Sewing concept

Collar attachment

The process of joining the collar to the neckline of the sweatshirt.

Where it is used

7. Pin neckband to neckline

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  1. Pin the Neckband to the neckline edge of the sweatshirt, aligning the notches and shoulder seams. The placket seam should match the left shoulder seam.
7. Pin neckband to neckline
Open the step in the "Anorak Sweatshirt Sewing Pattern: Summer Longsleeve with Gathers (PDF Pattern, XS-XXL, A4/Letter/Plotter)" pattern →

16. Collar Preparation

p. 7
  1. 16.1. Stitch the ends of the collar with the right sides facing inward. Leave a seam allowance of 0.7 cm. 16.2. Turn the collar right side out and press it flat.
16. Collar Preparation
Open the step in the "Collared T-Shirt Dress Pattern | Casual Short Sleeve Dress PDF | Easy Shift Dress Sewing | Womens Summer Basic | L-XXL" pattern →

17. Attach collar to neckline

p. 7
  1. 17.1.1. Pin the lower edge of the collar to the dress neckline. The collar ends should meet the notch at the center of the placket. Fold the placket right sides together along the crease, making sure part of the collar stays between the placket edges.
17. Attach collar to neckline
Open the step in the "Collared T-Shirt Dress Pattern | Casual Short Sleeve Dress PDF | Easy Shift Dress Sewing | Womens Summer Basic | L-XXL" pattern →

17.1.3 - 17.1.4. Turn and press collar

p. 8
  1. Turn the placket corners right side out. Press the lower edge of the upper collar upward.
17.1.3 - 17.1.4. Turn and press collar
Open the step in the "Collared T-Shirt Dress Pattern | Casual Short Sleeve Dress PDF | Easy Shift Dress Sewing | Womens Summer Basic | L-XXL" pattern →

Attach Collar to Sweater

p. 6
  1. Place the collar (unfinished edge) right sides together with the sweater, aligning the neckline edges and matching all guide points. Pin in place. Sew the collar to the sweater using a sewing machine, with a 1.0 cm seam allowance.
Attach Collar to Sweater
Open the step in the "Cozy Zip-Up Sweatshirt Sewing Pattern | Beginner Friendly | Jumper with collar | Zipped | XS-XXL | PDF Pattern" pattern →

Attaching the Neckband - Alignment

p. 7
  1. Turn the sweatshirt inside out, then carefully align the neckline edge with the neckband piece using the notches as guides. Position the seam of the neckband at the center back.
Attaching the Neckband - Alignment
Open the step in the "Raglan Sleeve Sweatshirt without elastic Sewing Pattern | Oversized Women’s Sweater PDF | Cozy Pullover Pattern | US 2–6 | A4, Letter" pattern →

Attaching the Neckband - Stitching

p. 7
  1. Sew the neckband to the neckline along the neckband piece. Press the seam on the sweatshirt, being careful not to stretch the fabric as you iron.
Attaching the Neckband - Stitching
Open the step in the "Raglan Sleeve Sweatshirt without elastic Sewing Pattern | Oversized Women’s Sweater PDF | Cozy Pullover Pattern | US 2–6 | A4, Letter" pattern →

Collar

p. 17
  1. Turn the garment inside out. Place the collar into the neckline, right sides together. Align the collar seam with the mark on the left sleeve. Match the remaining collar marks with the corresponding neckline seams and marks, securing them with pins. Make sure the edges are even, then stitch the collar to the neckline on the overlocker from the collar side, removing pins as you sew.
Collar
Open the step in the "Women’s Raglan Sleeve Sweatshirt Pattern | Loose Fit Oversized | PDF Sewing Pattern US 2-12 | Casual Pullover Top" pattern →

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