I've been looking for a tutorial that I can follow for sewing a neckline. This one is perfect. Nice close up shots, clear instructions, and not too fast. This beginner here really appreciates it!
I also saw on another video to multiply the neck opening length by 0.86, I used 0.9 for simplicitly yesterday, (makes it an inch or two shorter, as your method did too) it worked well, and gave me the best neckline I've ever made. I hadn't realised I should stretch in particular areas before, that's very helpful thanks
Great video. I didn't realize that this video is by Threads Magazine until I got ready to compliment the video. I should not expect anything less than near perfection from Threads. I have loved Threads Magazine since finding it while working at Hancock Fabrics. I've got the digital archive of the magazines from the 80's to some years ago. SO happy with Threads and can't wait to catch up on reading.
I am rewatching your tutorial. As many others I have sewn all my life, even commercially, and have sewn in, probably, 100’s of neck bands. But your way with the stretching of certain areas make very good sense. So much so, that I have just unpicked my last neck band ready to use your techniques! Thank you!
Thank you for such a fabulous explanation and demonstration of how to do a knit neck band. I've been sewing for more than 50 years and this is the best explanation I've ever seen.
Just ordered fabric to fix my fav sweat t-shirt. This tutorial came just in time. Don’t want to waste things when it’s not necessary. Save resources and the earth! Thank you for this great tutorial. There’s no need to have special equipment to achieve this. So, again…🙏😘⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Finally clear instructions! my biggest hurdle is this. Just went through three scraps of fabric trying to prefect this thank you so much I’m determined
I have the same feeling too, u tube is not only listening to me I would said watching me. My fabric is already cut on the table , I need neckline video. U come to the rescue. Thank you so much!!!
I'd like to say an enormous thank you for you making this video I'd been stuck for weeks trying to work out how I was going to apply binding to collar and armholes for a wrestling outfit I'm making for a friend you have been an amazing life savor ♥️♥️♥️
Great tutorial. I make trouble for myself, making it more difficult than it should be. I spent more than 4 hours picking out stitches, both arms and neckline. I'm anxious to try your way.
You stretched the binding more in front to follow the curves then said you don’t need to do it so much on the straighter back neckline. After cutting it to length, you divided it in quarters. Doesn’t that negate the attempt to do it more in the front than back?
jill552 I interpret it to mean that she stretches more on the curves within each quarter and stretches less for the straight parts within each quarter?
amanda whittle, I’ve been sewing for over 50 years and stand by my original statement. You divide in quarters or eighths or whatever for “even distribution” but she told us that the curved front needs less binding than the straight back. She may as well just measured it and subtract a couple of inches divided in fourths.
jill552 I agree, but never have issues. I see so many makes with baggy necklines and this explanation may just help others to get it right, when regular distribution doesn’t quite work for them.
Right, she said you need only a little stretch along the back. However, you need a big stretch at the shoulder seam. So overall, both the front half of the neckband and the back half need the same big stretch (shoulder seam & near bottom of U) and little stretch (back & side of U) and thus the same length of neckband. Does that make sense?
Thank you for the video. I can't seem to make this technique work though for my ponte knit. No matter howstretching I do, the neckline still flips out exposing the seam allowances. :(
Recently I had this same problem and I came across with this video a few days later. RUclips does really know what you need to watch. 😂🤣😂🤣 Now I think I’m going to give it a try once more. I loved the tutorial.
I’m working with a very stretchy, slinky knit. I’ve basted twice and not good! When I stretch the neckband, do I also stretch the body? I didn’t this time and have lots of puckers! Thank you for your help!
You should not stretch the body. Maybe the reason you have puckers is that you inadvertently did stretch the body. It can be difficult with a slinky knit.
Hi Sarah. OMG. So many great tips, but I have a question. I don't have a serger, but I have a new to me machine that has a 'serger' stitch. I haven't tried it yet, and relize it won't cut, but have you ever heard of this or used one? I'm a little nervous to try it, but find the suggestion to use a zig zag stitch, kind of unworkable. Any thoughts? Thank you for this great video.
small footprint, why not make a small ‘neckline’ sample first (6-8inches long) and try the stitch you’re referring to from your machine? You may or may not be satisfied. If you don’t use that type of a stitch, I would recommend a very small zigzag, like a ‘lightning bolt’ stitch. If you use a ‘strait stitch’ on the knits it will have a tendency to pop stitches whereas a zigzag has a little give. This type of stitch is so slight it almost looks like a strait stitch. I noticed she didn’t mention about top stitching the seam seam down. Which the zigzag would be used here also. Maybe because the focus was on the ‘how to’ binding. Good luck!
The recommendation to make some samples with different stitches is an excellent one. A zigzag stitch works very well, but not the type that may initially come to mind. Use a very shallow zigzag stitch, one that is almost straight, but not quite. It should also be a medium stitch length. This will look like a straight stitch from the right side of your garment, yet will provide the necessary stretch to prevent popping your stitches. Experiment with some samples!
Thanks for the video on a doing the neck binding. Great explanation I wish I saw it before doing my neckline. I’m doing a knit shirt and the binding was too big and didn’t sit right. When I took it off the scoop neck seemed stretched. Do you think when I make the binding smaller it may pull it in more and look normal or do I have a much bigger issue?
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I've been looking for a tutorial that I can follow for sewing a neckline. This one is perfect. Nice close up shots, clear instructions, and not too fast. This beginner here really appreciates it!
I also saw on another video to multiply the neck opening length by 0.86, I used 0.9 for simplicitly yesterday, (makes it an inch or two shorter, as your method did too) it worked well, and gave me the best neckline I've ever made. I hadn't realised I should stretch in particular areas before, that's very helpful thanks
Love all my RUclips teachers. Thank you.
One of the best knit binding tutorials EVER. Thank you! ❤️
Great video. I didn't realize that this video is by Threads Magazine until I got ready to compliment the video. I should not expect anything less than near perfection from Threads. I have loved Threads Magazine since finding it while working at Hancock Fabrics. I've got the digital archive of the magazines from the 80's to some years ago. SO happy with Threads and can't wait to catch up on reading.
I am rewatching your tutorial. As many others I have sewn all my life, even commercially, and have sewn in, probably, 100’s of neck bands. But your way with the stretching of certain areas make very good sense. So much so, that I have just unpicked my last neck band ready to use your techniques! Thank you!
Thank you for such a fabulous explanation and demonstration of how to do a knit neck band. I've been sewing for more than 50 years and this is the best explanation I've ever seen.
I've never tried this before. Seems like the best instructions I've seen so far. No I'm ready to give it a try!
Just ordered fabric to fix my fav sweat t-shirt. This tutorial came just in time. Don’t want to waste things when it’s not necessary. Save resources and the earth!
Thank you for this great tutorial. There’s no need to have special equipment to achieve this. So, again…🙏😘⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Thank you!!!🥰👏. This is the BEST explanation I’ve seen regarding Where, Why, and HOW to place proper amounts of stretch into a knit neckline.
Bonnie Brannon I totally agree.
I view this video everytime I'm working with knits adding binding. Such a huge help in the process!
Even though a lot of you want to criticize her verbiage she did a very nice job and it’s easy to follow.
Finally clear instructions! my biggest hurdle is this. Just went through three scraps of fabric trying to prefect this thank you so much I’m determined
Wonderfully clear. After years of guesswork I now know "how"
I have the same feeling too, u tube is not only listening to me I would said watching me. My fabric is already cut on the table , I need neckline video. U come to the rescue. Thank you so much!!!
I’m so impressed!
I don’t have a serger (yet!!). My current machine does straight and zig zag stitch. I’ll finish the edge with a zig zag!
You are a great teacher , you gave great explanations for why we sew a neckline in this manner . Beautiful neckline!
Thank you ever so much for this clear, thorough, and very precise tutorial. Excellent!
I'd like to say an enormous thank you for you making this video I'd been stuck for weeks trying to work out how I was going to apply binding to collar and armholes for a wrestling outfit I'm making for a friend you have been an amazing life savor ♥️♥️♥️
Best video on adding neck binding!
Thank you !
This still works great!
Great tutorial. I make trouble for myself, making it more difficult than it should be. I spent more than 4 hours picking out stitches, both arms and neckline. I'm anxious to try your way.
What great info! Sewing for years and still learning something new everyday! Thanks for sharing.
Looks very professional. Necessary method that resulted in a beautiful garment. Thank you for sharing.
Perfect - exactly what I was looking for. Thank you so much!
Wow this was excellent. I’m new to sewing so this is very, very helpful
This great instruction thank you from Switzerland
Thank you🤗. The best video & explanation by far. For this I subscribed. 👍❤️
Very simple tutorial.Thank you.
great camera shots!!! thank you
Just what I was looking for. Thanks!
THANK YOU! This is the best video on the subject.
Beautifully done! Thank you!
Thank you, I really needed this!!!
Very good tutorial . Will definitely use. Thank you
So clear and concise. A simple yet very elegant finish.
This video was very helpful. I made my first knit top and my neckline and wristband turned out awesomely neat. Thanks Sarah!
Excellent tutorial! BTW, what type of iron are you using?
So nicely done. Neat tidy and above all else, flat! Thank you for this excellent tutorial.
Just by the by, could you tell me about your iron?
Excellent video. Will be using this technique for a few Tshirts I want to make this summer. Thank you. Happy sewing everyone.
Really helpful, thank you 🇬🇧
Great tutorial.
You stretched the binding more in front to follow the curves then said you don’t need to do it so much on the straighter back neckline. After cutting it to length, you divided it in quarters. Doesn’t that negate the attempt to do it more in the front than back?
jill552 I interpret it to mean that she stretches more on the curves within each quarter and stretches less for the straight parts within each quarter?
amanda whittle, I’ve been sewing for over 50 years and stand by my original statement. You divide in quarters or eighths or whatever for “even distribution” but she told us that the curved front needs less binding than the straight back. She may as well just measured it and subtract a couple of inches divided in fourths.
jill552 I agree, but never have issues. I see so many makes with baggy necklines and this explanation may just help others to get it right, when regular distribution doesn’t quite work for them.
Right, she said you need only a little stretch along the back. However, you need a big stretch at the shoulder seam. So overall, both the front half of the neckband and the back half need the same big stretch (shoulder seam & near bottom of U) and little stretch (back & side of U) and thus the same length of neckband. Does that make sense?
I get good results by subtracting 10-20% of the neckline measurement then ÷ into quarters.
Thank you so much! Great video
How would this work with v-neck shirts?? Great lesson!!👍🙏
I think the sharpest curves on the vneck are at the top right and left, so that's where you'd stretch it.
Love you vlog.i noticed you had a manaquinn .I am thinking on buying one .please could you tell me the one you have xx
This is awesome. Thank you. I have to laugh at myself thinking how many times it might have taken me to figure this sort of thing out.
This is perfect!
Thank you for the video. I can't seem to make this technique work though for my ponte knit. No matter howstretching I do, the neckline still flips out exposing the seam allowances. :(
Do I have to add a bit for the band seam allowance. I don't think I heard you say that. Thanks
Very good tutorial
I swear RUclips is listening to my conversations! I was just talking about how I need to fix a stretchy neckline
It does! Didn't you know?
🤣 ummmmm…. Absolutely they are. This goes for every single tv and or smart device in your entire home. Artificial intelligence.
Recently I had this same problem and I came across with this video a few days later. RUclips does really know what you need to watch. 😂🤣😂🤣 Now I think I’m going to give it a try once more. I loved the tutorial.
Brilliant, thank you very much!
Nagyon szuper videó! Köszönöm szépen! Minden érthető, világos!
Thanks for such a nice video, could you please tell which number of needle have been used for this fabric.
I don't know what size was used in the video, but a 70/11 would be a good choice.
Excelente explicação. Obrigada.
I’m working with a very stretchy, slinky knit. I’ve basted twice and not good! When I stretch the neckband, do I also stretch the body? I didn’t this time and have lots of puckers! Thank you for your help!
You should not stretch the body. Maybe the reason you have puckers is that you inadvertently did stretch the body. It can be difficult with a slinky knit.
Thank you this makes since
Thank you so much! What an excellent video! Easy to understand!
Good job! Thanks fot sharing.
excellent thank you
For neck line do we need bias binding for knitted fabrics??
Thank you
Thank you.
Thankyou!
Thank you very much!
Hi Sarah. OMG. So many great tips, but I have a question. I don't have a serger, but I have a new to me machine that has a 'serger' stitch. I haven't tried it yet, and relize it won't cut, but have you ever heard of this or used one? I'm a little nervous to try it, but find the suggestion to use a zig zag stitch, kind of unworkable. Any thoughts? Thank you for this great video.
small footprint, why not make a small ‘neckline’ sample first (6-8inches long) and try the stitch you’re referring to from your machine? You may or may not be satisfied. If you don’t use that type of a stitch, I would recommend a very small zigzag, like a ‘lightning bolt’ stitch. If you use a ‘strait stitch’ on the knits it will have a tendency to pop stitches whereas a zigzag has a little give. This type of stitch is so slight it almost looks like a strait stitch. I noticed she didn’t mention about top stitching the seam seam down. Which the zigzag would be used here also. Maybe because the focus was on the ‘how to’ binding. Good luck!
The recommendation to make some samples with different stitches is an excellent one. A zigzag stitch works very well, but not the type that may initially come to mind. Use a very shallow zigzag stitch, one that is almost straight, but not quite. It should also be a medium stitch length. This will look like a straight stitch from the right side of your garment, yet will provide the necessary stretch to prevent popping your stitches. Experiment with some samples!
Really helpful ... thanks a lot for sharing!!!!
Very helpful
Don't we have to top stitch? That's where I run into a puzzle, can I use a regular straight stitch so it looks good even if its a knit fabric?
It is not necessary to top stitch. You don't have to use the serger, you can use a regular straight stitch if you prefer.
Really best tutorial!
Bravissima si spiega molto bene
جميل جدا... Thankyou
Nice 👍
Thanks for the video on a doing the neck binding. Great explanation I wish I saw it before doing my neckline. I’m doing a knit shirt and the binding was too big and didn’t sit right. When I took it off the scoop neck seemed stretched. Do you think when I make the binding smaller it may pull it in more and look normal or do I have a much bigger issue?
This is great information thanks.
Great tutorial thanks
Very helpful, thank you
Love it very informative.
Why isnt the bodice staystitched?
Knits are typically overlocked as opposed to staystitching.
I take it that you can do this on a T shirt too? The necklines after you wear and wash six or seven times will stretch out horribly.
See Canon
You can.
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Does The bias banding need to be 3 fingers minus than the neck. Is that Ok?
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Perfecto 👌
Thank you. Whit is the name of that fabric?
Lillian Burton
It looks like a cotton interlock knit fabric.
@@susuburleson878 Thank you.
Lillian Burton
You’re welcome!
That’s no binding. It’s a neck band
Raquel. I was thinking same thing, so how does she do a binding? Great job with band.
This is not binding. This is a neckband.
This isn't a "binding", it's a neck band.
This is not binding. This is a neckband. If you need to do a binding this is not the same!!!
was this shot with a potato? Lovely tutorial anyway
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