Twill tape neckline finish
A clean-finish method where twill tape covers the raw collar-to-neckline seam.
Where it is used
17.2.4 - 17.2.5. Stitch and baste tape
p. 9- Stitch one side of the tape into the collar-to-neckline seam. Position the tape on the collar piece side. Tuck the ends of the twill tape inside the placket. Baste the other side of the tape 0.1 cm from the edge.
Baste Twill Tape to Collar
p. 5- Finish one of the long edges of the collar neckline with the twill tape. To do this, wrap the pressed tape around the edge and baste it in place by hand.
Prepare Twill Tape
p. 5- Pre-shrink the twill tape, measure the neckline edge, and add 2–4 cm to the length. Fold the twill tape in half and press it flat.
Stitch Twill Tape
p. 6- Stitch the twill tape 0.1 cm from its edge. Make sure the tape's edge is caught in the seam along its entire length on the wrong side. Remove the basting stitches, trim any loose ends of the tape flush with the short edges of the collar. Press the seam.
Stitching Twill Tape (First Edge)
p. 8- Stitch the twill tape in place, sewing at a distance of 0.1 – 0.2 cm from the edge of the twill tape. The stitching must land on the collar attachment stitching line.
Preparing Twill Tape
p. 8- Preshrink the twill tape (or bias tape). Place the twill tape with the wrong side against the collar attachment seam allowance.
Pinning Twill Tape
p. 8- Pin it so that the edge of the twill tape overlaps the overlocker stitching by 0.1 – 0.2 cm. Place the ends of the twill tape so they slightly overlap the plackets.
Stitch Twill Tape
p. 9- Stitch one side of the tape into the collar-to-neckline seam. Position the tape on the collar piece side. Tuck the ends of the twill tape inside the placket.
Step 14
p. 11- Topstitch the twill tape onto the raw edge of the inner collar.
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