Thank you for the shout out --I'm happy that my tip helped you with the neck facing. One uses the same technique when sewing flat, woven trim around a curved neck...sew the edge that is farthest from the neckline down first, then stitch the neckline edge down, easing or pleating the fullness down as you go. For a linen gown, the straight-grain facing helps keep the neck from stretching too much when the gown is worn (since linen will relax throughout the day as the garment is worn).
Thankyou Rosalie for sharing. That made sense when you explained it. I don't have babies - kids all grown up, but I do have a little dog who is also my sewing companion. That 'mum' you have to pick me up now so I can use you as a mummy cushion, you have been playing with that sewing thingie too long! Made me laugh, kids and animals. All the best to you.
Thank you! I’m so glad it was helpful! -Having children certainly changes the way I work, but they’re only little for a while and they’re so darn sweet!
Thank you for the shout out --I'm happy that my tip helped you with the neck facing. One uses the same technique when sewing flat, woven trim around a curved neck...sew the edge that is farthest from the neckline down first, then stitch the neckline edge down, easing or pleating the fullness down as you go. For a linen gown, the straight-grain facing helps keep the neck from stretching too much when the gown is worn (since linen will relax throughout the day as the garment is worn).
Thank for sharing such an in depth look at this method!
Thank you for taking the time to comment! I hope it was helpful.
Thankyou Rosalie for sharing. That made sense when you explained it. I don't have babies - kids all grown up, but I do have a little dog who is also my sewing companion. That 'mum' you have to pick me up now so I can use you as a mummy cushion, you have been playing with that sewing thingie too long! Made me laugh, kids and animals. All the best to you.
Thank you! I’m so glad it was helpful! -Having children certainly changes the way I work, but they’re only little for a while and they’re so darn sweet!