Sewing concept

Neckline shaping

Using steam and light stretching to curve the neckline facing so it sits flat against the body.

Where it is used

Pressing the Neckline Facing

p. 4
  1. Press the neckline facing in half lengthwise, with the wrong sides together.
Pressing the Neckline Facing
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Shaping the Neckline Facing

p. 4
  1. 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.
Shaping the Neckline Facing
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Related terms

requiresIron
← depends onNeckline facing