Neckline facing assembly
The process of joining and attaching a fabric facing to clean-finish a V-neckline.
Where it is used
Preparing Neckline Binding
p. 3- Fold the binding piece in half lengthwise and press flat, being careful not to stretch the fabric.
Sewing Neckline Binding
p. 3- Sew along the seam allowance at 1 cm, ensuring the stitch line catches the main edge thread. Press with an iron.
Positioning Neckline Binding
p. 3- Lay the bias tape on the right side of the dress top, matching the neckline and front edge. Do not stretch at the back neckline, but gently stretch along the straight front edge. Pin or baste in place.
Gathering Lower Front Bodice
p. 4- Pull the lower threads to gather the lower edge of the front bodice to match the pattern specifications. Tie off the thread ends to secure.
Finishing Neckline Binding
p. 4- Trim seam allowances to 0.5 cm and make small notches along the back neckline curve. Press allowances toward the binding, fold the binding to the inside, baste by hand, and stitch 0.7 cm from the front opening edge.
4. Stitch neckline trim
p. 6- Stitch the neckline trim. Seam allowance: 1.0 cm.
7. Pin neckband to neckline
p. 7- 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.
6. Iron neckband
p. 7- Iron the Neckband in half lengthwise.
5. Press neckband seam allowances
p. 7- Press the seam allowances of the neckband open.
9. Press neckband seam allowance
p. 8- Press the seam allowance of the neckband into the neckline on the front and back.
10.4. Sew finishing stitch
p. 9- Sew a finishing and securing stitch around the neckline at 0.7-0.8 cm, gently stretching the fabric. Remove the basting.
10.5. Press neckband
p. 9- Press the completed neckband.
