Neck facing
The fabric band folded, shaped, and overlapped to finish the V-neckline cleanly.
Where it is used
12.6. Stitching neckband
p. 14- Stitch the neckband on and, at the same time, serge it with a 4-thread overlock along the neckline edges of the front, sleeve, and back. Seam allowance: 0.7 cm. Using a hook, tuck the serger thread tails into the cover stitch on the wrong side.
12.7. Pressing neckband seam
p. 14- Press the seam allowance from attaching the neckband toward the front and back neckline.
9-11. Attach neckline band
p. 7- Pin the neckline band to the garment’s neckline, making sure the notches line up. Sew the band to the neckline, clipping the seam allowance at the center front as needed. Allow 0.7 cm for the seam. Finish the seam allowance for attaching the placket to the neckline. Use a hook to tuck in any loose threads into the overlock stitching.
12. Press neckline seam
p. 7- Press the seam allowance of the placket attachment toward the garment.
Pressing Neckline
p. 16- Press the edges of the front and neckline of the front and back pieces, creating a 0.1 cm roll from the front, back, and ruffle details.
Trimming Neckline Curves
p. 16- Trim the allowances of the neckline seam on the front panel and back at the curves.
Preparing the Neckline Facing Placket
p. 8- Pin the shoulder edges of the bands and neckline facings for the front and back pieces, placing the right sides together.
Preparing the Neckline Facing Placket
p. 8- Sew the shoulder edges of the bands and facings for the neckline of the front and back pieces together. Use a 1.0 cm seam allowance.
Preparing the Neckline Facing Placket
p. 10- Press the neckline facing seam, rolling it so that about 0.1 cm of the placket detail is visible.
Preparing the Neckline Facing Placket
p. 11- Turn the placket edge right side out and press it flat.
Neckline Placket Finishing
p. 16- Press the finished neckline and closure.
Shaping Neckline Curve
p. 9- Use an iron to shape the neckline into a smooth curve where it joins the back neck area (between the shoulder reference points). As you press, gently stretch the outer edge of the piece while easing the fold to create the desired curve.
