I'm so impressed!! Because my shoulders and upper back have rounded with age, tops ride back and my t-shirts are choking me, so I really need to cut V-necks or scoop necks into them. Your tutorial is absolutely clear. My sewing machine hasn't been used in 30 years so I don't know if it even works or how to reanimate it, but even if I have to hand-sew the neckline, I now know how to do that. Thank you!!
Thank you so much. I've been following a pattern and I couldn't work out why my neckline was 'gathering' bulk at the V neck part, it's because the pattern didn't show any notches...thank you so much. My V neck looks much neater now :) x
Thank you so very much for a fabulous tutorial! My first time on channel and I've already Subscribed and hit the bell so that I don't miss any of your tutorials! Great demonstration, great presentation and I also loved that you explained Why you do things! 5/5 stars! 😀
When I get to the pivot point, I reverse about one inch, then continue, make the pivot, go one inch, reverse, and continue on. This allows for triple stitching for one inch each side of the pivot and extra strength as you pull tightly to the outside.
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Thank you so much! I am making a dress and this is the next step. It was very helpful to see the process. Sometimes it's not too clear when you read it...
thank you very much, exactly what I was looking for. It is my first time sewing a v-neckline. I bought some amazing silk to make a blouse. Will send you a pic afterwards. Wish me good luck!
This video made things so much easier. I was near ruining my fabric trying to figure this out. My pattern calls for a v neck facing, although it says to fold facing in half then sew it to dress with dots and notches matching on both. Well, the inside of my dress looks nothing like the picture. And I did have a lot of bunching. This video helped a lot.
Please, don't pivot! I did that once and re-pivoted about four times and each one was off. Since, I've found that by taking a couple of small stitches across the bottom you'll eliminate that teeny tuck that develops when you pivot. I learned that the hard way. Trust me!
I will Have to watch that part where you got the V bunched, and how to fix that. I have A vintage 1940-50s sage thick lace dress, with a most likely acetate shiny inside that needs a lower Deep V and sleeves off hoping it look more youthful.
Instead of trimming the seam allowance as close as possible in the V, you should have said to clip the seam to the point of the V. Then you could trim away some of the seam allowance.
I made two projects, a V neck front dress and a V neck back dress. Both had that bunching problem that's why I found your video. So basically what you mean is that for my problem I just cut the lining smaller than the main fabric especially at the V neck and it will not bunch up? Thanks for your videos checking out all of them now.
+Treget Letterwood you may also need to cut more of the main fabric too, not just the lining, but, yes, the bunching is usually caused by the seam allowance trying to fit.
I didn't have any trouble with the V part of the neckband. But the FACING is what's completely got me stumped!! Usually when I don't understand the directions, I can guesstimate and arrive at a solution that works. But this?? This is crazy!! HELP!!
You can use our "Ask a Question" forum on professorpincushion.com and post an image of the step that you're stuck on. I'll do my best to help you through it.
I just took a sewing class about fitting the bust and the instructor mentioned that pressing was probably more important than sewing in the neckline area in creating darts. Your thoughts on this?
When dealing with stretchy fabric, even one way, you want to make sure the stretch is going around the body and not up and down. You can still do a v-neck, but it is important to do the stay stitch around the neckline at the beginning to make sure it doesn't get stretched out while you're doing garment construction. The stay stitch helps prevent this.
What kind of brand that has fabric sealant?? after watching this vid, i learn that there's a thing called "fabric sealant" to prevent my fabric from fraying! :D
I'm just using a pattern for my example. The measurements will vary from pattern to pattern and may also depend on the size so not the same for everyone.
Viola Valentine nope, just regular sharp sewing scissors. Be sure you have your designated sewing scissors for fabric only. Scissors can dull if they cut paper.
It could be that my machine pedal pressure is more sensitive so I can gently push down and it'll sew slowly. (I do this so that machine noises don't get too loud and you'll still be able to hear me.) My guess that the more high end the machine, the more sensitive the foot pedal pressure you'll have. I've definitely used cheaper machines and it's similar to what you're describing....but that's just my guess.
It looks to me like the neckline is SLIGHTLY curved in towards the V on both sides. It looks to me like the lines on the pattern are CURVED slightly (or they would not be closer together higher up than they are at the V). The instructor is showing to use the gauge as a straight line to mark. I think this is not correct. :(
Clariessa Gaines don't give up! It just takes practice and some necklines are harder than others. The key is sewing slow so you follow the shaping exactly and then cutting away the bulk seam allowance so that it doesn't pucker. You'll get it.
Thanks for the vote of confidence! I finished my project. My daughter loved her hooded nightgown! It turned out great for my first time. I certainly learned what not to do next time. I'm already searching for my next sewing project! The bottom line is that it was fun!
Professor Pincushion You are so right!! I just shared pics on my google page of the Elsa dress I made for my granddaughter. I can't stop patting myself on the back!! On to the next project.............
Please please add to your video that the neckline needs to be pressed before the topstitching. Otherwise your handmade things will always look ... well... handmade, and unprofessional. Sew a seam, press that seam, ALWAYS.
Let's go ahead and get started, You can go ahead and add ..., go ahead and join ... you can go ahead and ... . The English language does not need " go ahead" Please! It is so distracting
Wanda Simpson you know what I find very distracting? Comments that have nothing to do whatsoever with the subject matter. This video is about seeing a V neckline, not about the English language. If you don't like it, you should GO AHEAD and watch another video.
