Staystitching
A straight stitch sewn 0.5 cm from the edge of the neck facing to stabilize the layers before final assembly.
Where it is used
Stitch Neckline and Armholes
p. 4- Machine-stitch using a 1 cm seam allowance, backstitching to secure. Leave openings on the back piece for the straps.

Step 20: Stitching back edge and armhole
p. 9- Stitch along the top edge of the back and armhole, extending 0.1 cm into the strap as far as possible.

Stitching Binding
p. 17- Stitch the binding to the upper edge of the back and the armhole edge of the front using a stretch stitch. Seam allowance: 0.7 cm.

Staystitching Neck Facing
p. 4- Sew a staystitch on your sewing machine, keeping the seam 0.5 cm away from the edges. Don’t forget to backstitch at the beginning and end for extra hold. This step will make working with the neckline much easier.

Step 15
p. 11- Fold the inner collar and the outer collar right sides together. Stitch on the straight stitch machine. Seam allowance is 0.8 cm. Use backstitches at the beginning and end of the seam.

Step 19
p. 13- Place a securing stitch 0.5 cm away from the collar attachment seam. Use backstitches at the beginning and end of the stitching line.

Setting Collar Stand
p. 12- Set the collar stand into the garment neckline. Seam allowance 1.0 cm.

Topstitching Back Neckline
p. 15- Topstitch the neckline seam on the back side by 0.1 cm from the facing.

Related terms
requiresSewing machine
← stabilized byNeck facing