anyhow, I've opened the middle of the back seam, inside, and the hem is pinned ready for overlocking as soon as she brings me the thread. I'll improvise at the side seams, probably by overlocking the outside layer & finishing the lining by hand.