HOW TO SEW A JERSEY NECKBAND

Sewing a jersey neckband is arguably the fiddliest part of making a T-shirt, jersey top or dress.
But once you get to grips with this technique, you’ll love the freedom of making stretchy clothes you can pull on over your head, without the need for zips or buttonholes.
I’m going to demonstrate sewing a jersey neckband on our Tabitha T-shirt and dress pattern, which you can find in my book Make It Simple.
You can use the same technique to sew the jersey neckband on our Lotta dress, Agnes top, Nora top and lots more sewing patterns.
Make It Simple: shop.tillyandthebuttons.com/p...
Lotta sewing pattern: shop.tillyandthebuttons.com/p...
Agnes sewing pattern: shop.tillyandthebuttons.com/p...
Nora sewing pattern: shop.tillyandthebuttons.com/p...
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[@giuliadilorenzo1173]

Bravissima si spiega molto bene

[@amandathorpe3265]

Is there a correct way to measure for a neckband??

[@Dishcreator84]

I suck at putting on neck bands , thanks Tilly this came right on time, for my Frankie T-shirt I’m making this week. Getting ready making my fall wardrobe.💕😁✂️🧵

[@christycampbell1874]

Always so great, Tilly!!

[@susan7120]

Thank you Tilly. Making it seem so simple as usual.

[@affordableliving2756]

Thank you. This made the pattern so much more understandable.

[@patriciabennett961]

Thank you Tilly! I think I'll be using rib knit for my neckbands from now on as they always behave way better than self fabric! Especially if the fashion fabric hasn't got a lot of stretch. Cheers! and happy sewing!😊❤👍

[@lynetterene]

I keep trying to get this right! Thank you!

[@lorrainewhiting1267]

Thanks Tilly great information as always. Xx

[@Cowmageddon]

I'm about to try making a t-shirt, so really helpful, thanks!

[@elsafischer3247]

How much smaller the neckband should be?

[@leslieinglis5423]

Thank you for this. Very clear.

[@deanalovessewn6117]

Hi Tilly!! Wonderful vlog.. Thanks for this greatly appreciated....
💜💜💜🧵🧵🧵

[@igoralpatov3105]

Excellent video! Many thanks. I would also appreciate a video of you making those lovely sleeve bands :)

[@cottagekeeper1044]

Thank you so much 😊

[@foxxybrown291]

Neckbands scare me more than zips and buttonholes 🤣🤣🤣 xx

[@eugeniamolinashop]

Same here

[@annettek4993]

Thank you Tilly for great instructions as always. I was wondering how to extend the collar into a tie for a bit of a vintage look. Could you help ? Not sure how to do this . Thanks Annette

[@safeshariat8271]

😍😍😍

[@shirleeswirly]

How do you figure out the length of the neckband?

[@NYCisland]

I've read several places a good rule is 90% of the length or the neck, but that depends on how stretchy the neck band material is or personal preference. If you have to pull the shirt over your head, I'd make a sample piece with 6-10" of fabric as the "shirt bodice" and add the neckband. Put the practice shirt on and see if it fits.

[@laurelallison7]

Hi there... what a great video. When you zig-zag top stitch the neckband down, what stitch width and length do you recommend? Thank you!

[@SewInBrightonSewingSchool]

She recommends 2.5 stitch length and 2.5 stitch width. You could also use twin needle or I sometimes use the 3 step zig zag which looks cute. Another tip is to use a Jersey or Organ Super Stretch needle (from Ebay) instead of an ordinary needle as ordinary ones can miss stitches on jersey. Happy stretchy sewing!

[@juliegalloway3117]

Thanks tilly, a great tutorial do you sell ribbing? Been having a look at some Is it called cuff ribbing? Thanks

[@jackiesharp7408]

Yes it is.

[@Threadystitchsew]

How to find some purple 70cm (27in) wide thanks

[@spencerhector4163]

At what stage do you add neckband to cover seam allowance on neck?

[@drange4241]

I always wonder: to stay stitch or not stay stitch the neckline?🤔

[@pinsandneedlesx8825]

whats the neckband measurement?

[@SewTara]

This is the part I can never seem to get right, even when cut from a pattern. Then the neckband doesn't sit properly and I don't know the cause, let along how to fix it! Frustrating. Wish there was a formula for calculating the length you need based on how your neckline body is turning out.

[@pinsandneedlesx8825]

@@SewTara hi i tried this method after watching few tutorials. After you made you garment. Measure round the neckline and take 80% of that to create the neckband.

[@pinsandneedlesx8825]

@@SewTara i have only tried this with the same fabric not with ribbing so no idea how to do it

[@SewInBrightonSewingSchool]

@@SewTara I cut the neckband length based on where it will sit on my body. So lay pattern flat and if neckband is, say 2cm wide, measure the curve 2cm in from the neckline (of the top) sewing line. Tip: if your neckband will be 1.5cm wide finished and your neckline seam allowance is 1.5cm, just measure the inner edge of your neck on the pattern.
I then add seam each short end eg 1cm. I then pin it with little safety pins into a circle and to the neckline in the position the stitching will be and try it on! Press it like Tilly does first otherwise it will be really puffy and hard to tell if fits well.
I hardly ever sew them straight off because all ribs and jersey's seem to behave differently around the neck, some flip out. The steaming Tilly does at the end will really help a slightly flippy neckband get into place though, but sometimes you will need to shorten it... You'll be glad you pinned and tried before sewing! Happy sewing 👕✂️📍

[@rfmh2081]

How to sew a shirt??

[@Haufrau007]

You forgot to include an explanation on how to calculate the length of the neckband.

[@msdecleir6389]

Why are you one using zigzag? 💀

[@Haufrau007]

You use zigzag for stretch fabrics. If you use a straight stitch, the seam would break as soon as you put your head thru it.