Neckline facing shaping
Using an iron to stretch and curve the neckline facing so it lies flat against the body.
Where it is used
6. Iron neckband
p. 7- Iron the Neckband in half lengthwise.
Shaping the Waistband
p. 5- Shape the waistband using a steam iron by stretching the bottom edge and shrinking (easing) the top edge to the required length (lengths are specified on the paper pattern).
Shaping Neckline Facing
p. 4- Shape the facing with an iron, giving it a gentle curve. To do this, lightly stretch the raw edge of the neckline while pressing along the fold line.
Pressing Neckline Facing
p. 4- Press the neckline facing in half lengthwise, with the wrong sides together.
Stitching Neckline Facing
p. 4- Open up the facing along the pressed fold, then fold it right sides together, matching the short edges. Stitch with a 0.7 cm seam allowance. Press the seam, then press the seam allowances open.
Attaching Neckline Facing
p. 5- Attach the facing using an overlock machine, stitching along the edge of the facing. Press with an iron, then fold the seam allowances toward the shirt and press them flat.
Pressing Neckline Roll
p. 11- Press the front and back neckline, forming a 0.1 cm roll to the outside from the front and back pieces.
Pressing Neckline and Hem
p. 15- Press the neckline on the front and back, and the garment hem.
6. Neckline Finishing: Step 6.5
p. 8- Press the finished neckline, rolling the outer fabric slightly to the inside by 0.1 cm.
Pressing Neckline Seam
p. 4- Press the seam allowance toward the neckline facing.
Step 13
p. 6- Press the seam allowance of the neckline facing onto the lining.
Related terms
requiresIron
applied toNeckline facing