Sewing concept

Neckline facing

A pattern piece used to finish the raw edge of the neckline cleanly.

Where it is used

Pressing Neckline Facing

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  1. Press the neckline facing in half lengthwise, with the wrong sides together.
Pressing Neckline Facing
Open the step in the "Basic T-Shirt Pattern PDF | Easy Knit Top Sewing | Crew Neck Fitted Tee | Everyday Womens Shirt | L-XXL" pattern →

Interfacing

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  1. Apply interfacing to the cut pieces from the wrong side: front facings, the back neckline facing.
Interfacing
Open the step in the "Kimono Blazer Pattern PDF | Wrap Jacket Sewing | Collarless Oversized Coat | Minimalist Linen Outerwear | XS-M" pattern →

Assemble Facing and Interfacing

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  1. Place the non-fusible side of the interfacing neck facing onto the right side of the neck facing. Match up the outer edges and pin in place. Stitch with a 1.0 cm seam allowance.
Assemble Facing and Interfacing
Open the step in the "Linen Vest Sewing Pattern | Sleeveless Peplum Top PDF | Summer Button Up Shirt | Trendy Waistcoat | L-XXL" pattern →

Marking Stand Edge

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  1. Mark the application line of the stand edge on the neckline area from the wrong side according to the markings on the front, back, and yoke patterns.
Marking Stand Edge
Open the step in the "Mini Dress Sewing Pattern | A Line Dress Pattern | Raglan dress pattern | cocktail dress | Short dress | US 6-16 | A4, Letter, Plotter" pattern →

Stitching Collar Neckline

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  1. Stitch along the neckline and the facing, starting and ending your seam precisely at the corners (from notch to dart).
Stitching Collar Neckline
Open the step in the "Oversized Coat Sewing Pattern | Women's Winter Coat | Loose Straight Fit with Illustrated Instructions XS-M | A4, USLetter, Plotter" pattern →

Pressing Neckline

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  1. 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.
Pressing Neckline
Open the step in the "Ruffle Wrap Top Sewing Pattern: Y2K Draped Shirt (A4, Letter, Plotter) US 2-12" pattern →

Preparing the Neckline Facing

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  1. Fold the neckline facing piece in half lengthwise, wrong sides together. Use your iron to give the neckline a smooth, rounded shape. As you press, gently stretch the outer edge while easing in the fold.
Preparing the Neckline Facing
Open the step in the "Thumbhole Crop Top Pattern PDF | Long Sleeve Activewear Shirt | Fitted Gym Top | Ribbed Knit Yoga Tee | XS-M" pattern →

Related terms

stabilized byBias fusible tape
requiresIron
stabilized byFusible interfacing
stabilized byFusible interfacing
depends onUnderstitching
stabilized byBias fusible tape
depends onUnderstitching
stabilized byFusible interfacing
applied toKnit fabric